The Loudoun County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Durable Medical Equipment Services Grant Program.
Donor Name: Loudoun County Government
State: Virginia
County: Loudoun County (VA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/09/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The program is designed to provide one or more nonprofits with funding to make durable medical equipment more accessible to Loudoun residents with low incomes who continue to be affected by the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and require support to maintain their employment, transportation, insurance and other services. Durable medical equipment is medical equipment, supplies or appliances suitable for use at home to treat a diagnosed condition or assist an individual with functional limitations.
Priority
Loudoun County prioritizes investment in high quality support services that provide documented positive outcomes for County residents.
Funding Information
- Amount of Funding available: 241,667
- Maximum Award Amount: $241,667
Project Period
- Award Start Date: 4/1/2024
- Award End Date: 12/31/2026
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following baseline criteria to be eligible for this SLFRF Nonprofit award:
- Be an established nonprofit certified as a 501(c)3 by the Internal Revenue Service at the time of submission of the application;
- Provide the last three (3) years of IRS 990 forms and other financial documentation;
- Be in good standing with the Virginia State Corporation Commission at time of submission. Subject to limited exceptions, Virginia law prohibits localities from appropriating public funds to organizations controlled in whole or in part by churches (to include other houses of worship such as temples, mosques, synagogues, etc.) or sectarian societies. Therefore, a faith-based organization may be eligible to receive grants from Loudoun County only if it can submit evidence satisfactory to County staff demonstrating that (I) it is not controlled in whole or in part by a church (or other house of worship) or sectarian society; and (ii) the programs of such organization do not discriminate based on, and are not otherwise contingent upon the religious affiliation of participants or those eligible to receive assistance. Furthermore, County grants may not be used for any religious purpose or activity including, but not limited to, religious worship, instruction, or proselytization.
To be considered for funding, applicants must demonstrate the following criteria:
- Present a documented, data-driven1 antecedent underlying causes for disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and corresponding service that will support Loudoun County residents;
- Show demonstrated outcomes for the service being provided;
- Show that services provide a direct benefit to Loudoun residents who are at 80 percent AMI or below
- Demonstrate that the service targets Loudoun residents that were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 pandemic and its negative economic impact;
- Demonstrate that the organization has the administrative resources to administer funds, and to implement medical equipment or other financial support services;
- Show existing and intended collaboration and partnerships with County government and other nonprofit organizations to administer the service;
- Agree to sign a Certification for Receipt of State and Local Recovery Funds (SLFRF) with the county and adhere to reporting requirements;
- Show that funding requested is realistic given the service level, standard medical equipment, and services costs, and that the organization does not rely predominantly on County grant funds;
- Applicant past performance with Loudoun County Human Service Nonprofit (HSNP) grants and other Loudoun County funding, as well as other local jurisdiction and federal funds will be reviewed by staff and incorporated into the application review process
For more information, visit Loudoun County.
