General Priority Considerations ARPA’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds constitute a one-time, non-recurring federal award to the County. The use of these funds should reduce, not increase, the need for on-going local expenditures in the future. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that:
- Are an eligible use of ARPA funds as stated in Treasury’s Final Rule
- Are one-time
- Leverage matching funds from other sources to the extent allowed
- Serve a large number of people in Porter County and the target population served
- Are from agencies or organizations located in Porter County or primarily having operations in Porter County
- Are effective and impactful on the use of the ARPA money
- Are capable to obligate (contract) the funds by December 31, 2024
- Are capable to complete spending by the deadline of December 31, 2026
Other considerations that may affect funding recommendations:
- Level of federal aid that the applicant has received through other COVID-19 programs; degree to which the applicant has received or requested ARPA assistance from other agencies
- Commitment to adhere to non-discrimination policies
- Commitment to adhere to best labor practices
- Degree to which the applicant has had negative audit findings, late tax filings, suspension of non-profit status, or other violations of federal, state, or local regulations