How Do I...Allocate and Spend COVID-19 Relief Funds?

During a recent workshop event, our experts shared insights on strengthening partnerships with nongovernmental stakeholders for effective and efficient disbursement of federal funds.

Access the workshop recording.

Access the presentation slides: Maximizing the Local Impact of Federal Investments

Access the presentation slides: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Detroit, MI

Fund Planning & Allocation

Is a Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI") an allowable use of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (“CSLFRF”)for businesses considered impacted or otherwise eligible under CSLFRF?

Fund Planning & Allocation, Lost Revenue & Revenue Replacement, American Rescue Plan Act, CSLFRF

May a municipality use ARP funds to establish a revolving loan fund?

Federal Funding Streams, Housing & Rental Assistance, CSLFRF, HUD

What is an effective method to calculate the federal share on an affordable housing project?

Federal Funding Streams, Program Administration, FEMA

What steps should a community applying for funding under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs (HMGP, BRIC, FMA, and PDM) take in preparation for application?

Federal Funding Streams, Fund Planning & Allocation, FEMA, Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act

What are best practices for local governments (particularly rural communities), to consider so that they have a greater chance of receiving SLCGP funding from state leadership?

Community Engagement & Local Partnerships, Compliance & Reporting, Federal Funding Streams, CSLFRF

Are all grants to businesses coming from SLFRF grants considered gross income and therefore taxable? (This presumably would require cities to send 1099-Gs to businesses that received grants.)

Federal Funding Streams, Fund Planning & Allocation, American Rescue Plan Act, CSLFRF

Does the American Rescue Plan Act change any pre-existing requirements associated with providing IRS 1099 forms to grantees of funds? (e.g., a municipality that reimburses homeowners and business for the purchase of security cameras)

Compliance & Reporting, Federal Funding Streams, American Rescue Plan Act, CSLFRF

If a project has multiple funding sources, which funding source governs protocol controls?

Fund Planning & Allocation, Housing & Rental Assistance, American Rescue Plan Act, CSLFRF

Can a reserve of operating funds for affordable housing be used past December 31, 2026?

Community Engagement & Local Partnerships, Fund Planning & Allocation, American Rescue Plan Act, CARES Act, CSLFRF, FEMA, HUD, Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act

What are strategies for ensuring grant-funded initiatives are inclusive and aligned with community needs?

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