Because these grants are allocated to communities through the America Recovery Plan Act, counties and cities do not need to submit applications or grant materials. However, counties and metropolitan cities should ensure they have a valid DUNS number, an active SAM registration, and payment information – including Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information; name and title of authorized representative of the entity; and financial institution information. (https://www.nlc.org/covid-19-pandemic-response/arp-local-relief-frequently-asked-questions/#how-to-funds)

Counties and metropolitan cities will receive direct funding under the America Rescue Plan Act. The Act designates cities will receive their funds directly from the U.S. Department of Treasury. The Act designates Non-Entitlement Units of Local Government will receive federal funds that through their state. (https://www.nlc.org/covid-19-pandemic-response/arp-local-relief-frequently-asked-questions/#how-to-funds)

Cities will be required to submit one interim report and thereafter quarterly Project and Expenditure reports through the end of the award period on December 31, 2026. The interim report will include a recipient’s expenditures by category at the summary level from the date of award to July 31, 2021 and, for States and territories, information related to distributions to nonentitlement units. Recipients must submit their interim report to Treasury by August 31, 2021. Non-entitlement units of local government are not required to submit an interim report. Cities will need a valid DUNS number to meet the reporting requirements for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. (https://www.nlc.org/covid-19-pandemic-response/arp-local-relief-frequently-asked-questions/#how-to-funds)

The funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and spent down by December 31, 2026.