Finney County, Kansas:
ARPA Grant Program Administration
Finney County, Kansas, home to nearly 37,000 residents across 1,300 square miles, faced complex disaster recovery challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure compliance, accelerate reimbursements, and deliver equitable services, the County partnered with iParametrics for end-to-end recovery and grant management.
“Please accept this letter as an offer of my highest recommendation of iParametrics. Their assistance in managing the County’s approximate $11 million in CARES Act CRF funding has allowed us to excel and become a recognized leader in the State of Kansas.”
Robert E. Reese, County Administrator, Finney County, Kansas
Situation
The County received federal disaster recovery funds but lacked the internal infrastructure for sub-recipient monitoring, reporting, and grant management. They needed a partner who could provide strategic oversight and build local capacity for future recovery.
Task
In total, iParametrics managed over $20 million in COVID-19 recovery funds, including FEMA PA, CARES, and ARPA. We conducted community needs assessments, created grant tracking and reporting systems, supported grant writing, and provided training to county staff.
Action
Our team led financial compliance tracking, FEMA/Treasury coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. We launched four grant programs, assisted local businesses and nonprofits, and supported a community daycare initiative that addressed critical childcare needs.
Result
Finney County was recognized as a statewide leader in pandemic recovery, assisting 100+ households, 29 businesses, and 20 organizations. Our work prevented audit findings and helped secure $1.8 million in new state grants earning commendation from the County Administrator.