Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

NOF-ARPA  is a grant fund available for organizations that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 and has programs that address the negative impact to COVID-19. 

Applicants can request funding from $10,000 to $20,000. 

No.  Home repairs or construction projects are ineligible for NOF ARPA grant funds. 

Small Non-profit organizations with 501c3 status should apply for this grant opportunity. 

Yes. If you are a non-profit organization but do not have a 501c3, you can partner with a fiduciary that has a 501c3 and apply. 

Yes. If you are operating as a fiduciary for another applicant, but your organization also has a different program that qualifies for this grant fund, you may apply also.

Unfortunately, No. Both entities partnering must be non-profit, tax exempt or community organization. 

These funds are received through the American Rescue Plan Act, therefore it is considered a federal grant program.  NOF ARPA grant recipients are considered federal beneficiaries.  As a beneficiary you must have a federal Unique Identifier number and be considered active organization to receive funds for this program. In order to do this you must apply for registration on Sam.gov. 

No. According to federal guidelines, these funds cannot be used to provide gifts or donations. Stipends, gift cards, gas cards etc. are ineligible costs. 

Per federal guidelines, you can only use 10% of the grant funds toward operational administrative costs.