Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is NOF-ARPA?

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. 

 How much can we receive in funding?

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

 Does this program help with home repairs or construction projects?

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

 Who can apply for this grant?

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

 If I don't have a 501c3, can I apply for funding?

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. 

 Can I be a fiduciary and apply for this opportunity?

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.

 Does the fiduciary or supported organization fill out the application?

Only one application should be submitted for the proposed program.  However, it will require collaboration between the two organizations. It is best practices to clearly identify which information corresponds to which organization in the narrative of your application. 
 

Because fiduciaries serve as trustees and the smaller organizations or LLC's will operate as program administrators,  all of the general organizational history, and its financial management systems should represent the fiduciary.  

However, all information regarding the funded program/project, how it's managed and if the program has received other funding should come from the smaller organization/program administrator. 

 If I am an Educational Institution, or a For-profit business, can I partner with a nonprofit to be eligible?

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

 Why do I need active registration on Sam.gov?

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. 

 Can I use these funds to give stipends to volunteers, teens, etc. in my program?

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

 If I recieve a grant can I use it for operations expenses.

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