Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What was NOF-ARPA?

NOF-ARPA  was a grant fund available for organizations that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and had programs that addressed the negative impact to COVID-19. 

How much did organizations receive in funding?

Beneficiaries (organization that were awarded  funding) received anywhere between from $10,000 to $20,000 based on their request and available funding. 

Did this program help with home repairs or construction projects?

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

Who could apply for this grant?

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

If I someone didn't have a 501c3, could they apply for funding?

Yes. Non-profits without 501c3 status,  were able to partner with a fiduciary that had a 501c3 and apply. 

Can an organization be a fiduciary and apply for this opportunity?

Yes. If you an org was operating as a fiduciary for another applicant, but  also had a different program that qualified for this grant fund, they were able to 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.