NonProfit Solicitation for ARPA Project Funding

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA and/or Plan) provides a total of $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (SLFR) Funds to help eligible state, local, territorial and Tribal governments meet their present needs and build the foundation for a strong recovery.  The Plan allocates funding for public health, assistance to vulnerable populations, education and housing stabilization, economic recovery assistance and public infrastructure.  Cherokee County received $50,263,623 and wants to share a portion of this funding with local non-profit organizations in order to assist with one-time capital projects which align with the County’s Strategic Objectives and meet the Plan’s objectives.

ELIGIBILITY (Who May Apply):  This is the second solicitation for certified non-profit organizations with verification of IRS status (501(c) status), in good standing and located in Cherokee County that have a current list of board of directors, by-laws, mission statement and primarily serve Cherokee County residents.  Organizations must have a current registration and have a Unique Entity Identification number (UEI) from www.SAM.gov and a valid DUN and Bradstreet Number (DUNS).   Additionally, any organization that received an award in the first solicitation is not eligible to apply under this second solicitation.

MAXIMUM and MINIMUM GRANT PROJECT AMOUNTS:  Cherokee County requests that project amounts be a minimum amount of $25,000. The maximum project amount is $100,000.  There will be no awards over the maximum amount to any one organization.

ELIGIBLE GRANT PROJECTS:  Projects must be capital improvement projects (not maintenance projects) which add or significantly alter an organization’s assets/inventory – a new vehicle, a new building, retrofitting at least 75% of an existing building to serve another purpose than it is currently serving, new computer software/hardware system (new computers/phones/I-Pads, etc. do not meet the requirement).  Maintenance projects are defined as, but not limited to, painting, new roofing, replacement HVAC system, repairs, etc.  Please contact Kristi Bosch for determination on whether your proposed project is a capital improvement or maintenance project.

Cherokee County will only accept one proposal per organization.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

• Request for Projects (instructions/forms)
• Sub-recipient Agreement