FAQs • Concord, CA • CivicEngage

What type of reporting will be required with this grant?: This one-time funding will be paid in two lump sums: 80% up front, and the remaining 20% upon verification of use of the 80% consistent with organization proposals. No other reporting criteria has been defined.

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ARPA

1. Can one organization submit multiple applications?: Yes, one organization can submit multiple applications; however, an organization may only submit one application per program. If an organization submits multiple applications, each application must be for a unique project or program.

2. How do I submit more than one application?: When first logging into the portal you should see a green button in the upper right corner that says “Create a new ARPA Application.”

3. Are there any character or word limits on application?: There are no character or word limits within the application.

4. Does the application portal have the ability to save work and come back or must it be filled out in one sitting?: Yes, but you need to make sure that you hit the “save” button. You will be logged out after a few hours of inactivity and work will be lost if not saved.

5. What attachments are required so we can have those ready?: You will notice that all the attachments are “checked” when you create an application; uncheck the ones that you do not want to include. The only required one is the nonprofit determination letter (example is a letter of determination of 501c3 status).

6. The application states that Concord-based organizations are eligible to apply for funding. What is the definition of Concord-based?: Tenured organizations with a history of providing successful services to residents and/or businesses within Concord.

7. What type of reporting will be required with this grant?: This one-time funding will be paid in two lump sums: 80% up front, and the remaining 20% upon verification of use of the 80% consistent with organization proposals. No other reporting criteria has been defined.

8. What is the time-period or period of performance for this grant (i.e. start and end-dates)?: This is one-time funding that will be paid to nonprofit organizations - there is no period of performance defined within the program - and program/project lengths will be up to organizations to determine and define within their proposals. This is not a typical grant program. The City Council wants to make an immediate and measurable impact within the community.

9. Are there any exclusions for funding under this grant, or types of programs the City is most interested in funding?: The City Council specified that they wish to fund both housing and non-housing projects and programs, but have not indicated any other preference. Proposals will be scored according to this ranking sheet.

10. How soon must funds be spent?: The City must obligate the funds by December 2024 and spend them by December 2026 (though we are shooting to have funds spent by December 2024).