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🚨 The ARPA obligation deadline of December 31st is approaching fast! Are you ready to administer emergency funding equitably and effectively in your community? Now is the time for governments to act swiftly to ensure funds are allocated to meet community needs. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the return of unobligated funds to the federal government. Discover our comprehensive guide to the ARPA deadline, packed with best practices to implement funding, meet your community's unique needs, and ensure compliance: https://lnkd.in/gB9K9jRP

NLC has been tracking how local governments have effectively used their ARPA funds. In this webinar, hear how ARPA has helped shape the recovery of cities, towns and villages. Register to join: https://lnkd.in/gVrRm8H7

To learn more about emergency funds and how to build up your emergency savings, check out our full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gYtA3_q7

American Rescue Plan Act--or #arpa--funding that isn't allocated by Dec 31, 2024, will have to be returned to the feds, and as of December, about $25B in funding has yet to be allocated after almost 3 years. While this seems absurd, the fact is that when you have seemingly infinite projects and programs to spend money on, it can be really difficult to choose. Add ever-changing rules and requirements, and you can see why so much of this funding has yet to be utilized. Grantcycle put together a guide (link in comments) for understanding - What ARPA is - What the funds can be used for - ARPA reporting In addition, if you need any ideas, check of Treasury's ARPA database (link in comments). #economicdevelopment

FORVIS provides tips on how to navigate a government agency audit of Provider Relief Funds. Learn more here.

'Loss and damage isn’t aid,” said Huq. “When money is given as aid, all the power rests with the donor. It is an unequal relationship.' Saleemul Huq Huq bhai, understood this so clearly. This will be the key reversal that will require a lot of hard work and collective action from the global south. This will also require deep locally led innovations-- a new agenda of locally led approach to loss and damage. https://lnkd.in/eZwW6kmY

State and local government leaders can still benefit from ARPA funding, act now! For more information, check out this helpful, quick-read article from my Crowe cohorts Andrea Prena, MPA and Bert Nuehring!

⚠️🚧 Did you know rural municipalities are at a disadvantage when it comes to competing for state and federal transportation grants? Check out the Center's LATEST fact sheet on a recent survey of Pennsylvania municipalities to learn more. 📄📊➡ https://lnkd.in/dMpYNnj4

FORVIS provides tips on how to navigate a government agency audit of Provider Relief Funds. Learn more here.

FORVIS provides tips on how to navigate a government agency audit of Provider Relief Funds. Learn more here.