The Luzerne County is pleased to announce its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for ARPA Grant Funds, made available to address the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Donor Name: Luzerne County
State: Pennsylvania
County: Luzerne County (PA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/15/2022
Details:
The purpose of this funding is to provide the needed relief to government entities for the continued support of the COVID-19 public health response, while laying a solid foundation for a strong and equitable economic recovery. ARPA funding addresses revenue losses experienced because of the crisis and will help offset some of the costs incurred by Luzerne while responding to the public health emergency. Additionally, funds may provide support for recovery efforts including assistance to households, small businesses and nonprofits, aid to impacted industries, and support for essential workers.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants will be agencies/organizations that meet one of the following criteria:
- Not-for-profit organizations (including 501(c) (3), faith based and other charitable organizations) in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania
- For-profit business in good standing with the state of Pennsylvania that have 500 or less employees
- Applicants must be able to certify to and provide supporting documentation of the negative economic impact the agency/organization faced due to COVID-19, or the project/program needs are associated with COVID-19
- Physical location and operating within Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Preference will be given to those projects that are shown to benefit the County residents and community partners
- No outstanding tax liens or judgements, excluding 2020 property taxes
Ineligible Organizations
- Businesses located outside of the eligible geographic area
- Businesses engaged in illegal activities under federal, state, or local laws
- Businesses otherwise prohibited by federal or Pennsylvania laws
- Businesses ineligible or precluded to receive federal or State of Pennsylvania funding due to federal laws (including but not limited to the ARPA Act) or Pennsylvania laws
- Owners or partners currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings
- Businesses deemed ineligible by the County, including those that fall into the following categories:
- Real estate holding businesses
- “Side gig” or “hobby” businesses (not your primary source of income)
- Gambling businesses, including casinos, racing operations or other activities where the purpose involves gambling
- Lobbying organizations and political organizations subject to Internal Revenue Code 527
- Sexually Oriented Businesses (live performances, product sales, items, or materials)
- Pawn Shops, Pawn Broker, or Secondhand Goods Dealer
For more information, visit Luzerne County.