Advance McHenry County is dedicated to the responsible administration of American Rescue Plan funds, investing in resilient public services and supporting community-driven projects to deliver inclusive, innovative, long-term benefits across the County as it recovers and transforms from the pandemic.
Donor Name: McHenry County Government
State: Illinois
County: McHenry County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/30/2022
Details:
Advance McHenry County is looking for projects that deliver inclusive, innovative, long-term benefits across the County as it recovers and transforms from the pandemic. This can take many forms. They are open to creative ideas across sectors, including economic development, infrastructure, environment, and social service programs.
Advance McHenry County has announced several categories for community project proposals that will be awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Project Category Sample Funding Uses
- Environment & Infrastructure
- Stormwater upgrades
- Clean water
- Drinking water
- Broadband
- Economic & Workforce Development
- Workforce development and jobs programs
- Small business support
- Other economic development initiatives
- Other Governments
- Expenses and programs for government entities not receiving other ARPA funding (e.g., Special districts, Townships)
- Non-profits
- Programs administered by non-profits (e.g., affordable housing, healthy childhood environments, social determinants of health)
- Non-profit support (e.g., grant programs)
- Contingencies
- Reserve for contingencies, unanticipated needs, and administrative costs
- Reserved for one-time expenses
- Public Purpose Projects
- Eligible internal McHenry County expenses including those funded by Revenue Loss replacement (e.g., new IT Personnel)
- Public Health
- Supporting the McHenry County Public Health Department
- County-wide public health initiative
Criteria
Applications are open to agencies throughout the County, including community-based organizations, small businesses, non-profits, local governments, and similar entities.
For more information, visit McHenry County Illinois.