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Loudoun County Virginia - American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funding Available to Loudoun Nonprofits 22 September 2022 ( news )
Loudoun County , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Sep 22,2022
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Nonprofits and faith - based organizations serving Loudoun County residents are encouraged to apply for financial assistance available through the county’s American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA ) funding .
A total of $2 . 5 million is available for distribution in this round of grant applications . This funding , allocated by the Board of Supervisors in April 2022 , will support organizations working to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID - 19 pandemic through immediate relief to low - income residents while also addressing pre - existing health , economic and social disparities .
The application will be available Friday , September 23 , 2022 , at
loudoun . gov/grantopportunities
.
The county recommends that organizations attend an informational webinar before completing the grant application . The webinar will be offered live on Tuesday , September 27 , 2022 at 12:00 p . m . and Wednesday , September 28 , 2022 , at 1:30 p . m . Details on how to access the webinar , which will be recorded and archived for viewing , are available at
loudoun . gov/grantopportunities
.
The application process is open to tax exempt , private , nonprofit 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organizations that provide human services to low - income Loudoun County residents to mitigate the negative economic effects of the COVID - 19 pandemic in areas that include:
Food Assistance
: Providing nutritious and culturally appropriate emergency food services as part of a comprehensive strategy for individuals and families to regain self - sufficiency .
Mental Health
: Providing support to affected residents in meeting their mental and behavioral health needs , with a focus on populations that have limited access to mental health services due to income or other factors .
Rental Assistance
: Emergency short - term rental support that provides tools , skills , strategies and resources to help individuals and families become housing secure .
Utility Assistance
: Providing emergency utility assistance as part of a comprehensive strategy for individuals and families to regain self - sufficiency .
The deadline to apply is 4:00 p . m . , Friday , October 14 , 2022 . The grant award covers activities from July 1 , 2022 , to December 31 , 2024; funding will be retroactive to July 1 , 2022 .
For questions about the application process ,
email ARPA Coordinator Kristine Powers
.
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