ARPA

Grants 101

This webpage provides a short summary of federal grants and phases of the grant cycle. …

Grant Terminology

The terminology the state and federal agencies use to talk about grants and contracts can be overwhelming. Here are glossaries of grant terms …

Community Blog

The grants.gov Community Blog provides definitions of different types of federal grants and terms you will encounter when reading federal grant opportunities. …

Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments

U.S. Treasury Department list and links to COVID-19 recovery funds, what they cover, how they work, and who is eligible. …

Assistance for Small Businesses

U.S. Treasury Department list and links to COVID-19 recovery funds for small, micro, and solo businesses. …

Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

U.S. Treasury Department explains the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). …

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Resources

The Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General’s list and links to ARPA rules and resources from federal, state, and other sources. …

COVID-19 Resources and Guidance for Municipal Officials

The Massachusetts Division of Local Services provides guidance for city and town officials on the municipal finance and governance aspects COVID-19 response and recovery. …

City of Pittsfield American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

The City of Pittsfield’s Guiding Principles, Goals, and Investments of its allocation of ARPA funds. …

Federal Funds Resources

Information about ARPA, BIL, CARES and FEMA aid available to municipal governments. …