Following a pair of successful information sessions for organizations interested in applying for emergency federal funding, the County is organizing two additional sessions.
Richland County received $16 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to help small businesses, nonprofits and other organizations impacted by COVID-19. Eligible organizations can apply for funding online via ZoomGrants through Friday, Sept. 30: https://bit.ly/rc-arpagrant.
The additional information and training sessions will be in Council Chambers on the second floor of the County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia, at:
- 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21
- 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22
About ARPA
On Sept. 1, the County began accepting applications for ARPA funding from organizations serving vulnerable groups in an effort to alleviate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizations may apply in up to three of the following categories, listed with the amount of funding available. A separate application is required for each category:
- Small businesses (501(c) certificate not required) - $1 million
- Nonprofits - $1 million
- Workforce training - $1 million
- Education assistance - $1 million
- Home repairs for seniors - $1 million
- Youth and recreational services - $1 million
- Addressing food insecurity - $2 million
- Broadband services in underserved areas - $2 million
- Services for unhoused people - $2 million
- Affordable housing - $4 million
For technical assistance with applications, call 803-576-1355 or 803-576-5459. Learn more about ARPA on the County’s website: www.richlandonline.com/arpafunding.
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