Greene County Department of Development Uses ARPA Dollars to Help Local Non-Profits
The Greene County Board of Commissioners has announced a new grant program for local non-profits. This program is designed to assist non-profit organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for this grant originates with money dedicated from Greene County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution. Expenses must have been incurred on or after March 3, 2021, per federal ARPA rules.
The Greene County Board of Commissioners has granted $1,000,000 to the Greene County Department of Development, which is now responsible for approving projects.
Grants will be available, up to $25,000, to Greene County non-profit organizations in operation since January 1, 2020.
Ineligible expenses include research, fundraising, political causes, scholarships, and faith-based causes benefitting only members of a certain faith. Other ineligible organizations are:
• For-profit businesses
• Schools and public agencies that would supplant tax-supported, mandated services
• Non-profits engaged in illegal activities under federal, state, or local laws
• Non-profits otherwise prohibited by federal or Ohio laws
• Non-profits ineligible or precluded to receive federal or State of Ohio funding due to federal laws (including but not limited to the ARPA Act) or Ohio laws
• Owners or partners currently undergoing bankruptcy proceedings
• Governmental entities
• Non-profits with the following concerns:
o Real estate holding businesses
o “Side gig” or "hobby" businesses (not your primary source of income)
o Gambling businesses, including casinos, racing operations or other activities whose purpose involves gambling.
o Lobbying organizations and political organizations subject to Internal Revenue Code 527
o Sexually Oriented Businesses (live performances, product sales, items or materials)
o Pawn Shops, Pawn Broker, Secondhand Goods Dealer
Greene County Commissioner President Koogler, stated “Commissioners understand the non-profit community has been hit especially hard throughout the pandemic and they need some assistance. We wanted to be sure to invest some of this money in that sector so it can reach the individuals who need it most.”
The application for this non-profit grant program can be found on the Greene County Department of Development’s website:
https://www.greenecountyohio.gov/1839/ARPA-Nonprofit-Grant
The Department of Development will begin accepting applications on May 23rd. The final day to apply will be June 30th.
About the Greene County Department of Development
The Greene County Department of Development promotes Community and Economic Development within the County. Working with local jurisdictions, the Greene County Department of Development works to retain, expand and attract new jobs and businesses in the Greene County region while promoting and initiating community development improvement projects to enhance the quality of life for Greene County residents.
For any questions regarding the Greene County Non-Profit Grant Program, please contact:
Director of Development Eric Henry at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (937) 562-5047
or Manager Kristie Tidd at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (937) 562-5644e
