All ARPA funds have been appropriated and Kennebec County is no longer accepting applications
ARPA Money at Work
Webster Center Renovation
Commissioner Pietroski (left) and Commissioner Crockett (right) visit the Webster Center in Augusta after renovation projects had been completed. Funds for these projects were provided by the Kennebec County ARPA initiatives
Kennebec Water District Ticonic Bridge Main Replacement Project
Kennebec County would like to thank all ARPA applicants for their submissions. The County received over $48M in requests for $23M in funding. We apologize that we could not fund all requests which made the decision process difficult.
Please understand that the County’s decision does not reflect the value of the project, but rather the need to be selective in light of the Final Treasury Rule requirements and limited resources.
We sincerely thank you all for taking the time to apply. In the event there are any opportunities for future funding, your information will be kept on file.
Funds do not have to be obligated until December 31, 2024, and unexpended funds are not subject to recapture or return until December 31, 2026.
Treasury is launching this much-needed relief to:
Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control
Replace lost revenue for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs
Support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses
Address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequal impact of the pandemic
These four uses are split into 7 summary expenditure categories:
Public Health
Negative Economic Impacts
Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities
Premium Pay
Infrastructure
Revenue Replacement
Administrative
Reporting is a big component of this grant; sub-recipients will need to provide quarterly reporting on their progress in the use of funds received.
