Mecklenburg County American Rescue Plan Application - Round II

Mecklenburg County requests proposals for projects to help the community recover from and respond to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts. Mecklenburg County has been awarded $215,673,636 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. This infusion of federal resources is intended to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. Mecklenburg County is committed to investing these funds in projects that: • Align to the County's COVID-19 Strategic Recovery Plan and its priorities • Support equitable outcomes for most impacted populations • Leverage and align with other governmental funding sources • Make best use of this one-time infusion of resources • Meet a minimum threshold of $250K • Have a lasting impact

Funded projects must: • Meet the eligible use of funds for Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, per US Treasury guidance • Meet a public purpose and fall within County authority to fund per NC General Statutes, to be affirmed by Mecklenburg County prior to grant award • Identify and directly address a need or negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency • Serve the residents of Mecklenburg County • Support equitable outcomes for most impacted populations • Provide performance reporting regarding use of funds and project impact • Comply with all provisions of the funding contract, including expenditure tracking and federal subrecipient monitoring • Include costs incurred no earlier than March 3, 2021 • Costs must be committed or obligated by December 31, 2024 (no new expenses after this date) and projects must be completed by December 31, 2026 • Follow all additions or amendments to guidance established by the United States Treasury Department • The contracted provider will be subject to Federal audit requirements • Documentation supporting a diversified workforce (EEO Policy) • No revenue suspensions • No overdue taxes

Additional information about the Recovery Fund can be found at the above link.