American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Consulting Services
While it is an unprecedented funding opportunity, ARPA has its challenges – including rapidly-evolving regulations coupled with accelerated timeframes. Many New York communities lack the additional time, resources, or expertise to optimize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and feel certain about compliance.
Laberge Group’s multidiscipline team is leveraging our relevant skill sets and experience to assist a number of client municipalities with:
- PRIORITIZATION AND OPTIMIZATION
Designing and implementing a needs assessment and project prioritization initiative to make sure the funds go where they’re most needed. - COMPLIANCE
Conducting the funding administration and regulatory compliance required to maintain eligibility for future funding tranches. - PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Developing and facilitating public engagement efforts to solicit public input that can help steer funds toward the greatest need AND promote project support. - LEVERAGING FUNDS
Leveraging ARPA allocations to secure additional funds by developing a “funding quilt” that combines multiple funding sources in strategic phases. - COORDINATION
Providing essential inter-agency and municipal inter-departmental coordination.
Laberge Group is committed to partnering with client municipalities to move swiftly to optimize the unprecedented ARPA funds – maximizing the funding to deliver the greatest impact to the community while supporting the speediest and most robust recovery from the pandemic.