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DeKalb County selects Azavar to manage Federal grants

By Community Resilience Initiative on Oct 21, 2021 3:24:17 PM

DeKalb County, Illinois selects Azavar to maximize the impact of federal grant dollars

Right now, it’s all hands on deck for local governments. Just performing day-to-day services can be challenging as needs increase and staff turnover is high.

This means local governments are in a bind between providing acute services and managing projects with longer term impact. Federal grants are one such example, as they come with specific reporting requirements, benchmarks, and timelines to meet.

Topics: federal government Illinois FEMA American Rescue Plan
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Federal relief for smaller Illinois municipalities

By Community Resilience Initiative on Sep 7, 2021 11:31:57 AM

Claim your fair share of $742 million—now through Sept. 30

Communities with populations less than 50,000 are now eligible to receive federal pandemic relief funds allocated through the American Rescue Plan.

These funds are critical for helping more than 1,250 small communities across Illinois recover pandemic-related costs and set up for long-term health and stability.

Topics: federal government disaster relief funds Illinois American Rescue Plan
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Municipalities: Clear up your ARP funding confusion

By Community Resilience Initiative on Jul 14, 2021 3:01:56 PM

What local leaders are thinking about—and what they should consider

ARP is sprinkling communities across America with much-needed federal funds—$58 billion, in fact. For many small-to-mid-size communities, these dollars are key to getting back on track, as well as planning for the future.

Topics: emergency cares act American Rescue Plan local revenue compliance audit
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4 Key Questions About the American Rescue Plan

By Community Resilience Initiative on Jul 14, 2021 2:26:15 PM

Get answers about federal grants and how local governments can benefit

Municipalities and counties across the country are receiving funds from the American Rescue Plan aimed at restoring communities after the economic and public-health devastation of the pandemic. However, for small-to-mid-sized communities, ARP comes with its own set of challenges and questions.

Our team of federal-grant experts are skilled in working with local governments and have put together this list of some of the most frequently asked questions about this $1.9 trillion act.

Topics: covid-19 federal government American Rescue Plan grants