Leveraging ARPA: PTRC’s technical assistance  

The Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) continues to offer a range of planning support services to help local governments successfully navigate and leverage federal and state COVID-relief funding. From detailed reporting assistance for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to big-picture strategic planning sessions, PTRC staff are available to help communities make the most of unprecedented funding opportunities. 

PTRC can be a one-on-one resource to local governments and we view our role as being a trusted touch point for ARPA questions and concerns. We facilitate solutions and provide avenues for communication to flow up to state and federal levels. 

Services that have been effective so far for local governments include, but are not limited to: 

• Holding grant strategy sessions, planning meetings and conducting research activities involving external funding opportunities; 
• Detailed guidance regarding SAM.gov, U.S. Treasury’s reporting portal, state-level reporting and ARPA timelines; and
• Serving as a liaison to state and federal agencies dealing with ARPA funding. 

Contacts

For more information or to access any of these services, please contact:

Alex Bennett, Grants Analyst at 336-904-0300 or abennett@ptrc.org

Jesse Day, Regional Planning Director, at 336-904-0300 or jday@ptrc.org.

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