Download and complete this staffing plan template to identify the personnel responsible for carrying out your proposed project or program. The template helps applicants outline position titles, staff assignments, the percentage of time charged to the grant, and primary responsibilities related to ARC deliverables. …
The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help registered state basic agencies (RSBAs) with the administration of Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements for ARC-funded construction projects. Who should read this?This document is a working tool for RSBA staff to…
What is BABA? The Build America, Buy America Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). It requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, unless a waiver applies. Does BABA apply to…
The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help current and prospective grantees comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements on ARC-funded infrastructure projects. Step 1: Review the Checklist Are you planning a project involving infrastructure? Or are you a current grantee with an RSBA-administered construction project? Review the checklist that best suits your situation; it will…
ARC is responsible for processing and approving all Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver requests relating to ARC Financial Assistance, including waivers requested by recipients and on behalf of subrecipients. Every waiver must be reviewed by the Made in America Office. To the greatest extent practicable, waivers should…
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) is a federal law to help strengthen American manufacturing and build stronger domestic supply chains. It says that when the federal government helps pay for a public infrastructure project, the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials built into that project must…
The Application for Federal Financial Assistance (AFFA) replaces the SF-424 as ARC’s standard application form. A completed and certified AFFA is used to collect essential applicant and project information at the time of application and becomes part of the official project record. There are certain project amendments that require…
The Application for Federal Financial Assistance (AFFA) replaces the SF-424 as ARC’s standard application form. It is used to collect essential applicant and project information and must be completed, certified, and submitted as part of a full application package to ARC. All ARC applicants will be required to complete and certify…
All ARC grant activities are conducted through Pathways, ARC’s grant management system. Use the opportunities and resources below to learn how to successfully navigate this platform. Please also continue to check this page for updated resources that will coincide with the expanded use and functionality of Pathways.
This document is intended to provide applicants and grantees with an overview of required policies and procedures that funding recipients (both grantees and subrecipients) must have in place prior to receiving ARC funds. It is the responsibility of all prospective grant recipients to develop policies and procedures in accordance with…
This video series introduces prospective grant applicants to ARC’s budget and match requirements. It also defines ARC’s required match rates and gives guidance on budget and match documentation for both construction and non-construction project applications. Additional Resources Match Requirements for ARC Grants County Economic Status Designations…
This document is designed to provide additional context for ARC’s Policy for the Development of the Travel and Tourism Industry as it applies to applicants interested in pursuing ARC funding for infrastructure tourism projects (those that include construction). This policy is pursuant to section 6.5 of ARC Code…
In accordance with the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, all ARC-funded last-mile broadband projects must report on their buildout as part of their interim reporting. ARC is required to submit this information to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for their Broadband…
In accordance with the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, all applications for last-mile ARC-funded broadband projects must complete and include the following templates in their proposal. ARC is required to submit this information to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) for their…
The SF270 should reflect the information that is included in the Advance Worksheet and will also need to be submitted as part of their interim and final report. Access to Capital grantees can use this example for reference as they complete the SF270.