ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction and…

This document provides basic guidance on what to do when there are changes to the scope, budget, or timeline of an ARC-funded construction project. Amendments Guide for Construction Project Grantees – pdf 78 KB…

The ARC Form 2 is specifically designed for completion by Local Access Road (LAR) project applicants requesting ARC Access Road Program funds. Other ARC construction project applicants do not need to complete ARC Form 2. ARC Form 2 – pdf 92 KB…

These guidelines provide Local Access Road (LAR) applicants with specific guidance about project guidelines, eligibility, approval processes, and submission requirements.  These guidelines should be used in conjunction with general applicant resources for all ARC construction projects. Local Access Roads Project Guidelines…

This form outlines conditions and general provisions that apply to ARC grants. Not all are applicable to non-construction projects, however this form is required for all grant applications. Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects – pdf 55 KB For Broadband as…

This interim guidance describes the type of projects subject to the Buy America requirements and the process to request waivers. Buy America Guidelines – pdf 220 KB…

These guidelines provide Access to Capital (ATC) grantees with specific guidance about eligibility in applying; eligibility of borrowers; eligible and ineligible uses of grant funds; conflicts of interest; application requirements; post-award management and monitoring; audits; and consequences of non-compliance.

This template can be used to develop a budget narrative for both new ARC grant applications and requests for budget revisions once a project is under contract.

This outline provides a suggested format for the interim narrative report if you email reports to ARC.

This outline provides a suggested format for the final narrative report.

These forms are part of a grant application for a project that does not involve construction and/or engineering.

These forms are part of a grant application for a construction project. Note that a construction project requires another federal or state basic agency with which ARC has a memorandum of understanding to administer the ARC grant funds. Prior to filling out any of these forms, please speak with…

Use this checklist while compiling application materials for construction applications.

All applicants requesting ARC investment funding for non-construction projects should refer to this template to develop a complete project application. Applicants should follow the template when drafting an application for submission to their ARC State Program and/or reference the document prior to developing an application for direct submission into…

This manual provides guidance on post-award administration of ARC non-construction projects from approval to closeout.