This page is a resource for utilities seeking to learn about and receive guidance regarding federal funding for coronavirus aid, including funds for bill payment assistance and infrastructure projects. It is not comprehensive and will be updated only occasionally, but many of the resources outside the EFC are updated regularly.
EFC resources:
Information on the North Carolina Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) September 20, 2021
Updates for Multiple Federal Coronavirus Relief Programs, August 12, 2021
Fact Sheet for Funding Made Available for Water and Wastewater Bill Payment Assistance and Utilities in Federal Coronavirus Relief Programs, August 12, 2021
Water Bill Payment Assistance in Multiple Federal Coronavirus Relief Programs, February 22, 2021
Fact Sheet for Funding Made Available for Water Bill Payment Assistance in Federal Coronavirus Relief Programs, February 19, 2021
Using Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Infrastructure Projects, September 28, 2021
Other national resources:
ARPA:
Department of the Treasury Website
Department of the Treasury FAQ
Department of the Treasury Interim Rule
Department of the Treasury Fact Sheet
National League of Cities Page
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) ARPA Summary
LIHWAP:
Office of Community Services LIHWAP page
ERA:
Department of Treasury ERA page
GFOA’s summary of ERA1 and ERA2
CARES:
Department of Treasury Assistance for State, Local, and Tribal Governments
North Carolina Resources:
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP)
North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO, which is responsible for distributing ARPA funds to non-entitlement units)
North Carolina League of Municipalities ARP page
School of Government ARP webpage
Public notice of North Carolina’s LIHWAP model plan from the Department of Health and Human Services
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