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ARPA Community Grant Process

The Town of Burlington CT intends to distribute 5% of the ARPA funds through a grant application process in the following categories.

  • Individuals and families 
  • Local small businesses
  • Community Non-profits

Applications will be accepted from now through December 31, 2022, and can be obtained by one of the following means:

Applications and supporting documentation are to be submitted to:

  • mailed to Senior Accountant, Town of Burlington, 200 Spielman Highway, Burlington, CT  06013
  • hand delivered to the Finance Director’s office during regular business hours

Grants will be awarded based upon funds available and the number of applications received.

All grant awards are subject to conformity with federal requirements and a signed grant agreement will be required before any grant is released.

The Board of Selectman will be responsible for approving requests for ARPA funds.  The Board of Finance will approve the transfer of funds from the ARPA account. 

Eligibility

Individuals and families must have Burlington CT as their primary residence and must be able to demonstrate that they have been economically harmed by the
Covid-19 pandemic.

Local small business is a company or business that is located within the bounds of Burlington CT, has less than 500 employees, provides commodities, goods, products or services to the local public, has customers and ideally provides local employment.

Community Non-profit is an entity with a Burlington CT presence, organized and operated for a collective, public, or social benefit.

  • Applicants must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service
    and the Connecticut Department of Revenue in terms of tax filings and 
    if applicable, business / non-profit filings
  • Non-profits must have proof of 501c status

Application Requirements

Applications must be complete.  All requested information must be supplied, and the application must be signed.

Supporting documents requested may include

  • Tax returns documenting residency status.
  • Tax returns documenting economic harm.
  • Listing of all federal or state assistance applied for and / or received (i.e.: PPP loans, etc.)
  • If applicable, dates of closure due to the pandemic need to be provided.
  • If applicable, documentation supporting the number of employees before the pandemic and at the time of this application.
  • Written statement that will identify a need or negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency and identify how your grant request addresses the identified need or negative impact.

Applications: