City Council Announces American Rescue Plan Non-Profit Program
City Council Announces American Rescue Plan Non-Profit Program
Beginning on Tuesday, March 15th through Friday, April 29th at 5 p.m., the City of Marion will be accepting funding requests from non-profit organizations operating in Marion.
The grant program, made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, would grant eligible non-profit organizations up to $20,000 in funding to help in their financial recovery efforts from the pandemic or funding may be used to implement a new program intended to benefit the residents of Marion. The city has set aside $200,000 of its ARPA allocation for this program.
“The City of Marion has been awarded these funds to make the most impact in our community. We will outline more exciting projects in the coming weeks, but the Council felt that it was important to empower our local non-profit organizations and equip them with the financial resources they need to recover from the pandemic or make a new investment in our community” said Mayor Mike Absher.
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Program of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is intended to provide a substantial infusion of resources to state and local governments to help turn the tide on the COVID-19 pandemic, address its economic fallout, and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. The City of Marion received just over $3.4M in its allocation, which was based on population.
Full program details and an Application can be found on the city’s website at
cityofmarionil.gov. Applications are also available at City Hall.
