City Of Louisville: Louisville Metro Solicits Requests For Applications For Federal American Rescue Plan Funding

Louisville KY

10 January, 2022

5:23 PM

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Press release from the City of Louisville: January 10, 2022 Call the LOU HEALTH helpline 502-912-8598. Louisville Metro Government's Accelerator Team has issued two Requests for Application (RFA) for Workforce Development proposal, including one specific to supporting and growing small businesses. Workforce Development is one of the priorities areas for Louisville Metro Government (LMG) spending of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, as outlined by Mayor Greg Fischer and approved by Metro Council in August. LMG has been allocated $388 million in funds from the American Rescue Fund Act, approved by Congress to meet the most urgent needs of communities across the country as they rebuild from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. "The fundamentals of Louisville's economy are strong, and we're well positioned for recovery, with an intense focus on equity, with this infusion of unprecedented federal funding," Mayor Fischer said. "We know that for us to competitively reposition for a digital economy and the job openings in our community, we must further invest in our workforce, including small businesses. We have to create an economic ecosystem that builds, supports and encourages businesses and business owners of all backgrounds and demographics." One of the RFAs issued this week seeks applications to address overall employment challenges, to strengthen Louisville's economy and improve the lives of residents by: Reducing unemployment or underemployment; Proposals will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2022, and a virtual information session for this RFA will be held tomorrow (Jan. 6) at: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?RGID=rcf267801d9b3b66…   The second RFA seeks to support the growth of small businesses primarily located in underserved communities or especially impacted by COVID-19. The focus is to provide technical/consulting assistance to grow small businesses that are:  Proposals for this RFA also will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2022, and a virtual information session for this RFA will be held tomorrow (Jan. 6) at: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/louisvilleky/j.php?RGID=r1211edd06754127… The first round of Louisville's ARP funding went to COVID-related emergency needs, including $45.2 million for Public Health and eviction prevention. Metro Council and Mayor Fischer then developed priority areas for future ARP spending: Public Safety; Public Health; Homelessness and Affordable Housing; Workforce Development; and Healthy Louisville/Healthy Neighborhoods. In November 2021, the Mayor signed an ordinance approving the expenditure $182.4 million of ARP funding on critical initiatives to address public safety challenges and homelessness, build more affordable housing for the community, continue to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, and recognize the efforts of public employees. For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/accelerator. Enter required fields How do you want to be reminded? (Street Sweeping requires at least an email) Reminders are sent on the Sunday before and the Friday of your Junk Set Out date. * is required. By subscribing to this reminder service you agree to the Terms of Use. To unsubscribe go to Gov Delivery. Enter your address and MyLouisville will find nearby city services in the following categories: Find your garbage, recycling, yard waste and large-item set-out dates. Sign up for large-item set out and street sweeping reminders by email and text! No form has been selected. Popular Pages Popular Tools This press release was produced by the City of Louisville. The views expressed here are the author's own.