*DRAFT*The ARPA Community Grant Program

AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED:
$10,000,000

 

Resources for Human Services Providers

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• Request for Proposals

• Frequently Asked Questions

• ARPA Grant Proposal Submission Form (PDF)

• Grant Project Budget Template Instructions

• Grant Project Budget Template (Excel format)

• Grant Project Budget Template (Microsoft Word)

• Slides from Grant Information Session

• Recording of Grant Information Session

• Prince William County ARPA Website

• U.S. Treasury ARPA Website

• ARPA Equity Handout

• Tips for Writing Grant Proposals

• Maps Showing High Food Insecurity Zip Codes

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• ***ARPA Request for Proposals***

• Frequently Asked Questions

• ARPA Grant Proposal Submission Form (PDF)

• Online Application Portal Tutorial (PDF)

• Online Application Portal Tutorial (Video)

***INTERNAL: DO NOT PUBLISH***

CONTENT TO INCLUDE ON THIS PAGE:

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1. Information Session Dates, Graphics, Registration Links

2. Eligibility Requirements and Project Eligibility and Means Testing Eligibility

3. FAQs

4. Link to Alliance Grants 101 Video

5. Grantwriting Tips

6. Link to Program Planning Video

7. Link to PWC 9/14/21 Treasurer Presentation

8. Link to PWC County ARPA Website

9. Link to Federal ARPA Website

10. RFP Link

11. Request for Funding Link (Foundant)

12. Foundant Tutorial (if not able to link on Foundant page)

13. Funded Grant Partners, Funded Amounts, How To Access Grant Partners

14. Success Stories, Pictures

15. Outcome Reports

16. Upcoming Round 2 RFP Opportunities

Faith-based human services providers from all backgrounds are integral to assisting and empowering Greater Prince William area residents.

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Below are resources to help you coordinate resources, stay informed of emerging issues and best serve your staff, program participants, neighbors, congregation and community.  Don't see what you need? Let us know!

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Stay Informed

• Prince William County Emergency Management Site​

• Local Resources (including for businesses, residents, the unsheltered and homeless)

• The Alliance's Forum for COVID-19 Program Updates from Service Providers

• The National Council of Nonprofits resource page

• Beth Kanter's Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource List

Financial Planning​

• Financial Leadership In The Face Of Impossible Choices. A wonderful resource with thoughts and options for planning your organization’s uncertain financial future.

• Our sister organization Montana Nonprofit Association is sharing their cash flow planning template. Learn how to use this tool by watching the recorded webinar on the same page.

• Sustainability to Survivability: 5 Nonprofit Finance Must-Do’s in the Time of COVID, Nonprofit Quarterly

Resources for Families and Individuals 

• Applying for Cash, Food and Medical Assistance through Virginia DSS

• Food Helpline (call to be connected with food resources in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park)

• Prince William Area Food Resource Guide (interactive resource listing with map feature to help identify resources by location)

• Capital Area Food Bank's Food Distribution Sites

• Rent Assistance through People Inc.

• Financial Assistance for Basic Needs Through Northern Virginia Family Service

• Prince William County Schools Meal Distribution Plans

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Working from Home

• Tips for setting up a home office

• Great article on keeping the team vibe going

• We always encourage all of our human services providers and nonprofit professionals to invest in self-care, but especially now.

• Some good leadership and management guidance for remote work during the coronavirus crisis.

• COVID-19 checklist for remote teams 

• Virtual meeting resources:

  • Google and Microsoft are offering their conferencing tools free-of-charge.

  • GoToMeeting is also offering their remote work tools free for three months.

  • Zoom has a free option. The Alliance uses Zoom consistently.

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COVID-19 Resources

• COVID-19 Church Resources

• Resources for Congregations and Members

• Guidance for Mosques, Madrasas and Umrah Pilgrims

• Guidance from Congregation Ner Shalom

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Communications

• Effectively Communicating in Uncertain Times

• Crisis Communication Plans

•  A Novel Opportunity to Strengthen the Public Trust in the Nonprofit World, The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Volunteer Resources

• Volunteer Prince William can help your organization promote/find volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers

HR Resources

• Nonprofit HR Information Portal (resources for hours, wages, HIPPAA, ADA and more) 

Plans, Policies + Procedures​

• Does your organization have a Disaster Response Plan, in general? Our friends at Nonprofit New York have an excellent guide.

• More planning resources from our colleagues in Maine

• Stig Rasmussen at Fact Forward has shared their Response Plan

• Nonprofit Emergency Planning

Risk-Assessment 

• Nonprofit Risk Management Center - COVID-19: 5 Things to Know & Do 

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Wellness Resources in Various Languages

• How to Wash Your Hands Tutorials from Minnesota Department of Health 

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Advocacy​

• COVID-19 Relief & Economic Stimulus Package (Issued March 18)

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Thank you to all our colleagues across the country for sharing their resources.  We'll update this blog post daily as we get helpful information! If you have a resource to add to this list, please send it to cconaway@alliancegpw.org.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

• Virginia Mortgage Relief Program. www.virginiamortgagerelief.com

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• Rent Relief Application. Gov2Go (getgov2go.com)

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• Affordable Housing. www.Virginiahousingsearch.com.

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FINANCIAL/HOUSING COUNSELING

• Consumer Protection Bureau (CFPB). Find a housing counselor. https://www.consumerfinance.gov

• Center for Assistance to Families. https://mycaf.org. 6231 Leesburg Pike, Suite 410, Falls Church, VA 22044

• First Home Alliance. https://firsthomealliance.org. 3138 Golansky Blvd, Suite 202, Woodbridge, VA 22192. (703) 580-8838

• Family Financial Management | Virginia Cooperative Extension | Virginia Tech. https://ext.vt.edu/family/financial-management.html. 8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105, Manassas, VA 20109-8202. Main Office: (703) 792-4371

BASIC NEEDS

• Benefits. https://benefits.gov

• Find Help – Social network. https://www.findhelp.org

• 211 Virginia. 2-1-1 Virginia (211virginia.org). https://www.211.org

• Local Navigator. https://virginianavigator.org

• Emergency Housing Assistance (pwcva.gov)

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• NVFS. Chantey Handy - (571) 462-7205/(571 )447-1117, chandy@nvfs.org. https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/homelessness-housing/. 10056 Dean Dr., Manassas, VA 20110. (571) 748-2600. Emergency shelter, food, rental, energy, dental, pharmacy, and childhood development.

• Action in Community Through Service (ACTS). https://www.actspwc.org/. 3900 ACTS Lane, Dumfries, VA 22026.

• St. Vincent DePaul. All Saints Catholic Church. 9300 Stonewall Rd., Manassas, VA 20110. Phone: (703) 368-2429

• Lion's Club. (703) 392-0077

• The Manassas Bible Church. 8624 Phoenix Drive, Manassas Park, VA 20111. www.manassasparkbible.org. Pastor: Michael Rogers and Michelle Rogers. Emails: mpbchurchpastor@gmail.com and mpbchurchfirstlady@gmail.com. Contact Phone: (571) 263-3251. Christmas Gifts- PWC ADC (Good News) Branch of Love. Emergency Assistance: Food Pantry, Bill Payment Assistance (Gas, Rent, Electric), and Assistance with emergency shelter (references).

• WIC & Women's Clinic. Phone: (703) 792-7319

• Vital Records. 8470 Kao Circle. Manassas Park, VA 20110. Phone: (703) 792-7327. Fax: (703) 257-5138.

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EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING

• HireGround. Professional skills training, job placement and employment support. To learn more, call 1-866-212-0743 or visit www.hiregroundworks.com.

• Edu-Futuro – Provides employment support and navigation services, application counseling and referrals for rent, mortgage and public benefits assistance. To learn more, visit www.edu-futuro.org, email info@edu-futuro.org or use Whatsapp at 571-309-5455.

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• St. Thomas United Methodist Church. Provides financial assistance to Prince William County residents; a clothing closet with in-demand work clothes and diapers in support of employment and childcare access; and food distribution. Food pantry hours are from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. starting May 25. The Clothing Closet is open the 3rd and 4th Saturday of every month during Food Pantry distribution. For financial assistance, call 703-368-5161 during business hours to make an appointment.

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• Entrepreneurship. https://savedhandsfoundation.org/. (571) 406-5112

• Elevate Program. https://vcwnorthern.com/elevate/. caresjobs@vcwnorthern.com

• Training Futures/NFVS. https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/workforce-development/training-futures/.. 10056 Dean Dr., Manassas, VA 20110. (571) 748-2600

• Business Mentors. https://www.score.org/. 1165 Herndon Parkway, Suite 100, Herndon, VA 20170.

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UTILITIES/INTERNET

• www.commonhelp.virginia.gov – Energy Assistance Program

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/623

• Home Internet connectivity. https://www.peopleinc.net/service/internet-connectivity-program/. 9324 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110. info@peopleinc.net

• Virginia Department of Social Services. https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ea/

• Eligibility Calculator - Columbia Gas of Virginia (columbiagasva.com)

• NOVEC and Virginia offer programs that will help low-income people stay warm this winter

• Energy Assistance | Virginia | Dominion Energy

• Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) | Cricket Wireless

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• New Creatures-In-Christ Ministries, Inc. – Provides utility assistance; emergency shelter at extended stay hotels; navigation services, application counseling and referrals for rent, mortgage and public benefits assistance; and food distribution. Schedule an appointment to determine eligibility at 571-408-9526 or 202-981-1470 or visit www.helpingothersthrivepwc.net or visit the office for in-person services at 4213 Dale Blvd., Dale City VA 22193.

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• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Triangle – Provides utility assistance with water, heat, gas and electricity. To learn more, call 703-221-6344 or visit www.stfrncis.org/st-francis-house.

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• Woodbridge Workers Committee – Provides utility assistance to families and individuals impacted by COVID-19. To learn more, call or text Nancy at 703-969-0197 or email lyallna@comcast.net.

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• St. Thomas United Methodist Church – Provides financial assistance to Prince William County residents; a clothing closet with in-demand work clothes and diapers in support of employment and childcare access; and food distribution. Food pantry hours are from 9 - 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays, and Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. starting May 25. The Clothing Closet is open the 3rd and 4th Saturday of every month during Food Pantry distribution. For financial assistance, call 703-368-5161 during business hours to make an appointment.

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FOOD

• Applying for Cash, Food and Medical Assistance through Virginia DSS

• Food Helpline (call to be connected with food resources in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park)

• Prince William Area Food Resource Guide (interactive resource listing with map feature to help identify resources by location)

• Capital Area Food Bank's Food Distribution Sites

EDUCATION/CHILDREN

• https://resourcedirectory.formedfamiliesforward.org/

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• Book Rich Environments. Book Rich Environments - National Book Foundation

• Child Care VA - Parents - Paying for Child Care (virginia.gov)

• PARENTING CLASSES. Phone: (703) 792-6288. www.pwcgov.org

• PARENTING CLASSES. Parenting Classes for All Ages (pwcva.gov).

PARENT INFANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

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• Developmental delays up to age 3. Manassas. Phone: (703) 792-7752. HEALTHY FAMILY/ EARLY HEAD START. Positive growth and development from birth to age 5. Phone: (571) 748-2780.

• Child Find. Child with delays ages 2-5.

• Manassas Park City Schools. (703) 335-8861

• Manassas City Schools. (703) 257-8687

• Prince William County Schools. (703) 791-8857

• Head Start Program. Preschool for low income. 3-4 year olds. Phone: (703) 791-8708

• Prince William. 13370 Minnieville Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192. Phone: (703) 897-0407. Fax: (703) 897-0440. Marjorie Clift-Bowman, Manager. Service Areas: Loudoun County, Manassas City, Prince William County , Manassas Park.

• Social Security Administration. 9504 Center St., Manassas, VA 20110. Phone: (800) 772-1213. Fax: (703) 368-4050

COMMUNITY SERVICE (Formally known as CSB)

• Manassas. Phone: (703) 792-7800. Se habla espanol.

• Woodbridge. (703) 792-4900. (703) 792-5099

MEDICAL RESOURCES

• Manassas Clinic. 9301 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110.. Phone: (703) 792-6300. Fax: (703) 792-6338

• Health Department. 4001 Prince William Parkway, Suite 101, Woodbridge, VA 22193. Phone: (703) 792-7300

• Prince William Free Clinic.13900 Churchill Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191. Phone: (703) 499-9034. Dental: (703) 792-7321

• UVA HOSPITAL. Phone: (800) 251-3627

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• American Cancer Society | Information and Resources about for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin

FREE MAP CLINICS

1. Manassas. 99 Tremont St, Manassas Park, VA 20111. Phone: (703) 993-5880. Website: mapclinic.gmu.edu . Every Tuesday 8AM to 12PM

1. Springfield. 77224 Commerce St., Springfield, VA 22150. Phone: (703) 993-5880. Website: mapclinic.gmu.edu. Every Wednesday 9am-12pm

1. Culmore. 3304 B Culmore Ct., Falls Church, VA 22041. Phone: (703) 993-5880. Website: mapclinic.gmu.edu. Every Thursday 9am-12pm

CHILD SUPPORT

1. Phone: (800) 468-8894

8551 Rixlew Lane 4th Floor

Manassas VA, 20109

LOCAL DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Prince William County

1. Manassas Office

7987 Ashton Ave

Suite 200

Manassas VA, 20109

Phone: (703) 792-7500

1. Woodbridge Office

15941 Donald Curtis Dr.

Suite 180

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Phone: (703) 792-7500

1. Manassas City

9324 West Street

Manassas, VA 20110

Phone: (703) 361-8277

1. Manassas Park

1 Park Center Court

Manassas Park, VA 20111

(703) 335-8880

1. CPS HOTLINE

Phone: (800) 552-7096

1. APS HOTLINE

Phone: (888) 832-3858

SENIORS

1. Area Agency On Aging

Phone: (703) 791-6400

1. Office for Aging Services

Office for Aging Services, DARS Division for Community Living (virginia.gov)

1. Long Term Care Ombudsman

LTCOP: Find Your Ombudsman (elderrightsva.org)

1. Chronic Disease Self-Management

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (virginia.gov)

1. VICAP Medicare 

VICAP - Medicare / Prescriptions (virginia.gov)

1. F.R.E.E. Mobility/Rehab Equipment

Home | FREE Foundation of Virginia | Mobility Rehabilitation Equipment (free-foundation.org)

1. ENDependence Center of Norther VA

ECNV Home

1. Virginia 

AT Equipment Reuse - Virginia Assistive Technology System (vats.org)

LEGAL SERVICES/INFORMATION

1. Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC)

Eviction Helpline: 833-NOEVICT (833-663-8428)

Visit VPLC’s Housing Advocacy Site

1. Free Legal Answers

Virginia (freelegalanswers.org)

1. VALegalAid

VaLegalAid.org - A guide to free and low cost civil legal information and services in Virginia

1. Legal Services of Northern VA

Home - Legal Services of Northern Virginia (lsnv.org)

1. For Citizens (vacourts.gov)

1. Home - Legal Aid Justice Center (justice4all.org)

1. Find trusted lawyers in Virginia | Virginia Lawyer Referral Service (community.lawyer)

REPORT FRAUD

1. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

1-877-382-4357

Reportfraud.ftc.gov

AFFORDABLE RENTALS

1. Privately Owned Affordable and Workforce Dwelling Units (ADUs and WDUs) | Housing and Community Development (fairfaxcounty.gov)

2. VirginiaHousingSearch.com | Search Results (socialserve.com)

3. ADU Rental Information | Loudoun County, VA - Official Website

4. Affordable Units – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us)

HOME REPAIRS

1. Prince William

Neighborhood Rehabilitation Program (pwcva.gov)

David Watkins, Community Planning & Development Specialist

15941 Donald Curtis Drive, Suite 112

Woodbridge, VA 22191

(703) 492-2303 TTP: (703) 492-0499

dwatkins@pwcgov.org

1. Prince William County

Home Repair and Renovation (pwcva.gov)

1. Project Mend-A House

Welcome | Project Mend-A-House (pmahweb.org)

1. Northern VA Weatherization Region

Community Housing Partners (CHP)

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1. Habitat for Humanity – Prince William

Home | Habitat for Humanity Prince William County Prince William County (habitatpwc.org)

TRANSPORTATION

1. Vehicles For Change - Northern Virginia Family Service (nvfs.org)

1. www.reacharide.org

1. Compassion Restoration Ministry

http://www.compassionrestoration.org/transportation-ministry/

VETERANS

1. Veterans Assistance (pwcva.gov)

2. Mental Health Services

www.mfc.eseal.org

240-847-7500(Main)

info.mfc@eseal.org

1. To request Veterans in getting a DD214, user National Archives: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAMS

1. Prince William

First Time Homebuyers Program (FTHB) (pwcva.gov)

1. Fairfax County

Affordable Homeownership | Housing and Community Development (fairfaxcounty.gov)

1. Loudoun County

Information for Homebuyers & Homeowners | Loudoun County, VA - Official Website

1. Arlington County

Homeownership – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government (arlingtonva.us)

FORECLOSURE PREVENTION

1. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Federal Housing Administration Extends Single Family Eviction Moratorium | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

COVID-19: Resources for Homeowners | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

1. Virginia Housing

Avoiding Foreclosure in Virginia - Virginia Housing (vhda.com)

1. Federal Housing Finance Agency

FHFA Extends COVID-19 REO Eviction Moratorium Through September 30, 2021 | Federal Housing Finance Agency

1. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Help for homeowners | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)

1. Freddie Mac refi

www.merr.org

FAIR HOUSING

1. http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/FairHousing/

1. www.equalrightscenter.org

1. GetFile.cfm (virginia.gov)

DEBT COLLECTION

1. Debt collection | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS

Free of charge hotlines

1. NAMI PWC Helpline- Referral & Resource Support  

P: 703-659-9983

https://nami-pw.org/

1. Trillium Center, Inc: 

Peer Support Warmline 

703-763-3865

contact@trilliumcenterinc.org

Text ‘CONNECT’ to 855-11 to contact PRS CrisisLink

Call PRS CrisisLink at 703-527-4077

1. NAMI PWC Family Support Group – Se habla espanol 

info@nami-pw.org

703-659-9983

https://nami-pw.org/calendar/

1. SAME DAY ACCESS

Same Day Access Same Day Access (pwcva.gov)

https://www.pwcva.gov/department/community-services/sda

703-792-5241; 703-792-7800 Youth

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Thank you to all our colleagues across the area for sharing their resources.  Special thanks to Ivette Monney for helping to cultivate this list. We'll continue to update this list. If you have a resource to add to this list, please send it to cconaway@alliancegpw.org.