Funding Opportunities and Resources



Access to Capital SF270 Instructions

The SF270 should reflect the information that is included in the Advance Worksheet and will also need to be submitted as part of their interim and final report. Access to Capital grantees can use this example for reference as they complete the SF-270.
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Access to Capital Interim Report Template

This resource should be downloaded and used by Access to Capital grantees to satisfy post-award interim reporting requirements.   Please enter all information that is requested on the first tab of the worksheet; the second tab offers instructions that can be referenced for additional guidance.  If any challenges should arise or…
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Access to Capital Advance Worksheet

This worksheet should be downloaded and used by Access to Capital grantees in their request for advanced payments – please refer to the instructions on the first tab and use the second tab to input your current data. This worksheet should accompany the SF-270 and be submitted as part of…
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Access to Capital Operating Plan Outline

Access to Capital project applicants are required to submit an operating plan as part of their application package (please refer to Access to Capital’s Application Checklist as well as Access to Capital’s Application and Operating Guidelines for more information).  This outline can be used as a tool to guide applicants…
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Match Rate Calculator

DISCLAIMER: This tool is made available to provide prospective applicants an initial reference to calculate match requirements. The use of this tool is at the applicant’s sole discretion and it does not bind ARC to award a grant nor to award a grant at the levels expected from the…
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Grant Reporting Overview

This video overview gives guidance to grantees on how to navigate ARC’s reporting tools on ARCnet, ARC’s current Grants Management System. Reports are used to communicate project activity, progress, and budgetary needs and spending for ARC funded projects, and are required for grants to remain active, to stay in compliance…
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Workplan Template

ARC requires all applicants to include a workplan as part of their final application package (as noted in both construction and non-construction application checklists under “project description”). This template offers applicants a tool that can be downloaded and used to complete this application requirement.
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Application Guidance by Project Type  

ARC investments commonly fall into the project types below. These documents can help prospective applicants develop strong, competitive proposals for their specific project area. Each also highlights pertinent information including project examples, key investment principles, project considerations, and links to additional resources.  This material supplements other applicant resources for non-construction and…
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ARC Form 2

The ARC Form 2 is specifically designed for completion by Local Access Road (LAR) project applicants requesting ARC Access Road Program funds. Other ARC construction project applicants do not need to complete ARC Form 2.
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Local Access Roads Project Guidelines

These guidelines provide Local Access Road (LAR) applicants with specific guidance about project guidelines, eligibility, approval processes, and submission requirements.  These guidelines should be used in conjunction with general applicant resources for all ARC construction projects.
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Access to Capital Application Checklist

All applicants requesting ARC funding for Access to Capital Grants (For Loans or Equity Capital) should use this checklist to develop a complete project application.
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Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects

This form outlines conditions and general provisions that apply to ARC grants. Not all are applicable to non-construction projects, however this form is required for all grant applications. For Broadband as a Service (BaaS) Project Applicants Only.  This form includes additional requirements and other provisions that apply only to…
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