Guides and Manuals



BABA Waivers

ARC is responsible for processing and approving all Build America, Buy America (BABA) waiver requests relating to ARC Financial Assistance, including waivers requested by recipients and on behalf of subrecipients. Every waiver must be reviewed by the Made in America Office. To the greatest extent practicable, waivers should…
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Pathways User Resources

All ARC grant activities are conducted through Pathways, ARC’s grant management system. Use the opportunities and resources below to learn how to successfully navigate this platform. Please also continue to check this page for updated resources that will coincide with the expanded use and functionality of Pathways.
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Residential Infrastructure Grants Guidance

ARC funds water, sewer, and other basic infrastructure projects to support economic activity. If an infrastructure project will serve only residential customers, the project must be located in an ARC-designated distressed county, with some exceptions allowed for at-risk and transitional counties. The Residential Infrastructure Grants Guidance document details when ARC can…
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OMB Grant Regulations

Every ARC grant, subgrant, and cooperative agreement must comply with governmentwide grant regulations at Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 200 (“2 CFR Part 200”).  OMB Grant Regulations…
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