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. Access to Capital Application Checklist – pdf 156 KB…

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. Memorandum of Understanding for ARC Projects – pdf 55 KB…

This interim guidance describes the type of projects subject to the Buy America requirements and the process to request waivers. Buy America Guidelines – pdf 220 KB…

These guidelines provide Access to Capital (ATC) grantees with specific guidance about eligibility in applying; eligibility of borrowers; eligible and ineligible uses of grant funds; conflicts of interest; application requirements; post-award management and monitoring; audits; and consequences of non-compliance.

This document provides information on the matching, or cost-sharing, requirements for an ARC award.

This template can be used to develop a budget narrative for both new ARC grant applications and requests for budget revisions once a project is under contract.

This outline provides a suggested format for the interim narrative report if you email reports to ARC.

This outline provides a suggested format for the final narrative report.

These forms are part of a grant application for a project that does not involve construction and/or engineering.

These forms are part of a grant application for a construction project.

Use this checklist while compiling application materials for construction applications.

This template can be used to develop the Executive Summary for a new ARC grant application…

Use this checklist while compiling application materials for non-construction applications.

This manual provides guidance on post-award administration of ARC non-construction projects from approval to closeout.

This document will guide you through the process of developing performance measures for your proposed activity.