ARPA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION SCOPE OF WORK.DOCX

Scope of Work: Business Association Assistance Program
Program Title
The program shall be referred to as the Maricopa County Business Association Assistance Program.
Background and Purpose
The purpose of the Maricopa County Business Association Assistance Program is to stabilize non-profit (501(c)6)
organizations that support local businesses in Maricopa County. Small businesses have been disproportionately
negatively impacted throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While direct aid to these small businesses provides much-
needed immediate relief, a robust business association network strengthens the small business community. Business
associations support and promote small businesses through marketing, networking, and professional development.
Program Provisions
 Provide up to $100,000 to qualifying business associations for expense reimbursement and/or revenue loss.
o Calculated as lesser amount of actual loss or $100,000.
o Reimbursement basis means the grant will cover losses already incurred, using the month ended March
2020 through May 2021 as the period defined.
 501(c)6) associations that support Maricopa County businesses are eligible.
o Chambers of commerce are eligible.
o Trade associations, real estate boards, professional associations, and boards of trade are not eligible.
 Application period: July 5, 2021 – September 30, 2021.
 Grants will be provided on a rolling basis based on date of submission until funding is exhausted or grant period
closes.
Grant Application Questions/Required Documentation
 Name of Association
 Employer ID/Tax ID Number
 Physical address
 Contact information
 Proof for 501(c)6 status
 Organization Short Description (briefly describe mission of and services provided by organization)
 Description of impact COVID-19 has had on business
 Explanation of how grant will help organization to fulfill its mission and provide services to clients
 Description of how funds will be utilized (payroll, debt, rent, utilities, accounts payable, vendors, etc.)
 Schedule of monthly gross revenues beginning with January 2019 and ending with most recently closed month
 Most recent W-9
 Affidavit from applicant attesting to meeting each of the eligibility criteria
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