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American Rescue Plan solutions | Baker Tilly

Opportunities for cities to recover and grow with strategic American Rescue Plan funding plans

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American City & County: Indiana city leverages Rescue Plan funds for long-term, immediate community benefit

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Build your American Rescue Plan funding strategy with ARP ACTion

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Using American Rescue Plan funds to procure consulting services

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Economic Development Administration (EDA) to invest $3 billion in American Rescue Plan funding

EDA publishes guidelines on $3 billion in ARP funding via competitive grant programs

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What do you need to know about American Rescue Plan uses for housing?

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Fiscal Recovery Fund guidance for Indiana nonentitlement units

Fiscal Recovery Fund guidance for Indiana nonentitlement units

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CommuniTIES: American Rescue Plan - strategic grant administration opportunities

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Strategies and tools to navigate the American Rescue Plan’s Fiscal Recovery Funds guidance

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American Rescue Plan: direct funding opportunities to assist small businesses

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Economic development grant opportunities within the American Rescue Plan

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American Rescue Plan: eligible uses and strategies for readiness

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As the American Rescue Plan moves forward, local governments should act now to support communities

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) presents a tremendous opportunity for public sector entities to recover and grow post-pandemic.

We collaborate with state and local governments, tribal governments, school districts and municipal utilities to align and prioritize your funding needs, meet your financial obligations, develop a comprehensive spending strategy and build stronger communities. Our team of Value Architects™ can help:

Build a strategic funding plan
Guide transformative prioritization and planning
Review and submit competitive grant funding applications
Comply with accounting and reporting requirements
Determine how, when and where to invest ARP funds
Connect state and local government to private investors
Serve as a sounding board for project ideas and best practices

Our customized services will help protect and enhance your organization's value - now, for tomorrow.

Let's face the future, together.

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American City & County: Indiana city leverages Rescue Plan funds for long-term, immediate community benefit

The city of La Porte, Indiana, used ARP funds for long-term gains and a short-term win – hosting ESPN’s National Interscholastic Basketball Conference. Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors Partner Eric Walsh, CPA discusses how this slam dunk can serve as a model for communities.

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Our team offers the following advisory and accounting solutions to help you maximize this historic funding opportunity:

Comprehensive ARP financial, operational and organizational consulting
Strategic funding assessment and prioritization with our ARP ACTion application
Revenue loss calculations
Audit preparation and compliance, including single audit and Yellow Book compliance

Regulatory reporting and compliance with U.S. Treasury and state-specific guidance
Cash management and investment strategies
Strategic funding planning, including grant application writing, review and management

Governments may decide to use a portion of their ARP Fiscal Recovery Funds (FRF) to pay for consulting services. Our FAQ provides answers to commonly asked questions on rules governing FRF funds.

Using ARP funds to procure consulting services FAQ

American Rescue Plan resources for public sector

American Rescue Plan resources for public sector

Timely articles, webinars, podcasts and other insights and guidance

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Meet the team

Amanda R. Blomberg

Amanda R. Blomberg

Managing Director

Daniel A. Hedden

Daniel A. Hedden

Principal

Vicki Vogel Hellenbrand

Vicki Vogel Hellenbrand

Managing Principal

Tom L. Kaleko

Tom L. Kaleko

Principal

Jeff Messer

Jeff Messer

Director

Jolena Presti

Jolena Presti

Managing Director

Marta Purdy

Marta Purdy

Director

Jeffrey P. Rowe

Jeffrey P. Rowe

Principal

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Build your American Rescue Plan funding strategy with ARP ACTion

Baker Tilly’s ARP ACTion application provides a customized strategic funding report that can be shared with elected officials, department heads and community members.

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State & Local Government

Baker Tilly guides governments, utilities and school districts to pursue growth goals, meet financial obligations and build stronger communities.

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Tribes

Baker Tilly’s Tribal consulting services team works with you to navigate regulatory requirements, support community initiatives and continue your journey towards energy independence.

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Power & Utilities

Baker Tilly’s utilities team works alongside governmental, not-for-profit and investor-owned utility clients to navigate complex challenges, enhance service quality and improve overall efficiency through our comprehensive utility management services.

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Municipal Advisory Services for Schools & Libraries

Financial management for public schools and libraries can be a complex process. We can help make that process easier.

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Higher Education

We empower higher education leaders to navigate the greatest challenges and ensure universities and colleges continue sustainability to drive social mobility, knowledge creation, economic and workforce development while contributing to a healthier and more just and civil society. Baker Tilly will help you articulate and realize your goals and maximize your chances of achieving them. Let's go there. Now, for tomorrow.

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