There are two categories of eligible funding.
The second category is called Direct Aid. This means expenses, projects, or plans that will be required to address COVID-19 from July 31, 2020-December 30, 2020.
The second category is called Direct Aid. This means expenses, projects, or plans that will be required to address COVID-19 from July 31, 2020-December 30, 2020.
Direct Aid FAQs
Who can apply?
Governmental entities, educational entities, nonprofits and for-profits, organizations and businesses.
How do I apply?
Complete the application link by August 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM.
When is it due?
- August 6, 2020, at 12:00 PM.
What is a sample of an allowable expense?
The following are the major categories of allowable expenses. Some of these categories have more specific subcategories. Additional information about subcategories may be requested at a later date.
- PPE
- Distance learning
- Economic Support (grants to small businesses, employment and training programs, direct aid to at-risk populations)
- Improvements to telework capabilities of public employees
- Medical expenses (i.e. temporary facilities, emergency medical response, telemedicine)
- Payroll of health and public safety employees (specific to mitigating the COVID-19 response)
- Public health expense (i.e. communication and enforcement, acquisition and distribution of PPE for public health or safety workers)
- Reopening measures
- Security
- Social/family support services
- Technology costs
- Testing and contact tracing
- Transportation
- Other
What are some ideas of how to use the funds?
The Kansas Association of Counties and the Office of Recovery have provided a Toolkit that offers some suggestions.
What are examples of a non-allowable expense?
- Replacement of lost revenue
- Payroll or benefits of employees not dedicated to the mitigation of COVID-19 emergency
- Expenses that have been or will be reimbursed under any other federal program
- Reimbursements to donors for items or other services
- Workforce bonuses other than hazard pay or overtime
- Severance pay or legal settlements
- Damages covered by insurance
What information will I need to complete the application?
The application will require information such as demographics of your organization, a short description of the direct aid requested, identification of allowable budget categories, and verification that documentation of allowable expenses will be provided within the approved timeframe. (Anticipated due date for all expense documentation November 25.)
If awarded, what information will I need to submit?
- A short Memorandum of Agreement outlining assurances that expenses are COVID-19 related will be issued shortly after the award.
- Financial Reporting will be completed that includes:
- Categories and subcategories of expenditures
- Copies of required expenditure documentation (receipts)
When is documentation due?
Documentation will be due by November 25 (anticipated).
Checks will be mailed to approved applicants during the month of September-November. Per the Memorandum of Agreement, if the recipient can not provide documentation during the approved period of time, the applicant will be responsible for repayment of the funds to the County.
Checks will be mailed to approved applicants during the month of September-November. Per the Memorandum of Agreement, if the recipient can not provide documentation during the approved period of time, the applicant will be responsible for repayment of the funds to the County.
What will I need to provide as documentation?
Prior to approval:
Following the award, the following information will be requested:
- application will require information such as demographics of your organization, a short description of reimbursement requested, identification of allowable budget categories, and verification that documentation of allowable expenses will be provided by August 30.
Following the award, the following information will be requested:
- short Memorandum of Agreement outlining assurances that expenses are COVID-19 related
- link to reporting will be required and for some categories of expenditures, a few questions about subcategories
- check numbers and invoice numbers
- copies of required expenditure documentation (receipts)
When would I get the funds?
If approved, the County plans to disburse the funds at regular intervals during the months of September-November. The State of Kansas must approve the expenditures, so the timeline may vary. The Memorandum of Agreement will outline that if this documentation is not provided, the applicant is responsible for repaying the funds to the County by December 15, 2020.
How can I learn more specifics about the application process?
Join a Zoom webinar for reimbursement on:
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting – Cities
When: Jul 28, 2020 01:00 PM
Who: Cities located within Crawford County
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting – Unified School Districts
When: Jul 28, 2020 02:00 PM
Who: Unified School Districts located within Crawford County
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting
When: Jul 28, 2020 03:00 PM
Who: Entities located within Crawford County
email SPARKinfo@crawfordcountykansas.org
Call 620-238-2304
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting – Cities
When: Jul 28, 2020 01:00 PM
Who: Cities located within Crawford County
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting – Unified School Districts
When: Jul 28, 2020 02:00 PM
Who: Unified School Districts located within Crawford County
Crawford County SPARK Information Meeting
When: Jul 28, 2020 03:00 PM
Who: Entities located within Crawford County
email SPARKinfo@crawfordcountykansas.org
Call 620-238-2304
What is the anticipated timeline?
Click to apply for Direct Aid.
It is anticipated that there will be more requests than funds. The County Commission will make all decisions regarding recommended recipients. The State of Kansas SPARK Committee has final approval on all allowable expenditures.
It is anticipated that there will be more requests than funds. The County Commission will make all decisions regarding recommended recipients. The State of Kansas SPARK Committee has final approval on all allowable expenditures.
