Looking for Direct aid?

There are two categories of eligible funding. 
The first is Reimbursement for COVID-19 related expenses from March 1, 2020-July 31, 2020

Reimbursement 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 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 reimbursement requested, identification of allowable budget categories, and verification that documentation of allowable expenses will be provided by August 30.

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
• Check numbers and invoice numbers
• Copies of required expenditure documentation (receipts)

When is documentation due?

Documentation will be due by August 30.  Checks will be mailed to approved applicants following receipt of all required documentation. ​

When would I get the funds?

If approved, the County plans to disburse the funds in late August or early September  after required documentation is received from approved applicants.  The State of Kansas must approve the expenditures, so the timeline may vary.​

How can I learn more specifics about the application process?

Join a Zoom webinar for reimbursement on:
Zoom Schedule for Crawford County SPARK Information Meetings
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 [email protected]
Call 620-238-2304

WHat is the anticipated timeline? 

SPARK FAQs

Click to apply for Reimbursement.
 
​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.

620-238-2304
[email protected]