The Town of Kent intends to distribute $400,000 of the ARPA funds through a grant application process in the following categories.

-Individuals and families 
Maximum grant per applicant $5,000

-Local small businesses
Maximum grant per applicant $10,000

-Non-profits
Maximum grant per applicant $15,000

Applications will be accepted from July 1st 20022 through August 30th 20022 and can be obtained by one of the following means;

-Online, through the hyperlinks under Eligibility below

- In person at the Town Hall on the 2 nd floor outside the Treasurer’s Office

-Requested via email from [email protected]

Applications and supporting documentation are to be submitted by one of the
following means;

-email to [email protected]

-hand delivered to the Selectmen’s office during regular business hours

-mailed to Treasurer, Town of Kent, PO Box 678, Kent CT 06757

Grants will be awarded based upon funds available and the number of applications received.

All grant awards are subject to conformity with federal requirements and a signed grant agreement will be required before any grant is released.

Eligibility

Individuals and families must have Kent CT as their primary residence and must be able to demonstrate that they have been economically harmed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Local small business is a company or business that is located within the bounds of Kent CT, has less than 500 employees, provides commodities, goods, products or services to the local public, has customers and ideally, provides local employment.

Non-profit is an entity with a Kent CT presence, organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit.

-Applicants must be in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service and the Connecticut Department of Revenue in terms of tax filings and  if applicable, business / non-profit filings

-Non-profits must have proof of 501c status

Application Requirements

Applications must be complete; all requested information must be supplied and the application must be signed.

Supporting documents requested may include

-Tax returns documenting residency status.

-Tax returns documenting economic harm.

-Listing of all federal or state assistance applied for and / or received (i.e.,PPP loans, etc.)

-If applicable, dates of closure due to the pandemic need to be provided.

-If applicable, documentation supporting the number of employees before the pandemic and at the time of this application.

-Written statement that will identify a need or negative impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency and identify how your grant request addresses the identified need or negative impact.