Since the outbreak of this global health crisis, we have been in constant communication with municipalities, including frequent contact regarding the process and need for information for federal reimbursements.  Below is information on the Municipal CRF Program and the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program of the American Rescue Plan Act. 

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AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT - CORONAVIRUS STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY PROGRAM 

 

• Non-entitlement Units of Local Government/County Allocations 
          OPM Letter 6.2.2021
          Town by Town Allocations                                                                                                                                  Portal Instructions June 2021 Claim Period / Portal Presentation
          Award Terms and Conditions Agreement  
          Assurances of Compliance with Civil Rights Requirements
• Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program 

  Treasury Interim Final Rule

  Fact Sheet

• Municipal Requirements to Receive Funding 4.20.2021
• Municipal Information Sheet due May 3rd 
• Municipal CRF Program / FEMA / American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Letter 4.07.2021
• FEMA Guidance - Safe Opening and Operation Work Eligible for Public Assistance 4.5.2021

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MUNICIPAL CRF PROGRAM 

The Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes funds for Connecticut governments to pay costs incurred in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has established the Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Program to reimburse municipalities for such costs.

The following materials are provided for your reference:

• OPM’s 6/4/2020 Letter to Municipalities
• Municipal CRF Program – PowerPoint General Overview
• FEMA -COVID-19 Eligible Emergency Protective Measures Fact Sheet (3.19.20)
• Municipal COVID-19 Funding and Tracking Letter 4.22.20
• Municipal Data Request Letter 4.22.00
• Municipal Data Estimates by Town (revised 10/31/20)
  
• CT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security(DEMHS) – FEMA Assistance
• Municipal Chief Financial Officer Portal Demonstration video
• Municipal CRF Program Claim Instructions (PDF)
• Municipal Chief Executive Officer Presentation (PDF) 5.11.20
• Municipal Chief Executive Officer Video 5.11.20
• Municipal CRF Program Q&A 10.09.20
• Municipal CRF Program and Portal Instruction Review Session 10.14.20
• OPM’s December 16, 2020 Letter to Municipalities
• Population Formula Town by Town List 12.16.20  
• Portal Instructions  (Municipal CRF Portal Instructions) 12.16.20
• Please be advised that provisions under H.R. 133 - An Act to promote economic partnership and cooperation between the United States and Mexico have extended the date by which you are able to make expenditures with CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to December 31, 2021.  This applies to the funds received under the Municipal CRF Program.  It is up to the municipality how you reflect the accounting of this funding.