The City of Fort Wayne is no longer accepting applications. 

ARPA Grant Opportunity Overview

The City of Fort Wayne, Indiana (the “City”) was allocated $50.8 million in SLFRF monies for investment in projects and programs across the City that align to the four main eligible uses of SLFRF. For more details, visit the City’s SLFRF Recovery Plan. As part of its recovery plan, the City has allocated approximately $5.35 million to four grant programs described in further detail below. 

The purpose of the grant programs is to provide relief to organizations around the community that were negatively impacted or experienced an increased need for services provided by the organization as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each program and its subrecipients must adhere to the compliance policies and procedures set forth by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Indiana State Board of Accounts, and the City of Fort Wayne.


High-Level Description & Application Information for Grant Programs

*Amount allocated to each grant program is estimated and subject to change.


Application Submission

Note: The City of Fort Wayne is no longer accepting applications. 

Fillable applications are below:

Small Business Support Application
Non-Profit (Non-Healthcare) Support Application
Public Health Organization Support Application
Tourist-related Industry Support Application

Completed grant applications and all supporting documentation for each of the four programs must be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Deadline to apply is August 14, 2022, at 11:59pm.

Grant Application Checklist


Additional Information

Certification of No Tax Liability
City of Fort Wayne ARPA Subgrant Presentation Slides
2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Indiana Department of Revenue INTIME
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule (full version)
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Final Rule Overview
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance Supplement
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds FAQ’s
State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Assistance Listing

In 2019, Mayor Tom Henry created Mayor’s Age-Friendly Community Advisory Council as a way for residents 50 years of age and older to have a proactive role in the momentum and excitement taking place in Fort Wayne.

The council works to align local resources, promote policies and seek additional opportunities to empower older adults to enjoy an excellent quality of life and personal independence. In addition, the council conducts a baseline assessment of the age-friendliness of Fort Wayne, draft an action plan based on those findings, identify indicators with the eight domains of livability to monitor progress, oversee implementation of the action plan, and conduct ongoing evaluations and submit progress reports to AARP.

Members of the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Community Advisory Council:
Tim Brown, Chair/Outdoor Spaces and Buildings
Becky Weimerskirch, Vice-Chair/Transportation
Denise Porter, Housing
Ana Etter, Social Participation
John Gardner, Respect & Social Inclusion
Sue Ehinger, Community and Health Services
Betsy Kachmar, Secretary/AARP Fort Wayne
Maureen Widner, Communication & Information
Peggy Hayes, Community & Health Services

Staff:
Addison Pollock, AARP Staff to Council
April Rivas, City of Fort Wayne Staff to Council
Linda Dunno, AARP Indiana

Resources:
Fort Wayne Mayor's Age-Friendly Community Advisory Council
AARP Fort Wayne Community Network

Articles:
"Want to get ‘more involved’ in Fort Wayne? Longtime resident offers tips to volunteer" - Input Fort Wayne
"How is Fort Wayne becoming more livable for all ages? Meet the Mayor’s Age-Friendly Council" - Input Fort Wayne
"The urban expressway not taken: Exploring the history and future of Fort Wayne’s roadway system" - Input Fort Wayne 
"How can Fort Wayne improve its public transit? These two systems might provide a model" - Input Fort Wayne
"What is the state of public transit in Fort Wayne?" - Input Fort Wayne
"What’s the future of housing in Allen County? ADUs and tiny homes might offer solutions" - Input Fort Wayne
"Bridging the digital divide: Indiana’s rural communities seek solutions to improve internet access" - Input Fort Wayne
"Equal access: How Fort Wayne is expanding and connecting services for people with disabilities" - Input Fort Wayne
"How all-abilities friendly is Fort Wayne, and what’s being done to advance universal design?" - Input Fort Wayne
"Construction season is here: How do new developments affect traffic in Fort Wayne, and what’s next?" - Input Fort Wayne

Media
Read "Change for the Better Coming with GFL" by Mayor Tom Henry

Watch "Public Works in Your Neighborhood"



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