Case Study: Guilford County launches ARPA grant program in one week with SimpliGov

Guilford County launches $104M ARPA program in one week with SimpliGov

Guilford County faced the challenge of managing its $104 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, which came with complex federal, state, and county guidelines. A paper-based process was impossible, as each application required a 15-page form and the review involved over a dozen people across multiple departments. The county turned to vendor SimpliGov for a digital solution to manage this critical grant distribution program.

SimpliGov implemented a smart digital form and workflow that organized the application process, revealing only relevant fields to applicants. This solution enabled the county to build and launch its entire program in just one week. With SimpliGov, Guilford County evaluated over 250 submissions and allocated $58 million to community recovery programs, all while maintaining a full audit trail for compliance.

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