American Rescue Plan Act

ARPA Nonprofit Grant Program - Second Round

 The Town of Trumbull is providing a second round of grants using ARPA funding to community-based organizations and nonprofits that serve Trumbull residents with eligible programs, services, and capital investments. Funding was allocated to be used to support local nonprofits by the Board of Finance and Town Council. Organizations must be a currently established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization legally allowed to operate within the State of Connecticut or a community-based organization with a fiscal sponsor.

The Town had previously awarded grants to ten nonprofit organizations under the initial round of funding for these grants. For the second round, all eligible applicants may apply, but preference will be given to organizations that have not previously received funding under this program.

Under the program, funding is to be used exclusively for projects, programs, and services within the Town of Trumbull that “support the COVID-19 public health and economic response by addressing COVID-19 and its impact on public health as well as addressing economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted industries, and the public sector.” Applicant organizations must have a demonstrable presence in the Town of Trumbull.

Applications are available on the Town website, https://www.trumbull-ct.gov/1030/ARPA-Nonprofit-Grant-Applications, and must be received by December 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The maximum grant under the program is $10,000, but requesting the maximum amount does not guarantee that it will be awarded. 

• Apply for an ARPA Nonprofit Grant 
• Trumbull Budget Non Profit Grant Program Budget Page Template (EXCEL)

Trumbull Human Services ARPA Financial Assistance Fund 

Application filing period February 6th, 2023- March 10th, 2023

The Town of Trumbull has allocated $150,000 through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for a financial assistance fund. The fund was established to provide financial support to eligible Trumbull households. The fund offers financial assistance for rent, security deposits, mortgage, utilities, medical/prescription/mental health bills and other necessities where basic needs are at risk.

Guidelines for Eligibility: Applicants must have exhausted all other benefits or resources before being considered. Direct payment to applicants is not available. The Social Services Department will notify recipients by mid-March. 

How to Apply:

• Download an application (PDF) and Trumbull Budget Non Profit Grant Program Budget Page Template (EXCEL), or
• Visit the Trumbull Senior Center at 23 Priscilla Place to pick up an application.

The application and required documents may be returned in the following ways:

• Via email:  socialservices@trumbull-ct.gov
• Standard Mail: Trumbull Social Services, 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull CT 06611
• Drop your application at the Main Office at the Trumbull Senior Center. 23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull. 
• Drop your application in the Senior Center lock box. A labeled lock box is located next to the single brown door in the courtyard located in the back of the building.  23 Priscilla Place, Trumbull CT 06611.

Have questions or need assistance? Call Trumbull Social Services at 203-452-5198

*Any remaining ARPA Financial Assistance funds will be used in an additional application period.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Input

(1/2023 Update) The Trumbull Board of Finance held a special meeting on November 29, 2022 to vote on the use of the ARPA funding (11/29/22 Board of Finance Minutes), and the Town Council voted on the use of the ARPA funding at its regular meeting on December 5, 2022 (12/05/22 Town Council  Minutes).

(11/28/22 Update)  The Trumbull Board of Finance and Town Council will hold a special joint meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers (Agenda) to discuss potential uses of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.  Immediately following that meeting, the Board of Finance will hold a special meeting (Agenda) to vote on the use of the ARPA funding.  The Town Council will vote on the use of the ARPA funding at its regular meeting on December 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers ( Agenda).

(11/16/22 Update)  The Trumbull Town Council and Board of Finance are holding a Public Hearing on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)  funds on Thursday, 11/17/22 in Council Chambers at Town Hall at 7:00 p.m.

The Town Council and Board of Finance held a joint meeting in the Trumbull High School auditorium on September 1, 2022 to review potential projects with the First Selectman and Town Department Heads.

Following the meeting, the Town sought input from the community on what projects should be included in the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. An online form for residents to comment was available from September 14, 2022 to October 21, 2022.

On Thursday, October 27, 2022 another joint meeting of the Town Council and the Board of Finance was held  to continue discussion of the suggested uses of the ARPA funds, begun at a joint meeting on September 1st. At this meeting, the Town Council and the Board of Finance listened to comments from the public as to suggested uses of ARPA funding.

On Thursday, November 17^th, a formal Public Hearing will be held regarding the ARPA funds. This will again provide residents with an opportunity to comment on possible uses. Location to be determined. More information to follow.