Eligible groups can begin to apply for American Rescue Plan Act money

LYNDON —  Eligible groups can begin to apply for American Rescue Plan Act money starting Friday. The town has released $300,000 of its $1.7 million in ARPA funds to support outdoor recreation and tourism projects and the application window will remain open through 4 p.m. May 1.Information and forms will be posted at https://www.lyndonvt.org/projects Applications will be reviewed collectively after the deadline to allocate funds equitably. In the event fund requests exceed the money available, town officials sit down with applicants to determine the best and most effective solution. Projects that leverage ARPA dollars for grant matches will be prioritized to deliver the biggest bang for the buck. Three recreation-oriented non-profits have already expressed interest in ARPA funds. The Lyndon Outing; RINK Inc.; and the Village Improvement Society will seek ARPA funds for improvements to Powers Park.