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FINAL REMINDER - CRF Funds Must be Used by December 30
After November reimbursements, cities still had $18.2 million in unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) grant monies. The current reimbursement window closes December 24 for funds that were expended by December 11.
Funds that are not spent by December 30 will be forfeit, and there will be one final reimbursement window starting in January.
Cities with concerns about spending the remainder of their allocation should review the October 23 LOC Bulletin article for information on a recently released secretary of state audit that clarified how to claim reimbursement for public safety expenses. Additional information on this new option for utilizing funds is available - skip ahead to 26:40 in this recent LOC training video.
Another option for utilizing these funds is to transfer them to your county. Contact the LOC at the below email if you need last minute help spending these funds.
The links below connect with resources to help with the registration and reimbursement process:
- U.S. Treasury guidance and FAQ
- Secretary of State Audit
- Recording of LOC training 10/26
- Access the DAS portal
- Instructions on registering
- Instructions on submitting a reimbursement request
- Spreadsheet with your city share
- Recording of LOC training 7/23
- LOC summary of guidance on economic support programs
Contact: Mark Gharst, Lobbyist for Tax, Finance, and Economic Development - mgharst@orcities.org or 503-991-2192
Last Updated 12/18/20