ARPA Non-Profit Program
The ARPA funded Non-Profit Program began in 2021 to provide funding to Springfield non-profits that have either been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic or that provide services to disproportionately impacted Springfield residents. Since 2021 that City of Springfield has awarded over $13 million dollars to non-profits throughout the city.
The City of Springfield has recieved almost 150 non-profit applications, and stopped accepting NEW applications to the program on December 31, 2022. City staff is continuing to review and process applications recieved prior to the deadline. Questions regarding the program or to obtain an update on a submitted application can be directed to the Offices of Disaster Recovery and Community Development at jroches@springfieldcityhall.com
ARPA Non-Profit Program Awards
The City of Springfield has awarded over $14 million dollars to non-profits that provide services to Springfield residents throughout the city. Below is a list of the funding that has been awarded:
| Non-Profit Name | Amount Awarded |
| Affordable Housing/Housing Services | |
| Home City Development, Inc. | $ 1,000,000.00 |
| New North Citizens Council | $ 214,000.00 |
| Spring Meadow Association of Responsible Tenants | $ 21,600.00 |
| Arts and Cultural Services | |
| Springfield Cultural Partnership Incorporated | $ 150,000.00 |
| Drama Studio, Inc. | $ 75,000.00 |
| Art For The Soul Gallery | $ 50,000.00 |
| Springfield Symphony Orchestra | $ 80,000.00 |
| WTCC STCC Radio | $ 25,000.00 |
| Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Services | |
| Mental Health Association, Inc. | $ 300,000.00 |
| Behavioral Health Network, Inc. | $ 500,000.00 |
| Serenity Club of Springfield, MA | $ 50,000.00 |
| Families Against Violence | $ 45,000.00 |
| The Greater New Life Center for Recovery | $ 100,000.00 |
| Black Behavioral Health Network | $ 75,000.00 |
| Community Services | |
| Revival Time Evangelist Center/JC Williams Community Center | $ 1,600,000.00 |
| The Gray House | $ 90,000.00 |
| Dress For Success | $ 165,300.00 |
| Roca, Inc. | $ 100,000.00 |
| YMCA of Greater Springfield | $ 325,000.00 |
| Holy Redeemer Cathedral, Inc | $ 48,000.00 |
| Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church | $ 33,000.00 |
| Third Baptist Church | $ 18,041.00 |
| Christina's House | $ 68,000.00 |
| Community Survival Center | $ 50,000.00 |
| Regreen Springfield | $ 50,000.00 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Presbyterian Church | $ 500,000.00 |
| The Resident Engagement Program at Home City Development | $ 100,000.00 |
| Community United Way of Pioneer Valley | $ 50,000.00 |
| Early Education / Childcare /Family | |
| SquareOne | $ 500,000.00 |
| Morris Professional Childcare | $ 25,000.00 |
| Educational Services | |
| Springfield Museums | $ 500,000.00 |
| Make-It Springfield, Inc. | $ 50,000.00 |
| World Is Our Classroom, Inc. | $ 150,000.00 |
| Forest Park Zoological Society, Inc. | $ 115,300.00 |
| Community Music School of Springfield | $ 150,000.00 |
| Hispanic American Library Inc | $ 65,315.00 |
| Pan African Historical Museum PAHMUSA | $ 50,000.00 |
| Health and Human Services | |
| Partners for a Healthier Community DBA Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts | $ 30,000.00 |
| Caring Health Center, Inc. | $ 500,000.00 |
| Catholic Charities | $ 300,000.00 |
| COGIC Family Services | $ 225,000.00 |
| Macedonia Church, Inc | $ 225,000.00 |
| Progressive Community Baptist Church | $ 49,000.00 |
| Senior | |
| Mason Wright Senior Living, Inc. | $ 250,000.00 |
| Revitalize CDC | $ 200,000.00 |
| Small Business Development/Technical Assistance | |
| Hope Community Development Corporation | $ 500,000.00 |
| Valley Venture Mentoring Service, Inc. | $ 100,000.00 |
| Latino Economic Development Corporation | $ 100,000.00 |
| Tourist/Recreational | |
| Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | $ 49,235.00 |
| Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau | $ 19,005.00 |
| Pioneer Valley Riverfront Club, Inc. | $ 125,000.00 |
| Stone Soul, Inc | $ 500,000.00 |
| Springfield Pride Parade | $ 25,000.00 |
| Springfield St. Patrick's Parade Committee | $ 11,220.70 |
| Springfield Puerto Ricacn Parade | $ 25,000.00 |
| Veteran's Services | |
| Bilingual Veteran's Outreach Centers | $ 150,000.00 |
| American Legion, Post 420 | $ 20,000.00 |
| Workforce Development | |
| Springfield WORKS/EDC 413WORKS, Inc. | $ 50,000.00 |
| EDC 413WORKS, Inc. | $ 75,000.00 |
| Hampden County Honorary Sheriff's Charitable Foundation | $ 502,420.00 |
| Youth Development | |
| M.O.R.E (Mothers Overlooked, Reaching Out & Empowerment) | $ 25,000.00 |
| The Children's Study Home | $ 500,000.00 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts | $ 95,650.00 |
| Springfield Boys & Girls Club | $ 1,500,000.00 |
| Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts | $ 60,000.00 |
| Follow My Steps Foundation Inc. | $ 25,000.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club Family Center, Inc. | $ 500,000.00 |
| Black Men of Greater Springfield, Inc. | $ 140,000.00 |
| Springfield 5A Bulldogs Inc | $ 100,000.00 |
| Central City Boxing & Barbell | $ 150,000.00 |
| The Performance Project | $ 50,000.00 |
| Noble Warrior Urban Youth Initiative | $ 50,000.00 |
| Springfield Together, Inc. | $ 10,800.00 |
| It's Your Turn to Take the Mic | $ 25,000.00 |
| Springfield Ballers, Inc. | $ 50,000.00 |
| Brotherhood on the Move | $ 25,000.00 |
| Club Oh | $ 50,000.00 |
| Grit and Gratitude Wrestling Academy | $ 75,000.00 |
This page will be updated continuously as additional funding awards are announced.
ARPA Non-Profit Appeals
Applicants for ARPA funding have the right to request reconsideration of decisions made on their application. The deadline for appeal submissions is December 31, 2023. All appeal requests must be submitted no later than December 31, 2023. Appeal requests submitted after December 31, 2023 will not be accepted. To appeal, send a written notice stating the reason for appeal within 30 days of receiving the City’s decision. The written notice should be sent to the ARPA Non-Profit Program at 1600 E. Columbus Avenue, Springfield MA 01103 or submitted via email to arpaappeals@springfieldcityhall.com. The appeal will be reviewed by the Chief Development Officer, the Director of Technical Assistance and Compliance and the Director of Administration and Finance of the Development Services Division, who will provide a response to the applicant in writing.