Ineligible Activities with ARPA Funds:
1. Capital expenditures related to the purchase of real property, buildings, or motor vehicles*
2. Capital expenditures related to the construction, renovation expansion of facilities, including fixtures and services**
3. Food, beverages, or food delivery equipment or services
4. Awards, honoraria, prizes, apparel, or gifts
5. Advertising or public relations costs not related to digital inclusion or otherwise related to your grant
*Please note that sprinter vans and bookmobiles may be allowable. If you are interested in including this as a part of your project, please contact ICfL’s Grants Officer Jamie Mott to discuss.
**Some exceptions can be made to help prevent the spread of COVID. For example, if your library building lacks good ventilation, HVAC equipment may be an allowable cost if you’re able to fund the installation of that equipment from your library budget. Please check with the ICfL Grants Officer if you are considering something like this.