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City says ARPA-funded small-business and workforce grants will move this month; council demands clearer timeline

5923545 · October 8, 2025
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Deputy mayor reported ARPA-funded childcare, workforce and literacy grantees will be trained this week and small-business awardees will be finished meeting Oct. 16; council asked administration for written timeline by Oct. 21.

Pontiac officials told the city council on Oct. 7 that administration of several American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant programs is advancing after an extended review and that disbursements will follow training and contract signings.

Deputy Mayor Stevens, presenting information prepared by the grants director, said workforce, childcare and literacy grantees were meeting pre-award compliance reviews and were scheduled for training this week; the city will…

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