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Amanda Karras

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 2:26 PM

While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that:

All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them.

Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance:

As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below.

Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge.
If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process.
Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration.
If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.govhttps://www.sam.gov/ to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds.
Click here for a quick overview for SAM registrationhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf
Gather the entity's payment information, including:

Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information

Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity

Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information)

To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund

Amanda Kellar Karras
Deputy General Counsel /
Director of Legal Advocacy
P: (202) 466-5424 x7116
Email: akarras@imla.org
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While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that: All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them. Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance: As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below. 1. Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge. If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process. 2. Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration. If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.gov<https://www.sam.gov/> to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds. Click here for a quick overview for SAM registration<https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf> 3. Gather the entity's payment information, including: Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information) To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund Amanda Kellar Karras Deputy General Counsel / Director of Legal Advocacy P: (202) 466-5424 x7116 Email: akarras@imla.org [facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/>[twitter icon]<https://twitter.com/imlalegal>[linkedin icon]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./> [logo]<https://imla.org/> 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 www.imla.org<http://www.imla.org/> Plan Ahead! IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminar<https://imla.org/seminars/>, April 19-23, 2021! IMLA's 86th Annual Conference<https://imla.org/annual-conference/>, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN!

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Hickson, Nina R.

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 2:43 PM

Thank you, Amanda.

I wonder if anyone has determined whether the ARP funds can be used to combat gun violence, which has increased during the time of the pandemic?

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Nina R. Hickson, City Attorney
City of Atlanta Department of Law
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 5000 Atlanta, GA 30303
Office: 404 546-4084 Cell: 470 728-0407
ninarhickson@atlantaga.gov mailto:ninarhickson@atlantaga.gov
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From: Amanda Karras akarras@imla.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:26 AM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Disasterrelief] Treasury Guidance re: American Rescue Plan

While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that:

All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them.

Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance:

As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below.

Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge.
If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fedgov.dnb.com/webform/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuem7E5pk$ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process.
Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration.
If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.govhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sam.gov/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeufXpz1S0$ to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds.
Click here for a quick overview for SAM registrationhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuZcDaLUA$
Gather the entity's payment information, including:

Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information

Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity

Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information)

To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeul9Bg9lQ$

Amanda Kellar Karras
Deputy General Counsel /
Director of Legal Advocacy
P: (202) 466-5424 x7116
Email: akarras@imla.org mailto:akarras@imla.org
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IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminarhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/imla.org/seminars/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeutQcT5ec$, April 19-23, 2021!
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Thank you, Amanda. I wonder if anyone has determined whether the ARP funds can be used to combat gun violence, which has increased during the time of the pandemic? [cid:image004.png@01D7369A.FB78A410] Nina R. Hickson, City Attorney City of Atlanta Department of Law 55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 5000 Atlanta, GA 30303 Office: 404 546-4084 Cell: 470 728-0407 ninarhickson@atlantaga.gov<mailto:ninarhickson@atlantaga.gov> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message, including attachments, may contain confidential information and is protected by the attorney-client privilege, work product doctrine and may be otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. It is intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended addressee, you are not authorized to read, print, copy or disseminate this message or any part of it. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately by e-mail and delete all copies of the message. From: Amanda Karras <akarras@imla.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:26 AM To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Disasterrelief] Treasury Guidance re: American Rescue Plan While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that: All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them. Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance: As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below. 1. Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge. If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/fedgov.dnb.com/webform/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuem7E5pk$> or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process. 2. Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration. If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.gov<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.sam.gov/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeufXpz1S0$> to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds. Click here for a quick overview for SAM registration<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuZcDaLUA$> 3. Gather the entity's payment information, including: Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information) To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeul9Bg9lQ$> Amanda Kellar Karras Deputy General Counsel / Director of Legal Advocacy P: (202) 466-5424 x7116 Email: akarras@imla.org<mailto:akarras@imla.org> [facebook icon]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeugk5TWFw$>[twitter icon]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/twitter.com/imlalegal__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeu-27QY54$>[linkedin icon]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuizF8oJ8$> [logo]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/imla.org/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuXzsqLEM$> 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 www.imla.org<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.imla.org/__;!!ENSHsYdSoey7eA!rO80n18mz0yAcUgzWVYdNLQ9NOhh5ntwvceD2gKSqOjoL3CuBkKtLhRAgOc_jLeuybayOPI$> Plan Ahead! 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Amanda Karras

Wed, Apr 21, 2021 7:39 PM

Just as a follow-up for non-entitlement cities (those under 50K in population), the Guidance I provided below indicates that non-entitlement cities do need a DUNS number, but they do not appear to need a SAM registration. The non-entitlement city guidance from the Treasury Guidance I circulated below states as follows:

Eligible Non-entitlement Units of Local Government will receive a distribution of funds from their respective state government. "Non-entitlement units of local government" are defined in 42 U.S.C. 5302(a)(5) that are not metropolitan cities. For these Non-entitlement units of local government, Treasury will allocate and pay funds to state governments, and the state will distribute funds to non-entitlement units of local government in proportion to population. Non-entitlement units must have a valid DUNS number to meet reporting the requirements under the program. If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process.

Amanda Kellar Karras
Deputy General Counsel /
Director of Legal Advocacy
P: (202) 466-5424 x7116
Email: akarras@imla.org
[facebook icon]https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/[twitter icon]https://twitter.com/imlalegal[linkedin icon]https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./

[logo]https://imla.org/
51 Monroe St. Suite 404
Rockville, MD, 20850
www.imla.org http://www.imla.org/
Plan Ahead!
IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminarhttps://imla.org/seminars/, April 19-23, 2021!
IMLA's 86th Annual Conferencehttps://imla.org/annual-conference/, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN!

From: Amanda Karras akarras@imla.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:26 AM
To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.org
Subject: [Disasterrelief] Treasury Guidance re: American Rescue Plan

While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that:

All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them.

Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance:

As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below.

Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge.
If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process.
Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration.
If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.govhttps://www.sam.gov/ to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds.
Click here for a quick overview for SAM registrationhttps://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf
Gather the entity's payment information, including:

Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information

Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity

Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information)

To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund

Amanda Kellar Karras
Deputy General Counsel /
Director of Legal Advocacy
P: (202) 466-5424 x7116
Email: akarras@imla.org mailto:akarras@imla.org
[facebook icon]https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/[twitter icon]https://twitter.com/imlalegal[linkedin icon]https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./

[logo]https://imla.org/
51 Monroe St. Suite 404
Rockville, MD, 20850
www.imla.org http://www.imla.org/
Plan Ahead!
IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminarhttps://imla.org/seminars/, April 19-23, 2021!
IMLA's 86th Annual Conferencehttps://imla.org/annual-conference/, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN!

Just as a follow-up for non-entitlement cities (those under 50K in population), the Guidance I provided below indicates that non-entitlement cities do need a DUNS number, but they do not appear to need a SAM registration. The non-entitlement city guidance from the Treasury Guidance I circulated below states as follows: Eligible Non-entitlement Units of Local Government will receive a distribution of funds from their respective state government. "Non-entitlement units of local government" are defined in 42 U.S.C. 5302(a)(5) that are not metropolitan cities. For these Non-entitlement units of local government, Treasury will allocate and pay funds to state governments, and the state will distribute funds to non-entitlement units of local government in proportion to population. Non-entitlement units must have a valid DUNS number to meet reporting the requirements under the program. If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process. Amanda Kellar Karras Deputy General Counsel / Director of Legal Advocacy P: (202) 466-5424 x7116 Email: akarras@imla.org [facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/>[twitter icon]<https://twitter.com/imlalegal>[linkedin icon]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./> [logo]<https://imla.org/> 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 www.imla.org<http://www.imla.org/> Plan Ahead! IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminar<https://imla.org/seminars/>, April 19-23, 2021! IMLA's 86th Annual Conference<https://imla.org/annual-conference/>, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN! From: Amanda Karras <akarras@imla.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:26 AM To: disasterrelief@lists.imla.org Subject: [Disasterrelief] Treasury Guidance re: American Rescue Plan While we are still awaiting additional guidance, I wanted to be sure that you all saw the initial pre-award guidance that has gone out from Treasury about the need for all entities that are eligible to receive a direct payment of funds from Treasury under the program to prepare certain information in advance as outlined below. Specifically, the guidance notes that: All Federal financial assistance recipients must have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and an active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) database at SAM.gov. As a result, all eligible entities receiving direct payment from Treasury under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program will need a DUNS number and an active SAM registration to receive payment. The DUNS and SAM registration process may take several business days to complete. Therefore, Treasury recommends that eligible entities begin those registration processes if they have not already completed them. Here are the steps outlined in the Guidance: As soon as possible, these governments should take the steps below. 1. Ensure the entity has a valid DUNS number. A DUNS number is a unique nine-character number used to identify an organization and is issued by Dun & Bradstreet. The federal government uses the DUNS number to track how federal money is allocated. A DUNS number is required prior to registering with the SAM database, which is outlined below. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge. If an entity does not have a valid DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process. 2. Ensure the entity has an active SAM registration. SAM is the official government-wide database to register with in order to do business with the U.S. government. All Federal financial assistance recipients must register on SAM.gov and renew their SAM registration annually to maintain an active status to be eligible to receive Federal financial assistance. There is no charge to register or maintain your entity SAM registration. If an entity does not have an active SAM registration, please visit, SAM.gov<https://www.sam.gov/> to begin the entity registration or renewal process. Please note that SAM registration can take up to three weeks; delay in registering in SAM could impact timely payment of funds. Click here for a quick overview for SAM registration<https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/New-to-SAM.gov-for-Financial-Assistance-April-2021.pdf> 3. Gather the entity's payment information, including: Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information) To review this guidance, click here: https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund Amanda Kellar Karras Deputy General Counsel / Director of Legal Advocacy P: (202) 466-5424 x7116 Email: akarras@imla.org<mailto:akarras@imla.org> [facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/>[twitter icon]<https://twitter.com/imlalegal>[linkedin icon]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./> [logo]<https://imla.org/> 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 www.imla.org<http://www.imla.org/> Plan Ahead! IMLA's fully virtual 2021 Mid-Year Seminar<https://imla.org/seminars/>, April 19-23, 2021! IMLA's 86th Annual Conference<https://imla.org/annual-conference/>, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN!