There is a simple four-step process that portal users should follow:

1.    Gather Documentation: Prior to logging in to the portal, please gather the documentation required:  

• local government name, Taxpayer Identification Number, and address
• DUNS number (if your local government does not have a DUNS number, please visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ to complete the registration process)
• authorized representative name, title, and email address (this should be an individual authorized by a sitting government official to act on behalf of the municipality vis-à-vis the Local Fiscal Recovery Program)
• contact person name, title, phone, and email address (this should be an individual within the local government who will be knowledgeable of its Local Fiscal Recovery Program distribution  with whom U.S. Treasury and the State can communicate regarding updates to guidance, reporting requirements and other information)
• financial institution information, including routing and account numbers
• total annual budget (per U.S. Treasury, this is “the most recent budget in effect as of January 27, 2020, including both operating and capital budgets”)
• an electronic version of the signed Award Terms and Conditions Agreement as provided by U.S. Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/NEU_Award_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf
• an electronic version of the signed Assurance of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as provided by U.S. Treasury: https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Title_VI_Assurances.pdf
• SAM.gov registration (this item is not required to receive the fund distribution but will be required by U.S. Treasury for financial and programmatic reporting purposes)

2.    Obtain Login + Authenticate Account: The State will create portal accounts for user(s) from each eligible local government based upon its records. Once an account has been created, the portal user will receive an email from Maine.ARPAsupport@hornellp.com providing instructions on how to authenticate their account.

3.    Review Instructions: Once the account is authenticated, confirmation will be sent to the portal user from Maine.ARPAsupport@hornellp.com, including step-by-step instructions for submitting a distribution request.

4.    Apply: The portal user will receive an email from NoReply-OutSystems@hornellp.com once the portal is open, at which time authenticated accounts will be active. Portal users may use their credentials to log in to the portal and submit a request for payment. For additional support, please email Maine.ARPAsupport@hornellp.com or call 888-804-2544. Full program details are available at https://www.maine.gov/dafs/arpa/neuportal.