In an email sent last week, AWC stated that non-entitlement cities needed to register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database before receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. However, AWC received clarification that non-entitlement cities do not need to need to register with the SAM database. We apologize for the confusion.

Non-entitlement cities do need to obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (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. Registering for a DUNS number is free of charge.

If your city does not have a valid DUNS number, visit https://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/ or call 1-866-705-5711 to begin the registration process.

AWC also recommends that non-entitlement cities have the following information ready in order to receive funds from the state:

• Entity Identification Number (EIN), name, and contact information;
• Name and title of an authorized representative of the entity; and
• Financial institution information (e.g., routing and account number, financial institution name and contact information).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AWC.