Motorcoach Companies Helping Communities Devastated by Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left widespread destruction, impacting thousands of families and communities along the Atlantic Coast. Now, more than ever, our efforts can make a difference. Several motorcoach companies are stepping up to provide essential support, supplies, and aid to help these communities recover. Join us in this relief effort by donating or volunteering.

How You Can Help

You can get involved in the following ways:

  • Monetary Donations: Financial contributions go directly toward providing essentials like food, water, and shelter for those affected. You can donate directly to local relief organizations.
  • Supply Donations: Essential items like bottled water, canned goods, hygiene products, blankets, and first aid supplies are urgently needed. Find local drop-off points where you can bring these much-needed supplies.
  • Volunteer: Consider volunteering your time to help distribute supplies or assist with rebuilding efforts. Local organizations and motorcoach companies are organizing efforts to transport volunteers and supplies to the affected areas.

 

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Treasury Releases CERTS Act Grant Guidance

  • May 6, 2021
  • 1-min read

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The Department of Treasury has released a link to guidance for the CERTS grant program today. Please visit the Treasury's CERTS Act web page for information on how to apply for the grant funding when they open the application portal at a later date.

Key Guidance Highlights:

  • This is guidance only, to prepare for the application process. The application process and portal to apply are not yet available.
     
  • When applications become available and the application portal is open, there will be a four-week window to submit applications.
     
  • At the end of the 4-week period, after Treasury receives the applications, it will determine how much each industry sector receives and how much each applicant will receive.
     
  • Grants will be awarded by comparing 2020 revenue vs. 2019 revenue.
     
  • Grant amounts will be adjusted based on other federal assistance received.
     
  • Treasury will rely on information from tax documents to validate an applicants revenues and employment.
     
  • Motorcoach operators will need to validate the number of vehicles by type.
     
  • Companies that receive grants will have one year to use them.

Working with Treasury officials to open the CERTS grant funding program has been a main priority for ABA as we work together to get the industry healthy once again. ABA is working with Congress and the Administration on future funding opportunities for the industry.

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