ANALYSIS OF OPTIMIZATION OF VILLAGE FUND ALLOCATION IN IMPROVING COMMUNITY ECONOMY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Case Study: Toya Village, Aikmel District, East Lombok Regency)

The aim of this research is to determine the optimization of village fund allocation in improving the economy during the Covid-19 pandemic (Study: Toya Village, Aikmel District, East Lombok Regency). This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. Descriptive qualitative analysis of data collection in this research used open and in-depth interview techniques, field observations and documentation results. In qualitative analysis used is data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions/verification.

The results of this research show that the five priority programs are allocated funds villages in Toya Village are included in the optimal category. The results of the indicators for achieving goals, integration, adaptation, time and performance are considered optimal. Optimizing the allocation of funds for 2021-2023 can be seen by improving the community economy in Toya Village by optimizing the village's potential through improving irrigation, access to farm roads, and development through training, the impact of which is felt by MSMEs themselves. and starting to revive tourism through Pokdarwis. Village Funds disbursed by the central government for development and equitable distribution of welfare, especially to communities affected by Covid-19, including Direct Cash Assistance (BLT), help the village economy start to revive so that supporting programs to improve the economy can be carried out well.