American Rescue Plan Resource Hub
Investing ARPA resources to support our residents
ARPA Resources
In March of 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized the $350 billion State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), which provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America. With these critical resources, counties are strengthening America’s workforce, addressing the nation’s behavioral health crisis, expanding broadband access, improving housing affordability and building prosperous communities for the next generation.
In this resource hub, find stories of counties investing these resource to support our residents, technical assistance in implementing these programs in your county and our latest analysis and research.
Countdown to ARPA’s SLFRF obligation deadline: Top 5 insights for local governments
The December 31, 2024, deadline for obligating funds under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program is fast approaching.
FAQs: Navigating the ARPA SLFRF obligation deadline
As the December 31, 2024, obligation deadline for the ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) approaches, many local governments have questions about what constitutes an obligation, how to use funds effectively and how to stay compliant.
Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker is an online resource that compiles information from local governments to offer a detailed picture of how large cities and counties are deploying the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars.
ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Briefing: Counties and Cities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Join NACo, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Treasury for a critical webinar designed for local leaders in the over 3,000 cities and counties impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Countdown to the ARPA SLFRF Obligation Deadline: What Local Governments Need to Know Before December 31, 2024
With the December 31, 2024 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) quickly approaching, local governments nationwide are assessing how best to allocate these critical resources.
Listening Session #2: What Local Governments Need to Know Before the ARPA SLFRF December 31, 2024 Obligation Deadline
With the December 31, 2024 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) quickly approaching, local governments nationwide are assessing how best to allocate these critical resources.
Listening Session #3: What Local Governments Need to Know Before the ARPA SLFRF December 31, 2024 Obligation Deadline
With the December 31, 2024 deadline for obligating American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) quickly approaching, local governments nationwide are assessing how best to allocate these critical resources. Passed in 2021, the ARPA SLFRF provided $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to counties across the United States. The deadline means local governments must not only allocate these funds but also have contractual commitments in place before the year ends. Here, we break down what this obligation entails, why it matters and how local governments can ensure they meet this significant milestone.
On Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 12:30 p.m. ET, join the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Department of Treasury for another educational session to learn more about available resources and to share experiences obligating SLFRF funds across the country.
If you are a county, parish or borough, please direct questions to Eryn Hurley, Managing Director of Government Affairs, NACo at ehurley@naco.org
If you are a city, town, village or NEU, please direct questions to Dante Moreno, Legislative Manager, NLC at moreno@nlc.org
ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Obligation Updates & Guidance
This overview provides information about the major updates to eligible uses the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s definition of obligation and its impact on counties and our American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments.
Updated NACo Analysis: Overview of U.S. Treasury's Final Rule for ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund
Explore NACo's updated analysis for Treasury's Final Rule for the ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund. The updated analysis examines revenue loss allocations, clarifies eligible and ineligible uses and reporting requirements.
Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Rural Communities
This report highlights how counties have begun investing Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support rural communities and residents across the country.
