American Rescue Plan Resource Hub

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Reports & ToolkitsIn 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.American Rescue Plan Resource HubMarch 9, 2023March 9, 2023, 2:00 pm
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American Rescue Plan Resource Hub
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.
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.2023-03-09Reports & Toolkits2023-04-24
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.
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Myths & Facts: American Rescue Plan Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allocated $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid for every county, parish and borough in America.
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Community engagement critical when planning to invest ARPA funds
The American Rescue Plan Act has provided new opportunities for community engagement for counties as they look to their residents for guidance on which investments would have the greatest impact on their communities.Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article -
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S.C. county invests ARPA dollars in home repairs for the elderly
Charleston County, S.C. is using $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds on a home-repair program for its older, low-to-moderate income residents to reduce energy costs and increase safety measures.Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article -
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Changing lives: ARPA funds Cook County guaranteed income pilot program
Toni Preckwinkle is hoping to start a national conversation about guaranteed income with Cook County Ill.'s pilot program, which is giving 3,250 families $500 a month for two years.Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article -
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Counties invest ARPA dollars to prevent domestic violence
Faced with heightened rates of domestic violence over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, counties are investing American Rescue Plan Act dollars into support services, shelters and specialized courts.Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article -
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ARPA dollars fuel refugee workforce training in Georgia
DeKalb County, Ga. funded a trades program to employ and train refugees while benefiting homeowners in need of repairs.Feb. 28, 2023 • County News Article -
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ARPA funds help county build, track broadband
Washtenaw County, Mich. mapped its broadband capacity and illustrated its needs for expansion.Nov. 7, 2022 • County News Article -
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N.C. county gets quick start on ARPA investment
New Hanover County prioritized getting American Rescue Plan money out into the community to help it quickly recover from the pandemic's economic effects.Jan. 17, 2022 • County News Article
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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.Mar. 21, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits -
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American Rescue Plan Act: Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund FAQs
NACo has created FAQs to help answer some common questions about the Recovery FundMar. 3, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits -
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Understanding Eligible Uses of The Fiscal Recovery Fund: How Counties Should Calculate Revenue Loss
Find important information your county should reference when calculating its revenue loss.Jun. 7, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits -
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U.S. Department of Treasury's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Webpage
Visit the U.S. Department of Treasury's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Webpage, which provides counties with the latest updates on the program.Nov. 19, 2021 • Resource -
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State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund Allocations
Find official values from the U.S. Treasury that counties will receive under the American Rescue Plan.Mar. 16, 2021 • Document
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ARPA Impact Report: An Analysis of How Counties are Addressing National Issues With Local Investments
With American Rescue Plan funds, 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.Jul. 18, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits -
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From recovery to revitalization: How local leaders are unlocking the potential of the American Rescue Plan
In March 2021, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).Jun. 30, 2023 • Reports & Toolkits -
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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 State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars.Feb. 3, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits -
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County Frameworks for Recovery Fund Investments
This report, prepared in conjunction with Brookings Metro as part of NACo’s Equitable Economic Recovery Project, examines strategies for investing Recovery Funds with an eye towards equity, drawing on the existing resources and expertise of Brookings scholars referenced throughout this text.Feb. 9, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits -
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Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Children and Families
This report highlights investments that expand affordable childcare, support educational opportunities and provide financial services for low-income families.Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits -
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Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Housing & Homelessness
This report highlights county investments such as homelessness support services, rental assistance and affordable housing.Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits -
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Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Equity
This report highlights county investments such as assistance for diverse business owners, health equity initiatives and flexible assistance to low-income households.Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits -
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Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Rural Communities
This report highlights how counties have begun investing Recovery Funds to support rural communities and residents across the country.Oct. 6, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits
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NACo Analysis: Overview of New Treasury Guidance for ARPA Flexibility Legislation
On August 10, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) released an Interim Final Rule (IFR) for the bipartisan State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act -
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From recovery to revitalization: How local leaders are unlocking the potential of the American Rescue Plan
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Membership Call: Overview of U.S. Treasury Updates for ARPA Recovery Fund Project and Expenditure
Apr. 19, 2023 , 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmUnable to attend? Watch the recording here. -
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Treasury to open portal on Monday, April 3 ahead of ARPA Project and Expenditure Report April 30 deadline
All counties must submit an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund) Project and Expenditure (P&E) Report to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) by April 30, 2023. -
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NACo's new report shows how counties are investing ARPA dollars
In the two years since ARPA's historic passage, counties continue to make transformational investments, spur recovery efforts and bolster the economy through our Recovery Fund allocations. -
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Strengthening Local Economies through the Recovery Fund: Executive Summary
NACo's report examines how counties are leveraging American Rescue Plan resources to support communities and rebuild the economy, even as the pandemic continues to affect jobs, public health, housing, and more.
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The County Countdown – September 13, 2023
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership. Watch the video and explore NACo resources below on some of the top issues we are covering this week. -
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Earmarks: What Rural Counties Need to Know to Get Started
Sep. 12, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmCongress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending (often referred to as earmarks) in early 2021. Since then, hundreds of county governments have secured billions of dollars in funding during the last three funding cycles. -
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NACo sends letter to congressional leadership urging prioritization of county activities in FY 2024 appropriations
NACo has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to prioritize federal investments in crucial local government activities through the FY 2024 appropriations process. -
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Update on the Amended Waters of the U.S. Rule
Sep. 11, 2023 , 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmOn August 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) issued a final rule amending the 2023 definition of “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) to conform with the U.S. Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision in Sackett v. EPA. -
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Build relationships with state legislators, media to avoid local government preemption laws
Building relationships with state representatives and the press is the way to ensure counties still have a seat at the table amid the national rise in state preemption bills, according to county state association directors. -
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White House Advisor Tom Perez to county officials: ‘Let’s keep the momentum going’
Formerly a Montgomery County, Md. Council member, Tom Perez is now the White House director of intergovernmental affairs
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Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2023-2024 Term
October 31, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmHosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including on issues related to:10311:00 pm<p>Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases thi
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