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American Rescue Plan Resource Hub

Mar. 9, 2023

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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.

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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.

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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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Impact of county investments of ARPA resources

Watch our latest video highlighting key county investments of ARPA resources
Intergovernmental Affairs

Reports & Toolkits

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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Management & Administration

Pottawattamie County, Iowa residents gather at a local library to discuss ARPA fund allocations throughout the county. Photo by Joe Shearer, The Daily Nonpareil

County News

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.

Community engagement critical when planning to invest ARPA funds

Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article

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Human Services

County News

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.

S.C. county invests ARPA dollars in home repairs for the elderly

Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article

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Human Services

Cook County, Ill. Board President Toni Preckwinkle speaks at the 2022 NACo Annual Conference. Photo by Denny Henry

County News

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.

Changing lives: ARPA funds Cook County guaranteed income pilot program

Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article

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Human Services

County News

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.

Counties invest ARPA dollars to prevent domestic violence

Feb. 13, 2023 • County News Article

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Community & Economic Development

Empower Clarkston participants pose for a photo after making energy improvement upgrades to a DeKalb County home. Photo courtesy of Malek Armash

County News

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.

ARPA dollars fuel refugee workforce training in Georgia

Feb. 28, 2023 • County News Article

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Telecommunications & Technology

A fiber optic “node” is capable of providing gigabit speed data services to hundreds of homes.
Photo courtesy of Chris Scharrer

County News

ARPA funds help county build, track broadband

Washtenaw County, Mich. mapped its broadband capacity and illustrated its needs for expansion.

ARPA funds help county build, track broadband

Nov. 7, 2022 • County News Article

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Intergovernmental Affairs

Donna Fayko, director of the New Hanover County, N.C. Health and Human Services Consolidated Agency. Photos by Hugh Clarke

County News

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.

N.C. county gets quick start on ARPA investment

Jan. 17, 2022 • County News Article

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Intergovernmental Affairs

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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.

Updated NACo Analysis: Overview of U.S. Treasury's Final Rule for ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund

Mar. 21, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits

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Tax & Finance

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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 Fund

American Rescue Plan Act: Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Fund FAQs

Mar. 3, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits

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Tax & Finance

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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.

Understanding Eligible Uses of The Fiscal Recovery Fund: How Counties Should Calculate Revenue Loss

Jun. 7, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits

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Tax & Finance

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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.

U.S. Department of Treasury's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Webpage

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.

State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund Allocations

Mar. 16, 2021 • Document

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Community & Economic Development

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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.

ARPA Impact Report: An Analysis of How Counties are Addressing National Issues With Local Investments

Jul. 18, 2022 • 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.

Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker

Feb. 3, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits

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Tax & Finance

Reports & Toolkits

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.

County Frameworks for Recovery Fund Investments

Feb. 9, 2022 • Reports & Toolkits

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Human Services

Reports & Toolkits

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.

Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Children and Families

Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits

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Housing

Reports & Toolkits

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.

Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Housing & Homelessness

Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Reports & Toolkits

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.

Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Equity

Dec. 1, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits

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Tax & Finance

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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.

Counties and the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Fund: Rural Communities

Oct. 6, 2021 • Reports & Toolkits

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Public Lands

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Treasury releases Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund payments to eligible consolidated city-county governments

On February 21, the U.S. Department of Treasury launched the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) for eligible city-county governments. The LATCF provides $10.5 million distributed in two equal payments of $5.3 million for FYs 2023 and 2024 to “eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments” under the American Rescue Plan Act.
Human Services

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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.
Tax & Finance

Reports & Toolkits

Resource Hub for Counties: State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure And Disaster Relief Flexibility Act

The bipartisan State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act will provide additional flexibility for the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund authorized under the American Rescue Plant Act.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Press Release

State And Local Government Associations Commend Congress For Infrastructure And Disaster Flexibility

With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level thank Congress for providing flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for purposes of infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster relief.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Reports & Toolkits

Legislative Analysis for Counties: State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure And Disaster Relief Flexibility Act

VIEW YOUR COUNTY’S ARPA FLEXIBLE FUND ALLOCATION UNDER S. 3011
Telecommunications & Technology

A fiber optic “node” is capable of providing gigabit speed data services to hundreds of homes.
Photo courtesy of Chris Scharrer

County News

ARPA funds help county build, track broadband

Washtenaw County, Mich. mapped its broadband capacity and illustrated its needs for expansion.

Education & Training

Webinar

Earmarks 101: What You Need to Know to Get Started

May. 23, 2023 , 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Congress reinstituted Congressionally Directed Spending (often referred to as earmarks) in early 2021. Since then, hundreds of county governments have secured hundreds of millions in funding during the last three funding cycles.
Leadership

Blog

Now accepting policy resolutions and platform changes for the 2023 NACo Annual Conference

In preparation for the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2023 Annual Conference & Exposition, NACo members are invited to submit policy resolutions and platform changes to be considered during the conference.
Civic Engagement

Blog

How counties are taking control of constituent communication

This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner Indigov. Enhance your government outreach! Discover the best strategies for effective constituent communication in our latest blog.
Intergovernmental Affairs

Blog

Former County Leaders introduce the Restore the Partnership Act in the 118th Congress

On May 18, Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) reintroduced the Restore the Partnership Act (H.R.
Tax & Finance

Blog

Bipartisan Senators reintroduce legislation to restore tax-exempt status of advance refunding bonds

On May 9, U.S. Sens.
Blog

Pima County leans into innovation to enhance sustainability

This blog post is sponsored by NACo partner American Gas Association. Unlock the potential of wastewater facilities: Transform waste into clean, renewable energy and contribute to your county's sustainability goals.