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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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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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Legislative Analysis for Counties: State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure And Disaster Relief Flexibility Act
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ARPA funds help county build, track broadband
Washtenaw County, Mich. mapped its broadband capacity and illustrated its needs for expansion.
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Earmarks 101: What You Need to Know to Get Started
May. 23, 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 hundreds of millions in funding during the last three funding cycles. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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.
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