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The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker launches to provide a detailed local investment picture of American Rescue Plan Act fundingFebruary 3, 2022February 3, 2022, 10:00 am
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The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker launches to provide a detailed local investment picture of American Rescue Plan Act funding
Washington, D.C. — Brookings Metro, the National League of Cities (NLC), and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have partnered to launch the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker, 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’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) dollars.
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker currently captures recovery plan data from 41 large cities, 104 large counties, and seven consolidated city-counties, collectively representing $18.4 billion in planned investment. Additionally, the Tracker categorizes more than 2,300 SLFRF-supported projects across these communities at two levels:
- Seven overall spending groups (community aid, economic and workforce development, government operations, housing, infrastructure, public health, and public safety)
- More than 40 spending sub-groups that provide further detail on intended use of funds
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker adds to other important efforts to understand local ARPA implementation and will be updated as more information becomes available from large city and county governments.
Among initial analyses of the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker’s data, research teams find:
Large cities and counties have planned projects representing about half of their total allocation of flexible dollars. Together, the 152 large cities and counties in our Tracker have set aside funds for more than 2,300 named projects. Those projects collectively represent $18.4 billion in planned investment—a little less than half of the total SLFRF allocation for these cities and counties.
A significant portion of funding is being used to replace lost revenue. While large cities and counties are planning investments across a host of critical services, supports, and projects, they are dedicating the largest share of their funds to government operations. The share of SLFRF dollars dedicated to government operations is expected to decline, as stabilization priorities give way to larger-scale, longer-term efforts.
Project types reflect local government functions and economic circumstances. Many counties are using their funds to strengthen local health departments and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many cities are using the funds to augment services and supports for young people negatively affected by the pandemic.
In the coming weeks and months, we will learn even more about how large cities and counties are putting their SLFRF dollars to work. With such a significant and flexible pool of resources available to city and county officials around the country—as well as urgent needs the pandemic has created or exposed—many people will be watching local decisions with great interest. The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker provides a window into a crucial, generational experiment in shared U.S. governance.
About Brookings Metro
The Brookings Institution is committed to quality, independence, and impact. Brookings Metro collaborates with local leaders to transform original research insights into policy and practical solutions that scale nationally. To learn more, please visit brookings.edu/metro. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/brookingsmetro.
About the National League of Cities
The National League of Cities relentlessly advocates for, and protects the interests of cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
About the National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government.
Washington, D.C.2022-02-03Press Release2022-02-03
Washington, D.C. — Brookings Metro, the National League of Cities (NLC), and the National Association of Counties (NACo) have partnered to launch the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker, 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’s (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) dollars.
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker currently captures recovery plan data from 41 large cities, 104 large counties, and seven consolidated city-counties, collectively representing $18.4 billion in planned investment. Additionally, the Tracker categorizes more than 2,300 SLFRF-supported projects across these communities at two levels:
- Seven overall spending groups (community aid, economic and workforce development, government operations, housing, infrastructure, public health, and public safety)
- More than 40 spending sub-groups that provide further detail on intended use of funds
The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker adds to other important efforts to understand local ARPA implementation and will be updated as more information becomes available from large city and county governments.
Among initial analyses of the Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker’s data, research teams find:
Large cities and counties have planned projects representing about half of their total allocation of flexible dollars. Together, the 152 large cities and counties in our Tracker have set aside funds for more than 2,300 named projects. Those projects collectively represent $18.4 billion in planned investment—a little less than half of the total SLFRF allocation for these cities and counties.
A significant portion of funding is being used to replace lost revenue. While large cities and counties are planning investments across a host of critical services, supports, and projects, they are dedicating the largest share of their funds to government operations. The share of SLFRF dollars dedicated to government operations is expected to decline, as stabilization priorities give way to larger-scale, longer-term efforts.
Project types reflect local government functions and economic circumstances. Many counties are using their funds to strengthen local health departments and mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, while many cities are using the funds to augment services and supports for young people negatively affected by the pandemic.
In the coming weeks and months, we will learn even more about how large cities and counties are putting their SLFRF dollars to work. With such a significant and flexible pool of resources available to city and county officials around the country—as well as urgent needs the pandemic has created or exposed—many people will be watching local decisions with great interest. The Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker provides a window into a crucial, generational experiment in shared U.S. governance.
About Brookings Metro
The Brookings Institution is committed to quality, independence, and impact. Brookings Metro collaborates with local leaders to transform original research insights into policy and practical solutions that scale nationally. To learn more, please visit brookings.edu/metro. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/brookingsmetro.
About the National League of Cities
The National League of Cities relentlessly advocates for, and protects the interests of cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
About the National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) strengthens America’s counties, including nearly 40,000 county elected officials and 3.6 million county employees. Founded in 1935, NACo unites county officials to advocate for county government priorities in federal policymaking; promote exemplary county policies and practices; nurture leadership skills and expand knowledge networks; optimize county and taxpayer resources and cost savings; and enrich the public’s understanding of county government.
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