American Rescue Plan Act overview
Contact: Jacob Ewing
Table of contents
How can cities use ARPA funds?
Cities can use ARPA funds to:
- Support public health expenditures;
- Address the negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency;
- Replace lost public sector revenue;
- Provide premium pay for essential workers; and
- Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.
The December 31, 2024, deadline to obligate funds has passed. Cities now have until December 31, 2026, to spend obligated funds.
Resource list
For the most up-to-date information on ARPA, visit the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds website.
City ARPA plans
Below are links to resources and articles outlining cities’ plans for using ARPA funds. If you would like to share your city’s plan, please email Jacob Ewing.
City plans & ordinances
City public outreach
Additional articles