The U.S. Department of Treasury has laid out initial steps metropolitan cities and non-entitlement units of local government need to take to receive their grants from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA). The National League of Cities (NLC) is here to answer questions and support your responsible stewardship of these critical funding opportunities with tools and guidance.
Last month, the President put forth the American Jobs Plan Act, which lays the ground work for conversations that will reimagine infrastructure and rebuild a post-COVID economy. Along with Republican and bipartisan proposals in Congress, the conversation in Washington about how to successfully invest in our nation’s infrastructure has begun.
Here is how you can take action:
Rebuilding for Everyone: Local Leaders Focus on Equitable Infrastructure
Reimagining Public Safety Task Force Listening Session #3: Public Safety Budgeting
Tele-Town Hall: Understanding EPA’s Lead and Copper Rule and Financing Opportunities
Response and Recovery
FEMA Assistance for Reopening Municipal Government Programs
On April 5, 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued the framework, policy details, and requirements for determining the eligibility of safe opening and operation work and costs under the Public Assistance Program. Learn more.
Help is Here For You!
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was enacted to help stabilize households, businesses and government operations. The White House has developed a one-pager that city leaders can share with their residents so that they are informed of the programs that will help them directly. Additional resources related to key ARPA programs:
- Covid-19 Economic Relief | U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Restaurant Revitalization Fund | Small Business Administration
- Shuttered Venue Fund | Small Business Administration
ARPA Local Relief Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Department of Treasury has laid out the steps that metropolitan cities and non-entitlement units of local government need to take to receive their grants from the American Recovery Plan Act. NLC has identified frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grants, and we have provided answers based on available information.
Rebuild
Human Capital Infrastructure is Essential to Addressing our Nation’s Physical Infrastructure
It is time to work together with Congress to invest in our crumbling infrastructure, while also addressing the workforce and skills needs in our nation’s communities. Together, this combination will put our nation back on a path to economic recovery.
Rebuilding for Everyone: Local Leaders Focus on Equitable Infrastructure
Infrastructure can be a powerful connector in a community, but unfortunately, it has been used to divide America in the past. On May 11 at 2:00 PM ET, join America’s local leaders as we share our work to rebuild and our goals for Washington to bring forward a bipartisan infrastructure package that reaches everyone.