ARPA Funding
The American Rescue Plan (ARPA) will deliver $350 billion for state, local, territorial and tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency. It is estimated that Richland County will receive $80 million in funding through ARPA.
Here's how you can find out more:
- Read the U.S. Treasury Department's fact sheet on ARPA, which includes information on eligible funding options.
- The intent of ARPA: using resources to meet pandemic response needs, and rebuilding a stronger and more equitable economy as the country recovers. See a Quick Reference Guide.
- Treasury has published allocation information. See the department's FAQ on state and local recovery funding.
Richland County's 1st Proposal for the American Rescue Plan July 2021
Community Engagement
ARAP Richland County's Executive Summary of the American Rescue Survey
Community Comments
Richland County’s Informational Sessions
Feb 28, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
Dec 14, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
Nov 9, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
Sept 29, 2021
Sept 13, 2021
July 19, 2021
July 12, 2021
June 9th 2021
Additional Resources
ARAP Coronvirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds-Overview of the Final Rule
ARAP Equitable Economic Recovery Presentation
US Treasury ARAP Evidence and Evalution Presentation
10 Priorties For Advancing Racial Equity through ARP Guide 8-25-2021
US Treasury Final Rule Update 1-27-2022
Need More Information?
Learn more about the American Rescue Plan Act at the US Department of the Treasury