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.
- Richland County has a page with ARPA application info and a list of tips to help organizations complete the application process for ARPA funding, along with helpful links.
- 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.
Read the County's latest plan here.
Compliance Reports
Richland County’s ARP Compliance Report - Q2 2022
Richland County’s ARP Compliance Report - Q1 2022
Performance Report
ARP Recovery Performance Report FY 2022
Richland County's 1st Proposal for the American Rescue Plan - July 2021
Community Engagement
County Adds ARPA Training Sessions for Funding Applicants
Richland County's Executive Summary of the American Rescue Plan Survey
Community Comments
Richland County’s Informational Sessions 
Sept. 21, 2022
Sept. 13, 2022
Sept. 12, 2022
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 9, 2021
Additional Resources
ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds-Overview of the Final Rule
ARPA Equitable Economic Recovery Presentation
US Treasury ARPA Evidence and Evalution Presentation
10 Priorities 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