In March the American Rescue Plan was passed and signed by President Biden, providing over $360 billion in relief funding and programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about what this funding means for rural communities, how it can be used, important program timelines, and considerations that local stakeholders should be analyzing as this funding becomes available. We’ll also give a brief overview of previous stimulus and relief packages and how those differ from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Hot takes and fun facts included as always!

Who’s on it?
Jared Perry
Sam Tuten
Bret Allphin

Recorded
March 2021

Resources
American Rescue Plan Text:

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1319/text

National Association of Counties – State and Local Recovery Funds:
https://www.naco.org/resources/featured/state-and-local-coronavirus-fiscal-recovery-funds.

National Association of Counties – ARP Update Slides (great detail):
https://www.naco.org/sites/default/files/event_attachments/MembershipCall_MAR112021.pdf 

United States Conference of Mayors – American Rescue Plan Overview:

https://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/USCM-American-Rescue-Plan-Overview.pdf 

Economic Development Administration – Awarded $3 billion in additional funding for grant-making and programming:

https://www.eda.gov/

Questions?
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Shout Out!
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