American Rescue Plan Act: A Roadmap For Local Government
Delivering answers and peace of mind as you navigate spending and compliance
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On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law in the United States, establishing the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF). The SLFRF has $350 billion dollars available for state, local, and tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and bring jobs back to their regions. But the new program has left cities, counties, and other authorities scrambling to navigate the complex spending and compliance requirements. Local governments need answers.
Beacon Economics has the expertise and experience to guide local leaders through the ARPA process, ensuring that you fully leverage the funding you’ve received for your community’s recovery from the pandemic. Our economists and policy analysts deliver practical, targeted, and immediately usable strategies to deploy economic development funding in compliance with ARPA/SLFRF rules and guidelines.
Beacon Economics…
- Can complete a fully compliant ARPA/SLFRF spending plan in less than 30 days
- Is one of the few organizations that has already created ARPA/SLFRF plans for major local governments (references available)
Our localized consulting approach will guide and assist your region’s response and its ability to distribute funds equitably, with a focus on those disproportionately impacted by the many effects of COVID-19. This funding can help keep people in their homes, connect workers to jobs, keep small businesses running, and track and mitigate the spread of the virus.
As the nation emerges from this historic and damaging pandemic, Beacon Economics is dedicated to working with local governments across the country to provide the latest ARPA/SLFRF guidance and help communities build strong, resilient, and widely inclusive futures.
Related News & Events
- ARPA Funds Could Bring Generational Change To Oklahoma
ARPA money flowing into Oklahoma represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity, say the state's county commissioners, funding needs from infrastructure to flood control to equipment for first responders. - ARPA Funds Going to Water Projects in Helena
Water infrastructure projects in Helena and East Helena are in the works with money from the first round of state ARPA funds. - Austin-Travis County Approves $110 Million in ARPA Funds For Homelessness
Travis County Commissioners approved a $110 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to help build affordable housing and address homelessness. - Phoenix Announces $2.6 Million in ARPA Funding for Arts and Culture
The Phoenix City Council approved using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to provide emergency relief grants to 88 nonprofit arts and culture organizations. - Delaware to Use $110M in ARPA Funds to Extend Broadband
Delaware will harness $110 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to extend broadband to all residential and commercial addresses in the state.

ARPA Spending Plans

Compliance Reporting
- Compliance report development
- Technical assistance regarding ARPA/SLFRF compliance and reporting requirements
- Audit assistance
- Internal communication development to educate stakeholders about funding guidelines and priorities

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Business Development Manager Daniel Fowler at 424-666-2165 or [email protected]