Recovery
On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance on the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (Recovery Fund), part of the American Rescue Plan Act. The bill includes $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid to every county in America, as well as other crucial investments in local communities.
Additionally, the U.S. Treasury opened a new portal that counties must complete to receive Fiscal Recovery Funds.
This funding can be used to respond to the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus as well as address the economic devastation that came with it, including assistance to households, small businesses and nonprofits, aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel and hospitality.
Learn more about the American Rescue Plan by clicking the links below.
American Rescue Plan Analysis
- NACo Analysis of Fiscal Recovery Fund Guidance
- NYSAC American Rescue Plan Summary
- US Treasury FAQ for ARP Guidance
- US Treasury FAQ for Non-entitlement Units of Local Government
- SLRF Compliance & Reporting Guidance
- New York State Guidance and Information for Non-Entitlement Communities
- ARP Final County Distribution Table
- US Treasury Fact Sheet
- US Treasury Reference Guide
- US Treasury Interim Rule on ARP Funding
- NACo Legislative Analysis of the American Rescue Plan
- Spreadsheet of ARP Funding Sources, Requirements, Eligibility (Download Excel File)
- Air and Transit Aid - American Rescue Plan
- U.S. Senate Budget Committee Summary
Higher Education
- Higher Education Funding by County
- Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Lost Revenue FAQ
- Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Public and Private Non-Profit Institutions FAQ
ARPA Comments
As part of the continuing development of the Interim Final Rule regarding use of ARPA funds, the Department of Treasury sought comment from recipients to help refine and enhance the eligible uses of ARPA funds, reduce administrative burdens, and provide general input on the process.
NYSAC along with our partners at NACo submitted 10 pages of questions and comments to Treasury.
Click to download NYSAC's questions and comments.