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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

What is ARPA?

Signed on March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion measure designed to address the continued impact of COVID-19 on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses.
The American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and replace lost revenue for governments.
Congress has allocated Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to tens of thousands of eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments, including $45.6 billion for cities.

How can ARPA funds be used?

	Respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency
	Respond to the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This includes providing premium pay to workers performing essential work during COVID-19 public health emergency.
	To make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure.
	For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19 public health emergency.

How much funding will the City of Fort Worth receive?

The US Treasury allocated $173,745,090 of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to the City of Fort Worth
First tranche of $86,872,545 (half of the total allocation) was received May 19, 2021, and a second tranche of the same amount was received June 6, 2022.
On June 22, 2021, Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 21-0445(PDF, 742KB) established the framework of priority projects
Individual projects are approved by City Council through an M&C.

How will the City of Fort Worth use ARPA SLFRF funds?

Response to the Public Health Emergency

Funds are planned for vaccinations, testing, and related emergency preparedness.

Response to Negative Economic Impacts

Funds for Child Care centers, Evans & Rosedale Redevelopment, Habitat for Humanity and Visit Fort Worth for rebuilding our visitor economy.

Governmental Services under the Revenue Recovery Provision

Infrastructure support and funds for Fort Worth Housing Solutions, Public Events, Fort Worth Convention Center Expansion, Wills Rogers Memorial Coliseum Mural Plaques and the Future City Hall.

See the City of Fort Worth’s Recovery Plans Here

The Recovery Plans provide the public and Treasury with an overview of how the largest State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds recipients plan to use their funds to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout, and promote a strong and equitable recovery.

See the City of Fort Worth’s Project & Expenditure Reports Here

The Project & Expenditure Reports provide the public and Treasury detailed information on all SLFRF projects, including description, budget, expenditures and project completion status. In addition, information regarding project demographic distribution, subawards, contracts, loans and direct payments is provided.

Additional ARPA funding

ARPA provides additional funding in addition to the SLFRF. The City of Fort Worth has received funding for the following areas:

About the Emergency Rental Assistance

Funds allocated for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) were created to keep City of Fort Worth families in their homes.
The City of Fort Worth ERAP program closed on March 31st and staff will continue to process applications submitted prior to the March 31st closure date until all the funds are exhausted.

Libraries

Funds for the Institute of Museum and Library Services such as internet resources, software, and licenses.

Airports

Aviation grants for operating, maintaining, and management for Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Meacham International Airport and Spinks Airport.

Technology

To accommodate this growth and to support expanded City services, radio coverage must be extended by the implementation of an additional radio transmission site and tower.

Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

The Community Action Partners will administer ARPA funds to assist coronavirus-related clients with a household energy crisis, including repair of HVAC systems and/or purchase of window units and other energy assistance, utility assistance to eligible households with priority given to those with elderly and/or disabled members or a child 5 and under and energy conservation education.

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