The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion federal economic stimulus bill. The City of
Scranton received $68.7 million in ARPA funds to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and
its economic impacts. The mission of Scranton’s ARPA program is to give people access to resources,
rebuild the infrastructure systems that impact their everyday lives, and foster equitable wealth
generation that targets the needs of Scranton residents.
The following report is a synthesis of primary and secondary data related to the City of Scranton’s ARPA
funding. The result of this synthesis includes conclusions and recommendations to foster an
understanding of program effectiveness and impact.
Last modified: April 2, 2026
