American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021.
Of the $1.9 trillion bill, $350 billion was allocated to state and local governments to enable them to address strategic economic and infrastructure investments and address governmental budget shortfalls.
The City of Scranton has been awarded a total of $68.7 million in ARPA funds to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts.
Scranton City Council approved ARPA funding to be made available as grants to community organizations, nonprofits, and small businesses that have faced economic hardship resulting from or exacerbated by the pandemic.
Click here to review the ARPA Interactive Summary
Grants Open Now
Business Facade, Small Business Startup/Expansion, Small Business Recovery, and Wage Boost
Click here to download the presentation from our Sept. 23 webinar (PDF)
Watch the September 23 webinar
Obtaining ARPA Funds
Click on the images below to find out more information about Scranton’s ARPA Program and how it may benefit you.
- To review all eligibility requirements, click here.
- For additional resources, click here.
- Review our Frequently Asked Questions.
ARPA Topic Areas
Report Stormwater and Flooding Problems
The City of Scranton has allocated more than $15 million of its ARPA funding for stormwater mitigation and porous paving projects. Your information can help us address problem areas across the City.
Click here or on the banner above to participate in our stormwater and flooding survey.
Grant Award Announcements
Scranton announces ARPA Wellness grant recipients
Scranton awards nearly $1 million in nonprofit recovery funds
Review the City’s ARPA spending to-date
Scranton’s ARPA Mission
The mission of Scranton’s specific ARPA program is to give people access to resources, rebuild the infrastructure systems that impact their everyday lives, and foster real equitable wealth generation that targets the needs of Scranton residents. This mission statement is also accompanied by six guiding principles:
- Recovery: Use funds to equitably guide residents, businesses, nonprofits & local government out of the economic downturn and onto a path of financial recovery
- Response: Enhance city health & emergency response capabilities
- Alignment: Integrate ARPA Funds with ACT 47 Exit Plan goals, long-term financial and tax strategies, and comprehensive economic development planning
- Sustainability: Avoid one-time items and programs that incur unsustainable operational, maintenance, or other long-term legacy costs
- Leverage: Tackle large infrastructure needs for a safer, healthier city
- Transparency: Accountability, communication, collaboration
More Information
Have questions about Scranton’s American Rescue Plan Act programs, including how to apply for grants?
