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​ARPA Allocation Funding

Allocations

The $301.4 million​ American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ​allocations are reflective of needs and priorities identified through a community needs survey​ and a budget priorities survey, both conducted in 2021, and the Board approved Strategic Investments for the first installment of ARPA allocations. The proposed Phase Two funding allocations were identified as those that will best address the negative health and economic impacts specific communities experienced as a result of the pandemic and replicate the Board-approved Strategic Investments for the first installment of ARPA allocations. ​

The ARPA allocation categories, including dollar amounts and percentage of total allocation, are as follows:

  • Housing and Homelessness: $116,812,545​
  • Health: $32,870,789
  • Economic Response: $26,538,207
  • Essential Workers: $18,047,899
  • Revenue Replacement: $37,603,761
  • District-Directed Allocation: $47,425,000​
  • Administration: $6,170,872
  • Road Maintenance: $16,000,000​

Approved Projects*

​Housing and Homelessness Projects:
Landlord Engagement and Assistance Program: $10,000,000
​​Social Health Information Exchange (SHIE): $5,000,000​
Community Nursing, Encampment Unit Pilot: $700,000
Community Nursing, Children and Families Unit: $169,256 
Encampment Management Information Tracking Database: $155,790 ​
River District Navigation: $130,315 
Mirasol Village Block D: $5,000,000
Water Distribution to Homeless Encampments: $870,000 ​
American River Parkway Sheltering Supports: $2,457,000 
Coordinated Access System Enhancement: $3,000,000
Mather Community Campus Master Plan: $279,900 ​
Homeless Encampment Sanitation Services: $745,393 
Florin-Power Inn Road Safe Stay Community: $12,587,321​
East Parkway Safe Stay Community: $9,190,297
North Highlands Safe Stay Community: $49,244,999​
Women's Empowerment: $1,451,000 
Project Roomkey Extension: $7,931,274 
Arden Star Homekey: $7,900,000 ​

Health​ Projects:
Social Health Information Exchange (SHIE): $5,000,000
Substance Use Respite and Engagement (SURE) Center Operational Funding: $2,599,999
Project Roomkey Medical Services: $747,150.07
EMS Equipment: $107,000
Primary Health Clinic Staffing: $2,701,919
Pandemic Technology Needs: $350,000
Juvenile Medical Services Staffing: $95,891​
DPS COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Program: $90,695
Academic Support and School Readiness: $1,200,000​
Building Strong Families - Navigation/Home Visiting Services: $3,967,500​
Food Insecurity - Food Bank Support Pilot Program: $1,000,000
Food Insecurity - Meal Delivery Pilot Program (Meals on Wheels): $1,000,000
Fentanyl Awareness Campaign: $194,628​
Emergency Volunteer Database and Deployment Website: $42,000
NAACP Food Insecurity Outreach: $246,000
Psychiatric Sub-Acute Facility: $500,000​
Expansion of Substance Use Treatment Services: $6,465,646 
Arrive Alive Fentanyl Awareness Campaign: $308,359 ​
Clinic Services - Telehealth: $135,000
Clinic Services - Pharmacy: $319,000​
Medication Assisted Treatment: $5,400,000
Spay, Neuter and Vaccination Services for Homeless Pet Owners: $400,000​

Economic Response Projects:
2022 Retail Food Permit Fee Waiver: $6,442,451
2023 Retail Food Permit Fee Waiver: $6,447,874
Chambers of Commerce Grants: $407,803 
Property and Business Improvement District Grants: $840,078 
Arts and Non-Profits Culture Grants: $2,200,000
Small Business and Non-Profit Grants: $7,500,000
Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce Grant: $660,000
Sacramento Inclusive Economic Development Collaborative Grant: $1,840,000 ​
Business Environmental Resource Center, Business Support Services: $7,155
Sacramento Metro Chamber Foundation Apprenticeship Project: $192,844
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Essential Workers:
Premium Pay for Essential workers During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (FY 2021-22): $9,469,701 
Premium Pay for Essential workers During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (FY 2022-23): $8,578,198​

Road Maintenance:
Florin Road Overlay:  $6,000,000​
AC Overlay 2024 Phase D: $10,000,000

Revenue Replacement Projects:
Food Insecurity - Family Meals: $1,250,000 
Food Insecurity - NAACP Food Delivery Project: $2,500,000
Administrative Costs for Food Insecurity Projects: $109,993​
Road Maintenance: $3,900,000
Parks Road Maintenance: $5,000,000
Mather Community Campus: $9,839,640
Town of Locke: $100,000
ARPA Administration: $7,829,128
Direct Community Investments: $7,075,000 ​

Staff will continue to provide proposed project recommendations to the Board of Supervisors until the entirety of the funds have been allocated. Sign up for Board of Supervisor agenda alerts for information about upcoming meetings​.

The County received the second installment of ARPA funds in June 2022. All allocations must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024 and fully spent by Dec. 31, 2026.

*For detailed information about each approved project, read the latest "Sacramento County State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Compliance Report" in the "Reports" section below.

​​​​Sacramento County's Vision for​ ARPA Allocations​

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Sacramento County's Share of the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund​

Sacramento County will receive a total of $301.4 million in two installments, with 50% ($150 million​) provided beginning in May 2021 and the balance delivered approximately 12 months later. 

The County may use the funds to: ​

  • Support public health expenditures related to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency
  • Serve low income communities and individuals, families and businesses hardest-hit by the pandemic
  • Provide premium pay for essential workers​
  • Replace public sector revenue lost due to the pandemic
  • Invest in necessary improvements to water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure​

Within these categories, fund recipients have broad flexibility to decide h​ow to best use this funding to meet needs.​ 

​​About the American Rescue Plan​​

On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) into law. The $1.9 trillion package, based on President Biden's American Rescue Plan, is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including public health and economic impacts. 

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the $362 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund provides local fiscal aid to support urgent COVID-19 response efforts, cover increased expenditures, replenish lost revenue and mitigate economic harm from the COVID—19 pandemic. 

The distribution of the $362 billion is allocated as follows: 

  • States Fiscal Recovery Fund ($219.8 billion)
    • States and District of Columbia: $195.3 billion
    • U.S. Territories: $4.5 billion
    • Tribal Governments: $20 billion
  • Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ($130.2 billion)
    • $65.1 billion in direct federal aid to all counties
    • $65.1 billion to cities and other non-county municipalities
  • Coronavirus Capital Projects ($10 billion)
  • Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund ($2 billion) 

Funds may cover costs from March 3, 2021 through December 24, 2024. 

​​​Reports

​Federal Guidance​ About the Use of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 

Resources​ ​

Contact 

Send questions about the American Rescue Plan to ARP@saccounty.net