American Rescue Plan Advisory Committee

Eligible Uses of the Funds

On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury issued an interim final rule, fact sheet, and FAQs for the implementation of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The interim final rule outlines the following categories of eligible uses of the funds:

1. 1. Supporting the public health response. Fund COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral health care and certain county public health, public safety, human services and other related staff.
2. 2. Addressing negative economic impacts. Respond to economic harms to workers, families, small businesses, impacted industries and rehiring of public sector workers.
3. 3. Replacing public sector revenue loss. Use funds to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced during the pandemic.
4. 4. Providing premium pay for essential workers. Offer additional compensation, up to $13 per hour in additional wages, to those – both county employees and other workers in the community – who have faced and continue to face the greatest health risks due to their service.
5. 5. Investing in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure. Make necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, invest in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure and provide unserved or underserved locations with new or expanded broadband access.