About the American Rescue Plan
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. ARPA aims to support state, local, territorial and Tribal governments by providing resources to:
- Support urgent COVID-19 response efforts to continue to decrease spread of the virus and bring the pandemic under control.
- Replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public services and help retain jobs.
- Support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses.
- Address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to the inequitable impact of the pandemic on certain populations.
For an overview of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, including an expanded use of eligible uses, please visit the U.S. Department of the Treasury website at treasury.gov.
Distribution Plan for the City of Orlando
The City of Orlando, (“City”) received approximately $58 million in ARPA funding. The City decided to use the entire $58 million of ARPA allocation to fund essential government services, under the revenue replacement category. The funds were expended during the 2021-22 Fiscal Year. Using the ARPA allocation to fund essential government services allowed the City to leverage other general revenues to fund the Accelerate Orlando Initiative, which focuses on:
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Affordable, bridge, and permanent supportive housing
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Homeless services
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RISE Employment and Training Program
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Community Violence Intervention
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Broadband Access.
Transparency and Accountability
We are committed to transparency on how the ARPA funding is being used and how funding decisions are made. This website will be updated regularly with information and reports regarding use of ARPA funds.
Please visit the Accelerate Orlando webpage for more information about how the City is leveraging ARPA funding. Questions can be submitted to grants@orlando.gov.
Reports