American Rescue Plan
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was signed into law making available $350 billion through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to assist states, tribal governments and local governments. The City of Sacramento became eligible for $112.2 million and on May 19, 2021, the City received the first installment in the amount of $56.1 million of ARP funds. The City received a second and final allotment of $56.1 million in June 2022.
ARP Community Impact Hub
In December 2022, the City launched the ARP Community Impact Hub to highlight American Rescue Plan community investments, project outcomes and accomplishments. Learn more or go directly to a section using the links below:
Community Investment Dashboard
Community Equity Outcomes
Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization
Homeless and Housing Commitment
Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention
Arts and the Creative Economy
Framework and Funding Priorities
On September 14, 2021, City Council adopted the Mayor’s proposed ARP Framework and Funding Priorities, and directed the staff to implement City Council direction consistent with the adopted ARP Framework.
The ARP Framework prioritizes the funding of programs and projects in the following areas:
- Small Business and Commercial Corridor Revitalization;
- Homeless and Housing;
- Youth, Workforce Training and Gang Prevention;
- Arts and the Creative Economy; and
- Valuing City Employees and Addressing Organizational Needs.
Funding Opportunities
The City will post ARP funding opportunities to this page as they become available.
Open Opportunities
The City is currently accepting applications for the following ARP funding opportunities:
| Funding Type | Opportunity Name | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grant | Small Business Microgrant Program | Invitation-only until funding is exhausted |
Closed Opportunities
The City is no longer accepting proposals for the following funding opportunities:
U.S. Department of Treasury Guidelines and Compliance
The City of Sacramento must comply with all federal rules governing the use of ARP funds. Resources and guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) to ensure recipient compliance with ARP State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds include:
Recovery Plan Performance Reports
Treasury requires that the City submits an annual Recovery Plan Performance Report with information on the projects undertaken. The City has submitted the the following reports to Treasury:
City Documents and Resources
- Approved ARP Framework and Funding Priorities
- Memorandum from Vice Mayor Jay Schenirer and Councilmember Mai Vang: Recommendations for American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Support Children & Youth
- Sacramento Community Vulnerability Index
- Regulatory and Internal Control Framework for the City’s Use of American Rescue Plan Funds
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grants Management Policy
City Council Approval Timeline
The City Council discussed and approved matters related to ARP funding on the following dates: