ARPA Uses

Towns are limited on what American Rescue Plan Act funds may be spent. The links below discuss approved expenditures, and what processes the town can go through to determine what is allowed.

BEWARE of ARPA-related scams! Many local governments report receiving unsolicited communications from businesses suggesting the town can use its ARPA money on the solicitor’s product or service. Some say they are “ARPA Approved”, but no such official approval exists. Many of these products and services will not qualify as legitimate ARPA-related expenses. Towns should be wary of any unsolicited offer for the use of its ARPA funding. As well as any solicitors claiming costs for official registrations or ARPA support.

ARPA Funding Presentations and Videos

Webinar Recording: Presentation on ARPA Uses and Updates by MAT
January 12, 2022
Download the slides at: ARPA-Uses

ARPA Spending Resolutions

Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Broadband: A Resolution to use by the town seeking to spend part or all of their ARPA funds on broadband infrastructure investments.

Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Grants to Businesses: A Resolution to use by the town seeking to provide part or all of their ARPA funds towards grants to businesses.

Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Grants to Households: A Resolution to use by the town seeking to provide part or all of their ARPA funds towards grants to households.

Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Lost Revenue Replacement: A Resolution to use by the town seeking to allocate ARPA funds to replacing lost revenue.

Resolution to Spend ARPA Funds on Premium Pay to Essential Employees: A Resolution to use by the town seeking to spend part or all of their ARPA funds by providing premium pay to essential workers.‍