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American Rescue Plan Act

The City of Gresham received $25.5 million through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). 

What is the American Rescue Plan Act?

The purpose of this $1.9 trillion federal stimulus bill is to help communities respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. State and local governments receive money directly to fix budget shortfalls and invest in their communities.

What does it mean for Gresham?
What can the funds be used for?
What has Council said so far?

Council-approved ARPA projects

Aldercrest Apartments | $1.2 million loan (reimbursed)
Attracting Businesses and Jobs | $80,500
Business Grant Program | $515,600
City of Gresham COVID-19 Expenses | $21,800
Community Assistance Grant Program | $350,000
Fire Station Safety Improvements | $2.971 million
Food Assistance Grant Program | $150,000
Housing and Houselessness | $729,200
Internal Services | $867,400
Organizational Stability | $5.85 million
Parks and Trails | $4.78 million
Public Safety | $5.68 million
Planning for the Future | $727,000
Strategic Property Purchases | $2.5 million
Technology Upgrades | $600,000
Utility Assistance Program | $220,000
Youth Violence Prevention Program | $29,000

Next steps

The City has allocated all of its ARPA funds.

Thank you, ARPA!

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