Guide to Local Recovery Update: May 12
May 12, 2021
The portal for local governments that will receive their money directly from the U.S. Department of the Treasury is now live.
This portal is for cities classified as Metropolitan Cities under the American Rescue Plan.
Local governments designated as non-entitlement units are also eligible to receive Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, as provided in the American Rescue Plan. However, they will receive this funding from their applicable state government, not through this link.
Jurisdictions must submit a request to receive funding even if they have previously applied for other programs through the Treasury Submission Portal. Eligible jurisdictions will receive further communications regarding the status of their submission via the email address provided in the Treasury Submission Portal.
Treasury Guidelines for American Rescue Act now available!
The Treasury Department announced on Monday, May 12 details on how eligible entitlement cities will be able to access funding from the American Rescue Plan Act’s $65 billion in direct and flexible relief for every city in the country, directly from the Treasury Department. For non-entitlement cities, Cal Cities has been in communication with the California Department of Finance, to learn about the process for the distribution of funds and we will provide an update with information as soon as possible.
For an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds, including an expanded use of eligible uses, please review the following information on the Treasury Department website. You will also links to these resources via our Guide to Local Recovery webpage:
What cities need to know this week:
Thurs., May 13: Cal Cities staff will provide an overview of the Treasury Department guidance during the Legislative Action Days briefing 10-11:30 a.m. and answer any questions you may have.
Thurs., May 13: The Treasury Department and White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host a 30-minute introductory briefing call on the American Rescue Plan's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program 1-1:30 p.m.
What cities should be on the lookout for in the coming weeks:
Cal Cities is organizing upcoming webinars, briefings, and calls with state and federal officials, as well as the National League of Cities for additional information and updates for our California city officials.
Visit the Cal Cities Guide to Local Recovery webpage where all of this information will be accessible and for up-to-date guidance.
If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to email us at covid-19@calcities.org.
Local governments designated as non-entitlement units are also eligible to receive Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, as provided in the American Rescue Plan. However, they will receive this funding from their applicable state government, not through this link.
Jurisdictions must submit a request to receive funding even if they have previously applied for other programs through the Treasury Submission Portal. Eligible jurisdictions will receive further communications regarding the status of their submission via the email address provided in the Treasury Submission Portal.
Treasury Guidelines for American Rescue Act now available!
The Treasury Department announced on Monday, May 12 details on how eligible entitlement cities will be able to access funding from the American Rescue Plan Act’s $65 billion in direct and flexible relief for every city in the country, directly from the Treasury Department. For non-entitlement cities, Cal Cities has been in communication with the California Department of Finance, to learn about the process for the distribution of funds and we will provide an update with information as soon as possible.
For an overview of the American Rescue Plan Act Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds, including an expanded use of eligible uses, please review the following information on the Treasury Department website. You will also links to these resources via our Guide to Local Recovery webpage:
- Fact Sheet
- Interim Final Guidelines
- Final City-by-City Allocations for Entitlement Cities (Non-Entitlement city allocations are forthcoming)
- Requesting Fiscal Recovery Funds
What cities need to know this week:
Thurs., May 13: Cal Cities staff will provide an overview of the Treasury Department guidance during the Legislative Action Days briefing 10-11:30 a.m. and answer any questions you may have.
Thurs., May 13: The Treasury Department and White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host a 30-minute introductory briefing call on the American Rescue Plan's State and Local Fiscal Recovery Program 1-1:30 p.m.
What cities should be on the lookout for in the coming weeks:
Cal Cities is organizing upcoming webinars, briefings, and calls with state and federal officials, as well as the National League of Cities for additional information and updates for our California city officials.
Visit the Cal Cities Guide to Local Recovery webpage where all of this information will be accessible and for up-to-date guidance.
If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to email us at covid-19@calcities.org.