City of Poughkeepsie
American Rescue Plan Act Portal
ARPA Resources
Understand the City’s Allocation
ARPA funds are formula driven “grants” and every eligible, municipal jurisdiction is entitled to receive its calculated, proportionate share. Although there is not a formal “application” process, there is a certification process which has already been completed by the City of Poughkeepsie.
City ARPA Allocation
Under the ARPA, the City of Poughkeepsie is a Metropolitan City. The City’s allocation of funding was determined by formula. In accordance with the prescribed formula, the City’s allocation of ARPA funding is $20.8 million.
Funding Timeline
The US Treasury will disseminate funds in two (2) equal tranches. The City of Poughkeepsie has received its first tranche of funding. The second tranche is expected to be disseminated in the early summer of 2022.
Spending Requirements
ARPA funds must be “obligated” by State and Local Governments no later than December 31, 2024, and fully expended by December 31, 2026.
Eligible Uses
US Treasury Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed by the federal government to support the economic and public health recovery of the United States from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.
ARPA designated $350 billion in direct aid to state, local, and tribal governments. The City of Poughkeepsie will receive over $20.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds from the United States Treasury Department to assist in the recovery from COVID-19.
The United States Department of the Treasury continues to issue guidance on the use of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. The City will provide updates to the requirements for funding as federal guidance is received. For additional information, please see below or visit the U.S. Treasury’s website by CLICKING HERE.
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Quick Reference Guide
(From the U.S. Treasury)

Fact Sheet
(From the U.S. Treasury)

Final Rule
(From the U.S. Treasury)

Final Rule Press Release
(From the U.S. Treasury)

Final Rule Overview
(From the U.S. Treasury)