ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grants

The State of Georgia has received direct funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  This funding is separate from the funding that counties and cities have received. The total American Rescue Plan allocation for the State of Georgia is $4.8 billion.  The state has received $2.4 billion in its first tranche of funding. 

Governor Brian Kemp established the State Jobs and Infrastructure Committees to oversee $875 million of these funds that are being made available through grants for projects related to:  1) broadband infrastructure ($300 million); 2) water/sewer infrastructure ($250 million); and 3) addressing negative economic impacts caused by COVID-19 ($325 million).  State government entities, units of local government, industries and nonprofits are eligible to apply. 

Counties may use the ARPA funding that they received directly from the U.S. Treasury as a match for these state ARPA fund grants to expand or extend projects that you have identified for broadband infrastructure, water/sewer infrastructure or other projects to address negative economic impacts OR apply for grants for new projects that meet the eligible criteria.  At the current time, these state grant funds may not be used to support public health expenditures, to replace lost public sector revenue or to provide premium pay.

Grant applications are due by August 31.  Information on the program will be available here:  State Fiscal Recovery Fund Application Information.

Below you will find the recording, presentation and links to other important information from ACCG's recent webinar with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget (OPB) regarding the State Fiscal Recovery Fund grant program.

ACCG / OPB Webinar Recording (August 6, 2021)

ACCG /OPB Webinar Presentation (August 6, 2021)

State Fiscal Recovery Fund Application Information

State Fiscal Recovery Fund Grant Portal

During the webinar, OPB referenced the meeting that was held with the Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committee.  These are the individuals who will be reviewing the grant applications.  While much of the information is the same as what was presented this morning, it does go into more detail.  Here are the links from that meeting:

Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committee Meeting Recording (July 15, 2021)

Georgia Jobs and Infrastructure Committee Presentation (July 15, 2021)

If you have questions about these grants, please contact OPB at grants@opb.georgia.org or 404-656-3820.