In March the American Rescue Plan was passed and signed by President Biden, providing over $360 billion in relief funding and programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we talk about what this funding means for rural communities, how it can be used, important program timelines, and considerations that local stakeholders should be analyzing as this funding becomes available. We’ll also give a brief overview of previous stimulus and relief packages and how those differ from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Hot takes and fun facts included as always!Who’s on it?Jared PerrySam TutenBret AllphinRecordedMarch 2021ResourcesAmerican Rescue Plan Text:https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1319/text National Association of Counties – State and Local Recovery Funds: https://www.naco.org/resources/featured/state-and-local-coronavirus-fiscal-recovery-funds.National Association of Counties – ARP Update Slides (great detail):https://www.naco.org/sites/default/files/event_attachments/MembershipCall_MAR112021.pdf United States Conference of Mayors – American Rescue Plan Overview:https://www.usmayors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/USCM-American-Rescue-Plan-Overview.pdf Economic Development Administration – Awarded $3 billion in additional funding for grant-making and programming:https://www.eda.gov/ Questions?Email us at support@mytownhustle.comShout Out!As always thank you to The Saylor for the hot jams. Check him out NOW on iTunes and SpotifyPhoto Credit for Episode Artwork!Justin Cron on Unsplash