Welcome to the ARPA Portal
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law and provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) to states, territories, tribal and local governments to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts. Eligible Uses of the funds are as follows:
Eligible Use of Funds
Water and Sewer Infrastructure
Infrastructure improvements by building or upgrading existing facilities
Broadband Infrastructure
Lack of broadband access or not meeting minimum acceptable speeds
Public Sector Revenue Loss
Ensure continuity of vital government services by filling budget shortfalls
Premium Pay for Essential Workers
Provide premium pay to essential workers both directly and through grants to third-party employers
Address Negative Economic Impacts
Deliver assistance to impacted workers, families and businesses
Support the Public Health Response
Responses to COVID-19 issues, mental health and substance misuse struggles, crisis intervention, etc.
Emergency Response to Environmental Disasters
Deliver assistance to provide emergency relief from natural disasters or their negative economic impacts
Surface Transportation Projects
Surface transportation projects specified in the 2023 CAA (Surface Transportation projects)
The State of Wyoming received $1.068 billion from the U.S. Treasury for the ARPA program. Appropriations made by the State of Wyoming Legislature and Authorizations made by Governor Mark Gordon have distributed this funding through various programs throughout departments of the State.
All costs related to the ARPA Program must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and expended by December 31, 2026.
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – U.S. Treasury
American Rescue Plan Act – US Treasury Final Rule
American Rescue Plan Act – US Treasury Final Rule FAQs