What is the timeline for funding and when will the money be spent?

All ARPA funds must be used for costs incurred by the recipient during the period that began on March 3, 2021 and ends on Dec. 31, 2024.

This funding was distributed to counties in two waves. The first was May 2021 and the second half was distributed in May 2022. Commissioners voted on a plan to allocate these dollars in August 2022, and distribution began in October 2022.

All ARPA funding must be obligated by the end of calendar year (CY) 2024 and spent by the end of CY 2026. Any funds not used must be returned to US Treasury.

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1. What is ARPA funding and how much was Cleveland County given?
2. What is the timeline for funding and when will the money be spent?
3. What can ARPA funds be used for?
4. What are Cleveland County’s goals for ARPA funds and how were they determined?
5. What makes Cleveland County unique from other Oklahoma counties?
6. How did officials collect input from the community / residents on how to use ARPA funding?
7. Did county officials work with nonprofits to decide what ARPA supports would be most impactful for Cleveland County?
8. How will Cleveland County monitor implementation and impact of ARPA funding?
9. Is rental / utility assistance still available?