COVID-19 Information General | Data | Testing | Vaccines FIND PAY APPLY Selecteer een taal▼ City of Bridgeport American Rescue Plan The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. The legislation established the Coronavirus-19 State and local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) which is intended to support state and local governments as they address the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on their communities. The City of Bridgeport has been allocated $110 million to spend through December of 2024. Funding must be used to respond to and recover from the pandemic in accordance with guidelines set by the U.S. Treasury Department. According to the U.S. Department of Treasury, “Fiscal Recovery Funds must be used in one of the four eligible use categories specified in the American Rescue Plan Act and implemented in the Interim Final Rule, which includes “respond[ing] to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality.” The City is allocating ARP dollars to a number non-profit programs, small businesses, infrastructure projects, and city services to address the public health crisis and the economic impacts of COVID-19. The City is soliciting proposals from non-profits and small businesses for each of the programmatic areas below. Agenda and Minutes View the agenda and minutes for ARP committees by making a selection from the drop down menu below: [Choose a Category] Affordable Housing Committee Community Health Committee Domestic Violence and Mental Health Faith Based Initiatives Nutrition Committee Public Safety Committee Second Chance Committee Small Business Committee Visual and Performing Arts Youth and Education Committee Weatherization Committee Workforce Development Virtual Technical Session - FAQ, click here Survey Results View the American Rescue Plan COVID-19 Relief - Community Input Results. City Hall 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Department Directory Government Business Report a Concern Explore Employment Opportunities Human Resources Mayor City Council City Clerk Report an Issue To report a website issue, please contact the Webmaster here. Copyright © 2021 Bridgeport, Connecticut. All Rights Reserved. Powered by .st0{fill:#FFFFFF;} .st1{fill:#06519E;} .st2{fill:#0450A0;}