Town Of Burrillville: American Rescue Plan Act

Press release from the Town of Burrillville:

August 4, 2021 - 4:27pm

The U.S. Department of the Treasury launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, contains $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. The Treasury Department also released details on how these funds can be used to respond to acute pandemic response needs, fill revenue shortfalls among these governments, and support the communities and populations hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.The total allocation for the Town of Burrillville is approximately $3.3 Million. Distribution of funds is still to be determined.  The Town Council and administration will plan meetings and venues to solicit public input. Notice will be posted when meetings are scheduled.Please note: These particular funds are not for use by the schools. There is separate Federal ESSER money dedicated for school needs.Eligible Uses for the American Rescue Plan Act Funds (More information on eligible uses, click here to read the US Treasury Fact Sheet)

• Broadband - Invest in broadband infrastructure with modern utility in mind. Broadband efforts should aim to improve reliability, accessibility and affordability of internet. 
• Community Grants - Assist organizations (non-profit) that serve the needs of vulnerable populations within the community, particularly those heavily impacted by the pandemic. Investments can range from assisting individuals to supporting redevelopment of entire neighborhoods.
• Economic Development - Provide aid to small businesses and industries negatively impacted by COVID-19 and its effects on the local economy.
• Organizational Needs - Address needs within Town departments or amongst city essential employees that improve the capabilities of staff to respond to public needs and support employees most susceptible to COVID.
• Tourism/Travel Industry - Speed the recovery of tourism, travel, and hospitality sectors that are just beginning to mend.
• Utility Infrastructure - Make necessary improvements to water and sewer infrastructures, including projects that address the impacts of climate change. Utility investments should aim at improving the reliability and resiliency of the utility system. 

For more information on US Treasury recovery funds, visit www.treasury.gov.

• Press Release (5/10/2021) Treasury Launches Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Deliver $360 Billion.  
• American Rescue Plan homepage  
• Assistance for State, Local and Tribal Governments  
• Fact Sheet: The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds  

Click here for RI Office of Management and Business’ webpage on Pandemic Recovery.Public InputAre you a Non-Profit or Outside Agency?  Please click here to submit a proposal for consideration of funding. When describing a proposal for funding, please provide justification for the funding need by: 

• identifying the harm caused by Covid-19
• describing the effect(s) of that harm
• explaining how the proposed project, initiative, program will respond to the effect of harm.

Are you a resident, local business or agency and want to share your ideas on how Burrillville could make use of the American Rescue Plan Act funds? Please click here to submit those ideas.

Town of Burrillville105 Harrisville Main StreetHarrisville, RI  02830401-568-4300townclerk@burrillville.org

This press release was produced by the Town of Burrillville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.