See exactly where your dollars are going

St. Louis received $498 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city is hard at work putting those resources to use making neighborhoods stronger, residents healthier and the entire City of St. Louis safer. See your recovery funds at work.

Federal relief funds creating a safer,
stronger and healthier St. Louis

All $498 million dollars of ARPA funding is making St. Louis safer, stronger and healthier. Below is a list of projects and initiatives that received ARPA funding, from safer streets to affordable housing and violence prevention.Learn more about how St. Louis City is using its American Rescue Plan funding by visiting the ARPA Transparency Portal. There, you can learn about current spending and approved programs.

Creating Vibrant Communities

Increasing Public Safety

Fixing Our Streets

Focusing on Economic Justice

Building a Healthier City

Reducing Violence

Working to Find EverYone a Home

Frequently asked questions

What is ARPA?

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is a $1.9 trillion federal aid package passed by Congress in March, 2021 to provide financial aid to families, governments, businesses, schools, nonprofits and others impacted by the pandemic.

How much funding is there for the City of St. Louis?

The City of Saint Louis was awarded $498 million in recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. These funds represent a lifeline for thousands of families in our city who have been deeply impacted by the pandemic and resulting economic crisis. You can see how ARPA dollars are being distributed on the ARPA Funding Tracker.

How do I get ARPA funds for myself or my family?

Visit our American Rescue Plan Resource Guide. This is a one-stop shop where you’ll find all the programs currently available to you and your family. It includes instructions on how to apply.

How do I get ARPA funds for my business or non-profit?

Learn how to receive ARPA funding to power up your business or non-profit on our For My Business page.

Who has benefitted from ARPA so far?

Tens of thousands of families have benefitted from programs including direct cash payments, job training, health resources and free transportation. Explore available programs for you and your family.

When do ARPA funds expire?

All funds must be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.

Where can I find an example RFP?

Here is a list of our current and past RFPs.

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