Safer streets
for all
Safe streets make for better
neighborhoods and a #StrongerSTL.
To apply for ARPA funding, your organization must submit a well-crafted proposal response that clearly outlines how your requested funds will enhance the city or your organization. In your proposal, you must provide detailed information on your project’s objectives, scope, and anticipated impact on St. Louis.
Because our City’s streets should be
people friendly
What’s happening right now? With new Traffic Calming Guidelines and an ADA Transition Plan in place, the City will begin transforming arterial City streets like Union, Grand, Jefferson and Kingshighway in Fall 2024 using ARPA dollars. Visit the Friendly Streets page for more details about the street transformation happening across St. Louis.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
Learn how to receive ARPA funding to power up your business or non-profit on our For My Business page.
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.
All funds must be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.
Here is a list of our current and past RFPs.