Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy, employing almost half of the nation’s workforce in recent years and comprising over 99% of all firms. The unprecedented public health measures and altered consumer habits prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an acute effect on these businesses.
Fortunately, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 offers leaders the resources they need to meet this challenge. In addition to aid made directly available to businesses like the Restaurant Revitalization Grant Fund, the federal government has appropriated local fiscal recovery funds that cities, towns and villages can use for an array of measures.
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5 NLC Resources to Help You With the Upcoming ARPA SLFRF Deadline
- Dante Moreno
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- Samantha Pedrosa
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- NLC Partnerships
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- Dante Moreno
Lessons from the 2023-2024 Cities of Opportunity Action Cohort
FAQs: Navigating the ARPA SLFRF Obligation Deadline
- Dante Moreno