MARK YOUR CALENDARS
The Quarter 3 (Q3) Project & Expenditure (P&E) Reports and Annual Recovery Plans are due on October 31, 2024. Treasury has released new and updated resources, including the October 2024 Project and Expenditure Report User Guide and Updated Compliance and Reporting Guidance to assist in reporting State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund expenditures.
- Compliance and Reporting Guidance (Updated October 2024)
- October 2024 Project & Expenditure Report User Guide
- Webinar: Updated FAQs on Obligations Webinar and slide deck
- Walk-through: Simplified Project & Expenditure Portal Demonstration 2023
- Updated Tool: Updated Affordable Housing How-To Guide
- Supplemental Guidance: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for SLFRF Title I Projects
The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act, delivers $350 billion to state, territorial, local, and Tribal governments across the country to support their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Through SLFRF, over 30,000 recipient governments across the country are investing these funds to address the unique needs of their local communities and create a stronger national economy by using these essential funds to:
- Fight the pandemic and support families and businesses struggling with its public health and economic impacts
- Maintain vital public services, even amid declines in revenue resulting from the crisis
- Build a strong, resilient, and equitable recovery by making investments that support long-term growth and opportunity
RECIPIENTS GOVERNMENTS MAY USE SLFRF TO:
- Replace lost public sector revenue
- Respond to the far-reaching public health and negative economic impacts of the pandemic
- Provide premium pay for essential workers
- Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure
- Provide emergency relief from natural disasters or their negative economic impacts
- Support surface transportation projects, utilizing funds for eligible projects through three pathways
- Support Title I projects that are eligible activities under the Community Development Block Grant and Indian Community Development Block Grant programs
News & Program Updates
October 2024
- Webinar: SLFRF Educational Session for Counties and Cities Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton (NACO / NLC / Treasury) | Slide Deck and Recording
The statements of the participating entities in this video are their own and were not made on behalf of Treasury. The posting of this video is intended solely to assist recipients of SLFRF funds and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Treasury of the participating entities or their statements. - Updated Public Data: Blog Post and Dashboard (July 2024)
- Guidance (Updated): State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance
- Reporting Resource: October 2024 Project & Expenditure Report User Guide
August 2024
- Webinar: SLFRF Educational Session for Obligating Funds for Affordable Housing Projects (Lincoln Institute / Treasury)
The statements of the participating entities in this video are their own and were not made on behalf of Treasury. The posting of this video is intended solely to assist recipients of SLFRF funds and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Treasury of the participating entities or their statements. - Webinar: SLFRF Educational Session for Obligating Funds for Small Business and Workforce (Bloomberg Philanthropies / USCM / Treasury)
The statements of the participating entities in this video are their own and were not made on behalf of Treasury. The posting of this video is intended solely to assist recipients of SLFRF funds and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Treasury of the participating entities or their statements.
July 2024
- Webinar: SLFRF Educational Session for Obligating Funds (NACo / RFA / Treasury)
The statements of the participating entities in this video are their own and were not made on behalf of Treasury. The posting of this video is intended solely to assist recipients of SLFRF funds and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Treasury of the participating entities or their statements. - Resource: Inter-Agency Agreement Quick Reference Guide
- Updated Public Data Blog Post and Dashboard (April 2024)
- Guidance: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for SLFRF Title I Projects
- Reporting Resource: July 2024 Project & Expenditure Report User Guide
- Guidance (Updated): State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance
June 2024
May 2024
- Webinar: Updated FAQs on Obligations Webinar and slide deck.
April 2024
- Reporting Resource: April 2024 Project & Expenditure Report User Guide
- Guidance (Updated): State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Compliance and Reporting Guidance
- Blog: January 2024 Quarterly Reporting Analysis
- Dashboard: January 2024 SLFRF Reporting Dashboard
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
- Reporting Data: October 2023 Quarterly Reporting Analysis
- Reporting Data: October 2023 SLFRF Reporting Dashboard
November 2023
- Guidance: Obligation Interim Final Rule
- Guidance: Obligation Interim Final Rule Quick Reference Guide
Questions
Program recipients with questions about reporting, technical issues, eligible uses of funds, or other items please visit the updated SLFRF Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and self-service resources.
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Read our past Newsletter Bulletins
- SLFRF July Newsletter | Reporting Resources, Obligation Resources, and More
- April 2024 SLFRF Newsletter: Reporting Deadline, Obligation IFR FAQs, and More
- March 2024 SLFRF Newsletter: Reporting Updates, Frequently Asked Questions, and More
- December 2023 SLFRF Newsletter: Obligation IFR, Program Updates, and More
- Special Edition June SLFRF NewsFlash: Updating User Roles
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KEY LINKS
- 2022 Final Rule
- Overview of the 2022 Final Rule
- SLFRF FAQs
- 2023 Interim Final Rule
- Obligation Interim Final Rule
- Obligation Interim Final Rule Quick Reference Guide
- Overview of the 2023 Interim Final Rule
- Guidance on Distribution of Funds to Non-entitlement Units of Local Government
- List of Local Governments
- Non-entitlement Unit of Local Government Definitional and Data Methodology
- Overview of NEU Distribution Guidance (Webinar Deck for State Governments)
- Interim Final Rule FAQs (Main)
- FAQs (on Distribution of Funds to NEUs)
- Non-entitlement Unit of Local Government Checklist for Requesting Initial Payment
- Award Terms and Conditions for Non-entitlement Units of Local Government
- Assurances of Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Status of Payments to States for Distribution to Non-entitlement Units of Local Government
- Compliance and Reporting Guidance
- Update on Interpretation for the 75 Percent Budget Cap Calculation (NEUs) (06/30/21)
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance for SLFRF Title I Projects