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State and Local Recovery Fiscal Guidance

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) present enormous opportunities for locals but come with a lot of specific requirements for accessing, utilizing, and reporting on the funds.

Below are various guidance and technical documents – prepared by the League, relevant state and federal agencies, and other partners – that will help you understand the requirements, allowable uses, and steps for utilizing ARP, IIJA, and other funding opportunities.

How to use the resource table

You can use the drop-down menu on the left to search the list of guidance documents or you can use the search bar on the right to search by keyword.
Each listing will contain a summary and link to the associated website or document.

If you have questions about ARP funding requirements or other guidance documents provided here, email [email protected] and one of our team will help you.

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Michigan Municipal League Coronavirus Resource Page, league-resource-documents state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
MML blog on Treasury Final Rule, league-resource-documents state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
Coronavirus Relief Local Government Grants Reporting Due Dates Cheat Sheet, league-resource-documents state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
U.S. Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery (CSLFR) Funds Website, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
U.S. Treasury Final ARPA Rule Overview., federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
U.S. Treasury ARPA/CSLFR Frequently Asked Questions, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
U.S. Treasury ARP/CSLFR Guidance on NEUs, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
ARPA Allocations by Metropolitan Cities, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
ARPA Allocations by Counties, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
NEU ARPA Allocation Amounts by Local Unit (Excel), federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
White House Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Guidebook, federal-laws-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance
Michigan Department of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act

Resource Page

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Michigan Department of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act

Numbered Letter 2021-3 – Revenue and Expenditure Recognition

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Michigan Department of Treasury American Rescue Plan Act

Numbered Letter 2021-5 – Top-Line Budget Definition

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National League of Cities COVID-19 Resource Page, other-guidance-and-resources state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-guidance

Toolkits and Planning Resources

There are a lot of ideas and best practices that can help your community plan and manage the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) recovery funding.

Are you looking for project ideas from peers? Do you want guidance on engaging your community or using data to prioritize needs?

Toolkits and planning resources below can help guide and inspire you to utilize new state and federal funds in impactful, potentially catalytic ways.

How to use the resource table

You can use the drop-down menu on the left to search the list of toolkits and planning resources or you can use the search bar on the right to search by keyword.

Each listing will contain a summary and link to the associated website or document.

If you have questions or would like further help with any of these resources, email [email protected] and one of our team will assist you.

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Michigan Municipal League Plan and Manage Your ARP Resources Like a Protoolkits-and-planning-resources
National League of Cities Local Government ARPA Investment Trackertoolkits-and-planning-resources
NLC Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Playbooktoolkits-and-planning-resources
Nowak Metro Finance Lab Guide for Locals on IIJA Investmenttoolkits-and-planning-resources
Toolkit from U.S. Department of Transportation to Help Rural Communities Build Out Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructuretoolkits-and-planning-resources
ARPA Funds Best Practices for Small Communitiestoolkits-and-planning-resources

Webinars and Videos

The League, state and federal agencies, and other partners have hosted numerous webinars and published how-to videos for communities as you navigate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding.

These virtual resources provide a lot of information that will help answer your questions and inspire creative thinking about using new federal recovery resources to improve the well-being of your community.

How to use the resource table

You can use the drop-down menu on the left to search the available webinars and videos or you can use the search bar on the right to search by keyword.

Each listing will contain a summary, date of the event, and link to the associated website where you can view the recording. Upcoming webinars will include a link for registration, if relevant.

If you have questions or would like further help with any of these resources, email [email protected] and one of our team will assist you.

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Live with the League

Discussion of Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program – Feb. 7, 2022

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Take Action on Opioid Settlement Funds

Webinar by MML and Michigan Attorney General’s Office – Dec. 8, 2021

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Live with the League

Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – Nov. 15, 2021

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American Rescue Plan Funding Is on the Way: Learn How to Access it and Maximize it

Webinar by MML and MAC – July 15, 2021

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Live with the League

ARP Discussion with Treasury – Oct 5, 2021

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