American Rescue Plan Act Overview

On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into federal law. Included in this $1.9 trillion stimulus bill was the $350 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (CSLFRF) to assist state, local, and tribal governments with pandemic recovery efforts.

The purpose of this webpage is to provide the public with updates on San Bernardino County CSLFRF activities, including planned uses for these funds and periodic reporting.

Reports

Read San Bernardino County reports that have been submitted to the U.S. Department of Treasury:

Recovery Plan Performance Report

Annual Report:

Project & Expenditure Report

Quarterly Report:

Frequently Asked Questions

ARPA

San Bernardino County is required to submit quarterly reports and an annual Recovery Plan Performance Report to the U.S. Department of Treasury. These reports will be posted in the “Reports” section above as they become available.

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved a Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Spending Plan that allocates ARPA funding into three distinct categories over the course of the next four years.

View the chart with outlined categories

ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024. Any projects and/or initiatives that utilize ARPA funds must be completed by December 31, 2026.

San Bernardino County will receive a total of $423.5 million from ARPA.