American Rescue Plan
Snapshot of ARPA Investment Strategy
The infographic below details how ARPA funds were invested by the city of Brooklyn Park as of September 2022. Click here to view as a PDF >
Approved funding
On April 11, Brooklyn Park City Council amended and approved a funding recommendation option presented by staff as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/Community Partnership Program (CPP) Community Funding Opportunity. The Council’s action allocated ARPA funding in the amount of $1,204,700 to 36 community-based non-profits and businesses responding to the public health emergency and negative economic impact of COVID-19.
Council’s approved allocation also included CPP funding in the amount of $202,500 which was approval by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on April 28. The CPP funding will support five community-based organizations proposing programs to provide critical economic inclusion work to serve the residents of Brooklyn Park. The organizations were awarded funding of $10,000 up to $82,500.
View the approved allocation list (PDF) >
Community Funding Request for Proposals (RFP)
Applications closed on February 4, 2022
This Community Funding opportunity from the City of Brooklyn Park provides support to community organizations that are responding to the public health emergency or negative economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as advancing inclusive economic development in Brooklyn Park.
Eligible activities (please view full list in RFP)
- Public health response programs
- Emergency assistance services
- Mental health services and substance use disorder services, including for individuals experiencing trauma exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Housing support programs such as navigation support or emergency home repairs
- Business support services such as technical assistance, counseling, networking and procurement opportunities, or other services to assist with business planning needs
- Job training and placement programs particularly for unemployed workers
In certain areas, the following activities may also be eligible:
- Programs addressing health disparities and the social determinants of health
- Building stronger neighborhoods and communities
- Development of affordable housing, youth services that address educational disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, promote healthy childhood environments, or that address or mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency on education, childhood health, and welfare.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with valid state and federal registrations and businesses that provide services in the above areas.
Let us know your questions! Contact Felicia Jappah at felicia.jappah@brooklynpark.org or 763-493-8030.
Citywide approved ARP spending
On November 15, the Brooklyn Park City Council approved an initial allocation of $4.5 million in ARPA funds.
This allocation came from several months of community engagement. Residents gave feedback on community needs and on how to use the ARPA funds. Below is the City Council discussion as well as the investment summary plan.
View the ARPA Spending Request >
View the ARPA Investment Summary >
Background
Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the federal government has appropriated $1.9 trillion to continue responding to COVID-19. Brooklyn Park’s portion is $11.1 million with 50% funds already requested and 50% one year later.
Non-exclusive eligible uses of funding
Responding to a Public Health Emergency
- COVID-19 mitigation
- Vaccination
- PPE
- Testing
- Alternative care Facilities
- Behavioral health care
- Mental health treatment
- Substance abuse treatment
- Crisis intervention
- Public health resources
- Payroll for public health and similar employees
- Essential workers
- Premium pay
- Retroactive premium pay
Addressing Negative Economic Impacts
- Workers and families
- Unemployment and training
- Food, housing, financial security assistance
- Survivor’s benefits
- Small businesses
- Loans
- Grants
- Counseling programs
- Impacted industries
- Tourism
- Travel
- Hospitality
- Public sector
- Rehire public sector employees to pre-pandemic levels
- Replace lost revenue
Serving the hardest hit
- Health disparities
- Community health works
- Public benefits navigators
- Lead remediation
- Community violence intervention
- Housing and neighborhoods
- Homelessness
- Affordable housing
- Housing vouchers
- Residential counseling
- Education disparities
- Early learning services
- School district resources
- Educational services
- Health environments
- Childcare
- Enhanced child welfare services
Improving access to infrastructure
- Water and sewer
- Drinking water
- Wastewater infrastructure
- Broadband
- Currently unserved or underserved
- Modern technologies
Ineligible uses
- Offset tax cut
- Deposit to a pension fund
- Debt service payments
- Establish rainy day reserves
Spending timeline
- Deadline: Dec. 31, 2024
- Performance deadline Dec. 31, 2026
City’s spending strategy
Stabilization
- Replace lost city revenue
- Stabilize city projects and programs
Strategic investments
- Strategic city investments/partnerships
- Funding proposals from community partners
Survey
We asked residents for feedback on how to use the $11.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds that the city will receive in 2021 and 2022. The survey was conducted between September 20 and October 17, 2021, and received a total of 733 responses.
Survey result summary
- Many in the community are concerned about public safety issues, and a majority of respondents supported funding violence intervention and support services to alleviate rising crime.
- Funding more “upstream” issues that can contribute to violence and crime — such as mental health services, youth outreach and programming, and housing and homelessness — also earned the approval of many respondents.
- Respondents also supported funding community-based organizations and highlighted the unique position they are in to address community needs.
Timeline and updates
April 2022
April 11
Brooklyn Park City Council amended and approved a funding recommendation option presented by staff as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Community Partnership Program (CPP)/Community Funding Opportunity. The Council’s action allocated ARPA funding in the amount of $1,204,700 to 36 community-based non-profits and businesses responding to the public health emergency and negative economic impact of COVID-19.
Council’s approved allocation also included CPP funding in the amount of $202,500 which was approval by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) on April 28. The CPP funding will support five community-based organizations proposing programs to provide critical economic inclusion work to serve the residents of Brooklyn Park. The organizations were awarded funding of $10,000 up to $82,500.
View the approved allocation list (PDF) >
February 2022
February 4
Applications for the RFP closed.
December 2021
December 16
Request for Proposal (RFP) as part of the (ARPA)/Community Partnership Program (CPP) funding opportunity was released.
November 2021
November 8
Staff made an initial presentation of a draft spending plan and the resident survey results to Council. Due to time constraints, Council chose to hold a special meeting the following week to have in-depth discussion on the topic.
November 15
City Council will hold a special meeting, following the EDA meeting, to discuss authorizing staff to spend ARP funds.
September/October 2021
Conduct a community survey on the city’s proposed spending for the remaining portion of the accepted ARP funds.
August 2021
August 2
Joint Council/Commission meeting
August 23
On Monday, August 23, City Council approved a resolution to accept $5.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds. Based on preliminary community input, the Council approved $2 million in funding that will be used for the following activities that require quick action in the community:
- Violence interrupters and support services
- Mental health services
- Violence prevention and community health
- Interventions to stabilize the community
- Administration of ARP funds and programs including project and grant coordination
View the presentation and discussion at the Council meeting >
July 2021
Stakeholder discussions
- Community leaders/service providers
- Businesses
- Housing stakeholders
- Segments of community (i.e. youth, seniors, cultural communities)
Watch the July 14 community stakeholders meeting