The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden earlier this month, includes nearly $440 million in direct funding for Westchester County and its municipalities, to help the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Separately, the plan also includes money for local school districts; transportation, including buses and airport; businesses; individuals; and COVID testing and vaccination; as well as for New York State.

• Westchester County will receive $187.64 million.

• Westchester’s cities and towns together will receive more than $250 million.

• Towns will distribute a portion of the money allocated to them to their villages, according to a formula still being finalized by the federal
government.

To see a list of the funding for Westchester and its municipalities visit:

https://www.westchesterlegislators.com/images/PDF/2021-American-Rescue-Plan-Funding-for-Municipalities.pdf.

Regulations are still being determined, but generally the money for municipalities can be used:
• For costs associated with responding to the pandemic
• To support essential workers
• To cover revenue losses caused by COVID-19
• To make necessary infrastructure investments.

In addition, the Small Business Administration also has information about the relief for the nation’s small businesses and hard-hit industries under the American Rescue Plan.  This includes additional money for the Paycheck Protection Program, Shuttered Venue Operators Grants, Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance payments, a new Restaurant Revitalization Fund and more.

For information on these programs visit:

https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/mar/11/american-rescue-plan-act-elevates-small-business-supportresponse-covid-19-pandemic.
(Submitted)