About EPA's American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding
"Through the American Rescue Plan, Congress and the President entrusted EPA with critical funding to help those who are hurting from pollution and the pandemic."
Administrator Michael S. Regan.
On June 25, 2021, EPA announced American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding that provides a total of $100 million for the EPA to address health outcome disparities from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Funding Overview
EPA received a supplemental FY 2021 appropriation of $100 million from the ARP, signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021. EPA’s appropriation was split into two $50 million line items – one dedicated to support environmental justice (EJ) priorities, and the other dedicated to air quality monitoring priorities.
Current Funding Opportunities
- Office of Environmental Justice Grants, Funding and Technical Assistance
- Office of Air and Radiation Grants and Funding
- EPA Grants
- Office of Grants and Debarment: Competition Information
ARP Performance Report
EPA releases ARP performance reports on a regular basis as part of its commitment to transparency. Reports include financial status of funding by funding categories (including total funding, obligations, and remaining funding), and an overview of the performance results achieved to date.
EPA is in the process of developing performance measures to track and report results on use of ARP funds. While the timing for completion of measure development will vary by program, the Agency’s goal is to establish ARP measures by the end of the 2022.
ARP Financial Allocations, Obligations, Remaining Dollars and Percent Obligated as of September 30, 2024
ARP Funding by Line Item Financial Statistics (Dollars in Thousands)
| ARP Line Item Descriptions | Allocations | Obligations | Remaining Dollars | Percent Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Justice Grants and Technical Assistance | $16,650 | $14,536 | $2,114 | 87% |
| Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding | $6,900 | $6,600 | $300 | 96% |
| Civil and Criminal Enforcement | $5,130 | $4,385 | $745 | 85% |
| Brownfields | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 100% |
| Children's Health | $4,850 | $4,850 | $0 | 100% |
| Drinking Water | $4,700 | $4,619 | $0 | 100% |
| Community Technical Assistance | $2,150 | $2, 149 | $1 | 100% |
| Tribal Engagement (Public Participation) | $1,600 | $1,585 | $15 | 99% |
| Development and Enhancement of Environmental Justice Tools | $720 | $691 | $29 | 96% |
| Environmental Justice Analytical Projects | $700 | $700 | $0 | 100% |
| Policy Outreach | $500 | $311 | $189 | 62% |
| Enhanced Regional Capacity for Short Term Community Monitoring Needs | $5,100 | $4,872 | $228 | 96% |
| Direct Awards for Continuous Monitoring of PM 2.5 and other Common Air Pollutants | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 100% |
| Grant Competition for Community Air Monitoring | $20,000 | $19,735 | $265 | 99% |
| EJ Administrative Costs | $1,000 | $509 | $491 | 51% |
| Air Monitoring Administrative Costs | $2,500 | $2,276 | $224 | 91% |
| $100,000 | $95,319 | $4,681 | 95% |
Table last updated October 28, 2024