Mecklenburg County Round 2 American Rescue Plan Act fund allocations
The Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners has approved funding for 75 local projects with money allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA.
Funds will be used for a wide variety of projects that address:
Affordable Housing and Homelessness: $39.3 million for 20 projects including resources for efforts to mitigate gentrification, senior housing, and workforce housing.
Behavioral Health and Health Equity: $34.2 million for 27 projects including resources for food support services, medical and mental health services, and psychiatric care for adolescents.
Childcare and Early Childhood Development: $7 million for 11 projects including resources to expand access to childcare, after school care and summer camp programs.
Parks, Environment and Infrastructure: $7.7 million for 4 projects including resources to enhance land and water quality, improve existing air quality, and create accessible playgrounds.
Workforce and Economic Development: $11 million for 13 projects including resources to increase access to training and employment opportunities, vocational readiness, and mentoring programs for young adults.