American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Pinellas Community Foundation’s ARPA grants funded nonprofit-led capital and service projects to address COVID-19 impacts on health, housing, and social services in Pinellas County.
Funder: Pinellas Community Foundation
Due Dates: All application windows are closed (final project completion deadline: December 31, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Typical award range: $50,000–$325,000 (Clearwater ARPA); up to $200,000 (small capital); up to multi-million (large capital). Total allocation: ~$18M (capital fund), $1M (Clearwater ARPA).
Summary: Supports nonprofit capital projects and social service initiatives in Pinellas County, addressing community needs and COVID-19 impacts.
Key Information: No new ARPA funding opportunities are expected; all application cycles are closed.
Description
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant programs, administered by the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) in partnership with local governments, distributed federal recovery funds to support a wide array of community projects in Pinellas County. These initiatives focused on strengthening local nonprofits, expanding emergency housing and social services, addressing public health and mental health needs, and supporting capital improvements directly tied to COVID-19 recovery. Funding was provided through several distinct programs, including the ARPA Nonprofit Capital Project Fund, Clearwater ARPA Social Services Funding, and St. Petersburg ARPA initiatives.
