American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
The PCF ARPA grant funded nonprofit-led capital and social service projects in Pinellas County to address COVID-19 impacts, focusing on community needs, mental health, and organizational capacity.
Funder: Pinellas Community Foundation
Due Dates: All application windows are closed (final spending deadline: December 31, 2026)
Funding Amounts: Total allocation: ~$18M (Nonprofit Capital Project Fund); most awards $50,000–$325,000; project completion by Dec 31, 2026
Summary: Supports capital projects and social service initiatives by nonprofits in Pinellas County to address community needs and COVID-19 recovery.
Key Information: No new application cycles are expected; all ARPA-related funding opportunities are closed.
Description
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs administered by the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) were designed to distribute federal recovery funds in partnership with Pinellas County, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, Florida. These initiatives supported nonprofits addressing the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on capital projects, emergency housing, social services, mental health, and nonprofit capacity building. Funding was provided through competitive grant processes, with each initiative targeting specific community needs.
