American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
PCF's ARPA grant programs funded Pinellas County nonprofits for science-based capital, social, and recovery projects to address COVID-19 impacts and build community resilience.
Funder: Pinellas Community Foundation
Due Dates: All application windows are closed (no future deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Varies by program; e.g., up to $325,000 (Clearwater ARPA), up to $200,000 (Small Purchases), larger amounts for capital projects; total ARPA allocation nearly $18M.
Summary: Supports Pinellas County nonprofits with capital, social services, and recovery projects addressing COVID-19 impacts using federal ARPA funds.
Key Information: No new ARPA funding opportunities are currently available through PCF.
Description
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant programs, administered by the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) in partnership with local governments, directed federal recovery funds to support nonprofit organizations in Pinellas County, Florida. These programs addressed community improvement, resilience, and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on capital projects, emergency housing, social services, and nonprofit capacity-building. Funding was distributed through multiple initiatives, including the ARPA Nonprofit Capital Project Fund, Clearwater ARPA Social Services Funding, and the St. Petersburg ARPA programs. Each program was tailored to specific local needs, prioritizing projects with demonstrated public benefit and measurable community impact.
