Nevada Recovers - The American Recovery Plan

Have you ever dreamt…”what Nevada needs to take things to the next step is about $6.7B.  And, I’d really like a say as to where that money gets put to work.”

Well, thanks to The American Recovery Plan (ARP) that dream is now a reality.  Just go to this website and share your ideas:

www.Nevadarecovers.com 

So long your goals are in line with the rules and regulations set forth by the ARP. These funds are to support specific Federal COVID-19 related priorities and are intended to be spent by December 31, 2024.

Compliance with Federal Guidance

Following enactment of the ARP, federal agencies such as the US Treasury will publish administrative guidance with detailed information on how the funds may be spent. All Nevada priorities and spending will align with guidance published by the Federal Government.

For example, guidance is expected from the US Treasury that provides clarifying information and examples on how direct State relief funds may be used within the four categories outlined within the “Use of Fund” bill text, and as listed below:

1. To respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and hospitality;

2. To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the State, territory, or Tribal government that are performing such essential work, or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who perform essential work;

3. For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of such State, territory, or Tribal government due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the State, territory, or Tribal government prior to the emergency; or

4. To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

Alignment with Mission Statement

The Mission Statement identifies four bands of prioritization:

• Basic Needs

• Communities o Economy

• Quality of Life

And seven categories of strategic enhancement:

1. Increasing access to healthcare and community-based services

2. Investing in public education

3. Supporting disadvantaged communities

4. Strengthening our workforce and supporting our small businesses

5. Investing in Infrastructure and clean energy

6. Modernizing and enhancing State government services

7. Addressing budget shortfalls