The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) has provided $641 million in one-time funding to the City of Baltimore in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its negative economic impacts. Mayor Brandon M. Scott established the Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs to administer the $641 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds allocated to Baltimore City by the American Rescue Plan Act. The guiding principles for the Recovery Office are: Impact - We are committed to maximizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the benefit of Baltimore City residents. Transparency - We will share information and data on how funding decisions are made, how funds are spent, and what results Recovery Programs achieve with agencies and the public. Equity - We will prioritize funding decisions on communities that have been disproportionately harmed. Accountability - We will follow federal guidelines and requirements to ensure funds are appropriately spent and accurately accounted for. Responsibility - We will establish rigorous standards for compliance and performance for grant applicants and recipients to follow while providing technical assistance and guidance as needed.
