ARPA

Government

Deadline to apply for county ARPA grants is Aug. 31

To date, the county has received 21 applications from 19 organizations.

By One United Lancaster - August 22, 2023

Government

County commissioners finalize ARPA community grant framework, OK funds for 911 system upgrade

The application period is open, and proposals will be accepted through Aug. 31.

By One United Lancaster - June 28, 2023

Government

Commissioners to finalize details of second ARPA community grant round

Commissioner Ray D’Agostino has proposed a framework that would provide $6 million for awards to community entities.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 27, 2023

Government

County eyes $9.7 million from ARPA for 911 tower upgrades, other IT projects

Upgrades of emergency communications equipment is a core eligible purpose under ARPA guidelines.

By Tim Stuhldreher - June 27, 2023

Government

County to consider providing $6 million for 2nd round of ARPA grants

Commissioner John Trescot suggested the county should retain less in ARPA for itself and provide more for community investment.

By Justin Stoltzfus - June 20, 2023

Government

City Council awards ARPA grants for community facilities, city-county homelessness services initiative

“I wish we could do more of this,” Mayor Danene Sorace said.

By One United Lancaster - April 26, 2023

Government

City Council postpones approval of city-county homelessness collaboration

Council members agreed to table a vote until April 25 to allow several questions about the agreement to be addressed.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 13, 2023

Government

More details disclosed on community facilities up for ARPA funding

Council members are scheduled to vote on the $5 million allocation on April 25.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 12, 2023

Government

School district, Rec Commission considering exchange of Price Elementary, Rec Center properties

The city of Lancaster, which owns the Rec Center property, is supportive of the proposed transfer.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 12, 2023

Government

City Council considering bill to award $5 million from ARPA for community facilities

The proposed grants would bolster a wide range of community services, including childcare, education, health, recreation and refugee resettlement.

By Tim Stuhldreher - April 4, 2023

Government

City, county authority move toward a joint plan to address homelessness

City ARPA funding is to go toward expanding emergency shelter and the development of 134-36 S. Prince St. as a homelessness service center.

By Tim Stuhldreher - March 31, 2023

General

County approves ARPA for regional emergency services authority’s startup costs (update)

All three commissioners voiced support for the new organization and its objective.

By Justin Stoltzfus - March 28, 2023