LANSING, MI (WTVB) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday that more than 1,650 communities in Michigan will receive more than $321 million as part of the second batch of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) payments.
The U.S. Department of Treasury is responsible for directly distributing $1.8 billion to 49 Michigan metropolitan cities and townships and $1.93 billion to all 83 Michigan counties.
Branch County’s share will come to about $8.4 million.
The funding provided to counties, cities, villages and townships across the state can be used to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The money can be used to bring back jobs, provide premium pay to essential workers, make up for lost revenue or invest in water, sewer or high-speed internet infrastructure.
Local units of government that get the money have until 2024 to identify projects and obligate funds.
Previously, the first half of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund payments totaling more than $321 million was distributed to smaller communities within the last year.
In total, ARPA provided more than $642 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to Michigan’s smaller communities.
I’m wondering when will the ppl of Michigan get help with more stimulus money. We are struggling everyday with high food prices gas prices and high utilities bills …we need more help and we see other states are getting help so why won’t our governor gives us help???