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American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
On March 11, 2021, President Biden enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), providing $65.1 billion directly to municipalities across the United States. Mount Rainier has received $5.7 million in funding.
The Mayor and Council have designated these funds for a range of programs and initiatives aimed at easing the economic strain felt by residents and businesses in the city due to the pandemic. Below are updates on the programs and allocation of funds:
- ARPA Project Plan Updated January 16, 2024 (DOC)
- ARPA Project Plan Updated May 01, 2023 (DOC)
- ARPA Project Plan Updated October 18, 2022 (PDF)
- ARPA Project Plan Updated June 07, 2022 (PDF)
- ARPA Project Plan (PDF)
- SLFRF Compliance Report - MD0096-P&E Report-Q1 2022 Report Period - Annual March 2022 (PDF)
ARPA Grants
Through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), the City of Mount Rainier provides grants and funding to non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals to support initiatives and programs critical to building and maintaining strong communities.
Funding Opportunities
- Business Interruption Fund (Closed)
- Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Program (Closed)
- Home Repair Program
- Outdoor Classroom Learning Program (Closed)
- Small Business Assistance Grant Program (PDF) (Closed)
- Public Resources for Hispanic or Latino Populations (PDF) (Closed)
Mayor and Council have allocated $50,000 from the American Rescue Plant Act (ARPA) to assist residents who need assistance paying their late rental and utility bills.
During the first and second round of the program, 45 households received assistance amounting to $40, 797.35.
See the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program Summary (PDF) (As of December 29, 2022).
The City of Mount Rainier is offering financial assistance to eligible households that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency to support home improvements/repairs through the Home Repair Program. This program is designed to improve the City's overall quality of life and to beautify the community by providing financial assistance to eligible households to undertake specific exterior/interior home improvements and repairs.
Learn more about the home repair program.
The City of Mount Rainier has awarded Thomas Stone Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization and Mount Rainier Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization $20,000 each to expand the outdoor classroom learning opportunities program of the two elementary schools in the City.
Mayor and Council allocated $40,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) for the program to support the ongoing efforts of our public schools to provide students with opportunities for engagement and expand learning spaces around the school.
The City of Mount Rainier Business Interruption Fund was to assist small businesses located in the northern 3300 block of Rhode Island Avenue and the 3300 block of Perry Street that experienced revenue loss due to the City’s stormwater construction project in the same block during the period August 2023 to April 2024.
The City has allocated $45,000 for the program.
Small Business Assistance Grant Program Awardees
The following City of Mount Rainier businesses are the recipients of the Small Businesses Assistance Grant launched in January 2022 by the Mayor and Council. The businesses are awarded $5000 to partially cover revenue losses incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
- Hair by Newg
- Forty Winks (DBA Global Sleepover)
- Misspro African Hair Braiding
- D'Milley Beauty Salon
- PJ Payne (c/o Gateway Media Arts Lab)
- Brewtainer
- America Custom Print
- Colors by Tangie
- El Palenque Mini Grocery
- Asli Pure Natural Body Care
- Ragbaby Exchange
- Washington Bridge Unit