American Rescue Plan (ARP)

  • EPA Initiatives Under the America Rescue Plan

    In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress designated ARP funding for grants, contracts, and other agency activities that identify and address disproportionate environmental or public health harms and risks in underserved communities through a range of local initiatives.

    Learn About EPA’s ARP Funding

On June 25, 2021, EPA announced American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding that provides a total of $100 million for the EPA to address health outcome disparities from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • EPA's ARP Funding

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    On June 25, 2021, EPA announced ARP funding that provides a total of $100 million for the EPA to address health outcome disparities from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Learn about EPA's ARP Funding

  • Air Quality Monitoring Funding

    EPA researcher looks over internal components of sensor package, which includes a commercial low-cost air sensor, to measure fine particulate matter (PM2.5), black carbon, and meteorological conditions.

    In 2021, EPA announced the availability of $50 million in funding to improve ambient air quality monitoring for communities across the United States.

    Learn about air quality monitoring funding

  • Environmental Justice Funding

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    In 2021, EPA announced the availability of $50 million in funding to identify and address disproportionate environmental or health risks in underserved communities due to COVID-19.

    Learn about EJ funding
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Last updated on November 1, 2024