What is the American Rescue Plan?
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), also known as the ARPA Act, has allocated the largest amount of funding ever designated for tribes. Tribal leaders are uniquely positioned to improve the lives of their members for generations to come by leveraging this ARPA funding and ARPA bonus. Is your tribe ready to maximize that investment? Wipfli's tribal practice professionals can help you meet the demands of today and strategize for the future. Let our tribal professionals help you leverage your ARPA finance funds to the fullest.
We help tribal governments and tribal communities:
- Determine your tribe's short- and long-term priorities and strategic plan.
- Identify your greatest areas of opportunity in your service area.
- Determine which priorities align with funding guidance, such as for social services, public safety, welfare assistance, burial assistance, child welfare assistance, tribal housing improvement, potable water delivery and COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.
- Create an action plan with performance indicators.
- Assist with implementation support, including for segregation of funds, self-governance, direct services, eligibility requirements, expenditure reports, the 477 program, 638 contracts, consultation with tribal leaders, funding flexibility, tribal self-certification, mandatory funds,and financial assistance and social services Reporting.
When does the American Rescue Plan expire?
The American Rescue Plan Act provides critical financial assistance to support tribal government services through 2024, so there is still time to maximize its impact. This American health stimulus aims to help tribes recover from the public health emergency.
In addition to Phoenix funds for urban tribes, the act provides support for the Bureau of Indian Education, tribal colleges, and the Alaska Native Consortium. While native American stimulus checks in 2023 and other tribal payments are helpful, strategic investment of ARPA funding can transform your tribe for the long term. Let us help you navigate the American Rescue Plan Act expiration and make the most of this opportunity before the 2024 deadline. Fill out the form on the right to get started today.
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Grant Eve, CPA, CFE
Grant Eve is a partner specializing in gaming and hospitality. He has several years of experience working with tribal gaming organizations and commercial casinos throughout multiple jurisdictions. A recognized leader in the gaming industry, Grant has authored numerous articles and interviewed in many industry publications, including Indian Gaming magazine, Global Gaming Business Magazine and Casino Enterprise Management Magazine. He has also testified before the United States Senate’s Committee on Indian Affairs regarding gaming-related issues. Grant is a sought-after presenter and frequently conducts seminars and training related to the gaming industry.
