American Rescue Plan
Programs and services for children have never received a down payment of the magnitude seen in the American Rescue Plan. The package includes more than $160 billion designated for education and child care as well as an additional $350 billion that states and localities can flexibly spend on children. The flexibility of these funds gives local leaders and advocates an opportunity to think boldly and creatively about child- and youth-focused services as well as the chance to create sustained and robust investments in our kids going forward. We developed this collection of tools and resources to help policymakers, service providers, and advocates use this historic level of federal aid to kick-start meaningful change for children and youth.
Funding for Children and Youth in the American Rescue Plan Database
Our online database highlights American Rescue Plan funding available to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia as well as more than 27,000 counties, cities, and towns; nearly 17,000 school districts; and 3,500 higher education institutions. How much federal relief money will your community receive for children and youth? Search for your state, community, school district, college, or university below.
American Rescue Plan Community Profiles
Our community profiles highlight how states and communities are using American Rescue Plan funds to expand child care for infants and toddlers, provide out-of-school programs to school-age children, offer job training to youth, and creatively support the needs of kids. Read the profiles below.
Additional Resources
American Rescue Plan Frequently Asked Questions
When will your community receive its State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars? How do spending guidelines differ from those for other COVID relief packages? Find out the answers to these and other questions in our American Rescue Plan FAQs.
Find out how intermediary organizations can partner with state and local agencies and other fund recipients to help localities make the most of their American Rescue plan dollars.
Webinar: How States and Communities Are Maximizing American Rescue Plan Funding for Kids in 2022 and Beyond
Share your story about how your community is using American Rescue Plan funds for to help kids.