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Haven for Hope plans to address ‘critical infrastructure’ needs with ARPA funding
Read full article: Haven for Hope plans to address ‘critical infrastructure’ needs with ARPA fundingA grant agreement partnership between Bexar County and Haven for Hope is expected to utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address “critical infrastructure” needs at the facility, according to a county news release.
As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the line
Read full article: As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the lineOver the past three years, a pot of federal COVID relief money has helped the City of San Antonio not only keep its budget balanced but also fund a variety of community programs. But that money is steadily dwindling, and both the city and the groups it has funded are preparing to go without it.
Despite flood of applications, San Antonio leaves 15% of ARPA money for mental health on the table
Read full article: Despite flood of applications, San Antonio leaves 15% of ARPA money for mental health on the tableThe City of San Antonio received $145 million worth of funding requests. Though that far exceeded the money it had available, the city still didn't award all of its budget.
San Antonio surpasses goal to get hundreds of homeless people off streets
Read full article: San Antonio surpasses goal to get hundreds of homeless people off streetsSan Antonio became the first community in the U.S. to surpass a nationwide effort to help end homelessness, city officials announced Monday.
Community groups eager for shot at federal recovery dollars
Read full article: Community groups eager for shot at federal recovery dollarsThe $326.9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act has hit the city’s financial books, but it hasn’t yet made its way the dozens of community organizations eagerly waiting for a piece of the singular financial windfall.
After retreating from the bond process, Texas Biomed gets $10 million for infrastructure through ARPA
Read full article: After retreating from the bond process, Texas Biomed gets $10 million for infrastructure through ARPADespite vocal opposition from animal rights activists and others, city council voted Thursday to give $10 million to Texas Biomedical Research Institute for infrastructure improvements at its campus.
SA City Council Committees present spending proposals for remaining $200 million in relief funds
Read full article: SA City Council Committees present spending proposals for remaining $200 million in relief fundsThe proposed plans unveiled Wednesday afternoon include infrastructure, community programs, emergency housing and more.
San Antonio leaders want resident feedback on how to spend $229 million in COVID-19 relief funds
Read full article: San Antonio leaders want resident feedback on how to spend $229 million in COVID-19 relief fundsThe city plans to hold eight town hall meetings to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
San Antonio wants your opinion on how to spend $229M in ARPA money
Read full article: San Antonio wants your opinion on how to spend $229M in ARPA moneyThe City of San Antonio will host a series of community meetings to get public input on how it should spend $229.4 million in federal dollars it is receiving through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Here’s what you need to know about those child tax credit payments
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know about those child tax credit paymentsThe Internal Revenue Service has been busy sending people money throughout the last year as part of economic stimulus payments to help Americans who are suffering financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.