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American Rescue Plan Act Financial Map – South Carolina

Published August 2021, Updated January 2023

Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on March 10, 2021, and President Biden signed the bill into law on March 11. The legislation provides $1.9 trillion in spending to support families, stimulate the economy and fund a variety of efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects. The map tracks $8.9 billion in federal funding distributed to the state and its subdivisions.

The largest sum of funding is the $2.5 billion that was allocated by lawmakers in May of 2022. The funding was examined by the Governor’s accelerateSC Taskforce, which made recommendations regarding how the funding should be spent. The legislature created subcommittees in the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees to draft spending plans. The spending plan, signed into law in May, allocated $1.965 billion of the $2.5 billion State Fiscal Recovery Fund. Legislators will have $533 million left to allocate by December 31, 2024, with all funds having to be expended by December 31, 2026.

The interactive map below includes drop down boxes for each funding source and South Carolina receiving agency use.

Key Takeaways

  • Congress has sent $8.9 billion in financial stimulus to South Carolina’s state and local governments through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
  • Decisions on how this stimulus will be used will be decided by cities, counties, state agencies and the legislature.
  • This map provides an overview of funding opportunities and can provide opportunities for decision-makers to work together to capitalize on different funding streams to augment the effects of this funding. 
  • This financial map and total dollar amount do not take into account the federally issued direct stimulus payments or direct business aid.

IMPH COVID-19 Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary public health and policy challenge. The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) is committed to providing analysis and updates on COVID-19 and what it means for our state. We urge all to stay informed and to practice social distancing in order to minimize the effects of this virus in our state. This page will be updated regularly with our newest work.

External Links to
COVID-19 Resources

  • Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
  • Children’s Trust
  • Governor’s Press Office
  • Palmetto Care Connections
  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce
  • South Carolina Department of Education
  • South Carolina Emergency Management Division
  • South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
  • South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
  • South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  • South Carolina Department of Social Services
  • South Carolina Office of Rural Health
  • South Carolina Primary Health Care Association
  • South Carolina Thrive
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