Beginning in 2021, and continuing through 2024, various local government entities (LGEs) have been given the opportunity to receive funding from the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. This relief fund was created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) in order help local governments mitigate the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding was intended to help LGEs strengthen COVID-19 response efforts, replace lost revenue, provide stability for residents and local businesses, and ensure the systemic equality of public health resources and economic opportunities.