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How Detroit’s ARPA funds are being spent

Residents are taking part in the amazing opportunities created by the City of Detroit with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). #DetroitForLife

 

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Residents of Detroit are encouraged to #TakePart in the many opportunities, events and community meetings related to ARPA projects as we work to make Detroit a great place to live, work and play.
For questions about ARPA, email [email protected]

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Intergenerational Poverty
$58.7 Million
Intergenerational Poverty 3
Homelessness prevention & Housing Stability

 

Match Funds
$24.1 Million
Matching Funds
Leverage public/private donations
 
 

 

Neighborhood Beautification
$28.5 Million
Neighborhood Beautification
Vacant property/alley cleanouts
 

 

 

Neighborhood Investments
$16.1 Million
Neighborhood Investments 1
Block club and neighborhood grants

 

Neighborhood Investments
$35 Million
Neighborhood Investments 2
Community Health Corps and services

 

Neighborhood Investments
$44.5 Million
Neighborhood Investment 3
New or expanded recreation centers

 

 

Parks Recreation Culture
$31.0 Million
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Outside recreation, arts & culture

 

Public Safety
$48.8 Million
Public Safety
Safety initiatives & facility improvements

 

Small Business
$33.4 Million
Small Business
Landlord support & small business services

 

 

 

As of October 20, 2025

 

Appropriated: Total funds issued to the City of Detroit from the $1.2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). City Council appropriated 15 uses for these funds in June 2021.

Programmed: Total funds allocated to initiatives that have project plans and budgets, identified City-stakeholders, and clear outputs and outcomes

Obligated: Combined total of Council-approved contracts, subrecipient agreements and funds budgeted for personnel

Spent: Total funds expended - ex, vendor invoices, personnel costs, subrecipient payments, issued grants, etc.

ARPA funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and spent by December 31, 2026.

ARPA funds cannot be used directly for pensions, debts, settlements, judgments, or rainy-day funds.

ARPA funds cannot be used for expenses incurred prior to March 3, 2021

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