Escambia County Secures Over $61.8 Million in ARPA Funding
Escambia County has secured more than $61.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding, using the funding to move forward with a variety of projects and initiatives to benefit Escambia County residents.
Escambia County received a total ARPA funding allocation of $61,829,151, with a condition that any unused funds be returned to the federal government. County leadership and staff worked diligently to ensure that the entire $61.8 million allocation would be used to benefit Escambia County, obligating all but 65 cents of the funding by the Dec. 31, 2024 deadline.
"This funding is monumental for Escambia County, and we have worked hard to make sure every dollar will stay here and benefit our residents," County Administrator Wes Moreno said. "Thank you to county staff for their dedicated efforts over the past several years, working with the public to identify and prioritize projects that will have the greatest impact on our community for decades to come. From Public Safety equipment and stormwater projects, to Parks and Recreation improvements, community centers, and libraries, I'm excited to see these projects come to fruition and continue to enhance our quality of life here in Escambia County."
Escambia County ARPA-funded projects include:
- 16 stormwater projects
- Seven new infill houses for low-income families
- Public Safety fleet improvements, including new fire trucks and ambulances
- ADA accessibility improvements on Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key
- Parks and Recreation facility improvements
- Broadband connection improvements for northern Escambia County
- New libraries and community centers
For more information about each project, view the county's plan and performance report here.
Escambia County’s plan follows the U.S Treasury Department's Interim Final ARP Rule, including allocating all funds prior to Dec. 31, 2024, and completing all expenditures by Dec. 31, 2026, as required.
Escambia County gathered public input to assess county needs to prioritize, design, and implement the American Rescue Plan funds, with a goal of ensuring that projects support Escambia County residents and the community.
For more information about the American Rescue Plan in Escambia County, visit MyEscambia.com/american-rescue-plan.