American Rescue Plan
The City of Youngstown has received $82.7 million from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and has appointed a special review committee to recommend priorities for investing these funds to make a long-lasting impact on the city. The committee includes two City Council members, several City department leaders, and two independent community foundation leaders.
Initial City priorities are:
- Eliminating blight by demolishing at least 500 vacant homes.
- Improving housing quality for residents.
- Cleaning up commercial corridors.
- Increasing fresh food access for residents.
- Improving transit accessibility.
- Investing in parks and youth.
- Stabilizing the City budget.
Funds Allocation To Date
Click image for list of allocations to date (PDF).
American Rescue Plan News Articles
1st Ward: ARP Funds Spark New Homes Off Glenwood Ave.
February 9, 2023 - The subsidized development of three new homes highlights a $725,000 project under way in the Glenwood Corridor with the support of the City’s American...Full Article
1st Ward: ARP Dollars Fuel Expansion for ‘Bodega on Wheels’
February 6, 2023 - A mobile food service based in Youngstown is expanding with the support of American Rescue Plan funds targeted to the City’s 1st Ward.
Aisle One Mo...Full Article
Monthly Committee Reports
Project Plans
Project Proposals
American Rescue Plan Information
Contact
For questions or more information, e-mail arp@youngstownohio.gov.