American Rescue Plan Act

Colorado continues to successfully implement the state’s recovery framework, developed through robust public input and bipartisan engagement and collaboration. By combining the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) funding with one-time state funding, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and local matching funds, Colorado is maximizing resources to make transformative investments in key priorities and already seeing results from this work.

The state strategically built the internal infrastructure needed to implement State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) and has appropriated 100% of the $3,828,761,790 award to the state. Under Governor Polis’ guidance, the legislature appropriated investments toward key transformational priorities that are making the state an even better place to live and work for years to come.

Colorado is proud that the historic investments made using our American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are transforming the lives of Coloradans and strengthening our communities. Colorado’s economy is strong, attracting new businesses and creating new jobs. Our state is at the forefront of innovative workforce development initiatives, including the nation-leading Opportunity Now and Care Forward Colorado. Our work to create more housing through Transformational Affordable Housing Grants has been bolstered by recent legislative successes that expand access to housing for every budget and reduce artificial barriers to housing, including eliminating parking minimums, allowing ADUs, and incentivizing transit-oriented development.

An overview of the programs and status of Colorado’s Investments can be found in our current annual report.