PRESS RELEASE
Missouri Receives $1.3 Billion Payment of American Rescue Plan Funds
Jefferson City, MO –Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
today announced the State of Missouri has received $1,342,648,065.40 in funds
allocated to the State by the American Rescue Plan. Missouri’s full allocation
is $2,685,296,130.80. Under the American Rescue Plan,
all Missouri counties regardless of population and metropolitan cities with
a population of over 50,000 are eligible to receive their allocated
Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Funds directly from the U.S. Department of
the Treasury. Municipalities with populations under 50,000 may receive funds
from the State via a separate allocation for non-entitlement units (NEU). The State also received an
initial payment of $225,071,828.50 for distribution to NEUs. Missouri’s full
allocation for NEU payments is $450,143,657. Decisions regarding NEU
allocation totals will be made by the Governor’s Office and the Office of
Administration. Additional information related
to allocations by state, county, municipality, and non-entitlement units as
well as guidance, frequently asked questions, and expenditure tracking can be
found on the Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds Portal at treasurer.mo.gov/COVID. ### Follow the Treasurer’s Office on Twitter,
Facebook, and Instagram @motreasurer.
