Ann Tucker
- May 21, 2021
- 1 min read

Treasury Department Releases Guidance on Use of ARP Funding for Addiction and Mental Health

The Department of the Treasury recently released guidance to States on the acceptable uses of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act passed in March. This funding, separate from the dollars allocated to the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant, will be released through the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. The Treasury announced that funding can be used for mental health, substance use, and other treatment services. Read more

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