ARPA Economic Development Grants
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Cobb County received approximately $147 million from the federal government's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The U.S. Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021. It set aside funding for local and state governments to support public health, essential workers, and infrastructure measures and to lessen the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cobb County economic development partners received $22 Million in funds to support workforce programs, small and minority business programs, and child care. Below is a list of disbursements of these economic development ARPA funds.
| Program Name | Organization | Website | Accepting Applications? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARPA Project #1.10 GLOW | Atlanta Growing Leadership of Women, Inc. | Learn More at atlantaglow.org/arpa | YES |
| Tommy Nobis Center Workforce Development Services for Cobb County | Tommy Nobis Center | Learn More at tommynobiscenter.org | Funds support existing programs |
| Boss Young Professional Career Exploration Program | Cobb Works, Inc. | Learn More at worksourcecobb.org | YES |
| Child Care Learning Center Employee Grant | Select Cobb | Learn More at selectcobb.com | NO - CLOSED |
| Hospitality & Tourism Workforce Employee Retention Grant A | Cobb Travel & Tourism, Inc. | Learn More at travelcobb.com | YES |
| Cobb County Business Bootcamp | Cobb County Business Bootcamp | Learn More at theccbb.com | Coming January 1, 2024 |
| South Cobb County Resilience & Stabilization for All | Family Life Restoration Center Inc. | Learn More at flrconline.org | N/A |
| Workforce Development, Basic Needs, and Small Business Assistance | Urban League of Greater Atlanta | Learn More at ulgatl.org | YES |