The City of Lancaster seeks to invest a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in community facilities serving Lancaster city residents. The investment will fund capital projects that support public programs, improve quality of life and public health, create economic opportunity, and promote equitable outcomes for residents.

The City of Lancaster is seeking creative, sustainable ideas for projects that enhance community facilities. Examples include, but are not limited to building or renovation of community health centers, youth centers, libraries, centers for arts and culture, parks, and public places and building or renovating child care, education, health, and social service facilities.

The City of Lancaster was allotted $39.5 million in ARPA funding in 2021. In September 2021, a public engagement process regarding the use of ARPA funds was launched. Community feedback identified a desire for improved community services in areas like public health, youth support, parks and recreation, and more. Community facilities are at the forefront of delivering these services to residents every day in Lancaster city.

The City of Lancaster will offer virtual question-and-answer sessions for interested applicants to attend on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. Information on how to join will be posted at http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com and at http://www.pennbid.net.

Sealed proposals will be accepted via the Pennsylvania Electronic Document and Bid Management website at http://www.pennbid.net through 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23.

For all awarding and management of grants, the City of Lancaster follows a strict conflict of interest policy that is publicly available on its website. Learn more about the City of Lancaster's use of American Rescue Plan funds at http://www.cityoflancasterpa.com/arpa.