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Overview for America’s Counties: U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule & Guidance for State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Part of the Resource Collection: Maximizing Federal Relief Funds Article
By: National Association of Counties May 24, 2021
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From the National Association of Counties, this web article collects information on the interim final rule and guidance for the $362 billion Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, established under the American Rescue Plan Act. Released by the U.S. Department of Treasury in May 2021, the material includes a fact sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.

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