City Expenditures: Funding Overview

In 2021, North Dakota cities received an unprecedented $53.2 million in direct federal funding.

• Obligation deadline: Cities had until December 31, 2024 to enter into a contract obligating funds.
• Expenditure deadline: Cities have until December 31, 2026 to spend obligated funds.

Resources to Help Your City

• S. Treasury Final Rule — View guidance
• S. Treasury Overview of the Final Rule — Read summary

Reporting

Annual deadline: Cities that accepted ARPA funds must submit required reports by April 30 each year.

Some North Dakota cities that received ARPA funds directly from the state also received an extra distribution with their second payment (from funds other cities did not accept). If this applies to your city, update your ARPA totals to reflect the actual amount received.

• Not sure of your total? Use this ARPA amounts spreadsheet — Download

How to File

• Step-by-step walkthrough by the National League of Cities — Open guide
• Simplified video by the U.S. Department of the Treasury — Watch video

Need Help?

• U.S. Treasury Help Desk: SLFRF@treasury.gov | (844) 529-9527
• State/Others:
  • Linda Lies, North Dakota Office of Management and Budget — lilies@nd.gov
  • Stephanie Dassinger Engebretson, NDLC — stephanie@ndlc.org