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Newtown Township to Receive $1,936,231 in Federal Relief Funds

Newtown Township to Receive $1,936,231 in Federal Relief Funds | Newtown News of Interest | Scoop.it

Preliminary information related to the recently passed Federal Relief Package was released on Friday, March 12, 2021. It was announced that the 936 million dollars would be shared among local governments in Pennsylvania with populations of less than 50,000. Newtown Township’s allocation of those funds is anticipated to be $1,936,231.

The Township should have ½ of the Township’s funds by June 9, 2021. The State will have it by May 10, 2021 and it has 30 days to distribute to municipalities.  The second half will come before March 11, 2022.  

 

UPDATE: The township received the first deposit of ARP Funds amounting to $1,024,920.93 on June 29, 2021.

What Can It Be Used For? Find out here...

johnmacknewtown's insight:

I'm sure there will be a long line of requests for these funds!  Tell me what to spend this money on.

 

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What Should Newtown Spend Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds On?

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