On March 27, 2021, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. The $2.2 trillion relief bill included $215 million in direct aid for Cuyahoga County.

This funding was used for direct spending on coronavirus-related expenses to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and maintain County services. This relief bill helped stabilize the County during the height of the pandemic.

Spending Focus

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Public Health and Safety

• Increased COVID testing
• Providing PPE to Community
• Cuyahoga County Emergency Operations Center
• Connecting Residents to Vaccines Through 2-1-1
• Supporting the Homeless
• Decreasing Senior Food Insecurity

Economic Crisis

• Helping local small businesses
• Supporting local restaurants
• Sustaining our vibrant art community
• Supporting our municipalities
• Helping critical nonprofits
• Keeping families in their homes
• Feeding families as food insecurity grows
• Bridging the digital divide
• Keeping students connected