Broad Eligibility Announced for $175 Million in American Rescue Funds for Massachusetts

Editor's note: Thanks to the Office of Congressman Jake Auchincloss for contributing the following article to Westwood Minute.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Following a letter from Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D, MA-04) to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the Treasury Department has announced it will provide maximum flexibility to states so that they may direct funds allocated in the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund towards a diverse set of essential priorities. This broad allowance will enable the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to invest in critically needed capital projects that support early childhood education and workforce training. Massachusetts received $175 million from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund.

“Massachusetts has a strong record of investing in early education and workforce training,” said Auchincloss. “A flexible Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund will allow us to go bigger and better—creating opportunities for those who need it most as we continue to rebuild our economy so it works for everyone. I applaud the Treasury Department’s decision and look forward to collaborating with state and local officials on how best to get these funds directly to those who need it most.”

The Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund was established as part of the American Rescue Plan. Joining Auchincloss in his letter to Secretary Yellen were other members of the Massachusetts Delegation—Congressman William R. Keating (D, MA-09), Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D, MA-08), and Congressman Seth Moulton (D, MA-06).

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