Silver State Times

The state of Nevada decided how to spend $30 million in American Rescue Plan funds.

The Community Recovery Grant program will help various nonprofit organizations that serve the community, according to a press release from Gov. Steve Sisolak's (D-Nev.) office. 

"Every day, these nonprofits do critical work to improve the lives of Nevadans – from fighting food insecurity and homelessness to connecting underserved communities with resources to succeed in education and the workforce," Sisolak said in the press release. "I'm so proud of the work done by Nevada lawmakers to get these federal dollars back into the community to directly help people across our state."

State Sen. Marilyn Dondero Loop (D-Bridgeport) mentioned some of the beneficiaries of the grants.

"Today, I am proud to join my legislative colleagues on the Interim Finance Committee and send dollars to support our state's veterans, protect seniors from elder abuse, and fight back against sexual predators," Loop said in the press release. "With the support of the governor, the legislature has approved hundreds of millions of dollars for the Community Recovery Grant program and is helping Nevadans get back on track."

The grants were intended to assist people in "Nevada’s most vulnerable communities" who were affected by the emotional and financial strains brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the press release noted.

"Today, the Interim Finance Committee approved various grants to nonprofits across the state that work to support Nevadan families hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic," Assemblywoman Brittney Miller said in the press release. "These organizations do important work helping everyday families with access to affordable childcare, housing, and good-paying jobs. I want to thank my colleagues who voted in favor of these grants that will have an immediate impact on our state and our fellow Nevadans."