The Arapahoe County CARES program has been created to help disperse the $114.5 million that Arapahoe County has received from the federal government under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

This funding will cover costs that are necessary to respond to the ongoing public health emergency related to COVID-19. The county will allocate $51.5 million to municipalities that were ineligible to receive direct funding under the CARES Act.

The Arapahoe County CARES program will provide funding to support the economic recovery of our residents and businesses, protect the health and well-being of County and municipal employees, increase access to effective and efficient testing and tracing methods, provide education regarding safe health practices, and prepare for a possible second wave of a pandemic.

Look for more information in the next few weeks on the specific programs available to residents and businesses across the County.