Last week, the Deschutes County Commission approved initial American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) investments for projects that total more than $2.85 million.
“We’re looking critically at the ways we can make strategic investments to help move our communities forward,” said Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone. “These funds represent a unique opportunity for regional partnership as we all work together toward recovery.”
Initial ARPA investments approved by the Board of Commissioners include:
$1 million to support the first phase of the Oregon State University-Cascades, Central Oregon Community College and Bend Chamber Little Kits Early Learning & Child Care Center project. The first phase of the Little Kits Early Learning & Child Care Center is expected to provide childcare for 70 to 100 children in Bend.