Rep. Huffman: Humboldt, Del Norte to get over $31 million in COVID recovery funding

May 13, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. — North Coast Congressman Jared Huffman said Humboldt and Del Norte Counties will get $31,732,707 in Coronavirus Fiscal Relief funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Rep. Huffman said it's a chunk of over $350 billion in flexible relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to be distrusted across the U.S.

Huffman said in a press release the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility to meet local needs.

“We’ve all been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and there is a long road to recovery ahead,” Huffman said. “The funding released today will help ensure a strong and equitable recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, and I will continue working with my colleagues to meet the needs of folks and businesses in our community.”

According to Huffman the funding for California's Second District will be distributed as follows:

  • Del Norte County: $5,402,155.00
  • Humboldt County: $26,330,552.00
  • Marin County: $50,273,916.00
  • Mendocino County: $16,849,976.00
  • Sonoma County: $96,018,973.00
  • Trinity County: $2,386,217.00

Huffman said in addition to allowing for flexible spending up to the level of their revenue loss, recipients can use funds to:

  • Support public health expenditures;
  • Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency;
  • Aid the communities and populations hardest hit by the crisis;
  • Provide premium pay for essential workers; and
  • Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure.

Click here to read more from the Department of Treasury.


By:  Megan Bender
Source: KRCR ABC 7