Maximizing the Impact of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds   ​

 

As part of the American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provided $350 billion in flexible funding to support state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments in their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure that these funds were expended equitably and effectively, Hyphen worked with federal agencies to identify gaps and opportunities where remaining funds could be leveraged to benefit underserved communities. 

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Climate, Workforce, and Equity 

 

In 2022 and early 2023, Hyphen engaged a wide range of stakeholders, including major foundations, federal agencies, and civil society organizations, to identify opportunities for philanthropic co-investment alongside the federal government’s historic levels of funding. Together, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) were poised to deploy $3.8 trillion to American communities––offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make progress on climate, equity, and workforce advancement, particularly among populations and geographies that do not typically succeed in accessing federal funds. Hyphen developed a roadmap for philanthropic investment and convened stakeholders to discuss and strategize about catalytic funding opportunities. Hyphen’s efforts planted seeds which quickly took root: philanthropic leaders pooled and aligned their resources to maximize the reach and impact of these historic federal investments. 

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Racial Equity Executive Order

 

On his first day in office, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, which directed the federal government to advance an ambitious, whole-of-government equity agenda. Designed to drive policy and practice for the entire federal government, the executive order aimed to determine the allocation of future resources and opportunities. To support its effective implementation, Hyphen identified key gaps and needs both within the administration and in the field, as well as potential areas for philanthropic coordination, collaboration, and investments. 

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Vaccination Outreach

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To increase the vaccination rates in southern states, Hyphen partnered with the Philanthropy Southeast (SECF) to engage its member foundations to support vaccination outreach and education, using a $1 million commitment from Made to Save to secure additional funding.

 

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