Final Week to File Your ARPA Report: Don’t Miss the April 30 Deadline!

There’s still time to file your city’s Project and Expenditure Report—here’s what you need to know.

April 30, 2025, is the deadline for cities to submit their American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project and Expenditure Report. If your city received ARPA funds, you’re required to file—even if all funds were already spent and reported in previous years.

This report covers activity between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. With just a week to go, now is the time to log into the reporting portal, gather your documentation, and ensure everything is in order. The process can feel complex, but the League of Minnesota Cities is here to provide helpful resources that will walk you through the final steps.

Spent and Reported ARPA Funds in a Previous Year? You Still Need to File

Cities that have already spent and reported all ARPA funds must still file a report this year. In these cases, you’ll simply report zero current period obligations and zero current period expenditures, certify, and submit. However, your total cumulative obligations and expenditures should equal the full ARPA amount allocated to your city.

Skipping the report—even if you have nothing new to report—could put your city out of compliance with federal requirements.

The Obligation Deadline Has Passed

In addition to the reporting requirements, cities were required to obligate their ARPA funds by December 31, 2024. Any funds not contractually committed by that date must be returned to the U.S. Treasury Department.

If your city had unobligated funds as of the deadline, it’s important to review your financial records and prepare for any necessary returns. The U.S. Treasury’s Updated FAQs offer guidance on what qualifies as an obligation under federal standards.

Get Help from the League This Week

The League is once again offering ARPA reporting office hours to help cities get over the finish line. During these Zoom sessions, League staff will walk through a demonstration of the reporting process and will be available to answer your questions one-on-one in real time—no registration required.

All you need to do is click the meeting link, wait in the queue, and bring your questions. To make the most of your time, log in to the reporting portal via Login.gov before joining the call and have any relevant information ready.

View the League’s website for the full schedule of remaining office hours this week.

Don’t Know Where to Start? Use These Tools

If you’re new to the process or need a refresher, the National League of Cities (NLC) has created a 10-minute step-by-step video guide to walk you through the filing process. It’s a quick, practical resource that helps you confidently navigate the Treasury’s reporting portal.

The League also has a comprehensive ARPA Reporting FAQ page covering everything from NEU reporting rules to documentation requirements.

What You Need to Know

• Deadline: The ARPA Project and Expenditure Report is due April 30, 2025.
• Reporting Period: Covers activity from April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025.
• Who Must File: All cities that received ARPA funds, even if all spending was reported on a previously filed Project and Expenditure Report.
• Obligation Deadline: December 31, 2024, was the final date to obligate funds.
• Help Available: Join League office hours or check out video tutorials and FAQs online.

Feeling overwhelmed by the process? Don’t forget: you’re not alone! The League is here to help your city meet this federal requirement before time runs out!