Missouri: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones invested $10.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds into local arts and culture after devastating revenue losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Arts generates much economic activity in the area by generating more than $600 million, supporting over 19,000 jobs and small businesses. "St. Louis is the cultural heart of our region, and this historic investment will help support local artists and beautify our neighborhoods while strengthening this critical industry after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic," added Jones. This funding was distributed among the general operating support grants, artist support grants, and program support grants to help organizations and individual artists continue their work.