Last updated on December 28, 2009.
President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act on February 17, 2009. The Act is a $787 billion economic recovery package that includes funding for infrastructure, housing, public safety, health and renewable energy programs.
General Information
DCA Consultants List (May 5, 2009)
Atlanta Regional Commission ARRA Resouces
State-by-State Job Estimates
Job estimates by Congressional district
U.S. Department of Labor information
COBRA
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, which became law just two weeks ago, includes changes to the health benefit provisions of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly referred to as COBRA.
Buy America Provisions
ARRA Bond Financing
Recovery Zone Suballocations (see pages 17-19)
Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission ARRA Web Site
Community Development, Economic Development & Housing
Transportation
Georgia DOT Contact:
Meg Pirkle, GDOT Stimulus Contact
Phone: 404-631-1417
List of Eligible Projects that may be Funded by Stimulus Funds
Federal Highway Administration official guidance
Public Safety & Homeland Security
Justice Assistance Grant
The $2 billion in Byrne JAG funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act can be used for a wide range of crime prevention and law enforcement activities.
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Recovery Act web site
COPS Hiring Recovery Program
The Department of Justice’s COPS Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP), which received $1 billion in the recovery act.
Environment
Green Project Solicitation
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) recently approved by Congress and signed by the President increased funding to the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan programs, both administered by the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA).
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
Over $2.6 billion in formula grants are now available to U.S. states, territories, local governments and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program.
Technology
Broadband Stimulus Projects Contact