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For an extensive packet of information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and what it means for Alabama, please click here. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. The legislation, known to many as the stimulus,is intended to provide the economy with a boost and make investments in infrastructure and services. It contains funding for:
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Alabama Funding Opportunities
Highway Funding, Total -$513,692,000 These funds require 30% of funds distributed to states to be allocated by the states in the same manner as funds provided under the Surface Transportation Program. The agreement requires recipients of funds, when selecting projects, to give priority to projects that can award funds within 120 days of enactment, that are included in approved state or metropolitan plans, that are projected to be completed in a two-year time frame, and that are located in economically-distressed areas. The measure also allows states to opt to have the federal share for a project set at 100% of the total cost of the project. Funds are required to be distributed within 21 days of bill's enactment. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Transportation Office of Engineers Bureau: Chief of Department, Ronnie Baldwin- 334-242-6450
Transit Formula Funding, Total -$46,459,000 These grant funds would be distributed using the formulas for the urban and rural grant programs. The measure allows grants to have a 100% federal share at the request of a grant recipient and requires recipients to enter into contracts to use at least 50% of funds within 180 days of the funds being apportioned. These funds will be used for purchasing buses and related equipment. Funds must be allocated within seven days of enactment. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Transportation State Transportation Planning and Modal Programs: Bob Jilla- 334-353-6080
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund -$730,164,000 The State Stabilization Fund provides funding to local school districts to prevent cutbacks and layoffs, and provide for school modernization States would be permitted to use funding out of that total for school modernization projects. Contact Information: Office of the Governor and Department of Education Office of the Governor: Boone Kinard, 334-242-7100 Department of Education: 334-242-9700
Title I Education Grants -$198,554,000 The Title I Grants provide funding in high-poverty areas for programs that provide academic support to poor children who are struggling to meet state education standards. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Education, 334-242-9700
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Grants - $181,865,000 These funds provide grants to states authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which help states to provide special education and related services to children with disabilities. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Education, 334-242-9700
Education Technology -$9,735,000 Education technology funds are to be used to purchase up-to-date computers and software and provide professional development so technology is used effectively in the classroom. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Education, 334-242-9700
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund -$19,651,000 The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund provides grants to states for drinking water infrastructure projects. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Program Manager: Aubrey White- 334-271-7711 Day to Day Operations: James Daily- 334-271-7805
Clean Water State Revolving Fund -$44,502,000 The Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides grants to states for wastewater treatment projects. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Program Manager: Aubrey White- 334-271-7711 Day to Day Operations: James Daily- 334-271-7805
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program -$30,226,888 The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program provides grants to states for use by state and local governments for criminal justice programs, such as drug task forces, community crime prevention efforts, substance abuse treatment programs, and prosecutorial initiatives, with an emphasis on combating violent crimes. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) LETS Division: Bobby Pruitt- 334-242-5454
State Energy Program -$55,089,000 The Energy Department's State Energy Program provides grants to states to fund state government energy technology research and development programs. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Energy and Weatherization Department: Bill Babington- 334-242-5463
Weatherization Assistance Program -$74,961,206 The Weatherization Assistance Program provides funds to cover some of the costs of insulating private residences. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Energy and Weatherization Program: Steve Till- 334-242-5373
Child Care and Development Block Grant -$38,470,989 The Child Care Development Block Grant distributes funds to states for child care services for low-income families.
Head Start - $11,598,939 Head Start provides comprehensive education, health and nutrition, and social and emotional development services for low-income children. Contact Information: Alabama Council on Human Relations (ACHR) CEO of ACHR: Nancy Spears- 334-821-8336
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) - $18,467,317 The CSBG block grants are designed to provide funding for organizations to be spent on employment, education, income management, housing, nutrition, emergency services, and health. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Crystal Davis- 334-353-5463
Public Housing Capital Fund - $92,295,936 The Public Housing Capital Fund provides money, annually, to public-housing agencies for the development, financing, and modernization of public housing developments and for management improvements. The funds are prohibited from being used for luxury improvements, direct social services, costs funded by other Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) programs, and ineligible activities as determined by HUD on a case-by-case basis. Contact Information: Alabama Housing and Urban Development Directors Office of Public Housing: R. Edmond Sprayberry- 205-745-4401
HOME Funding - $32,152,070 HOME is the largest federal block grant to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing for low-income households. Projects that can award contracts, based on bids, within 120 days from the date that funds are available to the recipients would be given priority. Contact Information: Alabama Housing and Urban Development Community Planning and Development: Director Charles Franklin- 205-745-4350
Homelessness Prevention Fund - $20,174,769 These grants provide short-term homeless prevention assistance to persons at imminent risk of losing their own housing due to eviction, foreclosure, or utility shutoffs. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) B. Forniss- 334-242-5464
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - $13,444,312 The Community Development Block Grants fund local community development activities such as affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, and infrastructure development. Contact Information: Alabama Housing and Urban Development Community Planning and Development: Director Charles Franklin- 205-745-4350
Emergency Food and Shelter Program - $1,117,486 The Emergency Food and Shelter Program provides federal funds to local community organizations to support food, shelter, and services to the nation's hungry, homeless, and economically-struggling people. The funds are distributed by a formula that is based on unemployment and poverty levels. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Shonda Gray: 334-353-0288
Victims of Crime Grants - $1,143,056 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) LETS Division: Bobby Pruitt- 334-242-5454
Internet Crimes Against Children Grants - $726,610 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Public Safety Rene Fuller- 334-353-1888
Violence Against Women Grants - $2,748,019 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) LETS Division: Bobby Pruitt- 334-242-5454 Senior Meals Programs - $1,864,713 The Senior Meals Program provides nutritious meals to older Americans. Contact Information: Alabama Department of Senior Services Mary Ann Sostrye-334-242-5757
State Employment Service Grants (Wagner-Peyser Grants) - $5,248,069 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Employee Services Division: Director Bob Brantley, 334-242-8005
Dislocated Workers State Grants - $10,314,484 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) 334-242-5100
Adult State Grants - $5,154,575 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Matthew Hughes- 334-353-1686
Youth State Grants - $11,765,054 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Industrial Relations Matthew Hughes- 334-353-1686
Vocational Rehabilitation - $9,698,936 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Education, 334-242-9700
National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance - $1,726,943 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Education Assistant State Superintendent for Financial and Administrative Services: Mr. Pouncey, 334-242-9755
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - $1,585,402 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Human Resources Director Mary Lois Monroe- 334-242-1747
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - $380,948,277 Contact Information: Alabama Department of Public Health Director Mariam Gaines- 334-206-5649
General Contact Information: Office of the Governor Bob Riley General Contact: Boone Kinard, 334-242-7100
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