What is the stimulus (ARRA)?

The ARRA funds is a governmental investment in programs to jump start the economy. The total cost of the package is $828 billion, and consist of nearly $369 billion for upgrades to transportation, infrastructure, construction, health care, education, housing, and energy efficiency, $144 billion in state/local fiscal relief, and $288 billion in personal/business tax credits.

Distribution Formats

Federal Funding to Stimulate the Economy

• 5 Key Elements
  • Job creation, retention, and maintenance
  • Environmental / Green / Energy Efficient
  • Shovel Ready
  • Made with American products
  • Heavily Monitored
• Complications
  • Fast turn-around times – minimal up-front guidance
  • Difficult to write – many things need to be in place
  • Heavy monitoring – additional requirements and reporting
  • Minimal Matching/On-going expenses

ARRA Application Process

ARRA Award Process