GENERAL ARRA UPDATES
Brookings releases "Implementing ARRA" series on stimulus funding, best practices
ARRA Bond Explanation, Courtesy of Congressman Moran (PDF)
COG's Monthly ARRA Update: June (PDF)
Gov. Kaine's Summary Report on Stimulus Allocation Patterns in Virginia (PDF)
COG's Monthly ARRA Update: May (PDF)
Congressman Moran's summary presented to the Greater Washington Board of Trade regarding ARRA funding in the National Capital Region (PDF)
Smart Growth America: The Best Stimulus for the Money (PDF)
NACO: Recovery Act Funding Guide (PDF)
VML Stimulus Update: April 29, 2009 (PDF)
VML: Virginia Liaison Office ARRA Competitve Grants Report (Word)
VACO: Interim guidance released on 'Buy America' and other provisions
GAO Report on Stimulus Implementation (Summary - PDF)
GAO Report on Stimulus Implementation (Full Report - PDF)
View Virginia Stimulus Apportionments by Jurisdiction (Interactive Map)
Governor Tim Kaine's Update on ARRA Activity in Virginia
Treasury Releases Guidance on Build America Bonds and School Bonds
Recovery Board Issues Update On Recovery Act Frauds And Scams
ENERGY
Governor Kaine Announces Virginia Clean Cities ARRA Grants
Energy assurance planning grants available to municipalities
Application deadline extended for EECBG grant applicant
DOE Announces Funding for Local-Level Solar Installer Training: To read the full funding opportunity announcement (DE-FOA-0000078), visit https://www.fedconnect.net and click on “Search Public Opportunities” on the right-hand side of the page. Under “Search Criteria,” select “Issuing Office,” enter “Golden Field Office,” then click on “Search.” Once the screen comes up, look for the announcement named “Recovery Act: Solar Market Transformation.” The announcement is split into two topics; the solar installer training is covered under Topic 2.
Recovery Act Announcement: Secretary Chu Announces $256 Million Investment to Improve the Energy Efficiency of the American Economy
EPA: $111.9 Million in Grants for Contaminated Land Cleanup, Economic Development
Interior Secretary Salazar announced $305 million to fund more than 650 Bureau of Land Management projects across the country under ARRA
HUD-DOE Collaboration Will Help Working Families in Multifamily Homes Benefit from Weatherizations
Vice President Biden Announces $300 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Clean Cities Program
Energy Secretary Chu Announces $41.9 Million to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Market
Secretaries Donovan and Chu Announce Partnership to Help Working Families Weatherize Their Homes
Obama Administration Announces Additional $60,719,900 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Virginia
Obama Administration Announces Additional $52,295,100 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in Maryland
Obama Administration Announces Additional $9,593,500 for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements in the District of Columbia
WATER
Governor Kaine Announces Additional Clean Water Projects to Receive ARRA Funding
Governor Kaine Accepts American Recovery Act Funds for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
EPA Announces $121.6 Million Recovery Act Funds for Water Infrastructure Projects in Maryland to Boost Economy, Create Jobs and Protect Public Health
Maryland Receives Economic Recovery Funding from U.S. EPA to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
Virginia Receives Economic Recovery Funding from U.S. EPA to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
Testimony of Lisa Jackson, Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at Hearing on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Implementation, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, United States House of Representatives
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DHCD solicits applications for Community Development Block Grant Recovery funds; deadline June 12
HUD issues guidance on ARRA Community Development Block Grant
On May 13, 2009, HUD released guidance on the Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing
HUD has published a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for $995 million in Capital Fund Recovery Act competitive grants available to Public Housing Agencies
HUD-DOE Collaboration Will Help Working Families in Multifamily Homes Benefit from Weatherization
Secretary Donovan Announces $2 Billion In Recovery Act Funds To Stabilize Neighborhoods Hard-Hit By Foreclosure
Treasury, HUD Announce Housing Grants Funded Through Recovery Act
HUD Releases Criteria for NSP Funding
Virginia Governor Kaine announces more than $7 million in grants through Virginia's Neighborhood Stabilization Program
HUD Awards $133,042 to the Housing Opportunities Commission to Bring Jobs, Economic Independence to Public Housing Residents in Montgomery County Maryland
HUD Awards $21,750 to the Rockville Housing Enterprises to Bring Jobs, Economic Independence to Public Housing Residents in Rockville, Maryland
HUD Awards $648,612 to the Virginia PHAs to Bring Jobs, Economic Independence to Public Housing Residents in Virginia
EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
Department of Labor released a change to Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 04-08, explaining a supplemental Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) distribution to states and the formula methodology to be used in distribution
Department of Labor issues Training and Employment Notice 44-08 containing initial plans for awarding $500 million in competitive green job training funds under ARRA
Va. Lawmakers Split on What's Best for Workers, Employers
Kaine Irate After Rejection of Stimulus Funds
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