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Breaking News!

-Nov. 19, 2009: ARRA grant tracking update

-Oct. 28, 2009: Reminder regarding Recovery Zone Bonds: Local governments must state their intent to use their initial allocations by Nov. 2

-Oct. 28, 2009: Delay in BIP/BTOP announcements

-Oct. 26, 2009: Additional Guidance on QSCBs: Completed or initiated projects may qualify for financing

-Oct. 26, 2009: HHS provides more than $2.6 billion to states to help low-income households with energy costs

-Oct. 22, 2009: VDCJS posts guidelines for new Byrne eligible grants; applications due to DCJS by Feb. 12, 2010

-Oct. 15, 2009: Qualified School Construction Bonds program update

-Sept. 29, 2009: Comment period on proposed broadband service areas opens and Mapping Tool announced

- Sept. 17, 2009: Recent NACo notice regarding ARRA reporting requirements affecting local governments

- Sept. 17, 2009: ARRA Audits

- Aug. 27, 2009: Commerce and agriculture announce strong demand for first round of funding to bring broadband, jobs to more Americans


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Important Links!

The federal government's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Web site is an important resource. It is regularly updated with new and timely information. The site includes a link to federal agencies administering programs and funding.

Stimulus.virginia.gov is Gov. Kaine's ARRA Web portal.

The National Association of Counties page on the federal stimulus package.

Grants.gov is the U.S. government’s centralized source to identify and apply for federal government grants. The site includes a dedicated link for ARRA grant announcements: Recovery Act and Grants.gov.

The Federal Register includes timely and helpful announcements about programs and funding opportunities. The site offers several search engines.

Virginia’s House Appropriations Committee staff recently presented an excellent summary of the Act.

Congressional ARRA Guidebook: NACo has posted this 36-page document that outlines funds available through the ARRA. The document was prepared by House leaders for members of Congress to use in their districts and includes key program links and contact information.

Update on Federal Fiscal Stimulus (ARRA 2009): Senate Finance Staff Summary of the impact of the ARRA

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