Federal Stimulus Information
The stimulus or “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Recovery and Reinvestment Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression.”
- From Recovery.Gov
Stimulus-funded grant opportunities
Sponsoring Institution: Environmental Protection Agency
Purpose of Grant: To develop health indicators which assess environmental problems and public health outcomes
Award Amount: August 5, 2010
Application Deadline: Five grants awarded; Total program funding is $3,000,000
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2009-STAR-B1
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: National Institutes of Health
Purpose of Grant: To promote research that finds ways to reduce or prevent fatalities from exposure to chemical agents
Award Amount: February 1, 2012
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-019
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Purpose of Grant: For local governments to create decent living environments, provide moderately priced housing, and increase the economic opportunities available for low-income individuals
Award Amount: Not specified; total program funding is 1 Billion dollars
Application Deadline: Not specified
Funding Opportunity Number: N/A
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: Business and Cooperative Programs (US Department of Agriculture)
Purpose of Grant: Rural enterprise business grants offer financial assistance to local and state governments as well as to non-profit entities which serve rural areas and plan to use money for development or similar projects in rural areas
Award Amount: $99,000 per grant; 200 grants expected to be awarded
Application Deadline: Until funds are depleted or July 2010
Funding Opportunity Number: RDBCP-09-RBEG-ARRA
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: National Institutes of Health
Purpose of Grant: To offer funds for research on the management of illness and injuries
Award Amount: Contingent upon the number of solid applications submitted and the amount of money available
Application Deadline: January 7, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: PA-10-42
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: National Institutes of Health
Purpose of Grant: To provide monies for research involving management of illness among elderly populations
Award Amount: Up to $200,000 per grant
Application Deadline: January 7, 2013
Funding Opportunity Number: PA-19-044
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (Dept. of Education)
Purpose of Grant: To provide financial assistance for the construction, repair, and modernization of schools. Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies who can receive funds from Impact Aid program for 2008
Award Amount: 40 grants to be awarded; total program funding is $60,000,000
Application Deadline: Not specified
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-030909-003
Apply Electronically Here
Sponsoring Institution: US Department of Education
Purpose of Grant: To provide financial assistance to local schools which qualify as high-need schools (defined as more than 30% of students enrolled are from low-income families)
Award Amount: Varies; $200,000,000 total funding for all 15 grants to be awarded
Application Deadline: Not specified
Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-030909-005
Apply Electronically Here
Federal Business Opportunities
Recommended Web-Sites
- Recovery.Gov
- Main Web site for ARRA.
“As the centerpiece of the President’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Recovery.gov will feature information on how the Act is working, tools to help you hold the government accountable, and up-to-date data on the expenditure of funds.” - Grants.Gov
- Shows grants on this key Web site funded by ARRA.
“Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community.” - MapShot: Best ARRA Funding Resources by State
- Provides ARRA funding info for South Carolina.
- One-stop System Directory
- See contact info for Florence and Lake City Offices
“The federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA) in South Carolina supports training programs that help job seekers prepare for employment and businesses access skilled workers. WIA services are delivered through the state’s comprehensive Career One-Stop system.” - SC State Library: ARRA Links
- Highlights numerous ARRA Web sites.
- FedBizOopps.Gov
- Offers contract opportunities funded by ARRA.
“THrough this single point-of-entry, commercial vendors and government buyers are invited to post, search, monitor, and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community.”
Other Agencies to Contact
- Florence – SCDOT Engineering District 5
- Administrator: D.L. “Dennis” Townsend, III 843-661-4710
- Florence Workforce Center
- 1558 W. Evans Street | Florence, SC 29501
Phone: 843-669-4271 - Lake City One-Stop Workforce Center
- 209 Graham Road | Lake City, SC 29560
Phone: (843) 374-0970 ext. 1054 - South Carolina Energy Office
- http://www.energy.sc.gov/
- U.S. Department of Justice
- http://www.usdoj.gov/recovery/
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