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Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program Natural Resources Conservation Service Loans for the purchase and restoration of floodplain easements and for investment in structural and non-structural watershed infrastructure improvements. $290 million 100% Competitive loans Sponsoring local

• rganizations of authorized

watershed projects Priority to shovel-ready projects, projects that most cost-effectively provide greatest public benefits. Watershed Rehabilitation Program Natural Resources Conservation Service Funds for the rehabilitation of aging flood control infrastructure. $50 million 100% Loans Sponsoring local

• rganizations of authorized

watershed projects Priority to shovel-ready projects, projects at greatest risk of failure, presents threats to public safety. Rural Water & Waste Disposal Program Account Rural Utilities Service Direct loans and grants for rural water, waste water, and waste disposal. $1.38 billion 100% Competitive grants and direct loans Counties, cities, tribes, special-purpose districts, non-profit corporations At least 10% shall be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties. Distance Learning, Telemedicine, & Broadband Program Rural Utilities Service Cost of broadband loans and loan guarantees (anywhere in U.S.) $2.5 billion 100% Competitive grants, loans, and loan guarantees State and local governments and broadband providers At least 75% of covered area must be rural with insufficient broadband access. If you receive funding under this program, then you may not received funding under the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Priority for high proportion of rural residents w/o broadband access/delivers multiple service providers/rural electrification borrowers. No overlap with Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Civil Works - Investigations USACE Headquarters Study new projects $25 million 100% Discretionary allocations USACE commands Funded investigations must be completed using stimulus funds. Civil Works - Construction USACE Headquarters Build new projects $2 billion Cannot be cost- shared with Inland Waterway Trust Fund Discretionary allocations USACE commands $200M for water-related environmental infrastructure assistance. No project cost limitations. Civil Works - Mississippi River and Tributaries USACE Headquarters Flood control $375 million 100% Discretionary allocations USACE commands No project cost limitations. Civil Works - Operations and Maintenance USACE Headquarters Operate & maintain projects $2.075 billion 100% Discretionary allocations USACE commands $20M annual Levee Safety Program authorization limit does not apply.

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

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Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Economic Development Assistance program Economic Development Administration Grants to leverage private investment, stimulate employment, increase incomes in economically distressed communities. Includes funds for construction/rehabilitation of public infrastructure. $150 million Typically 50% Competitive grants State and local governments, nonprofits, tribes, individuals, and companies $50M designated for communities to recover from effects of corporate restructuring, $50 to be transferred to federally-authorized regional Economic Development Administrations. Broadband Technology Opportunities Program National Telecommunications and Information Administration Competitive grants to expand broadband access. $4.7 billion 80% Competitive grants States, tribes, nonprofits, broadband service providers and others as determined by the Economic Development Administration to be in public interest $200M for public computer center capacity, $250M for sustainable broadband service, $350M for broadband map, any amounts deemed necessary by the Secretary of Commerce may transfer funds to the FCC for the development of a national broadband plan. Defense Health Programs Office of the Asstistant Secretary for Health Affairs Funding for improvement, repair, and modernization of military medical facilities, including for energy efficiency improvements $400 million TBD Discretionary allocations Military medical facilities Funding to be distributed as follows: Army: $220M; Navy: $50M; Air Force: $130M Energy Efficiency Technology & Research Offices of the Assistant Secretaries for R&D and Acquisition Funding for Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation projects. Funds are for improvements in energy generation and efficiency, transmission, regulation, storage. For use on military installations and within

• perational forces.

$300 million TBD Discretionary allocations DOD contractors, government labs, universities, and nonprofits Priority on R&D of energy from fuel cells, wind, solar, biofuels and bioenergy. Funding to be distributed equally ($75M each) to Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Wide projects. Facility Infrastructure Investments Service Installation Commands Funding for facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization associated with maintaining infrastructure at DOD sites $4.24 billion 100% Discretionary allocations DOD facilities Funding distributed as follows: Army: $1.475B; Navy: $651M; Marines: $114M; Air Force: $1.096B; Army Reserve: $98.3M; Navy Reserve: $55M; Marines Reserve: $40M; Air Force Reserve: $13.2M; Army National Guard: $266.3M; Air National Guard: $25.9M State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Department of Education Funding for modernization, renovation, or repair. Includes those that are consistent with a recognized green building rating system. $53.6 billion 100% Formula and competitive grants States, for distribution of funds to local education agencies, institutions of higher education $48.6B distributed by formula grants; $5B distributed through competitive grants for incentive programs (non-infrastructure); states may use some funds to stabilize state budgets. Education for the Disadvantaged Department of Education $13 billion 100% Formula grants States to make awards to local education agencies $3B for school improvement grants Impact Aid Department of Education Emergency repairs and modernization $100 million 100% Formula and competitive grants Local education agencies that receive Impact Aid Construction is an allowable use of funds, but not an exclusive use for funds. Qualified School Construction Bonds Construction, rehabilitation, or repair of public school facilities or for the acquisition of land on which a public school facility will be constructed $22 billion 100% Tax credit bonds States and local governments and local education agencies $11B allocated for 2009; $11B allocated for 2010 Department of Defense (DOD) Department of Commerce (DOC) Department of Education (ED) Page 2 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Block grants to states $3.2 billion 100% Formula and competitive grants States, eligible units of local governments, and tribes $2.8B through the formula and $400M through competitive grants Weatherization Assistance Program EERE Funding to states to provide weatherization assistance to low income persons $5 billion 100% Formula grants States (for allocation to local entities) Funds intended for low income families. Grants for manufacturing advanced batteries & components EERE Funding to manufacturers of advanced battery systems & vehicle batteries $2 billion TBD Competitive grants Manufacturers and others as determined by DOE Grants must be awarded to manufacturers of batteries produced in the U.S. Research and Development EERE Funding for applied research, development, demonstration and deployment activities. $2.5 billion TBD Competitive grants Subject to specific solicitations; may include universities, research institutions, private industry $800M for biomass projects and $400M for geothermal projects; other eligible technologies include wind, hydropower, solar, fuel cell, hydrogen, and advanced vehicle technologies. State Energy Program State energy departments Funding to states for energy conservation plans $3.1 billion 100% Formula grants As determined by states Public building improvements and private building codes, incentives, and energy audits. Smart Grid Office of Electricity Delivery & Energy Reliability Electric grid; energy infrastructure reliability/security; energy storage; energy supply disruption recovery $4.5 billion 50% for demonstration projects; 20% for investments Competitive grants Public and private entities depending on program $100M for worker training. Fossil Energy Research and Development Office of Fossil Energy Funds for the development of innovative technologies for clean coal, petroleum coke and

• ther plants of the future.

$3.4 billion TBD Competitive grants Private entities and research institutions $1B for fossil energy research and development programs; $800K for Clean Coal Power Initiative Round III Funding Opportunity Announcement; $1.52B for competitive projects relating to carbon capture and energy efficiency improvements; $50M for geological site characterization. Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program Department of Energy Loan guarantees for pollution reduction or new energy technology projects $6 billion 100% Competitive loan guarantees Public and private entities Eligible projects include electric power transmission systems, renewable energy systems, biofuel projects. Power Administrations (PA) Department of Energy Funding for increased borrowing authority. $6.5 billion 100% Borrowing authority Western Area PA, Bonneville PA $3.25B to Western Area PA; $3.25B to Bonneville PA Department of Energy (DOE) Page 3 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Brownfields projects Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization; Office

• f Solid Waste and

Emergency Response Funding for assessment, loans, direct clean-up and job training $100 million 100% Competitive grants States, tribes, local governments, universities, colleges, companies, and

• ther public and private

entities Diesel Emission Reduction Act grants Office of Air and Radiation Funding to reduce diesel vehicle emissions $300 million 100% Project grants State and local transportation or air quality agencies No funds provided under this program shall be used to fund the costs of emissions reductions that are mandated under federal, state or local law. Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program Office of Underground Storage Tanks; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Supplemental funding for LUST clean up activities $200 million 100% Formula grants States and tribes State and Tribal Assistance Grants State Reserve Fund (SRF) administrators Clean Water State Revolving Funds $4 billion 100% Formula grants to SRFs, and state grants SRF programs; counties, municipalities, and tribes Projects must be ready for construction within 12

• months. 50% to subsidize loans. 20% for green

infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements or other environmentally innovative projects. State and Tribal Assistance Grants SRF administrators Capitalization grants under section 1452 of Safe Drinking Water Act $2 billion 100% Formula grants to SRFs, and state grants SRF programs; counties, municipalities, and tribes Projects must be ready for construction within 12

• months. 50% to subsidize loans. 20% for green

infrastructure, water or energy efficiency improvements or other environmentally innovative projects. Federal Building Fund General Services Administration For construction, upgrades of federal facilities $5.55 billion 100% Discretionary allocations Federal agencies $4.5B to convert GSA facilities to High Performance Green Buildings; $750M for federal buildings, US courthouses; $300M for border stations, land ports of entry. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grants HRSA Grants for community health center infrastructure and to address shortages in the health care workforce $2.5 billion TBD TBD (within 90 days) Federally qualified Community Health Centers $1.5B included for construction, renovation, equipment, and Health Information Technology (HIT). Health Information Technology (HIT) Office of the National Coordinator of Health Information Technology Funding for health information technology to implement electronic medical records systems for private hospitals and physicians, Medicare, and Medicaid. Includes grants to promote HIT, demonstration project to integrate IT into clinical education. $19 billion Up to 90%, but varies by program and year funded Competitive grants States and qualified state designated entities

• Sec. 3013 provides grants states/qualified state

designated entities to promote electronic health information exchange. Sec. 3014 includes grants to States/Tribes for the development of loan programs to facilitate widespread adoption of certified EHR technology. Sec. 3015 provides grants for demonstration projects to integrate IT into clinical education. Specific grant program funding TBD. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) General Services Administration (GSA) Page 4 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Firefighter Assistance Grants Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Funding for construction, renovations of non- federal fire stations $210 million 100% Competitive grants Fire departments Maximum grant size is $15M. Port Security Grants FEMA Funding for protection of critical port infrastructure from terrorism $150 million 100% Competitive and discretionary grants Invited port facilities and port authorities Applicants must be invited to compete for funds. Public Transportation & Railroads Security FEMA Funding for Public Transportation Security Assistance and Railroad Security Assistance $150 million 100% Grants State and local entities Bridge Program United States Coast Guard (USCG) Funding for removal of or modifications to designated highway and railroad bridges that are

• bstructing navigable waters

$142 million 100% Grants TBD Priority given to projects identified by as shovel ready by USCG. USCG expected to issue solicitations for work to be performed on the selected bridges; USCG must submit plan for expenditure of funds within 45 days of enactment. Community Development Block Grant Program Formula funds: Office of Community Planning and Development; Non- entitlement funds: States Grants to address community development needs, including for property acquisition, construction/renovation of public facilities, improvements to water and road infrastructure, energy conservation/renewable energy activities, job creation activities. $1 billion 100% Formula allocations and state competitive grants States, qualified local jurisdictions, and others at discretion of states or Secretary Allocated to states and qualified local jurisdictions by formula; entitlement funds may be distributed to additional recipients at discretion of HUD Secretary; non-entitlement funds to be distributed at discretion of states. Neighborhood Stabilization Program Office of Community Planning and Development Grants to assist in purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed, vacant properties to create affordable housing and reduce neighborhood blight $2 billion 100% Competitive grants States, local governments, and nonprofits Recipients to expend at least 50% of funds in two years, 100% within three years. Water and Related Resources Bureau of Reclamation Grants and loans for water and water related resource activities $1 billion 100% Competitive grants State agencies, municipalities, and water districts Minimum of $126M for authorized water reclamation and reuse projects; $50M for projects, activities authorized by Central Utah Project Completion Act; $50M for projects, activities under CA Bay-Delta Restoration Act; minimum of $60M on rural water projects; minimum of $10M on inspection of canals program in urbanized areas; loans for extraordinary maintenance and replacement activities to be repayed with interest within 50

• years. Priority given to existing BOR projects.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department of Interior (DOI) Page 5 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Bureau of Justice Assistance Grants to state and local law enforcement agencies to fight crime and uphold public safety. Funding may be used for law enforcement programs, equipment, facilities, training, and information systems. $2 billion 100% Formula grants States and local law enforcement agencies Funding will be distributed according to formula.

• sec. 1001(c) and the special rules for Puerto Rico

under sec. 505(g) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 do not apply. Byrne Competitive Grants Bureau of Justice Assistance Competitive grants to states and local law enforcement agencies for crime prevention programs, mentor programs for at-risk youth, programs to enhance justice and public safety, and for assisting victims of crime. $225 million 100% Competitive grants State, local, and tribal governments and non-profit agencies. Funding will be distributed competitively. Southwest Border/Project Gunrunner Bureau of Justice Assistance Competitive grants for programs that combat drug-trafficking and activity along the Southern border of the country. $40 million 100% Competitive grants State and local governments in the Southern U.S. Funding will be distributed competitively. $10M of the $40M is allocated to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for salaries and expenses related to Project Gunrunner. Includes funding for equipment. Tribal Law Enforcement Assistance Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Competitive grants for Indian and Alaskan native tribes to assist with their law enforcement and public safety needs, according to the Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program. $225 million 100% Competitive grants State tribes The following factors are to be considered when allocating grants: the detention bed space needs

• f the tribe and the violent crime statistics of the

tribe. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funding to assist state and local law enforcement in their efforts to combat the exploitation of children through the internet or

• ther electronic technology.

$50 million 100% TBD State and local governments and law enforcement agencies Includes funding to upgrade technology infrastructure for program. Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Funding for grants to states, local and tribal governments to hire additional law enforcement

• fficers.

$1 billion 100% Competitive grants State, local, and tribal governments Does not allow for the deduction of administrative

• verhead costs.

Water Quantity Program International Boundary and Water Commission Funds for rehabilitation of flood control levees on U.S.-Mexico border $220 million 100% Discretionary allocations TBD Funds to be used for immediate infrastructure upgrades identified by the International Boundary and Water Commission in their FY-09 budget as unfunded needs: Rio Grande Flood Control System; Safety of Dams; Colorado Boundary; and Capacity Preservation. Department of State (DOS) Department of Justice (DOJ) Page 6 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Grants-in-Aid for Airports Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport infrastructure grants $1.1 billion 100% Competitive grants Airports Complete projects within 2 years. Not subject to

• bligation limitations.

Facilities and Equipment FAA Supplemental funding for facilities and equipment $200 million 100% Competitive grants Airports and private entities Complete projects within 2 years. Use of funds: $50M to upgrade FAA power systems; $50M to modernize en-route air traffic control centers; $20M to install navigation and landing equipment, airport lighting; $80M to replace air traffic control centers. Highway Infrastructure Investment Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), state DOTs, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) Funding for projects eligible under Surface Transportation Program, including federal highways, bridges, trails, surface road projects. Funding also included for passenger & freight rail transportation & port infrastructure projects $27.5 billion 100% Formula allocations and competitive grants State DOTs and MPOs Allocated by formula to state DOTs, MPOs, except: $60M for Ferry Boat Discretionary Program; $550M for Indian reservations and federal lands; $310M for Indian Reservation Roads Program; $170M for Parks Roads and Parkways Program; $60M for Forest Highways Program; $10M for Refuge Roads Program/$20M for training. Funds available through FY10. Complete projects within 3 years. Capital Grants for Amtrak Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Capital security projects; repair, rehab, and upgrade railroad assets and infrastructure; expand rail passenger service $1.3 billion 100% Grants to Amtrak Amtrak $450M for security projects. Not more than 60%

• f remaining funds for NE Corridor.

High Speed Rail Corridors/Intercity Passenger Rail Service FRA Capital assistance grants $8 billion 100% Competitive grants States Funds available through FY12. Priority for supporting development of intercity high speed rail service. Transit Capital Assistance Federal Transit Administration (FTA), selected recipients Transit capital assistance grants (broadly defined) $6.9 billion 100% Formula allocations State DOTs and transit agencies $100M to public transit agencies to reduce energy consumption of greenhouse gas emissions. Fixed Guideway Infrastructure Investment FTA, selected recipients Capital grants to modernize existing fixed guideway systems $750 million 100% Formula allocations State DOTs and transit agencies Funds available through FY10. Capital Investment Grants FTA Major new fixed guideway capital projects $750 million 100% Competitive grants State DOTs and transit agencies Funds available through FY10. Supplemental Grant Assistance to Small Shipyards Maritime Administration Grants to qualified shipyards $100 million 75% Competitive grants Qualified shipyards Funds available through FY10. Obligate within 180 days. National Surface Transportation System Grants Office of the Secretary Funding for projects of national or regional

• significance. Includes funds for highway or

bridge projects under 23 USC, public transportation projects under 49 USC, passenger and freight rail projects, and port infrastructure investments $1.5 billion 100% Competitive grants States, local governments, and transit agencies Grant size $20M-$300M, may be smaller for smaller entities, at discretion of Secretary. No state can get more than 20% of funds. Complete projects within 3 years. Award within 1 year. Up to $200M can be used for credit subsidy. Department of Transportation (DOT) Page 7 of 8

Program Name Where to apply Program Description Amount Federal Cost Share Funding Type Who's Eligible Project Priorities/Other

Stimulus Infrastructure Programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5)

Information Technology Systems Office of Veterans Benefits Administration Funds for information technology systems $50 million TBD Grants IT companies Medical Facilities Office of Veterans Health Administration Funding for existing maintenance projects $1 billion N/A Discretionary to VA facilities VA medical facilities Priority to be on energy projects at facilities. State Extended Care Facilities Office of Veterans Health Administration Funding for construction, modification of state extended care facilities $150 million N/A Grants States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Page 8 of 8