ARRA--Agriculture/Nutrition
Agriculture Programs
March 8, 2011: USDA Releases Report on ARRA’s Impact on Rural Communities USDA released a comprehensive report outlining the effects
of federal investments made under ARRA on rural communities across the country.
Click here for the full report: http://www.usda.gov/documents/USDA_ARRA_RD_Report_v10_LoRes.pdf
October 27, 2010: USDA Announces Funds for Health Care and Library
Services in Rural Communities The
Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $26.7 million in ARRA community
facility investments to improve infrastructure in rural communities in four
states. The ARRA funds will be matched with $1.2 million from other sources.
Click here for details: http://tinyurl.com/27orta2
September 29, 2010: USDA Announces Support to Public Facilities The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced 280 investments in 44 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico intended to improve rural communities. The investment totals $499 million, and includes $172 million in ARRA funding. Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/38lka2h
September 24,
2010: USDA Announces Support for Library Facilities USDA announced
investments in 129 rural communities in 30 states for building and enhancing
libraries. Click here for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/24setjy
September 23, 2010: USDA Announces Broadband Support USDA announced ARRA broadband funding to help communities work on a
regional basis to develop strategic plans to attract broadband investment and
best use their broadband capability for sustainable economic development. Click
here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/2eozb9j
September 23, 2010: USDA Announces Support for Rural Economic Development
USDA announced the selection of 86 projects to receive loans and grants
intended to spur economic development in rural communities in 30 states and two
territories. This $117.8 million in funding includes $87 million from ARRA.
Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/39p7arg
September 20, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Funding for Rural Communities USDA announced
funding for 89 projects to protect public health and the environment by
improving water quality and public sanitation services in 32 states and Puerto
Rico. Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/2fs3jde
September 17, 2010: USDA Announces Funds to Enhance the
Competitiveness of Specialty Crops USDA announced the award of $55 million in block grants to enhance the
competitiveness of specialty crops. Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/396j76c
September 13, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Broadband Projects in Rural
Communities
USDA announced $518 million in ARRA funding for 43 new broadband infrastructure
projects in 27 states and Native American tribal areas. Click here for
additional details: http://tinyurl.com/3xde7bu
September 1, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Support for Public Safety, Community Centers, Public Schools, and Health Care Facilities USDA announced investments in 28 states to improve infrastructure in rural communities. The projects are funded through ARRA and total $242.3 million. Follow this link for more information: http://tinyurl.com/2b7h72w
August 6, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Efforts Aimed at Creating Jobs and Supporting Local Economies USDA announced it is providing $413 million inloan guarantees to 128 businesses in 35 states and Puerto Rico. For more information, follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/2brcgj3
August 5, 2010: USDA Announces $157.3 Million of ARRA Funding for Water System Infrastructure USDA announced $157.3 millionfor 34 projects to improve water quality and public sanitation services in 24 states. Click here for more details: http://tinyurl.com/23k9hu9
August 4, 2010: USDA Announces $1.2 Billion of ARRA Broadband Funding USDA announced $1.2 billion in funding for 126 new broadband infrastructure projects to provide improved service to rural residents in 38 states and Native American tribal areas. Click here for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/2uwvsdz
July 12, 2010: USDA Announces Support for Local and Regional Food Systems USDA announced ARRA investments for 10 businesses in nine states supporting local and regional food systems. Click here for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/24lbvp4
July 12, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Funds for Supporting Local and
Regional Food Systems USDA announced ARRA investments for 11
businesses in nine states to strengthen rural economies by supporting local and
regional food systems. Click here for more details:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/07/0365.xml
May 27, 2010: USDA Announces Support for Community Centers, Library and Health Care Facilities, and Other Infrastructure USDA announced $167.8 million in ARRA funds to improve the infrastructure of rural communities in 37 states. Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/234plna
May 26, 2010: USDA Announces $33 Million for Rural Public Safety Projects USDA announced that rural communities across 26 states will benefit from enhanced public safety services through the construction of facilities and purchase of equipment funded by ARRA. Follow this link for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/27j86om
May 26, 2010: USDA Announces Water System Infrastructure Projects in Rural Communities
USDA announced the funding of water and environmental projects in 18 states. The projects are funded through ARRA and regular USDA Water and Environmental Program funds. For additional details, click here: http://tinyurl.com/22ogdn8
May 26, 2010: USDA Announces Funding To Increase Economic Opportunity in Rural, Native American Communities USDA announced the selection of 27 projects to receive grants intended to help fund rural businesses, start new businesses, and train workers in Native American communities in 12 states. For more information, click here: http://tinyurl.com/2ct68p6
May 7, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Support for Rural Businesses USDA announced $299 million in loan guarantees to 90 businesses in 32 states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico as part of Rural Development's Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Click here for additional details: http://tinyurl.com/2auax3p
April 15, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Support for Rural Infrastructure USDA announced that rural communities in 32 states will benefit from loans and grants provided through ARRA. These loans and grants will be used to repair infrastructure and finance community centers, public safety buildings, and health care facilities. For greater detail, click here: http://tinyurl.com/yyqtzos
April 14, 2010: USDA Announces ARRA Water System Improvement Projects USDA announced the funding of 18 projects designed to improve water quality and public sanitation services in 12 states. Click here for more information: http://tinyurl.com/y2sjaq9
March 30, 2010: USDA Announces Loan Assistance to Rural Businesses USDA announced that loan guarantees are being provided to businesses in 24 states through ARRA funding. For more details, click:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/03/0157.xml
March 23, 2010: USDA Announces Rural Broadband Projects USDA announced the selection of broadband infrastructure projects in eight states. Funding for the projects is being provided through ARRA. For a list of the award recipients, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/03/0143.xml
March 18, 2010: USDA Announces Water System Projects in 20 States USDA announced the funding of projects in 20 states designed to protect public health by improving water quality and public sanitation services. For information about the communities receiving support, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/03/0137.xml
March 4, 2010: USDA Announces Rural Broadband Projects in 18 States and Territories USDA announced the selection of 22 broadband infrastructure projects, funded through ARRA, in rural areas of 18 states and territories. For additional details, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/03/0097.xml
February 19, 2010: USDA Announces Water System Improvement Projects in 19 States USDA will use ARRA funding to finance 47 projects designed to protect public health by improving water quality and public sanitation services in 19 states. For a list of awards, see: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/02/0075.xml
February 19, 2010: USDA Announces Funding for Community Facilities USDA announced an additional $14 million in loan and grant funding under ARRA for facilities in 40 rural communities across 12 states. Click here for additional details: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/02/0074.xml
February 18, 2010: USDA Announces Assistance for Flood Control Structures and Watershed Projects USDA announced it will provide $9.4 million in ARRA funding to five states to repair flood control structures, improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat. For more information, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/02/0069.xml
February 16, 2010: USDA Announces Funding Assistance to Help Rural Businesses USDA announced $144 million in loan guarantees to assist 54 rural businesses through funding made available by ARRA. For more details, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/02/0062.xml
January 26, 2010: USDA Announces $140 Million for 14 Community Facilities Projects in Rural Areas USDA announced the selection of $140.4 million in community facilities projects that are being funded through the ARRA. USDA has announced $477.6 million in ARRA funding for community facility projects to date. For more information, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/01/0034.xml
January 22, 2010: USDA Announces $4 Million for Rural Business Development Projects USDA announced the selection of recipients from 26 states for more than $4 million in ARRA grants to start or expand businesses in rural communities. Click here for more information, including a list of recipients: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/01/0031.xm
January 13, 2010: USDA Announces $449 Million in Loan Assistance to Rural Businesses USDA announced $449 million in loan guarantees to assist 128 rural businesses through funding made available by ARRA under the USDA Rural Development's Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. To view the loan awards by state, click here: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/01/0013.xml
January 22, 2010: USDA Announces $4 Million for Rural Business Development Projects USDA announced the selection of recipients from 26 states for more than $4 million in ARRA grants to start or expand businesses in rural communities. Click here for more information, including a list of recipients: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/01/0031.xml
January 12, 2010: USDA Announces $11.8 Million for 19 Community Facilities Projects in Rural Areas USDA announced the selection of $11.8 million in community facilities projects that are being funded through ARRA. USDA has announced $337 million in ARRA funding for community facility projects to date. For more details, see: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2010/01/0010.xml
December 29, 2009: USDA Announces $116 Million for Rural Water Projects USDA announced the selection of $116.9 million in water and environmental project loans and grants in rural areas of 19 states. Altogether, USDA has announced $2.08 billion of ARRA funding for rural water and environmental project loans and grants. Click here for a list of grantees: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/12/0628.xml
December 10, 2009: USDA Announces Funds Availability for Technical Assistance and Training Program USDA's Rural Utilities Service published a Notice of Funds Availability under ARRA for the Technical Assistance and Training Grant Program. Applications must be submitted by January 11, 2010. Follow this link for more details: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-29466.pdf
November 18, 2009: USDA Announces $117.3 Million for Rural Water Projects USDA announced $117.3 million in water and environmental project loans and grants being funded through ARRA. Click here for more details: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/11/0579.xml
November 6, 2009: Loan Guarantees for Rural Business Announced USDA announced $56.2 million in loan guarantees to assist 12 rural businesses though funding made available by ARRA. For details, including a list of projects receiving funding, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/11/0556.xml
October 21, 2009: Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses USDA announced $71.7 million in loan guarantees to assist 20 rural businesses in funding made available by ARRA. To view a the press release and listing by state, see: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0521.xml
October 14, 2009: ARRA Grants for Community, Health Facilities Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA is providing $30 million through ARRA for 36 community facilities projects, many of which are for health care facilities. To date, USDA has announced more than $335 million in ARRA funding for community facilities projects. For a list of current projects, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0509.xml
October 6, 2009: ARRA Grants for Environmental Projects Announced Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $190 million in water and environmental project loans and grants that are being funded through ARRA. Altogether, USDA has announced $1.8 billion for water and environmental project loans and grants. For a list of the most recent projects, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/10/0494.xml
September 9, 2009: Forest Service Projects For a list of ARRA projects funded by the Forest Service as of September 9, 2009, see: http://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5085932.pdf
September 10, 2009: Community Facilities Projects Funded Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $17.5 million in community facilities projects funded through ARRA. USDA has announced nearly $252.5 million in ARRA funding for community facility projects to date. For a list of projects, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/09/0431.xml
September 9, 2009: Forest Health Protection Projects Secretary Vilsack announced projects funded by ARRA for forest health protection projects. These 78 projects will receive almost $89 million and are located on forested lands in 30 states. Funding will be used to restore forest health conditions on federal, state, and private forest and rangelands recovering from fires, forest insects anddisease outbreaks. For a list of projects, click here.
September 3, 2009: Additional Funding for Environmental Projects Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced an additional $172.5 million in funding for water and environmental projects in 24 states.
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/09/0421.xml
August 26, 2009: Community Facilities Projects Chosen Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $54 million in community facilities projects that are being funded immediately through ARRA. Altogether, USDA has announced nearly $234 million in Recovery Act funding for community facility projects to date.
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August 26, 2009: Trade Adjustment Assistance USDA is requesting comments on a proposed rule that would establishthe procedures and eligibility criteria for receiving assistance under the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers Program. The deadline for receiving written comments is September 24, 2009. For more information, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_3JL/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_1_2KE
August 25, 2009: Water/Wastewater Projects Selected Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $175.8 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded through ARRA. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment for rural communities in 27 states. To date, USDA has announced $1.47 billion for water and environmental project loans and grants through ARRA. For a list of projects, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/08/0412.xml
August 18, 2009: Forest Service Funding Secretary Vilsack announced additional funding under ARRA for Forest Service projects in 36 states. Funds will help to restore natural resources while improving public safety and creating job opportunities in economically distressed areas.The 105 projects, funded at more than $94.6 million, are located on federal, state, and private lands. To date, USDA has announced $1.03 billion of the $1.15 billion—or 89%—of funds authorized by ARRA for Forest Service projects. For more information, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/08/0387.xml
August 10, 2009: USDA to Provide Relief to Struggling Ag Business Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA is undertaking an effort to provide relief to individuals and businesses in struggling agriculture industries. Vilsack has ordered USDA Rural Development and the Farm Service Agency to use all available means to help producers, processors and other small businesseswho have been hit by worsening economic conditions. For more information, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranewsnavid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_
ARRA&edeployment_action=retrievecontent&contentid=2009/08/0373.xml
August 3, 2009: Water, Environment Project Loans USDA announced the selection of $154.8 million inwater and environmental project loans and grants that are being funded through ARRA. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Altogether, USDA has announced $1.29 billion for water and environmental project loans and grants, benefitting people throughout the country. For a list of the newest projects, go to:
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July 29, 2009: Applications to Fund Business Activity in Rural Communities Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA is accepting applications for up to $1.7 billion to fund projects that help spur business activity and economic growth in rural communities. For more information:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranewsnavid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_
July 29, 2009: Selection in Community Facilities Announced Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $58 million in community facilities projects that are being funded with funds provided through ARRA. Altogether, USDA has announced nearly $179.6 million in ARRA funding for community facility projects to date. For a list of new projects, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_3JL/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_1_2KE
July 28, 2009: Grants to Expand Businesses in Rural Communities Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of 145 recipients for more than $15.3 million in grants to start or expand businesses in rural communities. Through Recovery Act funding, businesses will be able to access critical capital that will help with start-up and working capital loans, building and plant renovations, transportation improvements, project planning and other business needs. For a list of projects, go to: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_3JL/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.c/6_1_2KE/.ce/7_1_
July 21, 2009: Funds for Foresf Facilities, Trails Secretary Vilsack announced more than $274 million in ARRA funds for forest facilities and trails and related ecosystems and watersheds. The 191 projects are located on Forest Service lands in 32 states. Including today, more than $936 million in Forest Service investments have been announced. For a list of new projects, go to: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_3JL/.cmd/ad/.ar/sa.retrievecontent/.
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July 15, 2009: Funding for Water, Environmental Projects Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of $250 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded through ARRA. The 32 projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 17 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. This is the fifth wave of water and environmental projects that USDA has announced, with total funding of $1.134 billion. For a list of projects, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranewsnavid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_ARRA&
edeployment_action=retrievecontent&contentid=2009/07/0307.xml
July 9, 2009: Funding for Rural Development Water and Wastewater USDA announced that it is providing $14.2 million to help rural communities identify water andwastewater infrastructure needs that can be financed through ARRA. The funding will be provided under USDA's Rural Development's Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program to enable the National Rural Water Association to add 15 water and 71 wastewater technical assistance staff in 2009 and 2010 to help rural communities operate and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, and provide training and other technical assistance to local staff throughout the country. Additional information is available at:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranewsnavid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_ARRA
&edeployment_action=retrievecontent&contentid=2009/07/0296.xml
July 8, 2009: Funding for USDA Community Facilities Projects Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced $66 million in community facilities projects in 33 states that are being funded through ARRA. This is the third wave of ARRA community facilities investments announced by USDA. For a list of funded projects, go to: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranews?navid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_ARRA&edeployment_action=retrievecontent&contentid=2009/07/0293.xml
July 1, 2009: Abandoned Mines Funding Secretary Vilsack announced $19.88 million in ARRA funding to address safety hazards and environmental damage caused by abandoned mines. The 14 projects are locatedin national forests in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Michigan, and Montana. For a list of projects, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/arranewsnavid=NEWS_AUSUMS&parentnav=USDA_
ARRA&edeployment_action=retrievecontent&contentid=2009/06/0221.xml
June 19, 2009: Research Funds USDA announced $176 million in ARRA funding to upgrade laboratory buildings and improve research capacity. The projects are located in 29 states, a list of which can be found at:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/06/0215.xml.
June 11, 2009: Funding for Wood-to-Energy and Biomass Projects USDA announced 30 ARRA projects, funded at $57 million: $49 million for wood-to-energy grants and $8 million for biomass utilization projects. The projects are located in 14 states, a list of which can be found at:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/06/0206.xml
May 18, 2009: Community Development Funding Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of nearly $56.6 million in essential community facilities and emergency responder projects that are being funded through ARRA. The 267 projects will help communities in 39 states. All of the funding is being provided through USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program, which helps finance and develop essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include childcare centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings, and transportation. These funds are available to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes. For a list of funding by state:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/05/0172.xml
Watershed Restoration Funding Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced projects funded by ARRA forroads maintenance and decommissioning and associated watershed restoration. The 106 projects, funded at more than $228 million, are located on Forest Service land in 31 states. For a list of funding by state:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/06/0194.xml
USDA will provide nearly $42.3 million in additional funding to 14 states for watershed projects.
A list of funding by state:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OBcontentidonly=true&contentid=2009/06/0190.xml
Aquaculture Grant Program Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) to announce funding for the 2008 Aquaculture Grant Program under ARRA: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-12816.htm
Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Ecosystem Funds Secretary Vilsack announced $224 million for 110 hazardous fuels reduction and ecosystem improvement projects funded by ARRA. The projects are located on forested lands in more than 26 states and territories. Hazardous fuels activities include reducing the volume of hazardous fuels on federal forests and grasslands and on lands owned by states, local governments, private organizations, and individual land owners through financial assistance and partnership agreements. Ecosystem improvement activities, which are designed to improve and protect forest health, include thinning, removal of competing vegetation, planting native species, and constructing new stream channels and ponds. For a listing of the hazardous fuels and ecosystem restoration projects, go to:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/05/0147.xml
Invasive Species Project Funding Secretary Vilsack announced projects funded by ARRA for invasive species projects. In total, there are 19 projects, funded at more than $38 million, in 14 states. For a list of funding by state:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/05/0167.xml
Community Development Funding Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of nearly $56.6 million in essential community facilities and emergency responder projects that are being funded through ARRA. The 267 projects will help communities in 39 states. All of the funding is being provided through USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program, which helps finance and develop essential community facilities for public use in rural areas. These facilities include childcare centers, hospitals, medical clinics, assisted living facilities, fire and rescue stations, police stations, community centers, public buildings, and transportation. These funds are available to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes. For a list of funding by state:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/05/0172.xml
Water Projects Funding Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of nearly $143 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded through ARRA. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 21 states through Rural Development's Water and Environmental Program. Project list for water and wastewater funding: http://www.usda.gov/documents/ARRA_Water_Funding.pdf
Ecosystem Projects Secretary Vilsack announced $224 million for 110 hazardous fuels reduction and ecosystem improvement projects funded by ARRA. The projects are located on forested lands in more than 26 states and territories.
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Rural Development Secretary Vilsack announced the selection of more than $615.8 million in water and environmental projects that are being funded immediately with funds provided through ARRA. The projects will help provide safe drinking water and improved wastewater treatment systems for rural towns and communities in 34 states.
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/04/0136.xml
USDA Funding Agriculture Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will be sending $84.8 million to state and local governments to improve water quality, increase water supply, decrease soil erosion, and improve fish and wildlife habitat in rural communities as part of ARRA. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has worked closely with sponsors to identify projects that are ready for immediate implementation. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OBcontentidonly=true&contentid=2009/04/0110.xml
Watershed Projects The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) ARRA programs fund flood plain easements and investments in watershed infrastructure improvements. Watershed rehabilitation projects will mitigate the risks of failure and threats to public safety posed by aging flood control infrastructure. Potential projects are being evaluated and specific information will be posted as implementation proceeds.
Watershed Rehabilitation Funding Provided: $50,000,000
Watershed Operations Funding Provided: $145,000,000
Flood Plain Easements Funding Provided: $145,000,000 ($30,000,000 maximum for any one state) http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/recovery/implementation.html
USDA Stimulus Funding The first wave of USDA economic stimulus funding was announced: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/03/0051.xml
Nutrition Programs
WIC
September 30,
2009: USDA Releases Reporting Requirements Memo The Department of
Agriculture (USDA) released a memorandum with ARRA reporting and
registration requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) technology projects. The memorandum
provides questions and answers to help states comply with ARRA reporting
requirements. For a copy of the memo, go to:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/WIC_registration-reporting.pdf
September 23, 2009: State Agencies to Get Special
Supplemental Nutrition Funds Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
announced that selected state agencies will receive approximately $8.5
million in grants funded by ARRA to improve Special Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) administration
and make it easier for WIC recipients to purchase nutritious foods. For a
list of grantees, see:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/09/0462.xml
WIC State Agency Model Request for
application to implement WIC state agency model (SAM), which
includesequipment purchase. Applicants must have completed Feasibility
Study/Alternatives Analysis and have approved Implementation Advance
Planning Document (IAPD). The application is due June 26, 2009:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/recovery-wic.htm
WIC Technology Grants Request for application for WIC
miscellaneous technology grants to enhance/update MIS, implement food
package changes and achieve EBT readiness; conduct MIS planning; fund
PAPDs; and conduct other MIS projects. Applicants must have received FNS
approval of APD documents, if appropriate. Applications are due June
26, 2009.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/recovery-wic.htm
WIC Grants Guidance Guidance on Requests For Applications
(RFAs) for grants to improve WIC management information systems:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/recovery-wic.htm
April 15, 2009: WIC Guidance Guidance on
administering information systems for WIC:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/WIC_041509.pdf
March 13, 2009: WIC Guidance Information Systems Guidance
on administering information systems for WIC.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/WIC_031309.pdf
February
27, 2009: WIC
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/WIC_022609.pdf
Other Nutrition Programs
September 2, 2010: FNS Provides Update on School Lunch Equipment Assistance Grants The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued guidance to clarify actions that must be taken to ensure state agencies have access to the equipment assistance grants included in ARRA as FY 2010 draws to an end. To view the memorandum, see: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Policy-Memos/2010/SP_32 - 2010_os.pdf
April 8, 2010: Funds Provided for the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations FNS announced that Indian tribal organizations and states operating the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) have received more than $4.5 million in ARRA funding for the purchase of equipment and the improvement of facilities. The remaining FDPIR Recovery Act funds are expected to be allocated soon to other FDPIR tribal partners. For a list of awards, go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cga/PressReleases/2010/0178.htm
March 26, 2010: FNS Releases Updated Guidance on ARRA Reporting Requirements for TEFAP FNS released an update and summary of reporting guidance for ARRA recipients of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), in light of the most recent Office of Budget and Management (OMB) guidance on ARRA reporting requirements released on March 22, 2010. For the TEFAP guidance, go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/TEFAP-ARRA_RevGuidance1512Sub0310.pdf
December
29, 2009: TEFAP Reporting Requirements Outlined FNS released a memorandum with updated information
on ARRA Section 1512 reporting requirements for The Emergency Food
Assistance Program (TEFAP). The memorandum can be found at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/TEFAP_ARRA_Rept_
Requirements_Dec2009.pdf
November 19, 2009: SNAP Guidance Released on $25 Supplemental
Weekly UI Compensation FNS at the USDA released information on
implementing a recently enacted provision, included in the Worker,
Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-92), that
changes the treatment of the $25 supplemental weekly unemployment
compensation payment authorized by ARRA. Section 8 of that act requires
SNAP to exclude these $25 payments from all calculations of resources
and income. The guidance can be found at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/2009/111909.pdf
September 2009: FNS Releases Additional Reporting Guidance
FNS released a supplemental template with guidance on recipient and
vendor reporting for ARRA. The chart is in addition to written FNS
guidance on ARRA recipient reporting requirements released in August.
The chart can be found at:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/TEFAP_Template--ARRA_Reporting.pdf
September 4, 2009: SNAP Funds for Seven States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced almost $5 million in grants for seven state agencies to simplify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application and eligibility systems and improve access to program benefits for America's low-income households. The announcement is available at: http://www.recovery.gov/?q=node/881
August 13, 2009: SNAP Funding Charts Released FNS released ARRA state administrative funding charts for FY 2010 for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For details, go to: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/2009/081309.pdf
August 19, 2009: School Lunch Grants FNS released
standard award terms and reporting requirementsfor the National School
Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants under ARRA:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Policy-Memos/2009/SP_36-2009_os.pdf
August 3, 2009: Additional TEFAP Reporting Requirements FNS
released additional information on ARRA reporting requirements for the
Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP):
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/TEFAP_080309.pdf
May 20, 2009: TEFAP Reporting Requirements Link below to
the Emergency Assistance Food Program (TEFAP) reporting requirements
under ARRA: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/TEFAP-ARRAreportingGuidance.pdf
May 21, 2009: SNAP Employment and Training Guidance Link
below to guidance on Employment and Training Certification for SNAP:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/2009/052109.pdf
April 6, 2009: Equipment Assistance and TEFAP Attached are two documents related to ARRA: Q&A related to Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food Authorities and information on The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
April 3,
2009: Elderly Nutrition Guidance from Administration on Aging for
Elderly Nutrition Program:
http://www.aoa.gov/AoAroot/Press_Room/News/2009/DOCS/ARRA_NutritionFAQFIN.doc
SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/rules/Memo/09/021809.pdf
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/09/022309.pdf
March
11, 2009: Increasing SNAP Participation Information on SNAP funding
to increase participation:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cga/PressReleases/2009/PR-0056.htm
SNAP
Implementation USDA has released an implementation memo
regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) provisions in ARRA:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/09/022309.pdf
USDA's FNS has provided additional memoranda to
assist in the implementation of SNAP under ARRA.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/09/022509.pdf
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/09/022609.pdf
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/rules/Memo/09/030609a.pdf
Also posted are a number of transmittals in
Q&A format addressing SNAP certification provisions:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/recovery-snap.htm
TEFAP The Emergency Food Assistance Program:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/tefap/tefap_ARRA_030209.pdf
School Lunch Equipment Guidance for school lunch
equipment:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/SP_18-2009_sa.pdf
School Lunch Equipment Grants
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/NSLP_022609.pdf
Indian
Food Distribution Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/recovery/memos/FDPIR_022609.pdf