When the times get tough, the tough lead. That's why NACo has launched the Leading in Tough Times. Look here for Recovery Act information, resources, publications, educational opportunities such as Webinars, grant announcements and  information on what your colleagues are doing across the country in the News section.

10/27/2009 - RFP Issued for the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program
The U.S. Forest Service recently issued an RFP for the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-Share Grant Program.

10/21/2009 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funding announced
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its funding plan for the competitive grant section of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program

07/13/2009 - Recovery Act reporting guidlines released
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has released guidelines for preparing the required reports on the use of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds.

10/01/2009 - Measuring the Results of the Economic Stimulus Investments: Local Government Leading the Way (PDF)
A Policy Issue White Paper Prepared on behalf of the Governmental Affairs and Policy Committee of ICMA

03/24/2009 - Navigating the Fiscal Crisis: Tested Strategies for Local Leaders
Navigating the Fiscal Crisis: Tested Strategies for Local Leaders -- The ways that local governments responded to past economic downturns offer guidance on how to survive and even become stronger during times of fiscal stress.

07/27/2009 - USDA to bolster technical assistance for rural water and wastewater projects
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is providing $14.2 million to help rural communities identify water and wastewater infrastructure needs that can be financed through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

06/25/2009 - Tips for Tough Times Weekly Media Scan
A look at news reports from across the nation on what counties are doing to deal with the impact of the recession.