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.

06/25/2009 - Recovery Act Reporting Guidance Issued
On June 22, the White House Office of Management and Budget released guidance for required reporting under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. First report due Oct. 10.

06/08/2009 - Guidance issued on Davis-Bacon rules under Recovery Act
American Recovery Act extends Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards to some types of projects previously not covered by the requirements

06/02/2009 - Application Process for EECBG Funds
How to Submit Your EECBG Application This document provides a screenshot overview of how eligible direct-formula EECBG counties should submit their applications due June 25, 2009.

05/26/2009 - Broadband Stimulus Grants Soon
White House and USDA officials have told NACo that guidance for Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grants, funded through the Recovery Act, will be available June 22.

05/26/2009 - Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2
HUD has released a notice of funding availability for the second round of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, funded by the Recovery Act. Grants are competitive in this round. Deadline: July 17.

05/22/2009 - Recovery Act Funding: HUD announces funding availability for Neighborhood Stabilization
On May 4, HUD issued the Notice for funding availability for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Round 2 - NSP 2. NSP 2 received $ 2 billion in funding under the Recovery Act, of which $1.93 billion is to be awarded on a competitive basis to states and localities, and non-profit organizations.

05/19/2009 - Model County Energy Strategy Now Available
In applying for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds, formula grant counties are required to submit an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy. A county model strategy is now available.

05/18/2009 - Registration Process for EECBG funds
This document provides step-by-step screenshots of how to thoroughly complete the "fedconnect" registration process for eligible EECBG formula grant counties.

05/18/2009 - Transportation Stimulus Funds Available
On May 18, 2009 the U.S. Department of Transportation is scheduled to publish a notice of funding availability and solicitation of applications for the $1.5 billion Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants Program in ARRA in the Federal Register.

05/15/2009 - Funding Details Released for Recovery Act Head Start Expansion
$102 million in additional funding is available through the Recovery Act for current federally-funded Head Start agencies only. A 20 percent match is required. Applications due June 23.

05/15/2009 - New Guidance Issued May 11 on Administrative Costs in Recovery Act grants
The White House Office of Management and Budget issued on May 11 new guidance covering allowable administrative costs for counties under the Recovery Act

05/15/2009 - Community Development Block Grant Recovery Act (CDBG-R) Funding Notice Issued
The Recovery Act appropriated $1 billion in supplemental funding for the Community Development Block Grant program. On May 5, HUD issued a Notice describing the submission requirements, submission deadlines and implementation requirements for CDBG-R funding.

04/29/2009 - Recovery Act Funding Guide (PDF)
This PDF-formatted document, first published April 6 in County News, features a quick, easy-to-use guide for counties to Recovery Act funding.

04/13/2009 - Energy Efficiency Block Grant FAQs
This Web site provides frequently asked questions and answers, especially on the energy formula block grants, for local governments.

04/10/2009 - Supporting Healthy Communities
You can find information here about reducing obesity and improving community health using Recovery Act funds.

04/09/2009 - HHS announces child care, development and community services funds
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced April 9 that the Child Care and Development Fund will receive $2 billion and the Immunization Grant Program will receive $300 million in supplementary Recovery Act funds.

04/07/2009 - Updated Implementing Guidance for the Recovery Act
The guidance issued today (April 3) supplements, amends, and clarifies the initial guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on February 18, 2009.

04/03/2009 - April 2, 2009 Webinar: Implementation of the Stimulus Package: What Counties Need to Know
Links to presentations and webinar recording.

03/26/2009 - Department of Energy EECBG Program Alert
DoE has released detailed guidance for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Application deadline for counties is June 25

03/25/2009 - Energy Stimulus Funding
Both DOE and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have recently conducted webinars and published information for local governments on energy stimulus funding.

03/25/2009 - Rapid Deployment Energy Efficiency Toolkit
Will provide detailed program design and implementation guides for five to 10 broadly applicable energy efficiency programs.

03/25/2009 - A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments (PDF)
Provides a comprehensive overview of funding opportunities and tax incentives and bond programs. Discusses eligibility, allocations, program administration, and resources for more information.