Stimulus Opportunities
Welcome to the APPA Stimulus Information Page
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (economic stimulus bill) provided many different funding opportunities for public power. This portion of our website is intended to help you navigate this process. Funding that will be allocated directly from the federal government will go through www.grants.gov. You must pre-register with this website before applying for any federal funds. APPA recommends that you register now if you think you might want to apply for funding as this process can take several weeks.
Other funds will be allocated through state offices. APPA recommends you contact your state energy office and your Governor's office for information on applying for funding. You can find contact information for your state energy office through the National Association of State Energy Officials.
News
Commerce Department's NTIA and USDA'S RUS Announce Availability of $4.8 Billion in Recovery Act Funding to bring Broadband to more Americans [01/15/2010]
Department of Energy to Invest $366M in Energy Innovation Hubs [12/22/2009]
Projects Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 [12/17/2009]
DOE Issues Final Rule on Loan Guarantees [12/16/2009]
Vice President Announces an Initial $183 Million in Awards to Expand Broadband Access in Seventeen States
Department of Labor / State Energy Program Letter from the National Association of State Energy Officials [11/19/2009]
President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Energy Grid [10/27/2009]
The $3.4 billion in grant awards are part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, and will be matched by industry funding for a total public-private investment worth over $8 billion. Applicants state that the projects will create tens of thousands of jobs, and consumers in 49 states will benefit from these investments in a stronger, more reliable grid. Full listings of the grant awards by category and state are available HERE and HERE. A map of the awards is available HERE.
Getting Started
Stimulus 101: The Basics of Finding and Applying for Grants [pdf]
Consultants 101: The Basics of Finding and Hiring a [Stimulus Grant] Consultant [pdf]
Summaries
APPA Stimulus Fact Sheet [pdf]
Comprehensive APPA Stimulus Summary [pdf]
Update to PURPA manual [pdf] as a result of technical corrections and "decoupling" provisions included in the stimulus bill
White House Memo to Agencies on Implementing Programs Under ARRA Including NEPA [pdf]
