FEMA Information Related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation's infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

For information about the entire government's effort, visit Recovery.gov.

Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)

Pie chart of FEMA dollar allocations by program or grant

$100.0M for Emergency Food and Shelter Program
$150.0M for transit and rail security grants
$150.0M for port security grants, no non-federal match required
$210.0M for Assistance to Firefighter (AFG) grants; maximum grant is $15.0M
$5.0M expansion in authority for FEMA Community Disaster Loans
FEMA must establish an arbitration panel for Katrina/Rita public assistance disputes
Requires FEMA to accept additional applications for Katrina/Rita public assistance
All non-federal matching requirements for SAFER grants waived for FY 2009-2010

Agency Plans and Reports

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Related Government Websites

Grants.gov - Find and apply for federal grants.
FBO.gov - Find federal contracting opportunities.
DHS Inspector General - Report fraud and abuse
Frequently asked questions about the Act
Legislation
- Summary
- Full Text (PDF 1.1MB) (NOTE: FEMA appropriations information begins on page 50)

Last Modified: Thursday, 16-Apr-2009 09:50:49 EDT