FRA and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It is an unprecendented 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 extraordiniary 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.

Implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is committed to implementing those parts of the legislation delegated to our control in an efficient, expeditious, effective and transparent manner. Under the leadership of Secretary LaHood, FRA is prepared to assist states, localities, other Federal agencies, industry and transportation sector stakeholders to ensure appropriate consultation and coordination among all parties in managing ARRA investments. more...

Vision for High-Speed Rail in America

President Obama proposes to help address the nation's transportation challenges by investing in an efficient, high-speed passenger rail network of 100-to 600-mile intercity corridors that connect communities across America. Developing a comprehensive high-speed intercity passsenger rail network will require a long-term commitment at both the federal and state levels. The first step in this process is to present to the American people a strategic plan outlining the vision and goals of a high-speed transportation network. more ...

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How to Apply

Applications for competitive discretionary grants must be submitted electronically to Grants.gov . Grants.Gov allows organizations to find and apply electronically for competitive grant opportunities and cooperative agreements from all Federal grant-making agencies, as well as modifications to current grants or cooperative agreements. more...

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