Economic Stimulus and Recovery: "The Oregon Way"
Oregon is focused on accelerating our state's economic recovery by creating jobs and economic stability for communities throughout the state during this volatile time.
Governor Ted Kulongoski's approach is comprehensive, leveraging state and federal dollars and private investment to maximize efforts that deliver short-term stimulus and long-term economic prosperity.
Governor Ted Kulongoski's approach is comprehensive, leveraging state and federal dollars and private investment to maximize efforts that deliver short-term stimulus and long-term economic prosperity.
Oregon's Opportunities
Funding Breakdown
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has the potential to provide more than $3.9 billion in economic assistance to Oregon in important areas such as health care, education, energy efficiency, public safety and infrastructure. The major funding sources are divided into nine major ARRA areas consisting of formula, competitve and demand-based funding.
Federal Economic Recovery Dollars
Thanks to the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal government has set aside approximately $37 billion in competitive grant dollars to help states recover from the recession. Governor Kulongoski created The Oregon Way Advisory Group to enable the state to compete more effectively for this money. The Advisory Group will also ensure that the money creates immediate and long-term job opportunties for Oregonians.
The Advisory Group will advise and assist state agencies seeking federal competitive grants by developing proposals that include innovative elements toward sustainability, renewable energy, carbon reduction, energy efficiency and green development.
The group will also work to identify signature projects across the state that will showcase Oregon's green expertise to the nation, helping create long-term jobs as others look to Oregon to tap this knowledge base.
The Advisory Group will advise and assist state agencies seeking federal competitive grants by developing proposals that include innovative elements toward sustainability, renewable energy, carbon reduction, energy efficiency and green development.
The group will also work to identify signature projects across the state that will showcase Oregon's green expertise to the nation, helping create long-term jobs as others look to Oregon to tap this knowledge base.
Oregon's Share
Resources for Individuals
Individual Oregonians will receive direct assistance from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If you are an individual seeking benefits for you or your family, please click link below.
Highlights
Oregon is excited and prepared for the infusion of federal dollars to our state through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by the federal government earlier this year. We will continue to share news regularly with the public about the opportunities within the federal stimulus package and how Oregonians across the state will benefit.
