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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

A Message from Gov. Phil Bredesen

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will speed the nation's economic recovery, create and save jobs, and provide services to people affected by the recession.

The economic stimulus measures provided by the ARRA include investment in the areas of community and economic development, infrastructure, human services, transportation and workforce development. In Tennessee, we're committed to a process to make sure the funds that come to our state are used to their full potential for projects that have merit and are ready to proceed quickly so we can get more Tennesseans working again. More...

These projects will help us accomplish things that we as a state need done – from road and bridge projects, to water and wastewater system improvements, to weatherization assistance for low income families to lower their energy costs and utilization.

This act also contains rigorous requirements for accountability and transparency, and Tennessee's process for ARRA implementation will mirror those rigorous requirements. The one-time funds provided by the act, though temporary, will help us manage through the recession and put Tennessee on the right track for economic recovery and the future.

I hope Tennesseans will use this Web page as a resource to check for the latest news related to ARRA implementation in Tennessee and to link to additional information on TN.gov or other Web sites.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the purpose of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act?
A: To speed economic recovery, create jobs and provided services to those affected by the recession. It also includes rigorous requirements for accountability and transparency.

Q: How much money will Tennessee receive?
A: We expect approximately $4.5 billion to come to Tennessee, but some of that money will go directly to cities, counties and other organizations.

Q: How will the funds be distributed?
A: Funds will be distributed through a variety of programs, funding mechanisms and some competitive grants. Some of these allow little, if any, discretionary flexibility. Departments of the federal government's executive branch are in the process of developing specific guidance, including rigorous requirements for accountability and transparency, to assist states and other organizations with the appropriate distribution of funds.

Q: Where can I learn more about grants available under the Recovery Act?
A: Search Recovery Act grant opportunities on Grants.gov.

Q: How do I report suspected fraud and abuse?
A: Call the Fraud and Abuse Hotline at 1-800-232-5454. Since 1983, the State Comptroller's Department of Audit has provided a toll-free hotline for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse of government funds and property. If you observe activity which you consider to be illegal, improper, or wasteful, please call this toll-free hotline.

Q: Where can I find information about doing business with the state of Tennessee on ARRA projects?
A: Visit the Doing Business with Tennessee Government page of our Web site.

Q: How do I post a job opening resulting Tennessee ARRA funds on the state job bank?
A: ARRA recipients, sub-recipients and contractors are encouraged to utilize the Department of Labor's job bank to post job openings resulting from ARRA stimulus monies issued to Tennessee. As you post the position, one required field is "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Job?� Select “Yes� to indicate a job opening resulting from the Recovery Act.

Q: How do I contact the Office of TN Recovery Act Management?
A: E-mail us or call (615) 253-8970 or toll-free 877-742-1116.

 

Tennessee Information

Office of TN Recovery Act Management
(615) 253-8970 | Toll-free: 877-742-1116 | E-mail

Recovery Act by Subject

Documents, Plans & Reports

Certification and Assurance Documents

Several certifications and assurances are required under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Related Sites

 
Recovery.gov