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.

• Formula Block Grant Allocation (as of April 03, 2009) -
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Select a weekly report May 1, 2009 April 24, 2009 April 17, 2009 April 10, 2009 April 3, 2009 March 27, 2009 March 20, 2009 March 13, 2009 March 6, 2009 February 27, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act made a total of $7 billion available in UI Modernization incentive payments to states that include certain eligibility provisions in their state UI programs. Each state can qualify for a share of those funds by showing that its law includes certain provisions. Information on approved applications is available below and information on qualifying may be found at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?DOCN=2715.

Connecticut One-Third Incentive Payment Illinois One-Third Incentive Payment Massachusetts One-Third Incentive Payment Minnesota One-Third Incentive Payment Two-Third Incentive Payment

New Hampshire One-Third Incentive Payment New Jersey One-Third Incentive Payment Two-Third Incentive Payment South Dakota One-Third Incentive Payment

• May 6, 2009 - DOL releases over $130 million to Minnesota
• April 30, 2009 - DOL announces $2 million for Oregon workers
• April 23, 2009 - DOL provides grant for Idaho workers
• April 23, 2009 - DOL announces $628,000 grant to Maine workers
• April 20, 2009 - DOL announces release of $54.2 million in unemployment insurance modernization incentive funds to Massachusetts

To read the full text of the legislation click here.

To comment on the legislation, click here.

To view Guidances and Notices issued by the Employment anf Training Administration, relating to the ARRA, click here.

To learn more about government grants, and the application process, please visit Grants.gov.

To learn more about federal business opportunities please visit FBO.gov.

To report fraud, waste, or abuse, or to view inspector reports please click here.

As Recovery Act funding is received and spent, progress reports will be posted here as well as on www.Recovery.gov.