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Recovery.gov - Track the Money

Recovery.gov is the U.S. government’s official website that provides easy access to data
related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

 News 

In this section, you will find thoughts from the Chairman of the Recovery Board, agency press releases detailing current Recovery spending, featured stories, and media kit.

Chairman's Corner
Thoughts and ideas about transparency and accountability from Earl Devaney, the chairman of the Recovery Board.

Agency Press Releases
Federal agencies issue press releases on a regular basis announcing their Recovery-related activities, including what states and programs are receiving Recovery funds. The release also has information on grant and loan eligibility requirements.

Featured Stories
Read about the impact Recovery funds are having on cities and towns, including how many jobs have been created or saved as a result of Recovery projects.

Tribal News
Federal agencies distributing Recovery funds to Native American and Alaskan native communities announce projects to improve those communities.

Media Kit
This press center includes a Backgrounder, Fact Sheet, FAQs, and Recovery Board news releases.  You can find a screen shot of the Recovery.gov home page, and pictures of the Recovery Board members and the maps on the Download page.

Recipient Awards Reported

Recipient Awards as reported by prime and sub-recipients: 179,486 Total Awards, 925 Loans, 24,367 Contracts, 154,194 Grants. Updated 5/19/2010. Source: FederalReporting.gov

Updated 5/19/2010

Source for Recipient Awards: Recipient Reports

DID YOU KNOW?

$43,520,259,879 - amount the Department of Health and Human Services has paid out in Grants to States for Medicaid