The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), also known as the stimulus package, was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009. It will provide more than $787 billion in spending and tax cuts intended to help stimulate the national economy. ARRA includes new or expanded government grant programs to provide funding to communities or individuals affected by the recession.
Our MapShot: Best ARRA Funding Resources by State will point you to key resources in each state for ARRA funding and other opportunities for nonprofits.
To find nonprofit funding provided by this Act, you should also visit Grants.gov.
You should also contact your state nonprofit association or state and Congressional representatives for more information on local stimulus funding.
In order to provide full accountability and transparency for the distribution of stimulus funds, the Federal government has created Recovery.gov, where you can:
The National Council of Nonprofits has an ongoing series of special reports on the economic stimulus and recovery, which address topics such as:
Nonprofit Grant Opportunities
Stimulus Grant Tips and Thoughts
Whether and How States Are Accepting & Distributing Federal Stimulus Funds
Sources of Information Regarding Stimulus Funds
Strategies Being Used by Nonprofit Leaders To Cope with the Nation’s Economic Crisis
Selected resources below may also be helpful.
Web Resources
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Books & Articles
Check title availability at our libraries and Cooperating Collections or your local libraries.
See also our related pages:
- Focus on the Economic Crisis
- Where can I find advice and information about fundraising in times of economic downturn?
- Where can I find information about government grants?
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