The federal recovery plan provides local governments, businesses, individuals, health care organizations and School Districts with much needed aid in the form of tax credits, grants and financing - all designed to create jobs and promote economic growth.
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BROADBAND (HI-SPEED DATA TRANSFER) OPPORTUNITY
Companies, organizations or other entities are invited to partner with the commonwealth on their grant application for Recovery funds for projects related to broadband deployment. The goal is to efficiently expand access for citizens that do not currently have broadband and/or wireless access in their communities and to increase the utilization of existing broadband services in communities where there is access but limited households and businesses connected to the system.
The federal government will make up to $7.2 billion available nationally through three funding rounds for broadband projects. The broadband stimulus programs are being administered by the Department of Commerce (NTIA) and the Department of Agriculture (RUS). Funding is available for Broadband Infrastructure deployment, for Sustainable Adoption Initiatives, and for Public Computer Centers. Additional information from the NTIA and from the RUS can be found on the federal Broadband Stimulus website.
The first round of applications closed in mid-August. The Commonwealth submitted a total of 7 grant applications during the first funding cycle. Copies of the Commonwealth’s grant applications can be found here.
The guidelines for broadband stimulus program require states to play a consultative role to the NTIA with respect to review and ranking of funding applications submitted within their respective states. States had 20 calendar days to review applications and to provide input to NTIA. The review process is now complete and the Commonwealth submitted its state review and prioritization input to NTIA on October 14, 2009.
In developing project proposals and grants submissions, applicants should strive to achieve consistency with the Commonwealth’s statewide broadband plan, “A Broadband Strategy for the 21st Century: high-speed access to digital information for all Pennsylvanians”.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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- Grant Opportunities Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
- Click here to view a list of the competitive grant applications that Pennsylvania executive agencies expect to compete for under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The spreadsheet includes the name of the relevant executive agency, the name or description of the proposed project, the due date for the grant application, the total federal allocation/award amount for the competitive grant, the amount that Pennsylvania is applying for, and the estimated final allocation to Pennsylvania (if known).
- Recovery funds are also available to support and strengthen services to women who are victims of violent crime. Click here to learn more. Applications can be found here, and must be submitted by Oct. 6, 2009.
- Grant Opportunity Webinar (Watch slide show)
OPPORTUNITIES NEWS
Wed., Feb. 3, 2010
Department of Labor & Industry Offers Workforce Development Grants
The Department of Labor & Industry is seeking applications for $10 million in grants from service providers interested in helping to create training opportunities for veterans, dislocated workers and youth. The funding is provided through the federal Workforce Investment Act and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. View guidelines and application
Wed., Jan. 13, 2010
$2.25 million in Federal Funds to Help Expand Reliable, Affordable, High-Speed Internet Access in Pennsylvania
Governor Edward G. Rendell said today that Pennsylvania will receive $2.25 million in federal Recovery Act funds to help boost broadband Internet coverage across the state. Learn more. View statewide broadband plan.
Tue., Jan. 5, 2010
DEP Seeks Applicants to Manage Home Heating Equipment Rebate Program
Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger announced today an opportunity for a qualified entity to administer Pennsylvania's new Home Heating Equipment Rebate program. Application deadline is Jan. 29, 2010. Learn more. View guidelines. View application planning tool.
Thu., Dec. 10, 2009
Pennsylvania Creates Green Energy Revolving Loan Fund to Finance Energy Efficient Projects and Long-Term Job Creation
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the commonwealth will use up to $12 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to create a new revolving loan fund to support energy-saving projects and develop clean, renewable energy resources that put Pennsylvanians to work. Learn more. View guidelines or submit application (by Jan. 6, 2010).
Wed., Dec. 9, 2009
Nearly $20 Million in Federal Funding Available to Spur Wind Energy Projects, Generate Orders for Manufacturers
Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that $19.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding is now available for large-scale wind projects that will generate clean energy, spur new orders for the Keystone State’s green energy manufacturers, and put Pennsylvanians back to work. Learn more. View guidelines and apply (by Dec. 31, 2009).
Tue., Nov. 24, 2009
Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative Co-hosts Pittsburgh MBE Procurement Summit
The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative , Allegheny County and other partners are co-hosting a procurement summit for minority business enterprises interested in pursuing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) contract opportunities. The Pittsburgh Procurement Summit will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania, located at 337 Fourth Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh. Learn more.
Wed., Nov. 11, 2009
Minority Business Enterprise ARRA Expo Set for Nov. 13 in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Minority Business Enterprise Center ARRA Advocacy and Outreach Initiative is co-sponsoring a procurement summit with the Sharing the Wealth Technology Consortium. The Expo Forum will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North St., Harrisburg Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, PA. Learn more.
Governor Rendell Signs Executive Order Ensuring Recovery Act Funding Opportunities for Small, Disadvantaged Businesses
Governor Edward G. Rendell today signed an executive order that formalizes existing practices to ensure small and disadvantaged businesses receive fair opportunities to compete for state-administered funds through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Learn more. View executive order.
Governor Rendell Announces $1.1 Million Investment of Recovery Act Funds to Train Weatherization Workforce
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced that more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians seeking to become weatherization installers, crew chiefs and auditors will receive training through an investment of $1.1 million in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. Learn more.
