Frequently Asked Questions

Briefing to the Steering and Rules Committee

March 31, 2010

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA): Impact on City of Milwaukee

Competitive Awards

• City Officials Announce Milwaukee Awarded $21.5 Million TIGER Grant
• Mayor Barrett Announces $36 Million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program Awards
• Mayor Barrett Announces $1.075 million Recovery Act Pathways out of Poverty Award for Green Job Training
• Milwaukee Shines - Solar Energy
• Secure Our Schools and Child Sexual Predator Program COPS Grants
• Port Security Grant
• Milwaukee Police Department wins competitive award - $10 million for hiring 50 cops
• YouthBuild Grant Awarded to MAWIB 

Opportunities

Did you know that you can search online now for many kinds of financial opportunities offered by the U.S. government? Learn more...

Summaries and Reports

Resources

• Job Training and Employment Opportunities for Citizens
• Purchasing and Contracting Opportunities for Businesses
• Housing Authority Procurement and Contract Services
• City of Milwaukee Departments

Other Government Agencies

Below are other government agencies in Milwaukee that are receiving stimulus funds:

Social Development Commission

Funds: Community Service Block Grants for Weatherization.
Learn more...

Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS proposal for federal stimulus money / June 2 public hearing

Comment on MPS's use of stimulus funds...

Important ARRA Websites

Track federal and state American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) opportunities and developments here:

• U. S. Government
• State of Wisconsin
• U. S. Small Business Administration (Loans and Tax Credits)
• State Housing Credit Agencies-Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (Housing Tax Credits)

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