Education Department: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Overview of the Recovery Act
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. Show less
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... Show more
On July 24, 2009, President Obama and Secretary Duncan announced the draft application for the $4.35 billion Race to the Top Fund. They also announced the following information on these programs:
Race to the Top
Race to the Top Assessment Program
Investing in Innovation
- Press release
- Proposed priorities (Federal Register notice)
- Slideshow: Summary of Investing in Innovation Fund
MSPowerpoint (908KB) - Fact sheet
- Conference call transcript (Oct 6, 2009)
MSWord (48KB)
- Website
Teacher Incentive Fund
State Longitudinal Data Systems
Title I School Improvement Grants
- Fact sheet
- Slideshow for conference call (Aug 26, 2009)
MSPowerpoint (12.2MB)
- Website
State Educational Technology Grants
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund—Phase 2
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund
- Guidance, Applicant Information, and More
- Please email any questions about this program to State.Fiscal.Fund@ed.gov. Please write ARRA in the email subject line.
- Applications
Title I, Part A Recovery Funds for Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Non-Regulatory Guidance on Title I, Part A Waivers (July 2009) MSWord (304K) | Appendix I (July 2009) MS Excel (656K)
- Fact Sheet (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (462K) | PDF (287K) (updated November 2009)
- Uses of Funds Guidance MSWord (456K) | PDF (272K) (Sep 3, 2009)
- Please email any questions about this program to oese@ed.gov. Please write ARRA in the email subject line.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B
- Fact Sheet (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (316K) | PDF (288K) (Sep 10, 2009)
- Uses of Funds Guidance MSWord (216K) | PDF (368K) (Sep 10, 2009)
- Please email any questions about this program Fund to IDEARecoveryComments@ed.gov.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part C
- Fact Sheet (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (204K) | PDF (76K) (Apr 1, 2009)
- Uses of Funds Guidance MSWord (108K) | PDF (308K) (Sep 3, 2009)
- Please email any questions about this program Fund to IDEARecoveryComments@ed.gov.
Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants
- Fact Sheet (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (156K) | PDF (144K) (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance Modifications MSWord (24K) | PDF (20K) (Jul 9, 2009)
Independent Living Services
- Fact Sheet (Apr 1, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (195K) | PDF (65K) (Apr 1, 2009)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance
- Guidance MSWord (272K) | PDF (160K) (Apr 10, 2009)
- Grant Awards
Impact Aid
- Fact Sheet (Apr 10, 2009)
- Guidance MSWord (250K) | PDF (109K) (Jun 12, 2009)
- Grant Awards
Centers for Independent Living
- Fact Sheet (Jun 1, 2009)
School Modernization
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