The resources listed here are intended to orient individuals, NCLR Affiliates, community-based organizations, and advocates toward opportunities in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Please check this page and the sources below frequently for updates.

Resources for Individuals

• California Green Stimulus Coalition
• Recovery.gov
• “State Recovery Sites,” recovery.gov
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: State-By-State Estimates of Key Provisions Affecting Low- and Moderate-Income Individuals (Center on Budget and Policy Priorities)
• Federal Business Opportunities
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• Government Benefits
• Government Loans
• “‘How To’ Access Benefits Provided under H.R. 1, the American Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” (U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means)
• “‘How To’ Manual on Health Coverage for the Unemployed in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,” (U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means)
• “How To” Manual for One-time, $250 Economic Recovery Payments,” (U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means)
• “‘How To’ Manual on Trade Adjustment Assistance in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,” (U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means)

Resources for Community-Based Organizations and Advocates

• Recovery.gov
• “Agency Recovery Sites,” recovery.gov
• “State Recovery Sites,” recovery.gov
• Recovery.orgOnvia.com
• " Strengthening Communities Fund"(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services)
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• "Summary of OMB April 3 Interim Guidance on Implementation of the Recovery Act"(Coalition for an Accountable Recovery)
• Memoranda from the Office of Management and Budget
• Grants.gov
• The New Economic Recovery Law: Resources to Help Children and the Economy, Resources for Advocates and Providers to Learn How to Obtain New Federal Funds (Children's Defense Fund)
• Staterecovery.org (Council of State Governments)
• “Main Street Economic Recovery” (United States Conference of Mayors)
• “Implementing the Recovery Plan: A Resource Guide for State Legislators and Advocates” (Progressive States Network)
• State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (National Governors Association)
• “Resources on Components in the Stimulus Package” (National Conference of State Legislatures)
• “Special Reports on Economic Stimulus and Recovery” (National Council of Nonprofits)
• “Tax Credits for Families: Resources for Advocates and Service Providers”(National Women’s Law Center)
• Bringing Home the Green Recovery: A User’s Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Green for All and PolicyLink)
• “Resources on Components in the Stimulus Package” (National Conference of State Legislatures)
• “Special Reports on Economic Stimulus and Recovery” (National Council of Nonprofits)
• “Tax Credits for Families: Resources for Advocates and Service Providers” (National Women’s Law Center)
• Bringing Home the Green Recovery: A User’s Guide to the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Green for All and PolicyLink)
• An Engine of Opportunity: A User’s Guide to Advocate for Transportation Equity in the 2009 Recovery Act (PolicyLink)

Reports, Articles, and Webinars

• "Statutory Deadlines & Key Dates," (Council of State Governments)
• "Latino Employment Status, April 2009" (National Council of La Raza)
• Estimates of Job Creation from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Executive Office of the President, Council of Economic Advisers)
• RECOVERY ACT: As Initial Implementation Unfolds in States and Localities, Continued Attention to Accountability Issues Is Essential (Government Accountability Office)
• "A Growing Green Economy: Opportunities of Tomorrow" (Insight Center for Community Economic Development and National Network of Sector Partners)
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• The Economics of Immigration Reform: What Legalizing Undocumented Immigrants Would Mean for the U.S. Economy (Immigration Policy Center)
• Unemployment in America: Its impact on Blacks and Latinos, CNN
• “Latino Employment Status, March 2009” (National Council of La Raza)
• Principles for State Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Working Poor Families Project)
• “A Slippery Place in the U.S. Work Force,” New York Times
• “The Mirage of Hispanic Job Growth,” Poder 360
• “Special Reports on Economic Stimulus and Recovery” (National Council of Nonprofits)
• “The State of Minorities: The Recession Issue” (Center for American Progress)
• "A Growing Green Economy: Opportunities of Tomorrow" (Insight Center for Community Economic Development and National Network of Sector Partners)
• Shovel Watch

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