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In an effort to continue to track the distribution of federal funds allocated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Equal Voice for America’s Families Coalition will send out updates about upcoming hearings and/or meetings that require input or action regarding expenditure and allocation of stimulus dollars at the state level.
Public Hearings
LOUISIANA
State Programs to Extend Benefits
| Who: |
Louisiana Office of Family Support |
| What: |
A public hearing to amend the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Initiative (TANF) and the Jobs for America’s Graduates Program (JAG-LA) to expand the age range of eligible participants as well as the scope of services provided. |
| Where/When: |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Thursday, May 28, 2009
9:00 am
Iberville Building
627 North 4th Street
Room 1-127
Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
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Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund
| Who: |
Louisiana Office of Family Support |
| What: |
A public hearing to renew the current Louisiana Child Care and Development Fund State Plan for the period of October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2011.
View a copy of the draft of the state plan here. |
| Where/When: |
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
9:00 am
Iberville Building
627 North 4th Street
Room 1-129
Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
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Request for Proposals
MISSISSIPPI GOVERNOR SEEKS INPUT ON STIMULUS SPENDING
| Who: |
Governor Haley Barbour's Office |
| What: |
Seeks brief ideas or concept proposals with innovative ways to use a portion of Mississippi's employment and training funds. |
| Goals: |
-Build partnerships to address workforce needs of businesses and training needs of workers;
-Identify strategies for high-demand industry sectors in local areas;
-Enable low-income, displaced, and under-skilled adults to acquire the knowledge and skills for success in high-growth industries;
-Identify regional approaches to couple workforce development with the local economic development strategies;
-Meet immediate and/or long-term needs for trained workers in demand occupations;
-Target projects at groups who are not currently fully engaged in the workforce;
-Implement online training programs which will target high-growth occupations; |
| How to apply: |
Submit brief ideas or proposals that demonstrate how the idea or concept will assist the state in meeting the goals. Submissions are limited to five single-sided, double-spaced pages on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. |
| How to submit: |
Electronically in Word or PDF format by email to stimulus@mdes.ms.gov |
| Deadline: |
Friday, May 29, 2009 – 5:00pm CST |
Click here to read more
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FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING IN NEW MEXICO
| Who: |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) |
| What: |
Soliciting proposals from qualified governmental entities and non-profit organizations to receive funding through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. |
| Goals: |
-To provide homelessness prevention assistance to households who would otherwise become homeless;
-To provide assistance to rapidly re-house persons who are homeless;
-To make assistance available throughout New Mexico, to residents of all counties; and
-To make assistance available to all populations in need of assistance. |
| How to apply: |
Proposals should be mailed to:
Proposal to Furnish Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority
344 4th Street SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
*Note - For specific guidelines, visit the MFA website |
| Deadline |
Friday, June 19, 2009 |
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Resources
STIMULUS COLLABORATION SUMMIT IN PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
| Who: |
Pasadena City College Community Education Center |
| What: |
A summit featuring discussion and distribution of information on federal Recovery Act funding as well as developing ideas on how to best spend stimulus dollars to effectively assist unemployed Californians in job training and finding new jobs. |
| When/Where: |
Pasadena, California
Thursday, May 28, 2009
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Community Education Center
Jack Scott Multipurpose Room
3035 E. Foothill Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107 |
How to apply: |
This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat, you can e-mail Rick Hodge at rlhodge@pasadena.edu or call for a reservation at (626) 585-3010. |
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SEMINAR ON FLORIDA STIMULUS PACKAGE
| Who: |
Florida Department of Management Services’ Office of Supplier Diversity |
| What: |
A public seminar featuring Florida Economic Stimulus Special Advisor Don Winstead and senior-level state officials to discuss how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 will impact Florida’s businesses.
There will be time reserved at the end of the day for one-on-one appointments with state agency senior level officials. To schedule an appointment, please RSVP to (850) 487-0915 or email osdhelp@dms.state.fl.us.
You can find a list of all the attending state officials here. |
| Where/When: |
Miami, Florida
Saturday, May 30, 2009
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Florida International University
Wertheim Performing Arts Center
11200 Southwest 8th Street
Miami, FL 33174
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WORKSHOP TO PROMOTE GREEN JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN MISSISSIPPI
| Who: |
Action Communication and Education Reform, Inc. |
| What: |
A free public workshop by Judy Phillips of the Stennis Institute of Government, MSU to share information about upcoming green job opportunities in Mississippi. |
| When/Where |
Winona, Mississippi
Monday, June 1, 2009
6:00 pm
Montgomery County Court House
610 Summit Street
Winona, MS 38967 |
ALABAMA HOSTS APPLICATION WORKSHOP FOR THE HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM
| Who: |
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs |
| What: |
An application workshop to assist cities, counties and non-profit agencies learn how to apply for the $13 million stimulus dollars available through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. Eligible activities include up to 18 months in assistance paying rent, assistance in paying security and utility deposits, hotel vouchers (up to 30 days) and moving-cost assistance. |
| When/Where: |
Montgomery, Alabama
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
10:30 am
Alabama Center for Commerce
7th Floor Auditorium
401 Adams Ave # 1st
Montgomery, AL 36104 |
| Click here to read more |
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM TRAININGS IN CHICAGO
| Who: |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| What: |
A training open to Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) grantees and potential subgrantees to learn more about the program. The training will focus on:
-Purpose of HPRP
-Eligible Activities and Participants
-Ineligible Uses of HPRP
-Targeting Assistance
-Fiscal Requirements
-Data Collection and Reporting
-Community Presentations
-Q&A |
| Where |
Chicago, Illinois
Thursday, June 4 - Friday June 5, 2009
Day 1: 9:00am - 5:30 pm
Day 2: 8:30am - 12:30 pm
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
2233 South Martin L. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616 |
| How to apply |
Training is free, but advance registration is required. Register online here. |
click here to read more |
GRANT WRITING TRAINING SESSION IN NEW MEXICO
| Who: |
New Mexico Department of Housing and Urban Development |
| What: |
A training session to teach the art and science of grant writing to enable greater success in securing federal and private funding. The training is geared toward non-profit agencies, the housing industry, and community organizations, and others wanting to know more about applying for federal funding. |
| When/Where: |
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday, June 11, 2009
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Embassy Suites Albuquerque
1000 Woodward Pl. N.E. – Sandi Ballroom
Albuquerque, NM 87102 |
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GEORGIA HOSTS BUSINESS AND HOUSING EXPOS
| Who: |
Governor Sonny Perdue’s Office and partnering state agencies |
| What: |
Business and Housing Expos to provide information on the latest federal and state financing and technical assistance tools that directly impact small business owners, entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, builders, contractors, developers, 1st time homebuyers, renters, realtors, lenders, local government officials and economic developers. |
| When/Where: |
Friday, June 12, 2009
Technical Colleges in Albany, Hinesville and Warner Robins
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Technical Colleges in Atlanta, Athens and Calhoun
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Exact locations, including building/room #’s will be provided by mid-May. Check here for the latest information. |
WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS AND NEW MEXICO
Alabama
| Who: |
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs |
| What: |
Funding is available for low-income families to weatherize their homes by installing measures that cut energy costs. Eligible applicants have their houses tested to determine what weatherization measures are needed to maximize energy efficiency. Improvements typically include adding insulation, reducing air leaks by improving windows, doors and vents, and servicing heating and cooling systems. Health and safety diagnostic services also are provided. |
| How to apply: |
Individuals and families making up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or about $44,100 a year for a family of four are eligible for this program.
If you are eligible, fill out an application with the organization that serves your county. Find a list of supporting organizations here. |
Arkansas
| Who: |
Arkansas Department of Human Services – Division of County Operatives |
| What: |
Funding is available for low-income families to weatherize their homes by installing measures that cut energy costs. Measures may include: replacing broken windows; caulking and weather stripping doors and windows; insulating ceilings, walls and floors; installing storm windows and thermostats; and repairing and cleaning heating systems. |
| How to apply: |
Individuals and families making up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or about $44,100 a year for a family of four are eligible for this program.
If you are eligible, find the Local Community Action Agency that serves your county. Find a list of supporting organizations here.
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New Mexico
| Who: |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority |
| What: |
Funding is available for low-income families to weatherize their homes by installing measures that cut energy costs. Measures may include: weather-stripping and caulking around doors and windows; replacing broken glass panes or windows; installing insulation, including on water heaters and in attics; tuning up, repairing, or replacing the furnace or heating unit; installing carbon monoxide detectors; replacing incandescent bulbs with CFL’s; or replacing a high-energy consuming refrigerator with an energy-efficient one. |
| How to apply: |
Individuals and families making up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines or about $44,100 a year for a family of four are eligible for this program.
If you are eligible, fill out an application with the organization that serves your county or Pueblo. Find a list of supporting organizations here. |
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