1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Funding
NACAA Call
February 19, 2009 1

2. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
President Obama signed Bill into Law on February 17, 2009
$789 billion economic stimulus package that includes
DERA Final Allocation
$300M for DERA for National and State Programs
2% for EPA Administration 2 2

3. Four DERA ARRA Program Opportunities
National Competitive RFA
SmartWay Finance RFA
Emerging Technologies RFA
State Grant Allocation Program
States are eligible for all four programs

4. State Program ARRA Allocation Details
National vs. State split remains same as FY 08 (70/30 split, etc.)
All DERA ARRA grants will focus on promoting economic recovery, preserving and/or creating jobs, and reducing diesel emissions.
$88.2M for State Program
If all 50 states and DC apply for funds: ~$1.7M
Otherwise, the DERA State allocation formula will apply 4 4

5. State Program ARRA Funding Highlights
Removal of matching incentive provision
States can use up to 15% for program administration (personnel, travel, etc.)
Removal of local and state mandate restrictions
States must establish new grants with this funding
Leftover funding reverts back to National Program
Time line:
Expediency is a critical priority

6. State Program ARRA Funding Process
Time Frame will be fast –
EPA will send States NOI (notice of intent to apply)
EPA will send guidance document on program
EPA will Notify States of Amounts
Work plan template, budget, etc. due from States to Regions
EPA will Award grants to States

7. ARRA Reporting
EPA will release guidance on new ARRA reporting requirements
Job creation/retention
Frequency
Draw-down requirements
Centralized federal government ARRA reporting site:

8. Things To Do Now
Prepare for implementation of this State grant ARRA allocation program
Prepare for other RFAs as applicable
Communicate with potential fleet partners
Stay in close contact with EPA Regional office