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Recovery LogoThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

ARRA FUNDS IN ECDECD Logo

The State of Tennessee is projected to receive approximately $4.5 billion over the next two years to help speed the economic recovery, create and save jobs, and provide services to those affected by these tough times.

ECD will be overseeing a portion of the funds in the areas listed below.  Click on the links for more information and the latest plans and reports. Click here to view ECD's latest ARRA reports.

Program Federal Agency Description Tennessee Amount
State Energy Program U.S. Dept. of Energy Tennessee will use its SEP funds to establish the Volunteer State Solar Initiative, consisting of two initiatives: the Tennessee Solar Institute and the West Tennessee Solar Farm.

$62,482,000
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants U.S. Dept. of Energy Tennessee will use funding to assist small- and medium-sized cities and counties to conserve energy and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

$42,243,200
(ECD administering $13,818,200)
Energy Star Appliance Rebate U.S. Dept. of Energy This project provides federal support for state-level rebate programs for consumer purchases of new ENERGY STAR® qualified home appliances.

$5,963,000
Enhancing State Government Energy Assurance Capabilities and Planning for Smart Grid Resiliency U.S. Dept. of Energy Enhancing State Government Energy Assurance Capabilities and Planning for Smart Grid Resiliency dollars will be used to improve state emergency preparedness plans and ensure quick recovery and restoration from any energy supply disruptions.

$770,233
Community Development Block Grants U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development The CDBG program enables local governments to undertake a wide range of activities intended to create suitable living environments, provide decent affordable housing and create economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income.

$13,263,085
(ECD administering $7,095,627)
Rural Business Enterprise Grant U.S. Dept. of Agriculture The money will be used for the ECD-BERO Rural Micro Loan Fund.  These micro loans of $500-$10,000 are available for entrepreneurs living and operating a business in rural Tennessee. 

$100,000
 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

ECD Energy Division
ECD Loans and Grants
 ECD-BERO Rural Micro Loan Fund

USEFUL LINKS

Recovery.gov
State of Tennessee Recovery Act Web Site
Department of Energy ARRA site
Department of Housing and Urban Development ARRA site
Department of Agriculture ARRA site
ARRA Overview
ARRA Energy Fact Sheet
National Governor's Association ARRA Resource Center
Full Text of the ARRA
Recovery Act Grant Opportunities
Tennessee Recovery Act News


FREQUENTLY USED ACRONYMS

ARRA – American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
SEP – State Energy Program
EECBG – Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants
CDBG – Community Development Block Grants
ECD – Tennessee’s Department of Economic and Community Development
DOE – U.S. Department of Energy
BERO - ECD's Business Enterprise Resource Office