Local Private and Community Participation:

• Notice of intent to apply for funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2)
  • July 15, 2009: See the complete NSP2 application  
     
• Tampa Bay Watershed, Historic Spring Restoration and Park Creation on Hillsborough River, Tampa, Florida by Heights of Tampa, LLC

• 10/1/09 - Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP)
   
• 9/11/09 - Six Recovery Tax Incentives for Individuals
   
• 7/20/09 - IRS Reminds Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Recovery Act Benefits
   
• 5/19/09 - The Tampa-Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP) received $3 Million of ARRP Weatherization funds through the State of Florida. The purpose of the Weatherization Program is to increase the energy efficency of homes, thus lowering the homes' energy burden (monthly electric bill). This is a free program for low-income families who earn below 50% of the Area Median Income. Eligible repairs include windows, doors, water heaters, and HVAC. Mr. Travis Sewell is the Weatherization Program Coordinator and can be contacted at (813) 626-4926 or by e-mail at tsewell110@hotmail.com.
   
• 5/19/09 - SBA’s America’s Recovery Capital (ARC) Loan Program can provide up to $35,000 in short-term relief for viable small businesses facing immediate financial hardship to help ride out the current uncertain economic times and return to profitability. Each small business is limited to one ARC loan. More...
   
• 5/15/09 - The Employment and Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor announces initial plans for awarding "green job training" funds under the Recover Act. View Notice....
   
• 5/11/09 - The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS), announces that applications will be accepted for new cooperative agreements to experienced organizations to provide nonprofit organizations serving as project partners, with capacity building training, technical assistance, and competitive financial assistance. View Synopsis...
   
• 5/8/09 - The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Early Head Start services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers and their families. View Synopsis...