2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Duval County Opportunities

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1 Commerce and Economic Economic Opportunity (EDA) Recovery Act Higher -Teacher quality enhancement $150,000, Grant $100,000, Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) $200,000, Title II al Technology State Grant Enhancing through Technology Nationally: $650,000, Florida s Share: $30,000, Innovation Fund $650,000, Qualified School Construction Bonds Discretionary, Competitive grants (Discretionary) Formula Grant $650,000, Formula grants (Discretionary) $22,000,000, Bonds Impact Aid Construction $59,400, Grant for the Disadvantaged $13,000,000, Formula, grants Race to the Top Fund $4,350,000, (Competitive) This federal funding opportunity (FFO) pertains to applications for funding under EDA's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs only. EDA will give priority consideration to those applications that will significantly benefit regions "that have experienced sudden and severe economic dislocation and job loss due to corporate restructuring," as stipulated under the Recovery Act. To improve teacher recruitment, preparation, and support and to reduce shortages of qualified teachers in high-need school districts. EDA Office of Postsecondary To develop and implement performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools. Gains in student academic achievement, classroom evaluations conducted multiple times during each school year and other factors will be used to determine compensation. This incentive will encourage educators to take on additional responsibilities and leadership. Performance indicators pertaining to performance-based teachers and principal compensation systems will be evaluated. Administrative use, 1%. The four-fold purpose is: (1) to fully integrate technology into the curricula and instruction for all students to enhance teaching and learning; (2) to help ensure that students and teachers in high poverty, high need schools have access to educational technology compared to that of students and teachers in other schools; (3) to provide professional development opportunities for teachers, principals, and school administrators to develop capacity to effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning; (4) to ensure the percentage of students who meet state technology literacy standards by the end of the 8th grade. Current distribution is 50% entitlement and 50% competitive. To improve student achievement through the use of technology in elementary and secondary schools. To provide funding for academic achievement awards which recognize schools that have made achievement gains that allow them to expand their work, to work in partnership with the private sector, and to identify and document best practices. The act creates bonds for the construction, rehabilitation, or repair of public school facilities, or for the acquisition of land on which a public school facility will be constructed. s will be divided amongst states and certain large school districts. State governments; County governments; City/township governments; Special district governments; Public and state controlled institutes of higher education; Federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Nonprofits, other the institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education Higher education institutions; Local education agencies Local education authorities; Non-profits; State education agencies Due: June 30, 2010 Due: October 6, 2009 Due: Fall 2009 State to local schools Due: Fall 2009 State education agencies Due: September 30, 2009 ; Office of the Secretary State or Local Government School districts; Non-profit partnerships with 1-2 schools; School districts; State agencies Due: September 30, 2009 School Districts Due: September 30, 2009 Under Section 8005(b)(4) of the Recovery Act, an LEA (Local al Authority) is eligible to receive a grant under this competition if the LEA timely submitted an application eligible for funding under either Section 8002 (Payments for Federal Property) or Section 8003 (Basic Support Payments) for FY 2008; and has a total assessed value of real property available that may be taxed for school purposes (referred to hereinafter as assessed value) of less than $100 million or has an average assessed value per pupil that is less than the state average assessed value per pupil. Applicants may submit only one application for one facility within the LEA. Local al Authority Due: October 8, 2009 To help school districts mitigate the effect of the reduction in local revenues and state support for education. States will pass through the money by formula or grant to local education authorities (LEA) for the FY 2010 and FY 2011 school years. LEA receiving funds must file a school-by-school per pupil education expenditure report of state and local resources to the State of Florida by December 1, States must report the information to the Secretary of by March 31, State to local education authorities Due: December 1, 2009 To encourage and reward states that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform and implementing ambitious plans in four core education reform ares: Adopting internationally-benchmarked standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace; Recruiting, developing, retaining, and rewarding effective teachers and principals; Building data systems that measure student success and inform teachers and principals how they can improve their practices; and Turning around lowest-performing schools. The overarching goals are to: Drive substantial gains in student achievement; Improve high school graduation rates and prepare students for success in college and careers; Close achievement gaps. States Due: Late /24/2009 1

2 Efficiency and Conservation Block Local Assurance Planning (LEAP) $450,000, (Competitive) $15,000, Grant Miscellaneous Provisions $2,500,000, Formula State Sector Partnerships and Training Fossil Research and $190,000, Grant $3,400,000, (Competitive) Coastal $5,000, Grant Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program $9,000, Grant Recovery Act - Fish Passage $2,800, Grant To assist states, local governments, and tribes in reducing fossil fuel emissions and total energy use, in improving energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and Office of other appropriate sectors, in funding financial incentives, and in grants for retrofits, Efficiency and Renewable for transportation conservation, for building codes, for energy distribution technologies, and for landfill gas capture. This initiative will create jobs at the local level and allow Cities to have welldevelopmed, standardized energy assurance and resiliency plans that they can rely on during energy emergencies and supply disruptions. City governments will address energy supply disruption risks and vulnerabilities in their plans to lessen the devastating impact that such incidents have on the economy and the health and safety of citizens. The LEAP initiative focuses on developing new, or refining existing plans to integrate new energy portfolios (renewables, biofuels, etc.) and new applications, such as Smart Grid technology, into energy assurance and emergency preparedness plans. Better planning efforts will help contribute to the resiliency of the energy sector, including the electricity grid, by focusing on the entire energy supply system, which includes refining, storage, and distribution of fossil and renewable fuels To support the accelerated hiring of expert staff for research, for development, for demonstration, and for deployment activities. Fund distribution: bio-mass, $800 million; geothermal activities, $400 million; communications technology, $50 million; transportation electrification, $400 million; Alternative Fueled Vehicles Pilot Grant program, $300 million; Star/ Efficient Appliance Rebate Program, $300 million A sector strategy is a workforce development approach that targets the needs of a specific industry sector. Sector strategies are designed and implemented by a range of institutions and groups working collaboratively, including community and faithbased organizations, business and industry groups, educational institutions such as community and technical colleges, the public workforce system, labor-management partnerships, and others. Grant funds will be used to provide training, job placement, and related activities that reflect a comprehensive statewide energy sector strategy. To create carbon capture and energy efficiency improvement projects, fossil energy research/development, Clean Coal Power Initiative Round III funding, site characterization for geologic formations, training and research, and program direction For habitat restoration projects that address high priority wetland, upland, or riparian habitats in selected geographic areas. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). You must contact your local Coastal Program coordinator for information about funding. ( To provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners interested in restoring, enhancing and managing fish and wildlife habitats on their own lands. These funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority wetland, upland, or riparian habitats in selected geographic areas. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). You must contact your local Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program coordinator for more information ( To provide technical and financial assistance to partners interested in restoring, enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats. Funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, interjurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). You must contact your Regional Coordinator for more information about funding and technical assistance availability: National Technology Laboratory Office of Efficiency and Renewable Employment and Training Office of Electricity Delivery and Reliability U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service States; Local Governments; Indian tribes Due: Early October 2009 City or township governments Due: October 8, 2009 States; Local government; Higher education institutes; Non-profit; For-profit State Workforce Investment Boards Star/ Efficient Rebate program due: Oct. 15, 2009 (State only) Due: October 20, 2009 Open Due: September 30, 2010 Federal, state, interstate and intrastate agencies; Local and tribal governments; Public non profit institutes and organizations (conservation organizations, watershed councils, land trusts, schools and institutions of higher learning, etc.); Private landowners (individuals and businesses) Private landowners; Tribal governments; Local governments; State governments; al institutions and organizations Private landowners; Tribal governments; Local governments; State governments; al institutions and organizations Due: September 30, 2009 Due: September 30, 2009 Due: September 30, /24/2009 2

3 Recovery Act - National Fish Habitat Action Plan Recovery Act Funds-- Internships Recovery Act-Health Care Sector and Other High Growth and Emerging Industries ARRA State to Promote Health Information Technology Planning and Implementation Projects ARRA Health Information Technology Extension Program: Regional Centers Communitites Putting Prevention to Work $2,000, Grant $5,000, Grant $220,000, Grant $564,000, $598,000, Cooperative Agreement Cooperative Agreement $373,000, Grant Public Housing Capital Fund $4,000,000, Assisted Housing Stability and and Green Retrofit $250,000, Formula (Competitive) Loans, Pathways Out of Poverty $150,000, Grant To provide technical and financial assistance to partners interested in restoring, enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats. Funds are available for habitat restoration projects that address high priority aquatic habitats. Projects must provide direct benefits to Federal Trust species (i.e., migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, inter-jurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern). You must contact your Regional Coordinator for more information about funding and technical assistance availability: Through on-site activities located at a variety of field stations, including wildlife refuges, fish hatcheries, and ecological services offices, individuals or groups will be introduced to natural resource careers through "hands-on" work with, and training by, natural resource professionals employed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The goal is to help develop a new generation of enthused and effective conservationists and ecologists. Each selected individual or group is given the opportunity to serve a seasonal on-site assignment, usually scheduled between June 1st and September 30th. During the assignments, individuals or groups are introduced to various real-world conservation and rehabilitation activities such as invasive species management, habitat restoration, wildlife management, and public education and interpretation, mixed with informal and formal training sessions directed by USFWS. The USFWS hereby invites submission of proposals from all potential sources willing and able to cooperatively administer a program for identifying and recruiting individuals or groups for assignments at various USFWS sta For projects that provide training and placement services to help workers pursue careers within the industries described in the Background section, Part B of this SGA. The purpose of the high growth and emerging industries grants funded through this SGA is to teach workers the necessary skills for, and help them pursue careers in, health care and other high growth and emerging industry sectors To advance appropriate and secure health information exchange (HIE) across the health care system. Awards will be made in the form of cooperative agreements to states or qualified State Designated Entities (SDEs). The purpose of this program is to continuously improve and expand HIE services over time to reach all health care providers in an effort to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. Cooperative agreement recipients will evolve and advance the necessary governance, policies, technical services, business operations and financing mechanisms for HIE over a four year performance period. This program iwll build off of existing efforts to advance regional and state level HIE while moving towards nationwide interoperability. States (including territories) or their non-profit SDEs may apply, as designated by the state. No more than one award will be made per state. States may choose to enter into multi-state arrangements. This announcement seeks applications from qualified entities to serve as Regional Centers within the Extension Program. The CDC will support intensive community approaches to chronic disease prevention and control in selected communities (urban and rural), to achieve the following prevention outcomes: Increased levels of physical activity; Improved nutrition (e.g. increased fruit/vegetable consumption, reduced salt and transfats): Decreased overweight/obesity prevalence; Decreased smoking prevalence and decreased tenn smoking initiation; and Decreased exposure to secondhand smoke. U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Employment and Training Office of Public Health and Science Office of Public Health and Science Centers for Disease Control and Prevention To provide funding for development, for financing and for modernization of public housing. No supplementing of expenditures from other sources. Formula funds will be allocated by March 17, Competitive funds will be allocated by September 30, Funds must be 100% obligated within one year and 60% expended within two years. Failure to comply with 100% obligation requirements will result in Housing recapturing of all remaining unobligated funds. Recipients will be prioritized based and Urban on which capital projects can be awarded on bid-based contracts within 120 days (HUD) from the receipt of funds. If there are capital projects already underway or included in a five-year Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) those get priority. No operating costs or rental assistance may be applied, though.5% can be used for administrative costs To provide funding for energy improvements for housing assisted under the Section 8, Section 202 (Elderly), and Section 811 (Disabled) programs. Note: Section 8, regular project-based assistance program, is supplemented with $2 billion in the same account, to provide full-year payments to participating landlords. Recipients must expend funds within two years of receipt. There are special requirements Funds are intended to integrate training and supportive services into cohesive programs that will help target populations find pathways out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency through employment in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. Housing and Urban (HUD) -- Office of Affordable Housing Preservation Employment and Training Private landowners; Tribal governments; Local governments; State governments; al institutions and organizations State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Special district governments; Independent school districts; Private, public and/or state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments; Public housing authorities/indian housing authorities; Non-profits; Individuals; For-profits and small businesses Public entities; Private nonprofit entities Due: September 30, 2009 Due: September 30, 2010 Due: October 5, 2009 State Governments Due: October 16, 2009 Non-profit Organizations Due: August 3, 2010 Large cities (more than 1 million served); Urban ares; Tribal communities Statecoordinated small cities & rural areas Due: December 1, 2009 Public Housing Agencies Due: September 30, 2009 Private and non-profit organizations participating in Section 8, Section 202, Section 811 programs National entities or local entities Due: February 16, 2011 Due: September 29, /24/2009 3

4 COJ to monitor Periodic Censuses and Programs $1,000,000, Commerce and Economic Opportunity Communications and Technology Advanced Battery Manufacturing Broadband Technology Opportunities Program $2,000,000, $1,600,000, Commerce and Loans (direct & Economic Opportunity Business Loans Program Account $6,000, guaranteed) Commerce and Financial Economic Opportunity Institutions Program Commerce and Economic Assistance Economic Opportunity Programs Commerce and Economic Opportunity Commerce and Economic Opportunity Extension of Credit for Electricity Produced from Renewable Resources $100,000, Competitive $150,000, Investment Assistance Proposal (competitive, continuing) Tax Credit Industrial Bonds Bonds To ensure a successful decennial for hiring additional personnel, for providing required training, for increasing targeted media purchases, and for improving management of operational and programmatic risks. To support manufacturing advanced vehicle batteries and components. To support the deployment of broadband and infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas, to enhance broadband capacity at public computer centers, and to encourage sustainable adoption of broadband service. To provide funding for the cost of direct loans and guaranteed loans. $375 millionloan reimbursements/subsidies/modifications authorized in Section 501. $255 million-loan subsidies/modifications for small business concerns authorized in Section 506. To provide additional capital funding to Financial Institutions under the FY 2009 funding round for use in economic development, business development, and commercial real estate development; affordable housing development and homeownership; and community financial services to underserved communities. To leverage private investment, to stimulate employment and to increase incomes in economically distressed communities. Three year extension for renewable energy production tax credits for wind facilities, biomass, geothermal, small irrigation, hydropower, landfill gas, waste-to-energy, or marine renewable facilities through December 31, Provides bonds for industrial development and expands the definition of manufacturing facilities. They are subject to a 25% limitation in the amount of bond issuance used to build or reconstruct such components. Bureau of Census Office of Efficiency and Renewable National Telecommunications and Information Small Business Financial Institutions Fund Economic (EDA) Commerce and Veterans Benefits Economic Opportunity Information Technology Systems $50,000, Discretionary To provide funding for information technology systems. Commerce and Economic Opportunity Commerce and Economic Opportunity Commerce and Economic Opportunity Communications and Technology Investment Credit in Lieu of Production Credit; from Treasury Tax Credit Recovery Zone Bonds $25,000,000, Bonds Small Business Tax Relief Tax Credit State Broadband Data and Grant Program $240,000, Grant Production tax credits for wind facilities, biomass, geothermal, small irrigation, hydropower, landfill gas, waste-to-energy, or marine renewable facilities. Owners of such facilities can claim 30% investment tax credits when the property is placed in service in lieu of the production tax credit. Creates two new categories of bonds for investment in national recovery zones. Can be issued for qualified economic development purposes (i.e. promoting development or other activity). They are a tax-exempt private activity bond for capital investment. $10 billion allocated for Recovery Zone Economic Bonds. $15 billion allocated for Recovery Zone Facility bonds. Bonds will be issued in States will receive share based on state job loss in 2008 vs. a percentage of national job loss in States will sub-allocate funding to local municipalities. There is a temporary reduction in built-in gains tax period for S corporations. Act reduces the 10 year period to 7 years for sales occurring between In addition, the estimated tax payments for 2009 for individuals receiving income for small businesses will be reduced. The State Broadband Data and Grant Program is a competitive, meritbased matching grant program that implements the joint purposes of the Recovery Act and the Broadband Data Improvement Act through the award of grants. This Program is designed to fund projects that gather comprehensive and accurate statelevel broadband mapping data, develop state-level broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a national broadband map, and fund statewide initiatives for broadband planning. Manufacturers States; Local government; Non-profit; For-profit; Limited liability companies; Cooperative or mutual organizations Open Certified Entity; Financial Institution Local agency; Public/Private nonprofit; Indian tribe; Private individual; For-profit company Businesses Not Applicable--Only for Census Bureau May 19, 2009 August 14, 2009 May 27, 2009 June 10, 2009 Businesses Commerce Information Technology companies Businesses Jacksonville Economic Commission (JEDC); Northwest Economic Zone Eligible entity designated by the state COJ August 14, 2009 Commerce and Surety Bond Guarantees Revolving Economic Opportunity Fund Commerce and Economic Opportunity Communications and Technology $15,000, Tax Credit Bonds Bonds Rural Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program $2,500,000,000.00, loans and loan guarantees To provide funding for the Surety Bond Guarantees Revolving Fund authorized by the Small Business Investment Act of Provides a subsidy to state and local governments by reducing the cash interest payments that the state or local governments must make on its debt. Tax credit bonds differ because interest paid on tax credit bonds is taxable, and a portion of such interest takes the form of a tax credit. To support grants, loans and loan guarantees for broadband infrastructure through the Agriculture s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) broadband loan program Small Business State or Local Government Secretary of Agriculture Open State; Local State; Local Not Applicable--No projects in Duval County 9/24/2009 4

5 Academic Research Infrastructure Program: Recovery and Reinvestment $2,000,000, Grant Early Head Start Expansion $619,000, Grant and Human Resources $100,000, for the Homeless Children and Youth $70,000, Formula grants This investment will advance the science & engineering research enterprise at many institutions by enhancing the nation's existing research facilities where sponsored &/or unsponsored research activities & research training take place to enable nextgeneration research infrastructure that integrates shared resources across user communities. This program will: update existing research facilities at institutions of higher education (including graduate & undergraduate institutions, including community colleges) & other non-profit research organizations; enable academic departments, disciplinary & cross-disciplinary units, or multi-organization consortia to renovate research facilities through the addition or augmentation of cyberinfrastructure, other than general-purpose computing systems or data storage systems, to create environments that enhance research & integrate research with education. Improve access to & increase use of next-generation research facilities for researchers, educators and students. Assist research organizations, including those that have historically received limited federal research & development funds, to Not to be used by: foreign organizations; research arms of for-profit firms; federally To support an increase in the enrollment of additional children as well as create new teaching and other positions within Early Head Start (EHS) programs. Financial assistance will be competitively awarded to provide child and family development services to low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years and pregnant women who are not currently being served by a Head Start of EHS program. Funds may be used for training and technical assistance. To provide additional funding for education and human resources. Robert Noyce Scholarship Program ($60 million) for undergraduate (science, technology, engineering and math majors) or graduate students holding those degrees that commit to teaching in high-need K thru 12 schools after graduation. $25 million to math and science partnerships, $15 million to Master of Science (MS) degree programs. To ensure that homeless children, including preschoolers and youths, have equal access to free and appropriate public education. States must identify the number of homeless students during the school year relative to the number of homeless children nationally during the same year. States will award sub grants to local education agencies on a formula based or competitive basis using the number of identified homeless children in each school district. National Science Foundation (NSF) for Children and Families Universities and two-and fouryear colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the United States, its territories and possessions; Independent nonprofit research museums; independent non-profit research institutions and laboratories; Non-profit research consortia located in the U.S., its territories and possessions (with a 501(c)(3) tax status) State governments; Local governments; Independent school districts; Public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Federally recognized Indian tribal governments; Public housing authorities/indian housing authorities; Other Indian tribal organizations; Non-profits, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For-profit organizations (not small business); Small Businesses; Faith-based organizations; Others Universities/students; Nonprofit institute; Consortia State to local education authorities August 24, 2009 July 9, 2009 June 30, 2009 Equipment Assistance for School Food Authorities Nationally: $100,000, Florida s Share: $5,403, Formula Grant For equipment assistance to school food authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Funds will be allocated based on each state's school meals administrative expense allocation. Local SFAs may then competitively apply for NLSP equipment assistance grants. Priority will be given to SFAs for equipment in schools that have at least 50% of the students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. equipment assistance grant requests may include new equipment, renovation of equipment or replacement of equipment. The application process will focus on equipment: that lends itself to improving the quality of school foodservice meals that meet dietary guidelines; that improves the safety of foodservice in the school meal programs; that improves the overall energy efficiency of the school foodservice operations; and that allows SFAs to support expanded participation in a school meal program. (See OMB Circular A-87 for equipment definition.) State to local schools Local School Food Authorities June 8, 2009 Federal Work Study $18,200, Formula grants To provide funds to assist students, who work part-time, in financing the costs of postsecondary education. Office of Federal Student Aid Higher education institutions apply to allocate funds to students Funding Starting: July 1, 2009 Health Care Information Enterprise Integration Research Centers To establish multidisciplinary centers for health care information enterprise integration that will generate innovative approaches to health care information enterprise integration by conducting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research on the system challenges for health care delivery and by developing and using health information technologies and other complementary fields. Office of National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONCHIT) Universities/Colleges; Consortia June 11, /24/2009 5

6 Historic Preservation for Historically Black Colleges and Universities $15,000, Impact Aid $100,000, Individuals with Disabilities Act Part B, Sec. 611 Individuals with Disabilities Act Part B, Sec. 619 (Preschool ) Information Technology Professionals in Health Care (Discretionary) $11,300,000, $400,000, Grant Institute of Sciences $5,000, Grant Discretionary, Competitive grants Longitudinal Data System Grant National School Lunch Program (NSLP) $100,000, To provide funding for historic preservation grants with no matching requirements. National Park Service/Historic preservation fund To provide funding to undertake emergency renovations and modernization projects. Allows school districts with "shovel ready" facility projects including those that address health and safety and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance issues among others. To assist states to provide special education and related services to eligible students with disabilities (ages 3-21) who are enrolled in special education programs. Funding will be FY 2010 and FY To assist states to provide special education and related services to eligible students with disabilities (ages three to five) who are enrolled in special education programs, including two-year olds who turn three during the school year. Funding will be FY 2010 and FY To provide assistance to higher education institutions or consortia by establishing or expanding medical health information education programs and by ensuring rapid and effective utilization and development preference to existing educational and training programs and programs designed to be completed in less than six months. The state data coordinator will implement statewide data systems that include postsecondary and workforce information. To carry out section 208 of the al Technical Assistance Act. This may be used for statewide data systems that include postsecondary and workforce information. Up to $5, may be used for state data coordinators and for awards to public or private organizations or agencies to improve data coordination. To provide funding for the NSLP under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (except Section 21), the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (except Sections 17 and 21) and to carry out a grant program for the NSLP equipment assistance. Bonds issued in 2009/2010 to finance renovations, equipment purchases, developing course material, training teachers and personnel in a qualified zone Qualified Zone Academy Bonds $1,400,000, Bonds academy. School Improvement $3,000,000, Formula, grants Funding for academic assessment, local education authorities and school improvement. State s for $48,000,000, Formula State Incentive $4,300,000, (Discretionary) Title I $10,000,000, Formula, grants Advanced Research Projects Agency - (ARPA-E) Clean Tax Credits for Homes/Businesses $150,000, Grant Tax Credit Clean Renewable Bonds $1,600,000, Bonds States will receive allocation of 61% based on population (ages 5-24); 39% based on total population. Then they will distribute 81.8% of the funding received to support elementary, secondary, and higher education at 2006 levels for the rest of Fiscal Year (FY) 2009, FY 2010, FY The 18.2% of funding left can be allocated for public safety or other government services or directed to local education agencies for school modernization. Funds cannot be used on school entertainment facilities or to purchase vehicles, or for buildings that hold religious services. To reward States that have made significant progress in achieving equity in teacher distribution, establishing longitudinal data systems, and enhancing assessments for English language learners and students with disabilities. School districts with Title I allocations must receive 50% of the funding. To distribute funding to schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families. Some funding must be used for early childhood programs. For a transformation concept or new technology that can make a significant contribution towards reduction in GHG emissions, enhancement of energy security, restoration of science leadership or quick implementation of the economic recovery package. Funding is not for incremental progress on current technologies. A minimum of 90% of the work, as defined by total project costs, must be performed on U.S. soil, which includes the United States proper and its territories. The Act provided greater tax credits for clean energy projects at homes and businesses and for the manufacturers of clean energy technologies. For homeowners, the Act increases a 10% tax credit for energy efficiency improvements to a 30% tax credit, eliminates caps for specific improvements (such as windows and furnaces), and instead establishes an aggregate cap of $1,500 for all improvements placed in service in 2009 and For residential renewable energy systems, the Act removes all caps on the tax credits, which equal 30% of the cost of qualified solar energy systems, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, and fuel cell systems. Money used to finance facilities that generate electricity from the following sources: wind, biomass, geothermal, small irrigation, hydropower, landfill gas, marine renewable, or trash combustion. State/local/tribal governments, 30%; public power providers, 30%; electric co-operatives, 30% Health and Human and National Science Foundation Office of Postsecondary State of Florida State or Local Government Qualified Historically Black Colleges Local education authorities State to local education authorities based on number of children with disabilities in the state State to local education authorities based on population Universities/Colleges; Consortia Public or Private organizations; Agencies to improve data coordination State education agencies Public schools; Non-profit private schools; Residential child care institutions School Districts June 3, 2009 March 20, 2009 April 20, 2009 April 20, 2010 No organization in Duval County applying August 3, 2009 May 8, 2009 No organization in Duval County applying Local education authorities ; Office of the Secretary, Office of the Secretary U.S. and IRS States States States to local education schools who have 40% lowincome students For-profit entities; Academic Institutions; Research foundations; Non-profit entities; Collaborations; Consortia State; Local; Indian tribes; JEA; Other See below for more information April 24, 2009 June 2, /24/2009 6

7 Electricity Delivery and Reliability $4,500,000, Conservation Bonds $2,400,000, Bonds Efficient Information and Communication Technology $50,000, Discretionary Grant To modernize the nation's electric grid. Fund distribution: worker training, $100 million; implement smart grid interoperability framework, $10 million. Bonds used for state, municipal and tribal government programs or to fund initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Bonds may be issued in loans and grants for capital expenditures to implement green community projects, to programs in which utilities provide ratepayers energy efficient property and to recoup the costs of the property over time. To develop new technologies to dramatically improve energy efficiency in information communications technology (ICT) with an emphasis on new technologies that can be commercialized within the next three to five years, and to demonstrate through field testing highly energy efficient, emerging technologies that are ready for or are in the initial stage of commercial introduction. Office of Electricity Delivery and Reliability Open State; Local Indian tribes Golden Field Office Open July 21, 2009 Efficiency and Conservation Block Efficiency Technology and Research $3,200,000, Formula, grants $300,000, Discretionary Training Partnership $100,000, Grant Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program Recovery Act: Renewable Deployment Recovery Act - Geothermal Technologies Program: Ground Source Heat Pumps Recovery Act - High Penetration Solar Deployment $6,000, Competitive Loan Subsidy $21,450, Grant $50,000, Grant Grant To assist states, local governments, and tribes in reducing fossil fuel emissions and total energy use, in improving energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other appropriate sectors, in funding financial incentives, and in grants for retrofits, for transportation conservation, for building codes, for energy distribution technologies, and for landfill gas capture. Loans, $2.8 billion;, $400 million To provide funding for research, development, test and evaluation projects, including pilot projects, and for energy efficient manufacturing enhancements. Funds are for improvements in energy generation and efficiency, in transmission, in regulation, in storage, in military installations and within operational forces, to include research and development of energy from fuel cells, wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources, including bio-fuels and bio-energy. Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Wide, $75 million Training Partnership funds are intended to provide training and placement services for workers that prepare them to enter the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries, as well as green occupations within other industries. To promote the use of renewable technology to produce electricity and transportation fuels. It will cover credit subsidy for loan guarantees. It will add a new loan guarantee to the program originally authorized in the Policy Act of 2005 by adding Section 1705: Temporary Program for Rapid Deployment of Renewable and Electric Power Transmission to be reviewed on September 30, Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Projects should address the tecnicla, economic, and policy barriers to implementing a combination of renewable energy technologies into one integrated solution for a community to reduce its carbon footprint. Projects should suppoert and enable the deployment goals across the portfolio of EEREs renewable energy program, with the intent of creating examples that can be further replicated by other communities, nationally and internationally. Eligible renewable energy technologies for purposes of theis FOA include but are not limited to, electric or thermal energy generated from solar, wind, biomass, landfill gas, ocean (including tidal, wave, current, and thermal), geothermal, or new hydroelectric generation capacity achieved from increased efficiency or additions of new capatcity at an existing hydroelectric project, as defined in EPAct To increase the deployment of ground source heat pumps through new commercialization strategies that incorporate: 1) innovative commercial-scale or residential community technology demonstration projects; 2) data gathering and analysis related to system costs, performance, and installation techniques; and 3) a national geothermal heat pumps (GHP) certification standard. DOE's objective is to promote ground source heat pumps via the following three Topic Areas: 1. Technology Demonstration Projects; 2. Data Gathering and Analysis; and 3. National Certification Standard. See full announcement for detailed description of Topic Areas. Objectives are to: 1) develop the needed modeling tools and database of experience with high penetration scenarios of PV on a distribution system, 2) develop monitoring, control and integration systems to enable cost-effective widespread deployment of small modular PV systems and 3) demonstrate the integration of PV and energy storage into Smart Grid applications. This will accelerate the placement of high levels of PV penetration into existing or newly designed distribution circuits. The achievement of these goals will facilitate increased growth of grid-tied PV installation, thus supporting the Solar Technology Program (SETP) mission to accelerate widespread commercialization of clean solar energy technologies in the U.S. Office of Efficiency and Renewable Office of the Assistant Secretaries for Research; and Acquisition Employment and Training Office of Electricity Delivery and Reliability Golden Field Office Golden Field Office Golden Field Office States (28% of formula); Local Governments (28% of formula-resident/daytime office population); Indian tribes (2% of formula) Government laboratories and facilities; Universities; Nonprofits; Contractors (funding given directly to military installations) Private non-profit organizations that are National labor-management organizations with local networks or Statewide or local non-profit partnerships Competitive; Open State governments; County governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Unrestricted Unrestricted June 25, 2009 September 4, 2009 September 3, 2009 August 6, 2009 July 30, /24/2009 7

8 Recovery Act (ARRA) - Industrial Efficiency Recovery Act: Regional Sequestration Technology Training Recovery Act - Systems Technology, Integration, and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks (Super Truck) and Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles Recovery Act - Smart Grid Investment Grant Program $6,970, Grant Grant $190,000, Grant To fund cost-shared development of transformational industrial processes & technologies that reduce the energy intensity (million BTUs per unit system output) or greenhouse gas emissions (carbon equivalent) of the system by a minimum of 25% while providing a return on investment of 10% or greater. To support of the Efficiency & Renewable (EERE) mission to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality & economic vitality in public-private partnerships that enhance energy efficiency & productivity. To improve national security, climate & environment & economic competitiveness by transforming the way U.S. industry uses energy & set a goal to drive a 25% reduction in U.S. industrial energy intensity by 2020 in support of EPAct The planned solicitation will select & fund concept definition Research & (R&D) studies to develop transformational manufacturing processes & technologies that meet the grand challenges of energy-intensive industries. Industrial collaboration is strongly recommended & cost sharing is required Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies offer great potential for reducing C02 emissions and mitigating global climate change. Deploying these technologies will require a significantly expanded workforce trained in the various specialties that are currently under-represented in the U.S. Applications are sought from companies, trade groups, and other organizations that can develop regional sequestration technology training to facilitate transfer of knowledge and technologies required for site development, operations, and monitoring of commercial CCS projects. This training will focus on the applied engineering and science of CCS for site developers, geologists, engineers, and technicians. In addition, these training activities will provide a technology transfer platform for C02 sequestration related technology information and insights on a basin scale level to the sequestration industry in a concise, meaningful format that stimulates timely, informed technology decisions. To develop & demonstrate a 50% improvement in overall freight efficiency on a heavy-duty Class 8 tractor-trailer in ton-miles per gallon. This improvement will be achieved through the application of advanced vehicle system technologies & advanced engine technologies. At least 20% of the improvement will be through the development of an engine capable of achieving 50% Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE). Over the 3-5 year period of this activity, the selected participants will develop, test & ultimately demonstrate these advanced technologies on a full-scale vehicle. A pathway to compliance with prevailing federal safety & environmental regulations must be shown. Candidate vehicle system technologies may include reductions in aerodynamic drag, vehicle mass, & rolling resistance, & other technologies as appropriate. Electrical or mechanical drive train hybridization, including energy storage/regeneration & main engine idle and other ancillary load reduction, may also be considered. For more information, visit & search Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA To stimulate the rapid deployment and integration of advanced digital technology that is needed to modernize the nation's electric delivery network for enhanced operational intelligence and connectivity. The electric delivery network for smart grid modernization encompasses the electric transmission and distribution infrastructure that interconnects large generation at one end and consumers' electric loads at the other end, as well as all components and systems in between, including distributed energy resources. National Technology Laboratory National Technology Laboratory National Technology Laboratory Headquarters Renewable Tax Credits Tax Credit Facility owners could choose to receive a grant equal to 30% of the tax basis (that is, the reportable business investment) for the facility, so long as the facility is depreciable or amortizable. The grants are also available for renewable energy facilities that would normally earn a business energy credit of 10% - 30%, including systems using fuel cells, solar energy, small wind turbines, geothermal energy, micro turbines, and combined heat and power (CHP) technologies. To earn a grant, the facility must be placed in service in 2009 or The grants will be paid directly from the U.S. Treasury. A separate measure in the Act removed limitations on the business credit based on how the systems are financed and also removes a business credit limit on small wind energy systems. State Program $3,100,000, Formula To promote energy conservation and reduce rate of energy demand State of Florida; To provide funding for hazardous fuels reduction, forest health protection, Wild land Fire Management $500,000, Project rehabilitation and hazard mitigation activities on federal land including ecosystem Forest Service improvements Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted, except other Federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Center (FFRDC) Contractors, and non-profit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995 Unrestricted July 14, 2009 July 22, 2009 September 9, 2009 August 6, 2009 State; Local March 23, 2009 Only Ducks Unlimited was considered. 9/24/2009 8

9 Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program (CWSRF) $20,000, Grant $132,286, Loan Hazardous Substance Superfund $600,000, For projects that can be commenced quickly, reduce diesel emissions and maximize job preservation and/or creation and economic recovery through the use, development and commercialization of emerging technologies. An emerging technology is a device or system that reduces emissions from diesel engines or diesel engine powered vehicles or equipment that has not been certified or verified EPA by the Protection Agency (EPA) or the California Air Resources Board (CARB), but for which an approvable application and test plan have been submitted for verification. Only those technologies that have been approved and placed on EPA's Emerging Technology List, qualify as emerging technologies for the purpose of this funding solicitation. For wastewater, storm water and non-point source infrastructure construction projects. Projects must secure a place on the CWSRF priority list, must meet the CWSRF program's basic funding criteria, and be "shovel-ready" such that they can be under construction before February 17, Wastewater and storm water projects must be sponsored by local government; non-point source projects may be sponsored by private entities. To apply for funds, submit a Request for Inclusion (RFI) on the CWSRF priority list form. Funds will be allocated based on priority score Protection order and a segment cap of $10 million per project sponsor until the funds are (DEP) exhausted. See Section (6) of the CWSRF rule for information on the priority system. A priority list adoption hearing is scheduled for May 13, 2009; readiness to proceed requirements must be met by April 29, 2009 to qualify for the priority list. If all ARRA funds are not obligated at that hearing, additional hearings will be scheduled as needed. Project, coop To provide supplemental funding for Superfund. agreements Protection Agency; Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Local government; Private entities City of Jacksonville monitored May 5, 2009 Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund (LUSTTF) Program National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program Grant Non-Defense Cleanup Smart Way Clean Diesel Finance Program $600,000, Formula, grants To provide supplemental funding for LUSTTF cleanup activities. Protection Agency, Office of Superfund Remediation City of Jacksonville monitored & Technology, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response For projects that can be commenced quickly, reduce diesel emissions, maximize job preservation and/or creation and will promote economic recovery through a variety of diesel emission reduction strategies. Eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions including: verified emission control technologies including retrofit devices, cleaner $156,000, Grant fuels and engine upgrades; verified idle reduction technologies; certified engine Protection repowers; and vehicle or equipment replacement. Eligible vehicles, engines, and Agency (EPA) equipments may include: buses, medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, marine engines, locomotives, and non-road engines or vehicles. Non-road engines/vehicles include: those used in construction, handling of cargo (including at a port or airport), agriculture, mining, or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps) $483,000, $30,000, Grant For projects that can be commenced quickly, reduce diesel emissions and promote job preservation and/or creation and economic recovery through the creation of national, state, or local innovative financing program(s). Innovative financial projects include, but are not limited to, those where the loan recipient receives a specific financial incentive (i.e., better than regular market rates or conditions) for the purchase or lease of retrofitted vehicles or equipment. Protection Agency (EPA) * April 28, 2009 Not Applicable--No projects in Duval County April 28, 2009 State and Tribal Assistance - Brownfield's Projects $100,000, Project, co-top agreements Response, Compensation, and Liability Act provide supplemental funding for projects authorized by the Comprehensive (CERCLA). Office of Brownfield's and Land Revitalization, Office of Solid Waste & Emergency Response, Protection Agency State; Local; Indian tribes; Quasi-governmental authorities; Universities and colleges; Industry; Public/private institutions; Individuals April 20, /24/2009 9