What is the Recovery Act?

The Recovery Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009. The purpose of the $787 billion Recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and save jobs. The Act specifies appropriations for a wide range of federal programs, and increases or extends certain benefits under Medicaid, unemployment compensation, and nutrition assistance programs.

Number of Awards Received to date*: 94

Total Award Amount: $36,245,402

Funds Allocated to date: $31,512,239

*Current as of May 21, 2013