American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus funds are not exclusively designated for government use there are several provisions in the ARRA with direct benefits for Bridgeport residents.
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund
- Energy efficiency incentives and rebates
- EEsmarts is an energy efficiency and clean, renewable education initiative for Connecticut’s Grade PreK-9 classrooms.
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) (860) 240-4800
- Homeless Prevention Fund – funding for rental assistance, housing relocation, housing search and security and utility deposits
- Low-income housing lead paint removal
www.sba.gov (860) 827 - 5722
- Micro Loan Program – Provides small loans to startup, newly established, or growing small businesses
- 7(a) Loan Guarantee Program – ensures small businesses have access to 7(a) loans that may be used to establish a new business or to assist in the operation, acquisition or expansion of an existing business
- 504 Loan Program – ensures small businesses maintain adequate access to 504 loans for fixed asset projects including existing buildings, grading, street improvements, utilities, parking lots, landscaping, construction and the purchasing of machinery and equipment
www.ctdol.state.ct.us (888) 289 - 6757
- Adult Employment Training
- Youth Employment Training
- Green Jobs Training
- Extended Unemployment Benefits
www.huskyhealth.com (877) 284 - 8759
- Increased Funding for State Medicaid Programs
www.ctcare4kids.com (888) 214 - 5437
- Additional Head Start funding to provide childcare for low-income families
- Learn how to become a Licensed Child Care Provider
www.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.htlm
- Increased financial assistance for post secondary education
- Research ED performance and accountability reports