American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

1. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations for the Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis Presented by: Amanda Lopez 413 Solutions, Inc. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

2. March 11, 2009 • The following information was compiled on March 11, 2009. Please check websites listed in power point for the most updated information. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez , 413 Solutions, Inc.

3. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Overview • ARRA (H.R. 1) was signed into law February 17, 2009 • A total $789.5B in spending and tax cuts • $463B in program and services (i.e., transportation and infrastructure, health care, education, housing and energy) • $326B in tax breaks and tax provisions • Goals • Preserve and create jobs; • Jumpstart the economy; • Transform the US economy for the 21st century through investments in energy efficiency and science . • www.Recovery.gov American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

4. Indiana Stimulus InformationA preliminary estimate of the formula driven portion Indiana will receive is as follows: • Medicaid: $1.4B • Education: $1.3B • Roads and Bridges: $650M • Nutrition: $400M • Weatherization: $100M • Water Quality: $100M • Housing: $100M www.INvestin.in.gov • Public Transit: $80M • Energy: $70M • Employment Services: $70M • Child Care: $40M • Justice: $40M American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

5. Types of Available Federal Funds • Federal Formula and Block Grants – Funds are distributed from the Federal Government to State or municipality according to established formulas. • To Access these funds, contact the state or local government agency that is administering the funds. • Federal Competitive Grants – Federal government issues Request for Proposals (RFPs) for eligible entities to apply for funds. • To access these funds, go to www.grants.gov to register your organization and submit a proposal. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

6. Applicable ARRA Funding Opportunities • Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) • Education • State Fiscal Stabilization • Title I • IDEA • Youth Job Training • Workforce Investment Act • Youth Build • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) • Compassion Capital Fund • DoJ Byrne Competitive Grant • AmeriCorps American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

7. Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) • Projected Funds to Indiana: $37.1M for child care services; $3.5M to improve quality and availability of child care; $2M to improve quality and availability for infants and toddlers • Services: Provision of child care subsidies for low-income children under the age of 13 and enhancement of the quality of child care for all children. • Stimulus Requirements: Funds are to supplement, not supplant, state funding on child care assistance • Indiana Government Agency: Melanie Brizzi, Bureau of Child Care Administrator, FSSA www.in.gov/fssa/2552.htm www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccb/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

8. Education,State Fiscal Stabilization Funds • Projected Indiana Funds: $823.7M projection for block grant; $183.3 for other government services. • Services: Restore state education budget for K-12 and Higher Education; Any remaining funds would be distributed to local LEAs. • Stimulus Requirements: Funds must first be used to restore state education funding up to the greater of the FY08 and FY09 level, or, if higher, up to existing state formula levels. • Government Agency: Indiana Department of Education • Note: Applications for 67% of the funds will be available to Governors by the end of March. The remainder of the funds will be distributed during July 1 to Sept. 30, 2009. www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/factsheet/stabilization-fund.html www.doe.in.gov/stimulus/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

9. Education,Title I Funds • Projected Indiana Funds: $168M projection for LEAs (formula is based on percentage of low-income students) • Indianapolis Public Schools -- $32.6M • Services: Provision of financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high percentages of low-income students to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. • Stimulus Requirements: No new requirements • Indiana Government Agency: Indiana Department of Education www.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

10. Education, IDEA, Part B • Projected Indiana Funds: $262.7M ($9.2M is for preschool) • Services: Children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education to meet each child's unique needs and prepare him or her for further education, employment, and independent living. . • Stimulus Requirements: No new requirements • Government Agency: Indiana Department of Education Note: 50% of the funds will be released to the Governors by the end of March. The remainder of the funds will be distributed during July 1 to Sept. 30, 2009. www.ed.gov/policy/gen/leg/recovery/factsheet/idea.html American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez , 413 Solutions, Inc.

11. Other Federal Education Funds • America COMPETES Act – $100M Competitive Grant to improve America’s standing in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and address disparities in achievement; • IDEA Part C – $500M Formula Grant to states to serve infants and families of children with disabilities. • Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants – $540M Formula Grant to states to support a wide range of services designed to help individuals with disabilities prepare for and engage in gainful employment. • Education for Homeless Youth – $70M Formula Grant to states to provide services to homeless children and youths and their families. • Note: A minimum of 50 percent of the funds for these programs will be available by the end of March as soon as guidelines are issued. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez , 413 Solutions, Inc.

12. Workforce Investment Act, Youth Funds • Projected Indiana Funds: $23.9M for youth activities • Services: Provision of job training and employment activities to unemployed or underemployed • Stimulus Requirements: Special emphasis on summer employment and expansion of eligibility up to 24 yrs. • Indiana Government Agency: Teresa L. Voors, Commissioner, Indiana Workforce Development Corporation • Note: Indiana Senate Democrats are proposing that $10M be used for the development of a “Youth Conservation Corps” for summer employment. www.in.gov/dwd/2578.htm www.doleta.gov/youth_services/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

13. YouthBuild • Available Federal Funds: $50M Competitive Grant • Services: Provision of job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16-24 while constructing or rehabilitating housing for low-income families in their own neighborhoods. Currently, three programs in Indiana (Gary, Evansville and Indy). • Stimulus Requirements: No new requirements. • Government Agency: U.S. Department of Labor www.youthbuild.org www.doleta.gov/youth_services/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

14. AmeriCorps • Available Federal Funds: $201M Competitive Grant • Services: Opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. • Stimulus Requirements: Support an expansion of AmeriCorps State and National and AmeriCorps VISTA programs. • Government Agency: Isaac Randolph, Director of the Indiana Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives www.in.gov/ofbci/2349.htm www.nationalservice.gov/about/recovery/index.asp American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

15. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) • Projected Indiana Funds: $18.5M total; $8.3M for Non-Entitlement Programs and $10.1 for Entitlement Programs (75% of the funds have already been allocated) • Services: Flexible funds that allow local governments to rehabilitate affordable housing and help stabilize communities and create jobs locally. • Stimulus Requirements: Grantees will make an action plan amendment, and HUD will process the plans. • Indiana Government Agencies: Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs www.in.gov/ihcda/2529.htm www.hud.gov/recovery/index.cfm American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

16. Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) • Available Federal Funds: $1B available immediately upon enactment of legislation • Indiana – Unknown Yet (IN received $9.5M in FY 08) • Services: Provision of services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health. • Stimulus Requirements: States are allowed to provide services to individuals with incomes as high as 200% of the poverty level. • Indiana Government Agency: Chuck Templin, CSBG Administrator with Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority www.in.gov/ihcda/2523.htm www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/csbg/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

17. Compassion Capital Fund • Available Federal Funds: $50M Competitive Grant • Services: Grants to local faith based and community based organizations to expand capacity to serve low-income communities. Special program: Communities Empowering Youth (CEY) program. • Stimulus Requirements: No new requirements • Government Agency: Federal Office of Community Service under ACF, HHS. www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/ccf/ American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

18. Department of Justice Byrne Competitive Grants • Available Federal Funds: $225M Competitive Grant • Services: Prevention of crime, provision of services to victims of crime, and support of mentoring for at-risk children and youth. • Stimulus Requirements: No new requirements. • Indiana Government Agency: U.S. Department of Justice • Note: Research demonstrates that afterschool programs may prevent or lower crime rates. www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/08ByrneCompSol.pdf American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

19. Recommendations for Providers • Develop Your Story – Gather data from your program, specifically positive outcomes for your clients that highlight the impact and value your organization provides to the community. • Be Strategic and Prioritize – The Stimulus bill provides numerous funding opportunities for afterschool providers. Carefully match your program’s goals with the various funding opportunities to determine a good fit; • Develop Relationships – Connect and collaborate with local school systems and government, workforce investment boards, and community-based and faith-based organizations; • Prepare – Create an electronic grants account to apply for Federal funding at www.grants.gov. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

20. Additional Handouts and Resources • Electronic Handouts • CCDBG Projected State Allocations • Education, State Fiscal Stabilization Projected Allocation • Education, Title I State Projected Allocation • CDBG State and Municipality Projected Allocation • CDBG and CSBG List of State Representatives American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.

21. Questions? • Questions or comments? • For More Information Contact: Debbie Zipes Indiana Afterschool Network dlzipes@earthlink.net Amanda Lopez 413 Solutions, Inc. AmandaLopez@413solutionsinc.com American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview and Recommendations Amanda Lopez, 413 Solutions, Inc.