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Recovery Act Grant Enhances Green Job Employment Search

Released on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 2:57 pm under
Automotive Workers Will More Easily Connect with Green Industries
 
NASHVILLE – Workers in the automotive industry will find it easier to direct their job search activities to occupations in green industries as a result of a research grant awarded the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.
 
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the $765,000 Recovery Act grant to the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development to create labor market data to assess economic activity in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries and identify occupations and skill requirements within those industries. The focus of the research is to assist workers affected by significant automotive-related restructurings to connect to career pathways in green industries.

Recovery Act Funds to Aid Farm Conservation

Released on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - 11:03 am under
Seven Mile Creek
Seven Mile Creek
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture today announced a $250,000 Recovery Act grant to the Southern Middle Tennessee Resource Conservation and Development District to help farmers in five watersheds install conservation practices that improve water quality. 
 
“These funds will go a long way in helping farmers in priority areas restore and protect rivers and streams from runoff and sedimentation that affect water quality,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “I’m pleased that the Department of Agriculture is partnering with local conservation organizations to help identify worthy projects and distribute funding.” 

TDA Now Accepting Aquaculture Grant Applications

Released on Fri, Nov 13, 2009 - 3:45 pm under

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Tennessee Aquaculture Grant Program. The program will assist producers who suffered financial losses associated with high feed costs. Funding for this program is made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Bredesen Announces Recovery Act Funding for City of Crossville

Released on Thu, Nov 12, 2009 - 11:11 am under
Award Represents Final State Revolving Fund Project to Use Recovery Act Funding

 
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today a $5 million low-interest loan for the city of Crossville in Cumberland County. The loan is funded through a combination of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the State Revolving Fund loan program, and will fund a drinking water construction project. Forty percent of the funding is in the form of principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.

Bredesen Proclaims October 30 Weatherization Day in Tennessee

Released on Fri, Oct 30, 2009 - 8:56 am under

Recovery Act Helps Boost Participation In Program

 

NASHVILLE— Governor Phil Bredesen has proclaimed October 30th Weatherization Day in Tennessee to promote the economic and environmental benefits of this home energy efficiency program.

 

“The Recovery Act has increased funding and expanded eligibility for this program that previously benefited only a few thousand Tennesseans each year,” said Governor Bredesen. "I'm extremely pleased more families now qualify and encourage all those that do to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce their energy consumption and utility costs.”

Bredesen Announces Third Round of Water and Wastewater Projects to Receive Recovery Act Funding

Released on Mon, Oct 26, 2009 - 12:24 pm under

Seven Communities, Two Water Authorities and One Utility District Receive Funding

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke announced today that seven communities, two water authorities and one utility district have been approved to receive low-interest loans for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. The funding comes from a combination of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Forty percent of the funding is in the form of principal forgiveness, which does not have to be repaid.
 

Governor, Commissioner Announce $9.3 Million in Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

Released on Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - 1:14 pm under
Grants to Assist Local Governments in Reducing Energy Consumption and Fossil Fuel Emissions
 
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Commissioner Matt Kisber of the Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that $9.3 million in federal stimulus funds will be available to small- and medium-sized cities and counties through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. The competitive grants are available to assist local governments in conserving energy and reducing fossil fuel emissions.

Thousands of Children Enrolled in Child Care Recovery Scholarship Program: Slots Still Available

Released on Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - 9:14 am under
Working Families Benefit from ARRA Funds
 
NASHVILLE – More than 4,000 children are now enrolled in the Child Care Recovery Scholarship program. This time-limited, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act program is helping thousands of families across the state make ends meet by reducing their weekly child care bills.
 
“This Recovery Act program is already helping provide safe, quality child care to thousands of Tennessee children,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “Our goal has been to reach as many children as possible and encourage families to utilize all the benefits available to them under this program. We encourage any working family that may benefit to talk with their licensed child care provider or area Boys & Girls club for information.”

Recovery Act Funds to Aid Area Food Banks

Released on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 12:53 pm under
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture today announced the allocation of more than $572,000 to help five area food banks with the cost of providing food to the needy. The funds were provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“Food banks can be a real a lifeline to some of our state’s most vulnerable citizens,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “These Recovery Act funds will help put food on the table for Tennesseans in need.”

“Local food banks have seen the demand for their services increase due to the current economic situation. We’re glad these Recovery Act funds will be able to help cover some of the cost of providing food assistance to those who really need it in communities across Tennessee,” said state Agriculture Commissioner Ken Givens.

Tennessee's Public Infrastructure Needs Continue to Grow—Now Stand at $34.2 Billion

Released on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - 7:47 am under
NASHVILLE – According to a new report released by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR), Tennessee needs at least $34.2 billion of public infrastructure improvements to be in some stage of development during the five-year period of 2007-2012.
 
While this report was being produced, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 created a number of stimulus funding programs for public infrastructure. Estimates from the Office of the Tennessee Recovery Act Management put Tennessee’s share of funds for infrastructure at around $686 million. These programs were a response to continued concerns about funding infrastructure needs and are intended to help preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery. 
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