American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA),
Public Law 111-5, known as the "stimulus bill," is a
$787 billion mix of tax breaks and spending measures intended to
preserve and create jobs and stimulate economic activity. Signed
in to law on February 17, 2009, ARRA will provide funding for
education, health care, research, and infrastructure needs. ARRA
funds were made available March 31, 2009 and will be available
again on July 1, 2009.
ASHA has received many inquiries from membership on how to
access these funds. This site intends to provide the most
up-to-date information on ARRA funding, as well as educate ASHA
members on the timing, type, quantity, and restrictions of ARRA
funds. ASHA has developed resources and analysis on the broad
categories of ARRA funds related to: education, health care, and
research and academia.
Learn More About ARRA Funds
For additional resources and information, please visit the
Federal Government's Web
site.