Delta County
DELTA COUNTY ARRA FUNDING AND PROJECTS
Based on the latest information available to the Governor’s Office. This report is not comprehensive because new Recovery Act awards are announced frequently. This does not include funds - including income tax cuts, increased COBRA benefits, increased funds to cover Medicaid services and others - that cannot be broken down by county. The numbers below represent funds that have been awarded and are expected to be received over the life of the Recovery Act. The funds are distributed to a wide range of groups in the county and do not necessarily touch county government.
DELTA COUNTY ARRA FUNDING AND PROJECTS
Based on the latest information available to the Governor’s Office. This report is not comprehensive because new Recovery Act awards are announced frequently. This does not include funds - including income tax cuts, increased COBRA benefits, increased funds to cover Medicaid services and others - that cannot be broken down by county.
COMMUNITY SERVICES / SAFETY NET:
| $72,328 |
Community Services Block grant to Delta County for poverty reduction and revitalization of low-income communities. Delta County will use funds for retaining and cross-training displaced workers to upgrade skills for alternative careers through partnership with the Delta-Montrose Technical College and EnergyTech training center.
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| $338,560.80 |
Extra 13 percent in food stamp benefits to about 2,800 people in Delta County between April 1-October 31, 2009. |
| $33,196 |
Grant for the Child Care & Development Fund in Delta County. |
PUBLIC SAFETY:
| $28,887 |
Justice Assistance grant to Delta County for law enforcement programs
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TRANSPORTATION:
| $9,667,646 |
Grant to reconstruct five miles of State Highway 92 in asphalt and adds passing lanes and shoulders to improve recreational bicycling.
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WORKFORCE SERVICES AND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:
| $383,222 |
Workforce Investment Act Funds for job training to the Western County Region (Including Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, and Hinsdale Counties) residents
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| $189,578 |
Wagner Peyser (WP) & Reemployment Services (RES) to the Western County Region (Including Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, and Hinsdale Counties) residents
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| $1,932,723 |
Extra 20 weeks of benefits, through the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program, for 422 people (as of Nov. 30, 2009) in Delta County.
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| $518,400 |
Extra $25 per week in unemployment benefits through the Federal Additional Compensation program, for 199 people (as of Nov. 30, 2009)
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| $162,685 |
Additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits through a new state law given to 71 people as of Nov.30, 2009.
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ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT:
| $689,954 |
Estimated funds to be spent for free energy efficiency upgrades in low-income homes in Delta County
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| $500,000 |
Colorado State Forest Service grant to Delta Timber Company to diversify their lumber product line
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| $200,000 |
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block grant to the Delta Montrose Electric Association for energy efficiency improvements in buildings in Delta and Montrose counties.
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EDUCATION:
| $449,242 |
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies awarded to Delta County Joint School District No. 50
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| $949,665 |
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Part B funds for services to disabled students in Delta County
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| $33,835 |
IDEA Part B funds for disabled preschool students in Delta County.
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| $199,492 |
Education Technology State Grants awarded to Delta County Joint School District No. 50
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HOUSING:
| $179,900 |
US Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Housing Capital Fund to the Delta Housing Authority
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SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES:
| $790,900 | Small Business Administration loans |
- Paoina Flower Market - $25,000
- ECO Contracting, LLC - $216,900
- Contract Locks, Ltd. - $45,000
- Black Ridge Winery, LLC - $504,000
OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS:
| $275,608 |
Contract from the US Department of the Interior to E. Schaaf & Associates for records searches and services
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