Federal/State Stimulus Efforts and Newark, Ohio

The City of Newark is in line to receive stimulus funding to bring the economy out of its recent downturn. Information about any formal stimulus projects in Newark will be posted here. Please direct questions about these projects to those named in each document or by email to communitydevelopment@newarkohio.net.

 Federal Stimulus Program

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) is an effort to jumpstart the economy by saving and creating jobs. ARRA will be transparent and accountable so citizens know how, when, and where their tax dollars are spent. A National Recovery Board will eliminate waste and inefficiency.

Citizens can monitor the recovery effort through recovery.gov, which features information on how ARRA works, tools to ensure government accountability, and current financial reports. Federal agencies will detail their funding distributions, while recipients will specify how they spending the funds. The site features projections for how, when, and where the funds will be spent and which states/sectors of the economy are due to receive what proportion of the funds.  

Economic Stimulus in Ohio

Recovery.ohio.gov is the portal for Ohio's efforts with respect to ARRA. “Funding Opportunities” describes multiple paths to obtaining ARRA funding, “Individuals” contains information for those who seek benefits and for organizations that provide benefits directly to individuals, “Accountability” contains reporting on ARRA activities, and “FAQs” contains questions and answers regarding Ohio's implementation of ARRA. To report concerns about waste, fraud, or abuse, contact the Ohio Inspector General at watchdog.ohio.gov.