By Agency By County

Last year 1,905 Iowa families reduced their heating costs through weatherization programs, and 14,363 families received financial support for emergency energy assistance (Read More).

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GUEST OPINION: Nonprofits are vital to the economy
Monday, February 6, 2012
Possible tax deal emerging
Monday, February 6, 2012
Basu: Too few of the invisible poor are being seen
Monday, February 6, 2012
Fantasy league gives to food pantry
Friday, February 3, 2012
Weatherization Program Beats Deadline
Friday, February 3, 2012

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Early Childhood Iowa Congress
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
CompassPoint's Webinar Week
Monday, February 13, 2012
Family Financial Security Webinar Series Payday Lending
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 13:00 PM
CCAP Class
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:30 AM
CCAP-Executive Skills Portfolio due at Partnership office
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

All Agencies - Iowa Reinvestment & Recovery (ARRA)

Iowa Community Action Association and its partner and member agencies have compiled the following reports related to programs and services through ARRA (American Recovery & Reinvestment Act). Check back often to access new updates and reports available, and use the sort tools to quickly find the reports you are looking for.

ARRA CSBG Reports (2009-2010)
Data & Reports from Iowa ARRA CSBG Programs

ARRA Weatherization Reports (2009-2010)
Data & Reports from Iowa ARRA Weatherization Programs

ARRA Weatherization Success Stories (2009-2010)
Read Sample Success Stories Resulting from ARRA Weatherization

Green Recovery: How Weatherization Works for Iowans

Conversation with Senator Grassley- Power Point Presentation

ARRA Success Story Videos

Red Rock Area Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 1

Red Rock Area Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 2

West Central Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 3

West Central Community Action Program
ARRA Success Story Interview 4

Iowa Policy Project Report:

http://www.iowafiscal.org/2010docs/100520-ARRA-weatherization.pdf

Iowa Policy Project news release:

http://www.iowafiscal.org/2010docs/100520-ARRA-wea-release.pdf

Links for the press coverage:

Recovery.gov
U.S. government’s official website that provides easy access to data related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

2009-2010 ARRA Reports By Agency, Category & Date

06/01/2010 - Short Term Child Care Training & Internships (Training)
CAEI
the agency will assist and prepare students for employment in the child care field

06/01/2010 - Short Term Training Programs & Internships (Training)
CAEI
the agency will collaborate with local education providers to provide short term job training classes to clients seeking employment

06/01/2010 - Short Term Training Scholarships (Training)
CAEI
the agency will fund short term training scholarships (fees, books, tuition, and other associated costs) to assist clients seeking employment

06/01/2010 - Youth Investment (Financial)
CAEI
the agency will offer youth scholarships for low-income children

06/01/2010 - Dental Services (Health)
CAEI
the agency will provide access to dental care for low-income families and individuals

06/01/2010 - Energy Affordability EITC Leveraging Program (Financial)
CAEI
the agency will provide financial assistance to qualifying households that use a portion of their Earned Income Tax Credit refund check for a payment to their power company.

06/01/2010 - Head Start Model Classroom (Education)
CAEI
the agency will pilot a model Head Start classroom

06/01/2010 - Family Groups (Family)
CAEI
the agency will offer high quality family groups for Head Start and family development program families

06/01/2010 - Financial Literacy Training (Training)
CAEI
the agency will provide financial literacy training to agency staff

06/01/2010 - Parenting Curriculum (Family)
CAEI
the agency will purchase a parenting curriculum which can be used and administered by all agency programs