Wilkes County, N.C.
| U.S. | North Carolina | Wilkes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,745,538 | 9,535,483 | 69,287 |
| Total recovery funding | $522,082,377,600 | $15,205,543,291 | $61,572,164 |
| Funding per Capita | $1,691 | $1,595 | $889 |
Unemployment
7/2008 |
6.2 |
6.5 |
8.8 |
7/2009 |
+3.6
9.8 |
+4.6
11.1 |
+3.6
12.4 |
7/2010 |
-0.2
9.6 |
-1.2
9.9 |
+0.3
12.7 |
7/2011 |
-0.6
9.0 |
+1.0
10.9 |
+0.1
12.8 |
7/2012 |
-0.9
8.1 |
-1.1
9.8 |
-1.7
11.1 |
Unemployment Rate, 7/08 – 7/12
This site was updated in September 2012. It includes recipient-reported data through the second quarter of 2012, which was released in July 2012.
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Funding by Federal Agency and Department
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| Agriculture, Department of | $29,040,027 | |
| Education, Department of | $13,790,314 | |
| Transportation, Department of | $5,724,304 | |
| Social Security Administration | $4,160,500 | |
| Energy, Department of | $3,011,082 | |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | $1,980,779 | |
| Environmental Protection Agency | $1,428,807 | |
| Health and Human Services, Department of | $772,230 | |
| Housing and Urban Development, Department of | $638,778 | |
| Justice, Department of | $520,344 | |
| Small Business Administration | $505,000 | |
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Projects
Stimulus contracts, grants and loans in Wilkes County, N.C.
Data last updated on September 2012.
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Note: For some programs where states do not report where money will be distributed across the state, we do not have the allocation for individual counties. Those programs include: Medicaid, unemployment benefits and food stamps. Those amounts are included in the totals for where the state agency receiving that money is located.
Amount refers to both the amount of stimulus funding going toward the project and the face value of the loan.
| Recipient | Amount | Type | Description | Federal Dept./Agency | Date |
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| WILKES TELEPHONE MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION | $15,127,700 | Grant | Broadband Initiatives Program Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation, Inc. (WTMC) a non-profit cooperative telecommunications company headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, dba Wilkes Telecommunications, Inc., seeks funding to provide last mile fiber optic high speed broadband, | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Utilities Service | 8/18/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $6,581,894 | Loan | Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Guaranteed Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans - ARRA | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service | 8/31/2009 |
| WILKES TELEPHONE MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION | $6,483,300 | Loan | Broadband Initiatives Program Wilkes Telephone Membership Corporation, Inc. (WTMC) a non-profit cooperative telecommunications company headquartered in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, dba Wilkes Telecommunications, Inc., seeks funding to provide last mile fiber optic high speed broadband, | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Utilities Service | 8/18/2010 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $5,362,163 | Grant |
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund- for the support of public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education and, as, applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,161,931,564 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 5/20/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $4,028,500 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 6/30/2009 |
| TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | $3,749,661 | Grant | Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants | Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration | 2/09/2010 |
| BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, INCORPORATED | $2,198,236 | Grant |
Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons The Weatherization Assistance ProgramG??s mission is to enhance the well-being of low-income residents, particularly those persons who are most vulnerable such as the elderly, the handicapped, and children, through the installation of energy efficient t and... Show more
This spending item is part of a $131,954,536 allocation.
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Energy, Department of | 4/01/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $2,081,629 | Grant |
Special Education Grants to States, Recovery Act Assist States in providing special education and related services to children with disabilities in accordance with Part B of the IDEA.
This spending item is part of a $314,410,039 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | 8/31/2009 |
| WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $2,035,753 | Direct P | Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM | Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs | 7/13/2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | $1,652,051 | Grant | Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants | Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration | 6/22/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $1,468,867 | Grant |
Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Recovery Act Improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet State academic achievement standards
This spending item is part of a $257,444,956 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 8/31/2009 |
| Ronda Town Hall | $1,428,807 | Grant |
Capitalization Grants for Drinking Water State Revolving Funds This agreement provides funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 to the state of North Carolina to capitalize its revolving loan fund for financing the construction of drinking water treatment facilities andnd associated infra... Show more
This spending item is part of a $65,625,000 allocation.
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Environmental Protection Agency | 4/14/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $1,045,090 | Grant |
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Race-to-the-Top Incentive Grants, Recovery Act The purpose of the Race to the Top Fund is to encourage and reward States that are creating the conditions for education innovation and reform; achieving significant improvement in student outcomes; and implementiting ambitious plans in the four core educat... Show more
This spending item is part of a $399,465,769 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 9/24/2010 |
| WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $885,906 | Direct P | Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM | Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs | 5/12/2010 |
| RE-ENGINEERED BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. | $590,259 | Contract | Modification P00005 - Additional projects added to contract in support of American Recovery Act | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 9/10/2009 |
| WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $567,433 | Grant |
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund- for the support of public elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education and, as, applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $1,161,931,564 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 5/20/2009 |
| NORTH WILKESBORO HOUSING AUTHORITY | $458,405 | Grant | Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus (Formula) Recovery Act Funded The North Wilkesboro Housing Authority is implementing the following acitvities using Capital Fund Recovery Act funding: 147 units of the Syview Village and Valley Glade (NC069000001)public housing development are being rehabilitiateted.... Show more | Housing and Urban Development, Department of | 3/18/2009 |
| JUDICIARY COURTS OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA | $445,893 | Grant |
Violence Against Women Formula Grants Recovery Act STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant
This spending item is part of a $3,784,210 allocation.
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Justice, Department of | 9/28/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $394,000 | Loan | Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Direct SECTION 502 SINGLE FAMILY HSNG DIRECT LN - 2009 ARRA | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service | 10/31/2009 |
| NATURE WORKS ORGANICS, LLC | $375,000 | Loan | UNKNOWN Business and Industry Loans - ARRA | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Business Cooperative Service | 9/27/2010 |
| Vandalay LLC | $375,000 | Loan | 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE | Small Business Administration | 12/20/2010 |
| FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE COMPANY, L.L.C. | $367,520 | Contract |
Site improvements Berry Mountain Park & new septic system, Fort Hamby campground, W Kerr Scott Reservoir
This spending item is part of a $612,450 allocation.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 3/12/2010 |
| BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, INCORPORATED | $367,472 | Grant |
ARRA - Community Services Block Grant North Carolina's ARRA Supplemental Funding for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program funds were allocated to a network of eligible organizations (Community Action Agencies) to support employment related services that primarily created and sust
This spending item is part of a $26,243,124 allocation.
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Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration for Children and Families | 4/10/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY OF | $358,635 | Grant |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) NC SEO plan is to provide the EECBG funds, through a competitive proposal process, to those non-designated agencies and communities, including public school systems and community colleges (about 33) that are not receiving funding directlyly from the federal... Show more
This spending item is part of a $20,925,300 allocation.
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Energy, Department of | 9/18/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY OF | $283,931 | Grant |
ARRA Child Care and Development Block Grant ARRA Supplemental Funding for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF): Provide child care financial assistance to low-income working families and fund activities to support the quality of child care. Child care subsidy funds were used to fund direct
This spending item is part of a $67,543,134 allocation.
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Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration for Children and Families | 4/09/2009 |
| The Interflex Group Inc | $275,398 | Grant |
State Energy Program Through ARRA funding to the State Energy Program, North Carolina is significantly increasing its investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, building its sustainable energy economy and workforce and promoting innovation and development of new e
This spending item is part of a $75,989,000 allocation.
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Energy, Department of / National Energy Technology Laboratory | 9/19/2009 |
| WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $189,026 | Direct P | Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM | Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs | 7/21/2009 |
| NORTHWEST REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY | $180,373 | Grant | Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus (Formula) Recovery Act Funded Conduct modernization at 2 public housing developments. Replacement of windows in family developments with energy efficient windows. | Housing and Urban Development, Department of | 3/18/2009 |
| DLB TRUCKING, INC. | $175,150 | Contract | Procurement & delivery of Stone,Sand & Rip Rap to W.Kerr Scott Resevoir, Wilkesboro,NC for campsite tenovation, road repairs and minor erosion control. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/11/2009 |
| DIAMONDWATER CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $175,000 | Contract | This project for Supplies and Services to replace a Boat House @ W. Kerr Scott Reservoir., at Wilkesboro, NC | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 12/15/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $140,000 | Grant |
State Energy Program Through ARRA funding to the State Energy Program, North Carolina is significantly increasing its investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, building its sustainable energy economy and workforce and promoting innovation and development of new e
This spending item is part of a $75,989,000 allocation.
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Energy, Department of / National Energy Technology Laboratory | 9/19/2009 |
| Wilkes Transportation Authority Inc | $122,750 | Grant |
Formula Grants for Other Than Urbanized Areas This grant will invest in public transportation by purchasing 141 replacement and 31 expansion vehicles; constructing transit maintenance and administration facilities; purchasing bus shelters; maintenance shop equipment; and technology enhancements for r r... Show more
This spending item is part of a $33,055,504 allocation.
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Transportation, Department of / Federal Transit Administration | 8/26/2009 |
| JOYNER KEENY, PLLC | $113,187 | Contract | As a part of operations and maintenance on the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, NC, award was made for an ARRA funded sedimentation survey, Wilkes County, NC. The project number for this award is 019220. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 1/29/2010 |
| JOYNER KEENY, PLLC | $113,187 | Contract | As a part of operation and maintenance on W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, NC, award was made for a sedimentation survey. The project number for this award is 019220. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 1/29/2010 |
| TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | $106,799 | Grant | Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants | Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration | 1/21/2010 |
| High County Underground, LLC a North Carol | $95,000 | Loan | 7(a) Loan Guarantees TO AID SMALL BUSINESSES WHICH ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN FINANCING IN THE PRIVATE CREDIT MARKETPLACE | Small Business Administration | 7/02/2009 |
| BLUE RIDGE OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, INCORPORATED | $94,819 | Grant | ARRA - Head Start This award provides for ARRA Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), and Quality Improvement Funding consistent with the provisions of Section 640(a)(5) of the Head Start Act for the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission Head Start Program. Head Start promotes the | Health and Human Services, Department of / Administration for Children and Families | 6/29/2009 |
| TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | $93,043 | Grant | Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants | Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration | 10/22/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $81,871 | Grant |
Special Education - Preschool Grants, Recovery Act Assist States to make available special education and related services for children with disabilities age 3 through 5 years, and at a State's discretion, to 2 year old children with disabilities who will reach age three during the school year.
This spending item is part of a $12,071,141 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services | 8/31/2009 |
| CUSTOM SPORTS & RECREATION EQUIPMENT LLC | $75,396 | Contract | Supply & deliver 3 playground kits per spec. to W Kerr Scott Reservoir, Wilkesboro, NC | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/11/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY OF | $74,451 | Grant | Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Grants To Units Of Local Government The purpose of this award was to increase wireless connectivity in the Northwestern area of North Carolina. The absence of a stable wireless broadband infrastructure in this area places s a tremendous burden on first-responders. The capability of this pro... Show more | Justice, Department of | 7/13/2009 |
| LANIER PLANS, INC. | $70,011 | Contract | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/12/2009 |
| MAXWELL TOOL SALES INC | $61,319 | Contract | BUILDING MATERIALS TO BUILD BATH HOUSES AT W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 9/15/2009 |
| DIAMONDWATER, LLP | $58,919 | Contract | W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Erosion Control adjacent to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot, at Wilkes County, NC | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 9/18/2009 |
| DIAMONDWATER CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $58,919 | Contract | W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir Erosion Control adjacent to the Boat Ramp Parking Lot, at WilkesCounty, NC. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 9/18/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $50,250 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 9/30/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $39,532 | Grant |
Education Technology State Grants, Recovery Act 60% of awards are competitive extending NC's IMPACT Model School program to 7 high schools and piloting formative evaluation professional development and software in 31 schools. 40% of awards are formula awards to 115 LEAs and 8-10 Charter Schools. NoNon-... Show more
This spending item is part of a $16,337,364 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 7/24/2009 |
| SMITH-PHILLIPS LUMBER COMPANY | $38,935 | Contract | ARRA- Yellow Pine- Timbers, Provide, deliver, and unload 3,168 ea Pressure treated S4S #2(.40 ACQ) 6x6x8' for outlying campsite, trails, walkways | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/19/2009 |
| NORTH WILKESBORO, TOWN OF | $38,813 | Grant |
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) NC SEO plan is to provide the EECBG funds, through a competitive proposal process, to those non-designated agencies and communities, including public school systems and community colleges (about 33) that are not receiving funding directlyly from the federal... Show more
This spending item is part of a $20,925,300 allocation.
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Energy, Department of | 9/18/2009 |
| HARRISON INDUSTRIES INC | $37,380 | Contract | The project was awarded on 8-14-2009 for the amount of $ 37,380.00. | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/14/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $36,960 | Grant |
Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability Funds to School Food Authorities participating in the National School Lunch Program to purchase equipment used in the preparation and service of school meals.
This spending item is part of a $3,313,727 allocation.
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Agriculture, Department of / Food and Nutrition Service | 3/19/2009 |
| ARLIE G BULLIS AND VICKIE B BULLIS | $35,000 | Loan | America's Recovery Capital Loans ARC GUAR LOANS | Small Business Administration | 4/22/2010 |
| PARDUE FARM & SONS | $28,269 | Direct P | Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) | Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency | 6/08/2010 |
| WILKES COUNTY OF | $26,008 | Grant |
ARRA - Immunization American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Program Operations funds awarded to the State of North Carolina Immunization Branch were contracted to local health departments (LHDs). The intent of the LHD contracts is to increase the number of children and
This spending item is part of a $2,645,293 allocation.
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Health and Human Services, Department of / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | 9/21/2009 |
| WILKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION | $25,185 | Grant |
Education for Homeless Children and Youth, Recovery Act Ensure that each homeless child and youth has equal access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a public preschool education, as other children and youth.
This spending item is part of a $1,627,010 allocation.
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Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education | 4/10/2009 |
| NEW SOUTH ASSOCIATES, INC. | $25,067 | Contract | As a part of operation and maintenance on W Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, NC, award was made for the Update of Historic Properties. The project number for this award is 019220. Deliverables include monthly progress reports, an updated HPMP, Draft Plan s | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 8/28/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $24,500 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 12/31/2009 |
| F.W. JONES SURVEYING | $20,529 | Contract | BOUNDARY LINE REMARKING, W. KERR SCOTT RESERVOIR, NORTH CAROLINA | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - civil program financing only | 9/22/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $19,750 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 6/30/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $19,250 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 3/31/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $11,250 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 12/31/2010 |
| WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | $7,859 | Direct P | Federal Work-Study Program CAMPUS-BASED /FWS | Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs | 4/01/2009 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $7,355 | Direct P | Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) | Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency | 6/30/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $7,000 | Direct P | Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments | Social Security Administration | 9/30/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $3,116 | Direct P | Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) | Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency | 8/31/2010 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $2,433 | Direct P | Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) | Agriculture, Department of / Farm Service Agency | 11/30/2010 |
| PowersportGrafx-Invincashield LLC | $0 | Loan | 504 Certified Development Loans TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS BY PROVIDING LONG TERM FINANCING THROUGH THE SALE OF DEBENTURES TO THE PRIVATE SECTOR | Small Business Administration | 7/06/2011 |
| MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS | $0 | Loan | Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Direct SECTION 502 SINGLE FAMILY HSNG DIRECT LN - 2009 ARRA | Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service | 10/31/2009 |
| JENKINS PROPERTIES INC | $0 | Loan | America's Recovery Capital Loans ARC GUAR LOANS | Small Business Administration | 1/29/2010 |