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05103 Ouachita County, Ark.

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U.S. Arkansas Ouachita
Population 308,745,538 2,915,918 26,134
Total recovery funding $522,082,377,600 $4,489,994,609 $20,364,359
Funding per Capita $1,691 $1,540 $779
Unemployment
7/2008
6.2
5.4
6.6
7/2009
+3.6
9.8
+2.3
7.7
+2.0
8.6
7/2010
-0.2
9.6
+0.0
7.7
+0.0
8.6
7/2011
-0.6
9.0
+0.8
8.5
+1.6
10.2
7/2012
-0.9
8.1
-0.7
7.8
-0.6
9.6
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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Education, Department of $12,171,166
Agriculture, Department of $2,950,344
Social Security Administration $1,766,500
Transportation, Department of $1,378,638
Housing and Urban Development, Department of $1,257,736
Justice, Department of $408,380
Energy, Department of $263,214
Employment and Training Administration $160,880
Small Business Administration $7,500

Projects

Stimulus contracts, grants and loans in Ouachita County, Ark. 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
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $2,748,120 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Guaranteed Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loans - ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 4/30/2010
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT # 16 $2,596,507 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $2,500,000 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $1,724,750 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 6/30/2009
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF $1,294,334 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grant: Available for Use in Any Area (flexible) Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 4/10/2009
CAMDEN HOUSING AUTHORITY $1,073,714 Grant Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus (Formula) Recovery Act Funded Vinyl Siding/Trim, Roofing Replacement in 7 Developments. Iron Fencing installed in 2 developments. Housing and Urban Development, Department of 3/18/2009
Stephens School District 13 $890,221 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $848,691 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 11/02/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $740,251 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT # 16 $734,930 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT # 16 $668,730 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 $112,177,900 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 2/17/2009
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT $484,303 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $460,315 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $381,388 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 5/12/2010
Stephens School District 13 $292,877 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
OUACHITA, COUNTY OF $246,165 Grant Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) The purpose of this grant is to support the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in Arkansas through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). The goal is to assist eligible entities in c... Show more
This spending item is part of a $9,593,500 allocation. See details
Energy, Department of 9/14/2009
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT $233,557 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 $112,177,900 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 2/17/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $204,193 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
SOUTH CENTRAL SERVICE CO-OP $199,153 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 $5,565,646 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 2/17/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $192,177 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
JUDICIARY COURTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS $175,964 Grant Recovery Act - Eward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program/ Grants to States and Territories The JAG Program supports all components of the criminal justice system, from multi-jurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, correc... Show more
This spending item is part of a $13,768,225 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 5/21/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $160,880 Grant Program of Competitive Grants for Worker Training and Placement in High Growth and Emerging Industry Sectors The Arkansas Energy Sector Partnership (AESP) will implement a statewide, straightforward, and effective workforce training strategy to train workers for: 1) the energy-efficient building, con... Show more
This spending item is part of a $4,866,479 allocation. See details
Employment and Training Administration 1/29/2010
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $152,156 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 $112,177,900 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 2/17/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $149,547 Loan Very Low to Moderate Income Housing Loans - Direct SECTION 502 SINGLE FAMILY HSNG DIRECT LN - 2009 ARRA Agriculture, Department of / Rural Housing Service 8/31/2010
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT $148,701 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $118,591 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
STEPHENS, CITY OF HOUSING AUTHORITY $99,322 Grant Public Housing Capital Fund Stimulus (Formula) Recovery Act Funded Conduct modernization at Pine Terrace. Install new bathrooms in nine units Housing and Urban Development, Department of 3/18/2009
Stephens School District 13 $92,151 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 $112,177,900 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 2/17/2009
CHRISTOPHER HOMES $84,700 Direct P Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Special Allocations (Recovery Act Funded) Contract Svs S8 Funds Housing and Urban Development, Department of / Federal Housing Commissioner 3/20/2009
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION, ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF $84,304 Grant Highway Planning and Construction Highway Infrastructure Investment Grants Transportation, Department of / Federal Highway Administration 4/30/2010
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $76,611 Direct P Federal Pell Grant Program GRANT PROGRAM Education, Department of / DOED - Student Financial Assistance Programs 7/10/2009
CAMDEN, CITY OF $72,489 Grant Violence Against Women Formula Grants Assist States, State and local courts, and units of local government to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crimes
This spending item is part of a $1,589,942 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 5/15/2009
Stephens School District 13 $43,565 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
CAMDEN, CITY OF $42,550 Grant Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Grants To Units Of Local Government To purchase equipment for local law enforcement
This spending item is part of a $60,614 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 9/11/2009
OUACHITA COUNTY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB $42,500 Grant Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program The current economic climate negatively affected most all facets of business, government and industry; for-profits and not-for-profits alike are feeling the pinch. Many family units are under some level of financial and/or related duress-... Show more
This spending item is part of a $44,400,000 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 9/02/2009
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT # 16 $41,146 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
JUDICIARY COURTS OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS $30,000 Grant Recovery Act - Eward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program/ Grants to States and Territories The JAG Program supports all components of the criminal justice system, from multi-jurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, correc... Show more
This spending item is part of a $13,768,225 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 5/21/2009
CAMDEN, CITY OF $26,813 Grant Violence Against Women Formula Grants Assist States, State and local courts, and units of local government to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to combat violent crimes against women and develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving crimes
This spending item is part of a $1,589,942 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 5/15/2009
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $26,599 Grant Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability The Arkansas Department of Education received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assist in the purchase of equipment for School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $1,249,361 allocation. See details
Agriculture, Department of / Food and Nutrition Service 7/01/2009
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $21,783 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 $111,092,138 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 8/31/2009
County of Ouachita $18,064 Grant Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program / Grants To Units Of Local Government To purchase equipment for local law enforcement
This spending item is part of a $60,614 allocation. See details
Justice, Department of 9/11/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $17,049 Grant State Energy Program The purpose of this grant is to support the implement the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in Arkansas. The goal is to preserve and create jobs and promote economic recovery; to assist those most impacted by the recession; to provide invest
This spending item is part of a $39,416,000 allocation. See details
Energy, Department of 9/19/2009
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $15,282 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Education State Grants, Recovery Act Education Fund-for the support of public elementary, secondary, past secondary education, and, as applicable, early childhood education programs and services.
This spending item is part of a $363,053,019 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $15,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 9/30/2009
CAMDEN FAIRVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT # 16 $14,557 Grant Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability The Arkansas Department of Education received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assist in the purchase of equipment for School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $1,249,361 allocation. See details
Agriculture, Department of / Food and Nutrition Service 7/01/2009
Stephens School District 13 $14,107 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
STEPHENS SCHOOL DISTRICT 13 $11,521 Grant Child Nutrition Discretionary Grants Limited Availability The Arkansas Department of Education received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assist in the purchase of equipment for School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $1,249,361 allocation. See details
Agriculture, Department of / Food and Nutrition Service 7/01/2009
HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT $7,675 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $7,500 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 12/31/2009
MEMPHIZ STYLZ $7,500 Loan 7(a) Loan Guarantees PATRIOT EXPRESS Small Business Administration 4/02/2009
BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT 53 $7,295 Grant State Fiscal Stabilization Fund (SFSF) - Government Services, Recovery Act Government Services Fund-for public safety and other government services, which may include assistance for elementary and secondary education and public institutions of higher education, and for modernization, renovation, and ... Show more
This spending item is part of a $80,777,078 allocation. See details
Education, Department of / Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 6/26/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $7,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 3/31/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $5,000 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 6/30/2010
SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY $4,811 Direct P Federal Work-Study Program CAMPUS-BASED /FWS Education, Department of 4/01/2009
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $3,500 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 12/31/2010
MULTIPLE RECIPIENTS $3,250 Direct P Social Security Economic Recovery Act Payments Social Security Administration 9/30/2010
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 8/31/2010