Unlike many other Orange County cities, Anaheim is not being shy about either taking or spending stimulus money. After all, it's only our Federal tax dollars coming back to us. To date, Anaheim has been awarded $10,116,167. That might not sound like much money, but it's being used in ways where a little money can make a lot of difference.
Stimulus money is being allocated two ways - per capita based on population and as competitive grants. Anaheim has funding for several projects to date:
- $3,254,800 - Energy Effiiciency and Conservation Block Grants - Fund local projects promoting energy efficiency and conservation.
- $2,752,530 - Workforce Investment Act (WIA) - Funds One-Stop Career Centers. The goal is to train local workers for high growth and emerging industry sectors.
- $2,046,908 for Homelessness Prevention - Provides services and financial assistance to both families and individuals. The goal to the prevent people from becoming homeless. If they are already homeless, the goal is to get them re-housed and stabilized as quickly as possible.
- $1,338,767 - Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Funds for affordable housing, anti-poverty programs, infrastructure development, and jobs for low-and moderate-income persons.
- $723,162 - Byrne Justice Assistance Formula Grant (JAG)- Funds are used to improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, with an emphasis on violent crime and serious offenders.
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