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The Recovery Act invested millions in new projects that are improving our infrastructue, repairing homes, and much more.  But it also provided millions in direct benefits for families, students, businesses, investors, and more including more than $288 million in various forms of tax relief.  Guidance on how to access each of those benefits is below.

Education

Energy

Food Stamps (SNAP)

Health Care

Housing

Job Training & Placement

Small Businesses

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Tax Relief

Unemployment

Education

Head Start/Early Head Start

Comprehensive education and social services for children

Pell Grants

Need-based grants to low-income students pursuing a course of higher education

Work-Study

Financial aid for students provided through part-time work opportunities

Higher Education Tax Credits

Tax credits that benefit students