About Economic Recovery

The federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was created to jumpstart our national and local economies, create millions of jobs and advance long-neglected projects, allowing our country and region to flourish in the 21st century. The Act is a response to an economic crisis unlike any since the Great Depression. With billions of dollars to invest, the Act provides for unmatched levels of transparency and accountability so that you will know how, when and where your tax dollars are spent.

Many local jurisdictions, public agencies and non-profit organizations in Snohomish County are competing for federal recovery funds to implement new projects or maintain existing programs that meet ARRA funding criteria. As of December 31, 2009, more than $427 million has been awarded to successful county applicants.

This Web site will allow you to track grant applications submitted by Snohomish County government and follow the funding received for the County’s Economic Recovery projects and programs – so far, more than $40 million. Companies that might be interested in bidding on work associated with these projects will find helpful information about doing business with Snohomish County.

Already we have projects underway and others that are waiting for the release of funding or are vying for competitive grants associated with the Recovery Act. Snohomish County residents will soon see the impact these dollars can have on their quality of life by creating new jobs, improving infrastructure and finding new ways to clean and improve our environment.

Together, we’ll witness what innovation combined with hard yet meaningful work can accomplish.