Funding and Procurement News and Articles

How Stimulus Money Will Benefit Public Safety

Jun 22, 2009 - Federal grants will benefit public safety but come with limits in some cases.

Federal Dashboard Tracks IT Spending: Jun 30, 2009 - USAspending.gov revamped to track more than $70 billion in federal government IT spending, providing increased transparency for taxpayers.
Congratulations! You have been selected to receive ARRA Stimulus Funding: Now What?: Jun 24, 2009 - Join Government Technology Magazine and the Center for Digital Government to learn how the ARRA and its call for increased transparency and openness will affect your organization and how local governments are preparing to manage the IT components of transportation, utility and other infrastructure investments.
How Stimulus Money Will Benefit Public Safety: Jun 22, 2009 - Federal grants will benefit public safety but come with limits in some cases.
IT Contract Terms Stifling Competition, TechAmerica Report Says: Jun 19, 2009 - TechAmerica says inflexible contracts in state and local government hinder competition and cause high prices.
IT Leadership in the Age of Transparency, Budget Pressure, and Workforce Brain Drain: Jun 18, 2009 - Today's CIOs and IT leaders are hit from all sides: a challenging fiscal environment, calls for increased openness from the public, and a public-sector workforce that is rapidly reaching retirement age. Through our nationwide research efforts, the Center for Digital Government has identified key strategies for surviving -- and thriving -- in this new environment.
Homeland Security Grants Process 'Improved,' Secretary Janet Napolitano Says: Jun 17, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.
FEMA Grant Allocations a Boost to States, Locals, Tribes: Jun 17, 2009 - Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.
Senate Bill Could Give Smart Infrastructure a Second Chance (Opinion): Jun 16, 2009 - The move could spur ‘smart' infrastructure and intelligent transportation systems.
Digital Britain Launched Today: Jun 16, 2009 - "Only a Digital Britain will enable us to demonstrate the vision and dynamism that we have to shape the future."
New York City Urges Groups to Apply for Broadband Stimulus Funds: Jun 10, 2009 - New York City encourages not-for-profit technology organizations to apply for stimulus dollars provided by the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program.
Green Job Growth Rate Double That of Others, Says Report: Jun 10, 2009 - Nearly $85 billion in direct spending and tax incentives for energy- and transportation-related programs.
Order Cuts Year-End Technology Buying in California: Jun 9, 2009 - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates unfilled vendor contracts in response to state budget crisis.
Executive Order for Transparency Signed in California: Jun 5, 2009 - "This is one step to make state government more accountable and to give the people the power to know how their tax dollars are being spent." -- Gov. Schwarzenegger
High Speed Rail on Fast Track: Jun 4, 2009 - The first round of grants are expected to be awarded by late summer.
Business Intelligence Software Deal at Heart of Former Massachusetts Official's Indictment: Jun 3, 2009 - Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi indicted for rigging an IT contract involving a large purchase of sophisticated software.
$50 Million of in ARRA Funding For Geothermal Heat Pumps: Jun 2, 2009 - GHP funding joins DOE funding opportunities for biomass and other green technologies.
NIC Acquires Texas Web Portal Contract From BearingPoint: May 29, 2009 - TexasOnline's new management contract begins in 2010.
FCC Releases Report on Broadband for Rural America: May 28, 2009 - "We have built out canals, bridges, electricity, telephone service, roads and highways. Now, with much history to learn from and with an array of technological resources at our disposal, we can and will do it again."
Renewable Energy a Pillar of New Prosperity, Says Obama: May 27, 2009 - Announces solar and geothermal energy development programs.
States Can Use Portion of Recovery Funds for Administrative Costs, Says OMB: May 27, 2009 - It is "critical that state governments quickly and effectively build the necessary administrative capacities to meet their reporting and other responsibilities under the Act."