Tomorrow, December 5th should be the day that the Department of Homeland Security announces the grant guidance for a number of their 2010 grants.
First off is the amount of the grants and next is the grant guidance--areas of emphasis and the process for the formal application of funds.
I'm thinking that there might be an attempt to get the funds out quicker this year as part of effort towards economic stimulus during this recession. Maybe not--but, it is a pile of money.
The danger is that when you try to spend money quickly you don't always spend it wisely. Hopefully calmer heads will prevail and states and local jurisdictions will have the opportunity to thoughtfully consider their options and how to allocate the federal funds.
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First off is the amount of the grants and next is the grant guidance--areas of emphasis and the process for the formal application of funds.
I'm thinking that there might be an attempt to get the funds out quicker this year as part of effort towards economic stimulus during this recession. Maybe not--but, it is a pile of money.
The danger is that when you try to spend money quickly you don't always spend it wisely. Hopefully calmer heads will prevail and states and local jurisdictions will have the opportunity to thoughtfully consider their options and how to allocate the federal funds.
Stand by for news!
