CSD is actively working to ensure that the funds received under the Recovery Act are used as efficiently and effectively as possible to benefit California's low-income population. This work involves presentations, hearings, webinars, documents and other items that may be of interest to our customers. This page serves as a library of those actions and are provided here for your review.
Energy Programs
Documents
Final ARRA State Plan - released May 12, 2009
Governor's Directive to Cities and Counties: Coordinate with Workforce Investment Boards - April 24, 2009
Memorandum of Understanding Between CSD and the CPUC - March 17, 2009 - This document reflects the intentions of CSD and the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) to work together to coordinate existing energy and utility programs that benefit low-income Californians.
Press Releases
Announcement: Federal Approval of California's WX Assistance Plan under ARRA - released June 18, 2009
Presentations
There are currently no presentations to post.
Webinars & Videos
6/23/09 - Webinar: An Overview of the ARRA DOE Contract. For more information, view the Questions and Answers here.
3/17/09 - Video: Joint Hearing on Energy Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. CSD Director Lloyd Throne and CSD Energy Division Manager, Jayson Wimbley testify at a "Joint Hearing of Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications and Assembly Utilities and Commerce." Includes testimony by other energy and communications agencies, such as the California Energy Commission, the CPUC and others. (Total running time: 4 hours, 29 minutes. CSD testimony appears at approximately 2 hours, 13 minutes)
Items related to the 3/17 Joint Hearing: Meeting Agenda, Director Throne's written testimony
3/13/09 - Webinar: Energy Funding Implications for California. Over 1,000 people logged on to hear this webinar hosted by CSD and the California Energy Commission. This web-based informational meeting was held to discuss what is known about the federal funds likely to come to California state agencies to support existing and new energy programs and initiatives. Select the link above to listen to the recorded webinar, view presentation slides and more (be sure to scroll down to the March 13 Webinar).
CSBG Programs
2009 ARRA EITC Initiative - (RFP and applicable documents) - released July 20, 2009
Documents
200% Poverty Guidelines for Annual CSBG Contract - Notification of the increased poverty guidelines for the annual CSBG contract. (.pdf, 1 page) October 8, 2009
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Recovery Act Funding Information - April 10, 2009 -
CSBG State Information Memorandum - April 10, 2009 - This document provides guidance on application procedures, spending and reporting requirements for Recovery Act Funds
Frequently Asked Questions about CSBG application procedures, distribution and use of funds, income eligibility, Reporting/Monitoring, Obligations/Expendutures, and related Tribal FAQs
Presentations
There are currently no presentations to post.
Webinars & Videos
Economic Stimulus Webinar
Click the link below to view the powerpoint presentation from the all agency webinar that provided information on the CSBG funding received under the American Recovery & Rehabilitation Act (ARRA). Any questions regarding the Recovery Act please contact Pamela Harrison at pharrison@csd.ca.gov
CSBG ARRA Webinar Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation - for audio and powerpoint presentation click on the icon 
- October 7, 2009
CSBG ARRA Webinar Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation, Powerpoint only - October 7, 2009
CSBG ARRA Contract Webinar, Part 1 - ARRA Contract & Program Guidance - September 10, 2009
Webinar Q and A, Part 1
CSBG ARRA Contract Webinar, Part 2 - Contract Documents - September 10, 2009 -
Webinar Q and A, Part 2
CSBG ARRA Contract Webinar, Part 3 - CSBG/DOE ARRA Reporting Requirements - September 10, 2009
Webinar Q and A, Part 3
CSBG Recovery Act Local Plan Q & A Powerpoint Session - May 8, 2009
CSBG Recovery Act Q & A Webinar Responses - May 8, 2009
"CSBG Stimulus (ARRA) Funding - Are you Preparing for the Spotlight?" (.ppt, 23 pages) March 24, 2009