The document summarizes funding and opportunities provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) or stimulus act. It allocates $787 billion across various sectors including energy/environment ($98B), transportation ($49B), and health care ($24.7B+$10B). The act provides substantial funding for clean energy, renewable energy projects, energy efficiency retrofits, and smart grid technologies. It discusses how European and Canadian companies can participate in stimulus projects through strategic partnerships, government contracting, and ensuring a US presence.