2008 Uncle Sam's Money Machine with Federal Grants and Government Assistance for People and Small Business: Grants, Loans, Aid, Applications, New Programs, FOIA Records, CFDA (CD-ROM) (CD-ROM)

by U.S. Government (Author)

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Product Description
Newly revised and expanded for 2008 with updated material not found in earlier editions, our unique electronic book on CD-ROM has an amazing collection of the finest federal documents and resources on government grants plus assistance programs for small businesses. It even includes a section on getting files and records from government agencies through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act. Save time and effort by using this comprehensive resource to find grants, disaster relief, loans, programs, or records! There is individual coverage of federal agencies and departments, along with tips and resources for grant proposal writing. In addition, next-generation search technology allows complete cross-file indexing and makes all files on each disc fully searchable! The depth and breadth of the coverage of federal grants and small business programs is truly awesome. FEDERAL GRANTS - We go far beyond just the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA), the OFFICIAL guide to federal grants, with its thousands of pages on loans, grants, surplus equipment, and training from 1662 agency and department programs worth $300 billion. (The printed CFDA is still sold by GPO, now for $75!) There are over 60 new programs from the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, HUD, Interior, Justice, Labor, Transportation, EPA, Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security. Our CD-ROM now has 74 unique sections devoted to specific agencies or topics, with nearly 65,000 pages of material. FOIA and Privacy Act coverage has information on contacting every government agency, guides to writing FOIA requests, FOIA law and related topics. There is specific information on all 15 types of assistance: Formula & Project Grants, Direct Payments - Unrestricted, Loans, Insurance, Sale/Exchange/Donation of Property, Goods, Use of Property, Facilities, Equipment, Advisory Services, Counseling, Technical Information, Training, Investigation of Complaints, and Federal Employment. Categories of service provided include: Agriculture, Arts, Business, Commerce, Community Development, Consumer Protection, Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor, Training, Energy, Environmental Quality, Food, Nutrition, Health, Housing, Humanities, Information, Statistics, Law/Justice/Legal Services, Natural Resources, Regional Development, Science, Technology, Social Services, Income Security, and Transportation. As the catalog itself says, "Get started today exploring the amazing world of grants and loans provided by the Federal Government!" SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE - There is comprehensive information for entrepreneurs with documents, forms, and materials from the Small Business Administration and Securities and Exchange Commission: library of documents, forms, startup kit, information about loan programs and financing, laws, regulations, research reports, success stories, workbooks, disaster / terrorist relief loans and aid, franchising, international trade, and more. A full set of "frequently asked questions" (FAQs) provides a wealth of information about how the SBA can assist small business owners. The SEC material includes a complete set of publications on a full A to Z range of topics from accounts to variable annuities.

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This incredible CD-ROM is packed with over 64,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection. Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 64528 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Management (October 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1422014207
• ISBN-13: 978-1422014202
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,796,017 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't be fooled, December 18, 2008

By	Margaret R. Zappulla (Middleboro, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this CD this week it isn't by the Federal Government at all it's from a company called Progressive Management. I tried to google them and didn't find any information about them. I have been trying for 30 minutes to access the CD and keep getting there isn't anything on it. When my husband gets home I'll have him check it out. Note on back of CD in bold and underlined DO NOT Contact retailer or reseller! if you encounter a problem reading files from these discs. I wonder why? By the way the disc looks like it is homemade. I can't wait to find out if there is anything on this disc at all!!! Update: my husband was able to access the disk I'll see if it's any good.