2008 Ultimate Guide to Federal Grants and Government Benefits: Grant Writing, Proposal Writing Tips and Resources, Applications, Forms, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (Two CD-ROM Set) (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 two CD-ROMs 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. The second disc in this set adds almost 55,000 pages of detailed material to our basic grants disc (for a total of nearly 120,000 pages), including the latest Green Book on Social Programs, full coverage of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives programs, HUD, EPA, Energy, Education, Arts, NASA, NIST, NOAA, Transportation, USDA, and other programs, and much more! 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.

About the Author
This incredible CD-ROM set is packed with over 119,000 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. 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: 99999 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Management (October 26, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1422014290
• ISBN-13: 978-1422014295
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 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: #903,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Junk, February 17, 2008

By	Frank Fagiano "Reader" (Elmhurst, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This product is absolute junk. All it does is give you links to .gov sites that you can get from Google for free. Then they try to sell you more junk.