Washington, U.S. Govt. Annual and update vol. A government publication available in many libraries, describing federal government programs which provide funds or nonfinancial assistance to state and local governments, public agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals. Included are the program's legislative authority, explanations of each program, types of assistance provided, restrictions, eligibility requirements, financial information, application and award procedures, information contacts, and related programs. Updated information on federal programs and grant awards appears in the daily Federal Register, also available from the Government Printing Office.
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These files include current grant availability data from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance and the Federal Register, as well as reports from federal agencies about grants awarded during the latest four quarters. Federal research in progress database. Contains summaries of ongoing, federally-funded research projects in the physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. Project descriptions generally include title, keywords, start date, estimated completion date, principal investigator, performing and sponsoring organizations, summary, and progress report. Although primarily used to avoid research duplication, it can also be used to locate sources of support.