Although there are several tools you can use to monitor and research federal funding opportunities, the federal government provides a few major resources that you may find very useful. This annual publication, available at local libraries, describes federal government programs that 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. It is available on disk or magnetic tape and can be accessed by telephone or through the internet.
Access is by both category and keyword.
Callers must then follow up by contacting the program specialist at the agency for more information. The notices summarize the work, service or supplies need by an agency. In Commerce Business Daily, the government requests everything from chaplain services to electronic combat system testers, and the funding levels for these contracts can run from tens of thousands of dollars to millions of dollars. As such, opportunities for contracts within Commerce Business Daily are virtually endless, with items of interest for applicants ranging from educational agencies to for-profit companies. Don t be afraid to apply if you think your organization can do the job.