The Notices section includes data about funds available, often described as discretionary or for research and demonstration programs. Information on how to obtain application forms and who to contact for technical assistance is included. The Register is not available at the Funding Information Center. The best source is a Federal Depository Library, in which you will find the federal government periodicals. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is the single most complete listing of federal programs for organizations and individuals in the United States.
Information is given about eligibility requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.
The introduction provides excellent information about the workings of the federal government in its funding role. The Commerce Business Daily contains information about contracts the federal government intends to award through competition. Check your Federal Depository Library or with anyone working in a college or university Office of Grants and Contracts, since higher education often competes for government research contracts. Foundation Fundamentals , by Judith B. Margolin is an excellent resource about foundations. The fifth edition, published by the Foundation Center, is on a reference basis or for purchase at the Funding Information Center.