In fiscal year 2004, 55 grants were approved for $3.3 million. $3.03 million is available for 2005. They are funding projects like Park Board $15,000, Rural Health Clinic $50,000, Literacy Council/GED $5,500, Elementary School $1,000, HS Academic Bowl $500, United Way $1,800, Down Payment Assistance $26,350, Home Owner Rehab $49,364

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3) Assistance on sources of export finance available from U.S. Export Import Bank, U.S. Small Business Administration and U.S. Agency for International Development in U.S. Export Assistance Centers;

4) Advice and counseling on individual foreign markets;

5) Support to State and private sector organizers of selected domestic and foreign trade fairs and missions through international buyer shows, certified trade fairs and missions;

6) Information on foreign tariffs, customs regulations and procedures, market potential in individual countries industry analyses, and other related activities;

7) Foreign government- to-government advocacy and representation;

8) Product promotions through catalog-magazine listings;

9) Non-financial assistance in export promotion (matchmaker missions, multi-state/catalog exhibitions, and other specialized promotions);

10) Information on locating and evaluating prospective overseas business contacts

Any U.S. citizen, firm, organization, or branch of government needing information or assistance in international business matters