Access to the Federal Government - Internet links for federal offices including Executive Branch, Cabinet, Independent Agencies and Commissions, Congress, Judiciary and others. Compiled by New York State government.
http://www.state.ny.us/federal_acc.html

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - The bible of federal grant assistance, and also federal government projects, services, and activities. Maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration. Best Bet.
http://www.cfda.gov/default.htm

CFDA Developing and Writing Grant Proposals
http://www.cfda.gov/public/cat-writing.htm

FedForms - FedForms.gov provides "one-stop-shopping" for the Federal forms most used by the public. Best Bet.
http://www.fedforms.gov/

Federal Gateway - It might not seem possible, but there is a web site that appears to bring together the entire online resources of the federal government (and then some) onto one site. Federal Gateway is not a government site, but clearly they know government. Consolidated here are information and links to every federal government department, and many other local goverments as well. They have not just a search engine, but all government search engines. Plus, a way to identify all government acronyms, links to news sources inside and outside goverment, original documentation for information, and much, much more. Best Bet.
http://fedgate.org
[ MAY 2000 FEATURED SITE... more in Featured Sites Index. ]

Office of the Federal Register - Search the CRF (Code of Federal Regulations) and the Federal Register. Also here are Public Laws, the US Government Manual, Weekly Complilation of Presidential Documents, Public Papers of the Presddent, Congressional Information and more. Best Bet.
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

Notices of Funding Availability - Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) are announcements that appear in the Federal Register, printed each business day by the United States government, inviting applications for Federal grant programs. This page allows you to generate a customized listing of NOFAs.
http://ocd.usda.gov/nofa.htm

FedStats - Gateway to statistics for 100 Federal agencies. Links and search statistics and also agencies. FedStats is the new window on the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government. Use the Internet's powerful linking and searching capabilities to track economic and population trends, education, health care costs, aviation safety, foreign trade, energy use, farm production, and more. Access official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
http://www.fedstats.gov/

FedWorld – Online locator service for a comprehensive inventory of information disseminated by the Federal government. Broad access to web sites, databases, bulletin boards and more. Search from lists and by keyword. Maintained by NTIS of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
http://www.fedworld.gov

FirstGov - The official U.S. gateway to all government information, is the catalyst for a growing electronic government. Government at Your Fingertips. The search engine and ever-growing collection of topical and customer-focused links connects you to millions of web pages - from the federal government, local and tribal governments and to foreign nations around the world. On FirstGov.gov, you can search more than 51 million web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. FirstGov has the most comprehensive search of government anywhere on the Internet. They are working with agencies to encourage portals organized around customer groups and topics, instead of agency names. Examples of cross-agency portals include: seniors, students, people with disabilities and exporters. Best Bet.
http://firstgov.gov/Topics/Nonprofit.shtml
[ FEBRUARY-MARCH 2001 FEATURED SITE... more in Featured Sites Index. ]

First.Gov for Kids - U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal. This site was developed and is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center. It provides links to Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites from other organizations all grouped by subject.
http://www.kids.gov/

Form1020help.com - This website is designed to help new non-profit organizations complete IRS Form 1023, the Application for Exempt Status Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Nearly 50 pages of useful information, including: Advantages & Disadvantages of 501(c)(3) Status , How the IRS Processes Exemption Applications, Page By Page Guide to Form 1023, Maintaining Exempt Status, and Links, FAQ & Miscellaneous.
http://www.form1023help.com/

Govbot – Database of government web sites. Over 1.2 million web pages from U.S. Government and Military sites. Search using their form. Best Bet.
http://ciir2.cs.umass.edu/Govbot

GovCon.Com - Source for government contracting information, buyers and sellers. Also current news, and newsletters and trade publications.
http://www.govcon.com/content/homepage/default.asp?VNETCOOKIE=NO

GovEngine.Com - This well-organized, browsable directory, maintained by a Florida nonprofit, consolidates links to official federal, state, and local government information sites for the United States, Guam, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Browse by type of government--federal, state, or local--or by state. The local government section includes links to official county and city Web sites.
http://www.govengine.com/

GPO Listserv - From this site you can access current federal government Government Printing Office Listserves, to sign up and receive annoucements or to view archives of previously sent annoucements. One of the most popular is the Federal Register listserv which provides a daily announcement of items included in the Register with links. Other listservs include: Business, Elementary and Secondary Education, Federal Depository Library Program, Health Care Publications, Federal Statistics and more. Best Bet.
http://listserv.access.gpo.gov/

Library of Congress – The Library preserves a collection of nearly 121 million items, more than two-thirds of which are in media other than books. These include the largest map, film and television collections in the world. In addition to its primary mission of serving the research needs of the U.S. Congress, the Library serves all Americans through its popular Web site and in its 22 reading rooms on Capitol Hill. Best Bet.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/homepage/lchp.html

Collections and Services for Researchers, Libraries and the Public - The extensive services and resources of the Library of Congress are available to institutions, businesses, and you. Learn how to access the Library's global collections covering all languages, topics, and types of material. Doing research? Use the services and tools created by expert staff to help meet your needs.
http://www.loc.gov/library/

Thomas - Named for the third president of the United States, whose collection of books formed the core of the Library's own collection, THOMAS is a comprehensive federal legislative information site. You will find the full text of all legislation introduced in Congress and the Congressional Record since 1989, summaries of bills since 1973, recent congressional committee reports and legislative schedules, as well as a multitude of links to other sites of interest in legislative research. A powerful search engine enables you to find bills and other documents needed for your research according to different criteria.
http://thomas.loc.gov/

America's Library: Fun Site for Kids and Family - Named for the third president of the United States, whose collection of books formed the core of the Library's own collection, THOMAS is a comprehensive federal legislative information site. You will find the full text of all legislation introduced in Congress and the Congressional Record since 1989, summaries of bills since 1973, recent congressional committee reports and legislative schedules, as well as a multitude of links to other sites of interest in legislative research. A powerful search engine enables you to find bills and other documents needed for your research according to different criteria.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi

The Library Today - The Library Today is the regularly updated electronic magazine of the Library of Congress, featuring news and events. In addition, we highlight some of the most interesting and timely pages from our comprehensive Web site. Bookmark us and return frequently for the latest from the nation's library.
http://www.loc.gov/today/

American Memory: American History in Words, Sounds and Pictures - American Memory is a project of the National Digital Library Program of the Library of Congress. More than 5 million items relating to American history are available from the unparalleled collections of the Library. American Memory's collections include materials ranging from the papers of Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, to Civil War photographs and early films of Thomas Edison, to panoramic maps and sound recordings, and to documents relating to the women's suffrage and civil rights movements.
http://memory.loc.gov/

Search Catalog - The Library of Congress Online Catalog is a database of records that represent and describe the nearly 121 million items held by the Library. The Online Catalog may be searched by name, title, subject, and call number. You may use keywords, commands, or a search form, and there are several advanced techniques to refine your searches.
http://www.loc.gov/catalog/

New York State Government - Internet web sites of most agencies, divisions, authorities and departments of New York State Government.
http://www.state.ny.us/state_acc.html

New York State Contract - Office of General Services Procurement Services. Contract ordering and pricing information.
http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/default.asp

Oneida County, NY - Web site of Oneida County government.
http://www.co.oneida.ny.us/

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention – Information on funding for OJJDP programs. Links to Federal Register listing, program announcements,
http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/grants/about.html

OMB Watch - Nonprofit research, educational and advocacy organization focusing on budget issues, regulatory policy, nonprofit advocacy, access to government information and activities a the Office of Management and Budget.
http://www.ombwatch.org

OYEZ - US Supreme Court Multimedia - A compilation of many useful resources regarding the US Supreme Court. Included is information on the pending docket, a feature called On This Day, recent news, biographies of justices. But the primary resources include FIND LAW that allows searching of Supreme Court Decisions and library of audio tapes. The OYEZ Project provides access to more than 2000 hours of Supreme Court audio. All audio in the Court recorded since 1995 is included in the project. Before 1995, the audio collection is selective. There is also a virtual tour of the Supreme Court. A very nice site. Best Bet.
http://www.oyez.org/oyez/frontpage

Supreme Court Research - Gail A. Partin is an Associate Law Librarian in the Sheely-Lee Law Library at Penn State’s Dickinson School of Law. Her primary responsibility is providing legal research instruction and reference services. As the library's Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Librarian, she is also responsible for the development and maintenance of the library's international law collection. Gail has conducted numerous educational seminars on legal research instruction and Internet legal research. She also maintains the Dickinson Legal Research Resources website for her library and publishes the International Criminal Law chapter of the ASIL Guide to Electronic Resources for International Law. She is an active member of AALL’s Foreign, Comparative and International Law SIS and the Research Instruction and Patron Services SIS.
http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm

U.S. Census Bureau - Demographic information collected by the federal government which could be helpful in evaluating demographic portion of grant proposals. Links to other Federal statistical agencies.
http://www.census.gov

U.S. Government Blue Pages - Online directory reinventing listings in America's telephone books, with a search feature.
http://bp.fed.gov

U.S. Government Printing Office – Access to Federal government information products.
http://www.access.gpo.gov

Office of the Federal Register
http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

Utica NY - City of Utica, NY Web Site
http://www.cityofutica.com/Home/

Web Watch - Links to creative and innovative Web sites from state and local governments. Broken down in different categories. Past WebWatch features located by using the Governing.com search engine. From Governing.com, a companion site to Congressional Quarterly's Governing magazine.
http://www.governing.com/webwatch.htm

The White House – Connects to commonly requested Federal offices, a virtual library of White House documents, a guide to information about the Federal government and more.
http://www.whitehouse.gov

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