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In FY 2006, the Health and Human Services awarded $228.2 billion in grants. This included discretionary awards totaling $39.3 billion, and mandatory awards totaling $188.9 billion.
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In 2005-2006, post-secondary students received a total of $134.8 billion in student aid from federal and state governments, colleges and universities, and other private sources. About 44% of this aid was in the form of grants and 51% was in the form of loans through the federal government.
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In fiscal 2007 (October 1, 2006 to February 28, 2007), the SBA has backed a total of $671.3 million in loans. (www.sba.gov) |
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In New Jersey, 22% of SBA loan approvals went to women-owned businesses such as nail salons, hair salons, dry cleaning/laundry services, child day care, and full-service restaurants. These businesses are also the top 5 industries in New Jersey. (www.njentrepreneur.com) |
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In 2006, the US Department of Labor awarded nearly $5 million dollars in grants for pilot projects and research to develop systems models designed to increase self-employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. (www.dol.gov) |
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In 2006, President George W. Bush signed P.L. 109-233 or the Veterans Housing Opportunity and Benefits Act of 2006. This law enables an eligible veteran or active duty service member (SM) to receive up to a total of three Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) grants. (www.homeloans.va.gov) |
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