Experts from The Ferguson Group, the largest federal representative of local governments in Washington, D.C., have culled through the massive bill and tell you how to navigate the scores of federal programs and grants that can be confusing, time-consuming, and puts you at risk of missing important deadlines. You will learn important details on how you can access economic stimulus funding and the requirements for competing successfully for federal grants, including: An overview of the stimulus package and analysis of the current issues that affect local governments; A summary of the most current guidelines; Important eligibility requirements you need to be aware of;