markets; businesses created and the enhancement of existing businesses which produce industrial and environmental biotechnology products and processes that provide significant export opportunities for the United States; assistance to new high tech start-up companies by writing business plans, locating financing for export, and conducting market research for export; research and development in the textiles and apparel industry. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The U.S. Congress designates those entities that receive funding in annual appropriations of the Department of Commerce. 414 American Business Center FEDERAL AGENCY: INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AUTHORIZATION: Freedom Support Act, Title III, Public Law 102- 511; Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Section 632(a), as amended. OBJECTIVES: To help U.S. firms identify opportunities to export to and invest in Russia. American Business Centers (ABCs) will provide significant benefits to Russian firms with business training and technical assistance to enhance the ability of Russian firms to become viable trade and investment partners for U.S. firms. All services are exclusively available to U.S. firms on a fee-for-service basis. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Each award will cover a 1-year period for a total amount of not more than $200,000 in Federal funds. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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