FirstGov.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state and local government web resources and services. It is the catalyst for a growing electronic government, helping citizens navigate through the bureaucracy of government red tape. At FirstGov.gov you can apply for benefits online, contact a government agency, or use the Internet's most comprehensive search of government websites–all from one easy location.

• Benefits and Grants
  Loans, money, funding, financial aid...
• Consumer Protection
  Consumer action, publications, credit, complaints, scams...
• Defense and International
  National defense, foreign relations, immigration, visas...
• Education and Jobs
  Employment, training, careers, labor, wages, workplace, online learning, schools, student and teacher resources...
• Environment, Energy and Agriculture
  Farms, food production, natural resources, conservation, weather...
• Family, Home and Community
  Housing, human services, community development...
• Health and Nutrition
  Medical, health care, insurance, nutrition, public health...
• History, Arts and Culture
  Museums, libraries, genealogy, ethnic, traditions...
• Money and Taxes
  Unclaimed government money, credit, saving, retirement...
• Public Safety and Law
  Crime, prison, law enforcement, disasters, emergencies...
• Reference and General Government
  Acronyms, directories, data, forms, photos, laws, libraries, publications, consumer action, regulations...
• Science and Technology
  Biology, engineering, space, innovation, communications...
• Travel and Recreation
  Transportation, air, train, international, tourism...
• Voting and Elections
  Voter registration, contact elected officials...

• Agency and Cross-Agency Resources
  Small Business Administration, U.S. Business Advisor, General Services Administration...
• Big Business
  Corporate reform, taxes for big business, presidential policies and initiatives...
• Buying from the Government
  Federal assets, loan portfolios, Treasury bills, postal products...
• Data and Statistics
  Economic, demographic, industry and regional statistics...
• Developing a Business
  Jobs, online learning, schools, student and teacher resources
• Exporting
  Export basics, foreign currency rates, tariffs and taxes
• Financing
  Loans, savings plans, business plans, state business resources...
• Foreign Businesses Doing Business in the U.S.
  Statistics, finance, development, trade, labor, exchange programs...
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Export and trade questions, tax questions, minority-owned business questions, labor law questions...
• International Trade
  BuyUSA, Trade Information Center, U.S. Customs, Bureau of Industry and Security...
• Laws and Regulations
  Legal dictionary, lawyer locators, alternative dispute resolution, federal and state laws...
• Selling to the Government
  Multiple Award Schedules, Central Contractor Registration, GSA Schedule...
• State Licensing
  Business licenses, application help, contact information...
• State Programs
  Local information, laws, financial assistance and contact information...
• Taxes
  Employer Identification Number, abusive tax shelters, employer taxes, e-file options...
• Workplace Issues
  Equal employment, disability laws, finding skilled workers, safety...

• Abbreviations and Acronyms
  U.S. Government Manual Online - Commonly Used Federal Acronyms
• Contact Your Government
  Find contact information for federal, state and local government officials and agencies, from e-mail addresses to phone numbers.
• Data and Statistics - General Reference Resources
  Child and Family Statistics, Crime and Justice Statistics, Economic Indicators...
• FirstGov.gov Resources for Students and Teachers
  U.S. government information about education, training, jobs and volunteerism programs.
• Freedom of Information and Privacy Act
  Resources and information related to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
• Government Forms
  Search government forms and applications by number, agency or keyword.
• Government Graphics and Photos
  Collection of government public domain graphics, photos and images that may be used and reproduced without permission or fee.
• Historical Documents
  Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights, Constitution of the United States, Declaration of Independence...
• Laws and Regulations - General Reference Resources
  Business Laws, Code of Federal Regulations, Database Search of Laws and Regulations...
• Maps
  Browse local, national, world and specialized maps from different government agencies.
• News
  Federal News and Press Releases, FirstGov.gov Press Releases, Foreign News Service, Government E-mail Newsletters...
• Publications from the U.S. Government
  Consumer Publications, Educational Resources for Students, Parents & Teachers, Federal Agency Publications...
• Topic-Specific Research
  Cross-Agency Portals, Federal Advisory Committees, Federal Research and Development Project Summaries...