We shouldn't have been. However I believe you'll find that most Western governments do the same.
My sister, from Bristol, was just here for a 7 week visit. She seemed to imply that there are all sorts of "grants" to be had for all sorts of things, like her son's new auto-repair setup.
6 posted on 10/11/2006 11:44:19 PM PDT by Cementjungle