How are the dots placed on the map?
A dot is placed at the place of performance address as reported by a recipient. If a recipient reported only a zip code, the dot is placed in the center of the zip code area. If a recipient reported only a state; the dot is placed at the state capital. In some cases, multiple awards have been geocoded to one address or location. When this occurs, the dots are stacked in the following order: loans at the bottom, grants in the middle, contracts on top. When you click on a green (contract) dot, a grant or loan may also be shown in the pop-up box.
