has anyone apply for a small government grant and can show me how ?
438780
It is hard to find grants to start a business or for personal purposes such as fixing your basement. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your objectives.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business or for fixing basements.\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Personal purposes such as fixing basements are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants for your purpose.
1027190
Don't know where your at but try 'Government Grants' there is probably a list.
1019714
Go to:\nwww.grantgate.com\nGrant Gate is a free program that gives easy to use info about grants and other funding sources for a variety of uses.  It also has wizards to help you apply for this funding.  fafsa.ed.gov is a good site but is limited to student loans and grants.  Good luck!
516495
Firstgov.gov    - look under grants...
1080168
There are all types of government programs for grants but the paperworks could take several months so I don't know if there would be enough time for that.\n\nI can tell you that I use to work at a Chamber of Commerce and we use to get a lot of people in situations similar to yours who would come in looking for sponsorships from local businesses.  I can't promise anything but it's worth a shot because businesses often sponsor events like this for tax write-offs.  So I would stop by your local Chamber of Commerce.
617088
Have you tried to see about small business grants.  Just type women small business grant and choose one and fill out some information and they will email you back to order a CD or e-book and of course you will have to pay a fee or just the shipping and handling or even go to a half off book store & see and read on how you can get a grant. This what I am trying to do. Also, Go online to........ check them out.  Good Luck! I hope this will help.
490816
The best way to find out about government grants is to go to any main branch library and look at "The Catelog of Federal Domestic Assistance".  It lists every grant and loan the government offers for nearly any purpose, instructions on how to apply and in many cases the forms you'll need.  Good luck!
1117516
It is a simple matter.\nYou can go to Yahoo Search and type in \ngovernment grants; or go to the web site.\nI happen to know the $14 is for a company that is called a middle man. When I got a grant, I never paid the $14. The site I supply is the federal government.
647097
which country and state are you from...?\n\nit is generally hard to get a gov fund. however you can possibly approach some NGO's in your local area.
447942
There are several government agencies that can help you. there are small business grants. You should look into minority grants as well look online for federal grants GOOD LUCK
345676
The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your personal reasons.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. \n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices."
65526
First determine what you want the grant for and the government agency that would be involved.  Look up info at USA.gov.  Anyone can apply for a grant.  The chances of getting one depends on the project.
122757
Grants.gov is the one stop shop of information on applying for grants. The steps are:\n\n1. Get approval for your organization to submit grants (You will need to have DUNS number, register with Central Contractor Registry, and Authorize your organization's representatives. Go over the registration checklist at http://www.grants.gov/assets/EbizRegCheck.pdf)\n2. Get CFDA number (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance)of the grant opportunity interested in (go to www.cfda.gov)\n3. Download the application package\n4. Submit the application at Grants.gov\n5. Track your application\n\nYou will have to be sure of two things:\n\n- the applicability of your proposal or project; and\n- availability of funds or assistance\n\nNote that grant applications are long and oftentimes complex that a cottage industry of grant writers have emerged to help out those who are applying for grants. Contrary to what many people think, it is not easy to apply for a federal grant.\n\nHope this helps\nIsabel Isidro\nFor information on starting a business, visit http://www.powerhomebiz.com
1045746
Try http://www.grants.gov or you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov...hope this helps
38584
The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) and Grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. But you'd be hard pressed to find any grant that would support individuals.
1099463
I have received federal and private foundation grants -- not for myself but for non profits I worked with. The most recent was for a $500,000 grant for a social science database that I helped develop.\n\nThe government is NOT in the business of giving away free money for the sake of giving away money. Grants are free, but it means OBLIGATION. You will be obligated to do as the grant sets out to do. Grants have objectives, and your purpose must fit the objective of the grant.\n\nFor one, you have to write the grant application and the grant application is not a simple document - you have to explain how your purpose for applying for the grant fits well with the objectives set out by the grant.\n\nThere there is a stringent review process through a committee. You will compete with other applicants for the grant money, and this grant review committee will evaluate the merits of each proposal. Only those that they feel exemplifies the objective of the grant will be approved.\n\nYou can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two FREE sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your purposes.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently.\n\nNote though that these grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program. Individuals especially for personal purposes are not eligible for federal grants. \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
174297
You can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same - hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.\n\nThe Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) and Grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. But you'd be hard pressed to find any grant that would support individuals.\n\nEven SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html... \n\n"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices." Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don't have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.