Monthly Archive for: ‘January, 2012’

General Business Related Assistance

General Business Related Assistance

This listing contains websites and contact information for organizations that can provide grants, loans, information, and other resources for small businesses. Small Business Administration http://www.sba.gov/ One of the best places to begin your search for grants and resources, the SBA offers a wealth of information through it’s own departments, and will also direct you to [...]

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Business Capital & Government Contracting Resources

Business Capital & Government Contracting Resources

The Small Business Administration (SBA) http://www.sba.gov A government agency geared primarily for service to new and existing small businesses. Provides a wide variety of low interest loan programs, which you can inquire about through your local bank. Below are specific loan program titles – one or more may suit your needs. The LowDoc (Lower Documentation [...]

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Few tips that will help you get the grant money you deserve

Few tips that will help you get the grant money you deserve

Here are a few tips that will help you get the grant money you deserve. Remember, persistence is the key. #1 – Government grant “eligible applicants” are classified as A, B, or C. Check the specific grant details to see which classifications are eligible to apply for that grant. A and B are reserved for [...]

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Additional Sources For Foundation Grants

Additional Sources For Foundation Grants

Foundation grants entail free money given for specific purposes, awarded by wealthy private foundations and philanthropic organizations. FindIt.Org – Online Resources & Online Foundations http://www.findit.org/html/fund_online_foundations.html A list of starting points and individual foundations. The Foundation Center http://fdncenter.org/ This extensive site includes the Philanthropy News Digest, information and links for grant makers, an online library chock [...]

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Arts and Humanities Grant Resources

Arts and Humanities Grant Resources

ArtsEdge http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org ARTSEDGE supports the place of arts education at the center of the curriculum through the creative and appropriate uses of technology. Arts USA http://www.artsusa.org/index.html Americans for the Arts works with cultural organizations, arts and business leaders and individuals to provide leadership, education and information that will encourage support for the arts and culture [...]

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Foundation grants for business related purposes

Foundation grants for business related purposes

A foundation is a nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to improve society. Each foundation has it’s own special field of interest, and if you meet the eligibility requirements within that special interest, you can receive cash grants. There are more than 30,000 active private foundations in the United States. These foundations have been created [...]

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Foundation grants for personal needs

Foundation grants for personal needs

These types of grants are awarded by wealthy foundations, corporations, and families, and usually have very specific qualifications, and are sometimes limited to certain states or geographic areas. Some are limited to persons with certain types of disabilities, medical or living problems, or other specific needs. Each foundation addresses particular needs based on their own [...]

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Important tips to get non profit grants!

Important tips to get non profit grants!

Even though there are various types of grants applied for in the United Sates but non profit grants are considered as one of the most common types of grants among them. Usually, federal government prefer to give these grants to the non profit organizations only but sometimes applying for it can be a very difficult [...]

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U.S. Falls Behind Rest of World in College Degree Attainment

U.S. Falls Behind Rest of World in College Degree Attainment

Government grants as an option of debt relief is not very popular. This is basically due to the lack of awareness amongst the people. Every year billions of dollars are kept aside for the purpose of giving away as government grants. People do not opt for these grants for debt relief because they think that [...]

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An Introduction to a Home Repair Grant

An Introduction to a Home Repair Grant

What is a Home Repair Grant?Home repair grants are a way for people to pay for home repairs that may otherwise remain unfixed. Home repair grants can bring electric wiring up to code, repair or replace septic systems, and add energy saving features such as insulation and storm windows.Home repair grants are available from a [...]

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