Grants for your business

**tmellon** · 08-17-2003 08:58 AM

If you're interested in getting money without having to pay for it, you just might want to look into Grants.

The Government (state/federal) offers grants for small business owners (and not just through the SBA) - for startup purposes as well as for businesses that are already established.

There is the National Grant Conference. There are conferences in variously cities in just about every state. Admission to these Conferences are completely free.

Here's a number to see if there are any conferences around where you live: 1-800-447-2739

Not only will you find out how to apply for grants for business purposes, you'll find out how to get grants to buy houses, fix up houses, etc.

I went to a conference yesterday -- drove an hour and a half to get there. Best hour and a half drive I've ever made.

**BizGuy** · 08-19-2003 02:59 AM

Tonya,

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is, How do I get a Grant? I have heard many stories and scenerios about the difficulties in securing gov't funding. I'd love to hear some of the info that you had learned at this meeting that you recently attended.

Looking forward to your reply.

Adam T.

**mr sprocket** · 08-19-2003 11:33 AM

Yes I think we would all like a few tips. Also more information to decide if we really can get a grant.

**tmellon** · 08-19-2003 12:11 PM

I'll try to sum up what was said at the conference fast (my 3 year old thinks he owns my computer -- so he's retaliating right now).

The key to snagging a grant is to have a good business plan. Either pay someone to write one for you, or do it yourself (Business Plan Pro is a good program to use).

The US Government set aside well over $300 Billion dollars for grants this year - and that number keeps on rising every year.
This money is for small business grants, as well as grants to buy a house (people have been known to get $30,000 for their down payment), or to fix up their house.

But there's just not Gov't grants, there are grants from organizations as well.

I would write more, but my son is up into the kitchen cupboards right now (he's too smart for his own good -- already knows how to manipulate people into getting what he wants lol -- I plan on getting him his own computer (for him and my husband) next month).

Anyways...

There's a great PDF file I got from a website (can't remember the address). It 600+ pages of grant information - it has everything you can think of in there.

http://www.rockergrrl.com/Government...E-Book2002.pdf
Its 2.72mb. And loads up fast (unlike most PDF files)

I'll write more later

Tonya

**mr sprocket** · 08-20-2003 02:03 AM

Good information Tonya. This could develop into a very important thread. Also it is good to see another parent at YE. I have a three year old myself.

**Gummie92** · 09-24-2003 07:15 PM

Hey TMellon!!
I went to a NGC seminar a few months ago and had bought the whole set on how to get grants for homebuyers, businesses, and how to make money as well - wondering if you bought the set too!! It was really neat stuff, a lot of support from the organization, and so many resources and hundreds of thousands of organizations who are giving away money!!

**Jabes** · 07-08-2008 02:15 PM

I suggest anyone who needs help finding funding for their small business look into grants. I recently came across a site free-government-grants.info Google it. It may help.
Essentially It takes a bit of time to write up the proposal and of course figure out which one is best for you, but the government has lots of money out there. I've been researching it myself so I could expand my cleaning business, and then apparently these people figure out what grants are possible for you.

**Shift** · 07-08-2008 03:25 PM

thanks for the link jabes

**Fanatik** · 07-08-2008 05:05 PM

I thought Grants.gov was the only real resource??? I came to understand this was the only main point for govt grants

**matt_15** · 07-08-2008 05:31 PM

the link works, but its one of those web-squatters pages.. which is full of google ad-words adverts.

**MistaDobalina** · 07-08-2008 07:47 PM

Sorry the link doesn't seem to work...am I doing something wrong? I tried saving the link too but it doesn't help.

**Fanatik** · 07-08-2008 08:52 PM

This site says it all -- "No Fed Grants Avail directly to small businesses yet" --- but there's hope... here ya go... oh, and it's FREE to use.. I hate all those damn "Grant scams" For Small Business Grants Look to the States

**Shift** · 07-11-2008 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Jabes

I suggest anyone who needs help finding funding for their small business look into grants. I recently came across a site free-government-grants.info Google it. It may help.
Essentially It takes a bit of time to write up the proposal and of course figure out which one is best for you, but the government has lots of money out there. I've been researching it myself so I could expand my cleaning business, and then apparently these people figure out what grants are possible for you.

I went to the site and filled out my information and had a guy call me today. His name was Alex and he said that I was approved for a grant and that I have 14 days to have a written proposal, but heres the catch. They have to write it for me for $385. I seriously am not going to pay 400 bones to have a chance at getting a grant. Can go through the gov website with a proposla written by me?

**pboychuk** · 07-11-2008 06:02 PM

Hmm, everything that I have ever heard says getting a grant from the govt. for a startup is almost impossible, unless you are somehow helping society. I guess like a doctor or something.