is the goverment really gave out free grants if so where can i get some free information without paying for it

Question

i will like to know the people who really got grants and how much and how can i get some free grant money

Answer 1

I got grants from both federal and private foundation sources, but they are not for my personal use but to support the projects initiated by the non-profits I worked with. The most recent grant I got was for $500,000 for a social science database that recently launched on the Web.

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 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.

Even 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.

Note 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.

Grants 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

The 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.

For 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. Grants have objectives, and the grant applications that best captures the grant's objectives are approved.

There is a stringent review process through a committee composed of federal employees and selected experts in the field. 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.

Answer 2

Getting grant money isn't a scam. However, there's more to it than most advertise. Grant money isn't just freely tossed around, you have to apply for it, and sometimes write a grant proposal describing in great detail why & what you need it for. Such as replacing dilapidated windows/porches for the elderly.
Agencies & foundations are the most likely to receive the bulk of grant money. However, that doesn't mean you can't get a slice for yourself. Most grants that the general public get, they don't even realize they're getting 'grant money'. Like the LIEP Program, for help paying the heating bill. While the bulk is held by the agency, if you qualify, you'll receive the grant money. Welfare, SSI, heating/cooling assistance....All grant money.
That's how most of it works.

If you want free info go to your local bookstore (Barnes & Noble, Borders) and pick up a book on grant money. Matthew Lesko's books are huge and has good information. Take a notepad and if you find something you like, write it down, then put the book back.
You may find some at your library as well. You might have to be put on a waiting list, if they haven't been checkout or stolen already.

Answer 3

Don't listen to rude people. I found out the hard way that 90% of the grants are a scam.Good luck:)

Answer 4

Grant application forms require the use of proper written English language, so you may be wasting your time.

Answer 5

CFDA.gov
all the grants available is here
those idiots on TV get there info here
YOU ARE GOING TO BE SUPRISED WHAT IS HERE

Answer 6

i really need the help a free grant!