2007-08-02 09:44:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
There are essentially only 4 sources for grants. A little known fact it that you do NOT have to be a non-profit to get a grant, regardless of what others tell you ... I've helped for-profits apply for grants.
Federal grants are called Small Business Innovation Research grants. These are given primarily for some new innovation. You can find out what's available at:
http://www.sbirworld.com
There is also info on this site about how to apply.
Some cities offer grants to small businesses if they will locate in the downtown area, for the purposes of building up downtown traffic. Check with City Hall.
There are some governemnt grants for minority businesses. You can find info at:
http://www.mbda.gov
Finally, private foundations offer grants. You can get a list of most US Foundations and private grant sources at http://www.foundations.org/grantmakers.html.
2007-08-04 16:06:29 · answer #1 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many kinds of grants for many different purposes. Are you filling it out to start a business? To do research work? To get money for school?
To start, I recommend you go to http://www.grants.gov/ to see what kind of grants exist and how to apply for each!
Good luck.
2007-08-02 10:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by nol b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gotten grants for school and I did it all through the university. It was very easy to apply for.
Good Luck!
2007-08-02 10:39:49 · answer #3 · answered by Brad H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For what purpose,??? contrary to popular opinion, the gov't does not give away money to just anyone.
2007-08-02 10:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋