are there any GOOD websites for them? are they for real? i've tried to apply for my small home based business(roofing co) and got the typical govt runaround. is there anyplace that will actually help people with this?
2007-08-19 08:52:04 · 2 answers · asked by horseman 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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.
2007-08-19 09:14:33 · answer #1 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
none of them will, you mainly have to own a small business for them to work,
2007-08-19 16:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by samantha r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋