My teaching job might be in trouble because they're giving up their charter to another district.
I need to find some type of federal grant to help me pay my monthly mortgage if this happens.
I am a disabled person who wants to start a small business. I want to get off disability. I have two degrees in computer science & want to start a consulting firm. Funding is almost impossible to get right now. Banks have been bailed out, and are solvent, but aren't freeing up money for small businesses. Oh, they're loaning alright, but only to each other, at zero percent interest, so they can make more money betting on derivatives. With our money!
So, unless I want to borrow 30 million dollars, I'm not being considered. And the GOP just filibustered a small business bill (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/30/us/politics/30cong.html)that would have forced banks to free up their lending, so we're in limbo. In the meantime, all our bills are going up, food and fuel, water & electricity, going up and up, but our income is flatter that the great salt flats.
Man, it's getting almost impossible to make it in America anymore.
For helpful advice about starting a business then there is no better place to go than the Small Business Administration - SBA for short. They have their own website and is the government department that deals with helping those that want to start a business. They can provide you with useful materials that can help you in your plan to start a business.
Of course you have to know that you are going to have to have your business plans straight before you even attempt to get a grant for starting your business! However if you are eager to start finding out about grant programs that may be available for you then you should start with your own state's website to see what kind of grant programs they have available - I say this because you mention that your business idea will help your local area so seeing what kind of grant programs are available in your local area would be a good first place to start.
I am looking to start two businessess but seem to be short on capital. I want to opperate in such a manner that it works in partnership with local communities NGO's and Schools to provide at risk demographics Jobs, training and education. I've never done this before need some assistance where would I start.
About myself:
I am the first in my family from college
I am Latino (Hispanic), Puerto Rican, and still struggling
I work for a NGO but rather work to develop a business that can promote in better ways opportunities to at risk youth regardless of their ethnic or racial make up
In your search engine window type in Grantgate. Then look for it on the list that it gives. Click on it.You will be transfered to that website. There you will find both programs that you can download. Good Luck and God Bless.
in response to ldc...i understand what you are saying .i need help .if i had a credit card i would use that to buy food.1.97 can go along ways at the grocery store .i could buy weiners and a box of mac and cheeze. its better than giving it to someone whos already got money.
in response to whoknew...i thought this stuff was free but everywhere i tried for help they want money for information. The kits are free but you have to pay for shipping and handling. Sad thing is i can't even pay for that so what to do now????
My name is Ron, I am 50 years old, I am a retired professional firefighter and capenter. I have an Invention almost completed. I need monies to get to completion. This was a forced retirement and I am now out on disablity with a pacemaker/defibulater. If I could get this done, I would be in a position to help other people in these positions.
If you have social services organizations in your city or town check to see if you have Catholic Charities Organization. They will assist you with your rent, mortgage, car payment, utility and food. You can also apply for emergency and long term food stamps through the Dept of Social Services not Human Services where you live. If you have children, the Social Services will help you with them also, Be prepared to wait and be patient because there are lots of people there to get assistant also...... but they will help you . Do not forget to also apply for your unemployment payments if you have been laid off. If you are in a union they can also help you. Good luck
I need some help trying to locate some of the grants out there. I am an American Soldier who is stationed in Germany. Its kind of hard trying to locate some of the grants in the states. If anyone out there can help, I would greatly appreciate it. Just give me an email @ christopher.lee.quesenberry@us.army.mil.
Yes, after 14 weeks of fighting the state for it!!! I receive 235.00 a week, I have had issues from day one.. The state I worked and lived in was not PAID from my company therefore after MANY PHONE CONVERSATIONS and mailing PROOF OF THIS PROOF OF THAT they FINALLY found the state my employer paid. Did I get BACK PAY NO!!! They alloted that my claim was dated and would be looked at 14 weeks AFTER I was laid off...
I have tried EVERY avenue posted here... Grant gate I cannot find grants, I am facing eviction, no money for food, started back to school, STILL CANT find a JOB (with a degree and years of experience) went to dept of Human services, NO LUCK there, I worked until laid off so I DONT QUALIFY for anything (IMAGINE THAT) I went to the Congressmans office NO ANSWERS there!!! Could someone please tell me how i can find a grant to KEEP a roof over my kids and my head, WHERE IS THE HELP FOR LAID OFF WORKERS OBAMA!!!!! GIve give to the RICH and just working people take the SCREWINGS!!!! But on the REAL if ANYONE knows of places to get help PLEASE let me know, I have no money, I dont mind moving to a smaller place BUT it takes money!!!!
I almost forgot, have you tried Grantgate and The Federal Money retriever programs. FREE too download and they do not cost.They also help with the Letter of Inquiry and help with the application, all in one.
Contac the office of your Congressperson. All have exactly the same grant information, free of charge, which is exactly what all the information vendors use to get their information.
At the same time, set up a meeting with his/her staff at the local office. They may be able to give you other ideas for getting direct assistance.
I f anyone knows of personal grants/assistance for basic necessities (food, utility bill help, education, and to help get my small business off the ground, I'd appreciate a response. This is my first time on this site, and there are so many ads, have looked at several, but all seem to want money to recieve or download the info., and I serously don't have any room on my credit cards. Zero balance in bank, and my home is going up for foreclosuer in a few weeks. Oh, looking for work, as well, as many people are.You can E-mail me : cmicerun@gmail.com
I am VERY interested. I am very motivated to start up an run a small scale biodiesel plant. I'm allready plugged in to the social network to obtain customers. I am also credibly educated in the manufacture of biodiesel and or equipment.
Where are you located? In the State of Vermont, B.R.O.C. of Rutland and Bennington Counties offers a Micro-Business Development Program. It's mission is to "assist and support all who dream of becoming Self-Sufficient through Self Employment". They offer training, counciling, and assistance for small business start-up. Mabey they can help you.
Thier number in Rutland is802-775-0878 and ind Bennington 802-447-7515.
Single mom needs Small Business Grants. I really am looking for any grants I may qualify for.
Want to start my own business with grants. Please give me some real solutions to how to go about this..
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My brother and I would like to start a rental property business. He has some money put aside, but any extra would be nice so that we can do improvements that may be necessary. The money we hope to earn will go towards our retirements.
My name is Venus Stutts. I'm a mother of five. I love children ,I'm not meaning just my own. I find myself everyday talking to other children thats not my own. I'm veryy concern about what I see all the time, that is children being out on the street all time of night
I am looking for a small business grant (free money) to assist me in purchasing inventory to help increase the profit level of my independent facial skincare & color cosmetics business. I am unable to meet the increased customer demand for this VERY familiar cosmetics line and am in need of immediate assistance in purchasing products to meet that demand (since I have no other means of income).
I am a first time business owner and I have found it very difficult to aquire start up capital for my business. All I need is a launch pad and the sky's the limit. I have plenty of origninal designs and a decent fanbase of people who are interested in my products, as well as my artwork, in our region. The problem is getting things started on a larger scale. With only $3000.00, I could get the website designed and set up, a nice inventory, marketing funds and a larger screenprinting machine.. I've already spoke with 3 national magazines who were excited about my products and would love to see my ads in their mags, but I have to save up in order to place them. Your help would be greatly appreciated and gladly reciprocated in due time.
I have ran a very productive in home daycare for the last 6 years and currently have a growing waiting list to get into my home daycare. I would like to purchase an existing home and make it into a small daycare facility that offers preschool, and care open to all shifts and open Monday thru Saturday. If anyone could help me find what I can do to get help starting this up please email me or comment to this. Thanks!!
I'm looking for help in getting a grant to purchase a house as well as a grant to get my graphic arts degree. I've ordered all kinds of "grant packages", but it's too confusing for me to figure out. I'm a 37 year old, single, self employed white female. Can someone help narrow it down from all of the thousands of grants to a few simple ones I can apply for with that given information? I would really appreciate it. Thanks.
I am a woma of three children, Recently lost my job. I have a retail store online that sell gifts and hosehold items, I would like to open my own store front. I need resources to get a loan , my funds right now are NULL. I have everything figured out, I am incorporated and i have a taz number. I think this would be great for me to pursue this opportunity, it would be great for the kids too. I need to go after my dream and make the best of it for the future of my children. I will suceed for them.
