Grants and Scholarships

Business grants? Does anyone know where I might be able to learn about potential business grants. My husband has a small landscaping company that needs some new equipment. He is also learning disabled? are there grants specifically for people with disabilities. Please help?? His mower needs to be rebuilt or replaced. Snowblower aslo has issues. His dumptruck needs the sides replaced. Current sides are shot. I am sure there is more that is just all I can think of at the moment. Thanks

Business Grants? Does anybody have any accurate information about getting government grants to start a business. Any help would sure be appriciated

Are there any real ways to get grants for small business start-ups? I am trying to start a small business and I am trying to look into grants for funding. With the state of the economy being what it is, are there still small business grants out there? How can one obtain the information about them without going through the bogus sites on the internet?

How do I write a business plan to use to apply for small business grants? I have one of the Matthew Lesko books, and see some possibiliites for small business grants. They all ask for a formal business plan in order to apply. I have everything set up in my head, but don't know the format to write one.

Does anyone know how I can find out about small business grants? I'm trying to get a small business grant and like every site that I've found is a scam. Does anyone know of like real places that give grants to people that want to start up there own small business. I want to open like an in home kitchen where I can deliver homemade food and stuff.

Are small business grants available for those who work for free? I work in a Christian Church Ministry program, and I'm wondering if we are qualified for any Small Business Grants. Suffice to say we run a bilingual dance program, if that makes sense. We have facilities, workers and leaders. We go from place to place performing. We're doing alright, but I'd like to see our Ministry/Business expand.

How much can you get in small business grants? I am thinking about opening up my own business. i was wondering if anyone knows the range of small business grants. I am a female, and i am also middle eastern (only a citizen of the United States). I've seen many grant websites but they dont seem to have grant ranges, Just curious. Thank you! Thank you both so much!

How do I get a Rural Small Business Grants? I have a small business in a small town but have outgrown our current location. I wish to buy a really old building in town that has more space. The building needs lots of work I have heard that there are grants available to small business owners or business owners in rural areas. Because I am not a non- profit organization is this possible? If so what kind of grants should I be looking at?

What are the best sites to find grants that I could qualify for if I wanted to start a home based business? I am interested in starting a home-based business through Ebay, and I wanted to find out some of the best sites where I could find business grants that I could possibly qualify for. Any suggestions?

Where can I look for small business grants including ones for women looking to start their first business? In the past I remember hearing about government grants available to women starting their first business or something along that line. I know the economy has tanked, but can you give me an idea of where I can go looking for financial support in my new endeavor?

How do you apply for small business grants in MO? Does anyone know how to legitimately apply for small business grants without the up front costs? There are thousands of websites but I have always heard that if there is a fee they are most likely not legit? Anyone out there with some experience in this? Any help appreciated.

Are there really small business grants available from the Federal Gov? I'm planning to open a small business in my area. I am a women and a minority, I hear rumors that there is grant money available but i also hear that there is not. PLEASE HELP. Also if there is please include information or ideas on how to go about obtaining the grants. loans are NOTan option.

Who can you talk to about getting a Business Grants? Two of my friends and I want to start our own business and we want to try for business grants before we look inot a business loan. My question is who can you talk to about getting a business grant from?

Are there government business grants that I can get that are free to apply for and where do I find them? I have a small business and I know there are programs for government grants for businesses.There are websites that will help you apply for them,but want to charge you for it when you don't even know if it's the real thing.Is there somewhere I can go where I can apply for these grants for free?

Are there US Gov. Grants available to be used to start a business in Italy? I am a minority, serving in the US Army. I know that there are small business grants for minorities and for service members but I would like to know if I would be able to use a grant to start a business in Italy?

Where on the net can i find info for business grants in Canada? I want to move there and start a small business and not have a clue where to look for any grants i might be able to get.

Does anyone know where to apply for business grants? I've looked everywhere for these types of grants, but can't find them. They offer grants for everything else, so why not business grants?

what is the best way to receive business grants from illinois? Receive business grants in illinoi s?

Do you know of any legitimate resources to find government business grants? My fiancee and I are exploring the idea of starting our own real estate investing company. We are currently working on a business plan to submit for a business loan or grant. Does anyone have any good resources for finding available business grants from the government for starting a small business in real estate? I know there are plenty of advertisements out there for companies that offer to find applicable grants for a hefty fee. We are not interested in those. Thanks in advance. Also, I am a veteran. If you know of any business grants being offered to veterans, please let me know.

Is there any way I can receive new small business grants? I am starting up a new business in Cumbria and would like to know how I could apply for grants either locally, nationally or via the web. It is an educational toolbox for parents which comes with a monthly magazine subscription.

what is the most reliable source for business grants for women? Looking for grants for women with small business (hair salon) that are real.

Where can I find Minority Business Grants in Florida? My husband & I are trying to get information on minority (Hispanic) grants to help start up our business in florida. The business is a mortgage brokerage/real estate buisness.

Are there any small business loans or grants out there that I don't have to put money upfront myself? I am looking to open a small business in the town of Globe, Arizona. I am 21 with most likely crappy credit or none. I already know states have business grants or loans where you match the funding up front, but I am looking for a loan or grant where I don't put anything up front. And i'm really only looking to get at the max 200k.

Where can I find government loans and grants to start a small business? Or, women's programs for business grants and low interest loans.

Where can I get information on small business grants for women and minorities in the U.S.? What is the best website to get info on small business grants for minorites and women? I am looking into opening a small business but I need some financial backing. I have looked through several websites but they always want you to pay for their services. Isn't there a government website where I can get this info without having to pay a third party company? Any help would be appreciated.

Where do you get business Loans or Grants to start a Auto Detailing Business? Wanting To start a Auto Detailing Business. Where do I go to find a Business Loan or a Business Grant. For start up Cost and Supplies?

looking for start up business grants in buffalo,ny? i am interested in finding out more about grants given to women starting up their own business in western ny. anyone know more about this ? where would i begin to look ?

How does a perons get government grants to stat a home based business? I have done advertising for small papers for the past 4 years off and on. I am wanting to start a business where people that dont have the time/expierence to advertise for themselves can contact me. I already have the computer and fax, its just a matter of getting a business name and getting registered with the government. I figure if i can get a small business grant that would be great!! any comments would be greatly appreicated. If anyone wants to see any of the ads I have done the last year just let me know and I can email them. Thanks!! Rebecca

Methods for obtaining small business grants? I have heard people talk about small business loans from the government and private investors, yet I have had a hard time finding the means of applying for these loans/grants. Does anyone have a clue on how to view, apply and request loan and grants for small businesses?

Where can I find reliable info on how to start a business, grants, female owned, etc?? Every site wants $$$? My wife wants to start a small business here in Pa. Everywhere we look, we run into these "pay 50.00" and get a list of government grant sites. This is her venture and we are in the planning phase now. Where do we find reliable info on how to start this?

Canadian Government Small Business Grants - How To? Hi, My sister-in-law and I are planning to go into business together. I'm currently attempting to research Canadian Government Small Business Funding/Grants etc. I seem to be running in circles! Does anyone have experience applying for grants? If so, how do you do it?! Thanks for your help!!

how do i go about small business grants? i just got into my first restaurant and was wondering where do i go to fill out the paperwork for small business grants.

Why is it so hard to look up Hispanic Business grants on the internet? All I find is people selling videos.? I want to start a business and I need some start up capital. I would love to find out if there are business grants for Hispanics, or just for anyone, I dont care. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

does any one know the real address to apply online for womens business grants because i'm getting nowhere?HELP? i keep looking but i'm not getting any where it is not suppose to cost to find out this info but every where i go there is something screaming FRAUD!! where do i go for the small business loans/grants for single mothers/women?

Has anyone ever applied for small business grants at usa funding & free funding applications? where is a safe, secure and effective site for small business grants?

Should I open a formal dress boutique? Any information on small business grants? I am considering opening a formal dress boutique in a small town. I am wondering if anyone has advice or pointers for me. Also, does anyone have any information on small business grants that I could obtain? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Are there real legitmate small business grants out there that can be obtained? I am doing my very best to find legitimate ways towards starting my business. And with no luck, I have found little to nothing. I would like to find a way that I can start my business with either a $10,000 to $20,000 grant. Please help.

where can i find information on land and business grants? I'm interested in using my horses for hippotherphy where can i find information on land and business grants? I'm interested in using my horses for hippotherphy, but i would need funding for land and a building.

whats the best sight to find Government business grants for an existing Business? I need to find some free web sights for listings of gov. grants for businesses that already exists.

Can anyone give me a list of websites with completely free small business grants? I wan to enter into Philadelphia Fashion week and i need money to create my line. everyone is telling me look for small business grants but i cant find any online that are free. i do know that if i went to the library i can find it but i don't have kind of time to go to the library i have a small child to take care of. Anyone know any completely free small business grant sites? I mean they have to be out there right

If there are so many Government grants for women to start a small business why are they so hard to find?? I hear so many times that there are hundreds of different Government or Private Org small business grants for women but have yet to find a legitimate grant or website that is offering grants. And NO the SBA does-not offer grants for New business for women, they offer loans as do regular banks that I could just go to if it were an option. Where are these legitimate grants at??? Thank you for serious answers-

Where do you find new business grants to apply for online?? I am a young female looking to start a new business in Maine, and I can't seem to find any grants to apply for anywhere!!! Please help!!

Where can I fing info on small business grants? We are in the process of buying a business but are in need of a down payment, anyone know anything about small business grants? In Canada! thanks

Government business grants for the blind? I'm legally blind and living off a disability check. Does anyone know how I could obtain a business grant to open a business that I had many years of experience in before I lost my sight? I'm looking for something legitimate. I'm also broke, so no "pay to find" websites. Thank you.

how do I find grants to help start-up a business i want to open an business, I need about 25 grand. where can I get a business grant or a loan if my credit is poor?

How do you go about getting business grants or loans? Half mexican, low income, female, student, mother I need to know the process and possibly some websites with good information. The business would be an online business.

Are home party businesses eligible for small business grants? Can I get a small business grant for a home party jewelry business (to cover start up fees, kits, etc)?

Are there any small business government grants available in Ontario? I have a business but as any business it is hard to run especially since it has been started not too long ago. It is a successful venture, but I am strapped for cash. I live in Ontario, Canada. Would anyone know if there are any grants or low interest loans available from Ontario Government?

Are there really business grants out there for women and minorities? I had always heard this and then took a business class, where the instructor said that was a huge myth. Especially the woman part. He said there are but usually they have to do with the military.

Is there grants to start a small business? how can i apply for a small business grant in NJ?

Where can I find information on small business grants and grants for low income housing? Without spending hundreds of dollars on books that give the same information that can be found for free that is. I could use a list of links for any of those crazy Mathew Lesko grants if anyone knows where to find the info.

I'm looking for free grants in the state of nj. Are there free grants that can be given to start a business? I am a woman seeking business grants.

What is small business grants in UK? and other govemernment scheme for small business? 1. Can get help for rent payment if I have small business for the first year of my business? 2. And is there any laons which are interst free or with interst that small business can get?

Does anyone know a legitimate way to apply for govt. business grants and loans? I want to start a small business with a friend of mine and we have next to no money, so if there is anyone out there who can point us in the right direction that would be great! Thanks!

In the past, did small business grants really exist? I have been to grants.gov, sba, and other places. It does not seem like real business grants exist. There are grants out there for helping empower pakistan or grants for building photon emitters for the army but no real down to earth grants for your average small business. What's up with that? Were there ever any real small business grants?

100's of places advertise Small Business Grants/Loans. Are any of these worth the application or money? I own a small business. It is an ebay drop center. My start up costs were brutal and I am having a hard time paying these costs and putting every cent profit back into the business. Our business is booming. We actually have alot more that expected with business doubling each week. Problem is I am a single mother of 5. I am in my late 20's with Not so good credit. I haven't been able to take home any profits yet. Christmas time is a booming time for ebay and I am finding myself with the decision of closing. I receive $400.00 a month child support if it comes, and it's getting pretty hard to raise five children on this income alone. I was thinking if I got a business loan I would be able to catch up and expand in the future. Maybe hire some employees so I can spend time at home again. I looked into grants. Not that I want free money, but for a little help. Cheapest place to help me wanted almost $500. Any ideas from anyone??

Does anyone know if there is any small Business grants for women? If so how do you apply? A friend of mine is planning on starting a buisness and were trying to find grants help please!

Guys is there any Business grants or Guaranteed loans for someone who would like to own a Laundromat? I'm very interested in wanting to purchase a laundromat for sale, And i'd like to know if there is some sort of grants or something out there.

I want to open a formal dress boutique? Any information on small business grants? I am considering opening a formal dress boutique in a Mumbai. I am wondering if anyone has advice or pointers for me. Also, does anyone have any information of how much capital I required to start small boutique business? Plzz help me…