Tips for Hiring a Grant Writer

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Are you an individual, small business owner, or non-profit organization member who wants to seek government help? Depending on your need for the money, you may get help from government grants. Each year, billions of dollars are given to individuals, small business owners, local governments, school districts, colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations. Government grants [...]

How to Spot a Credit Repair Scam

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Credit repair companies are all over the Internet and offered through other credit minded organizations, but can credit repair really be bought and sold and do the practices used and promised really work? The short answer is no, but why? Instant credit repair, a new credit identity and a chance to start over all sound [...]

Help Send Your Child to College with a Federal Pell Grant

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

You may have heard that government grant scams are on the rise. Yes, this is true in many cases. There are home improvement grants for senior citizens hit by natural disasters, there are grants to improve small agricultural farms, but individual grants are few and far in between. Most grants are designed for state and [...]

Grants.Gov: What This Website Has to Offer

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

If you want to research, find, and apply for government grants, there is one place you should look. That is Grants.gov. This website is your one stop resource for getting government grants. It is a trusted government website. The information posted is up-to-date and accurate. As nice as it is to hear that those looking [...]

Government Grants for Individuals: Frequently Asked Questions

Monday, April 19th, 2010

If you are one of the millions of Americans in financial distress, you may look for ways to improve your income. Most individuals look for second part-time jobs or reduce their spending. Due to late night infomercials and online advertisements, many are now turning to government grants. If you are researching personal government grants for [...]

Starting a Small Business: Your Financing Options

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Many consider starting their own small business to be the all-American dream. After all, who wouldnt want to be their own boss and be in control of how much they earn. Although many people want to start their own business, very few get the opportunity to do so. One of the many holdups involves financing. [...]

Debt Relief Grants from the Government: Do They Exist?

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

If you are like millions of other Americans, you may be indebt. The economy is in trouble. For many, it appears to be spiraling out of control. Millions of Americans are losing their homes, losing their jobs, and some are unable to pay their utility bills, let alone feed their families. If debt is a [...]

Government Grants: Save Your Money and Avoid Scams

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

When many of us hear the phrase government grants, free money often pops into mind. Yes, there are legitimate government grants that do translate into money, but there is a lot of misinformation circulating. In rare cases, individuals do qualify for government grants, but they are typically awarded to non-profit organizations, state and local governments, [...]

How to Talk to Local Non-Profit Organizations About Government Grants

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Non-profit organizations are one of the most common recipients of government grants. Government grants serve a purpose. That purpose varies, but it is often to improve health, reduce violence, and save the environment. Non-profit organizations also have a purpose. That purpose also varies, but many non-profit organizations are designed to help those suffering from health [...]

Government Grant Scams: 5 Reasons Not to Fall Victim

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Have you seen an advertisement online or a late night infomercial claiming you can gain access to free money through government grants? If so, you may have paid close attention. Free money sounds great, especially when the economy is in trouble, millions of Americans are losing their jobs, and many are unable to afford their [...]