US Gov't grants for small businesses?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Pixelrage, Mar 31, 2009.

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    Has anyone here applied for & received a grant from the government for their home business? If so, what was required and how difficult was the process?
     
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    MayaLocke Peon

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    You can check out the SBA (Small Business Administration) and SCORE that is the best place to find info on small business loans. Additionally there are a number of sites that will give you grant writing tips. Just do a search if you want more info than the SBA or SCORE offers.
     
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    agentsmith77 Active Member

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    Yes those are great resources :)

    Who's that guy on TV that talks about Grants all the time? He wears colorful suits?

    You can find his books at the local library.
     
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    Pixelrage Peon

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    Thanks for the info, I'll take a look.

    quangvan: I know who you're referring to - that guy who dressed up like the Riddler, with the question marks all over his suit? lol. I forgot his name, but I think there's a reason why he faded from existence..
     
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    mentos Prominent Member

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    I personally did not apply such grant coz it will involve a lot of hassle process and verification process.
    Why don't you apply for startup funds from private institution?
    The amount will be more higher than the one provide by government.
    By the way here is the link http://www.grants.gov/
     
    mentos, Apr 2, 2009 IP