Archive for April 2009

Susan Jan asked: Grants are given every year for a variety of reasons, from small business start-ups, continuing education, preserving historic monuments, to art. Business grants are usually given to applicants that have a solid business plan, and the more detailed the reports are, the better chance of getting the grant.When starting up your own [...]

Albert Alexander asked: So what are grants, and how do you get them? Grants fall into a very unusual “free money” category. While familiar to most, federal grants are awarded based solely on financial need but there are several colleges and universities that offer their own student grants as well. For the purposes of this [...]

Susan H asked: I am considering writing a grant for a business idea so I can receive/borrow government funding and need to know information about writing such a grant which will appeal to them.

vicktoryg1@verizon.net asked: I want to buy land next to my property which totals approx. 7acres. I want to renovate my current home which is 30 years old. My home is in need of major repair. My credit is not the best and I would perfer to apply for monies for this need without going into [...]

Daniel Davis asked: Everything comes with a price; and contrary to what many people believe, the U.S. government is not “giving away” free federal grants.In his book American Government and Politics, Jay M. Shafritz defines a grant as “a gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part [...]

Honeydip SC asked: I hear that people can try to get a federal grant if they qualify and i’m sure i will cuz im very poor! but anyway when i try to fing a legit site they always want me pay for a CD package or something

Joni asked: Hi–I want to know how much having a track record of successfully obtaining research grants factors in when you’re applying for a new grant.
Do grant funding agencies take into consideration your past track record of success when deciding on your current grant application?
Thanks!

innaviog32 asked: I am in the military and purchasing a new home. I was told from a VA representative that there is such a federal house grant called GRAFFA that i can apply for. After I googled it nothing came up. Can anyone refer me to the website, phone number, or any information that is [...]

Steve asked: Education GrantsMillions of dollars are offered in the form of education grants depending upon the assignments and objectives of the tasks and projects assigned. Education grants are also dependent on the governance of the institutions. By default, state schools, colleges and universities are provided education grants to keep competitive with the changes in [...]

mustang_80913 asked: I’m trying to start an equine business - 4-H club etc. and need financial assistance.