About Business Grants

I am a woman looking for information on how to start a business as a patient advocate. Any information would be appreciated. TY

Hi,

Iam really need horse business,soap business and dog business.. Now

Pls!!!

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Steffie

I would like to be able to recieve a grant that would allow me to take advantage of the area's feed by-products, I would like to purchase a piece of equipment that I can utilize to process the feed. Alittle extra for the purchase of associated equipment for storage and the by-product would be helpful. The machine I would l like is $10,500.00 and is in great shape, new it would cost over $20,000.00  If I could recieve a grant $20- 25,000.00 I would greatly appreciated it. I may be classified as disabled but I am willing and able to make this project successful. I am in Northern California. 

Hi im 23 years old, out of college. I am looking for grant money to help build my business, training horses, and need the help to build it up. Ive had tough luck with partners, and different barns, and people, i know its time to try and do it on my own. Ive been very successful, but need to find the help to get restarted. any help out there for my situation?

Hi, I am 44 years old. I wish to make my dream come true.

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   I am a 30 yr old women, would like to open a healthy fast food middle eastern restaurant. I need the knowledge and the know how to get a gov. or federal funding loan.  I  have the experience and the business plan. could some one please lead me to the right direction???.  Thank You.

Hello Laticia:

I just finished reading your post, and would like to compliment you on your ideas. I do have a question though. Do you really feel that it is your God given right to expect others to pay for the type of lifestyle that you have described?

I mean, I understand if someone has fallen on hard times and may need a little help, but for someone to feel that it is the responsibility of tax payers & our government to provide for us in this manner is, selfish. I mean, when you say, "that it is a God given right to have food, water, shelter, and entertainment" is wrong. I mea, if you read the bible God made it clear that each of us will have to work, and it is from the sweat of our brow that we will eat. Ref.: Genesis 3:19. I don't believe that God ever intended for us to become a drain upon society. It's a shame because there are a lot of people out there that feel the same way, however, people are finally starting to wake up and realize that they are tired of giving their tax dollars away. In fact, I have been writing my state rep. & congress man/woman that they need to start looking for new ways to reform these government assistance programs. I believe that the government should start to impose time limits to those who receive assistance. I mean, as I stated earlier, it is one thing to help those who have fallen on hard times and just need some type of temporary assistance, but it is quite another thing to continue to provide assistance to those that lack the aspiration to do better with their lives, and, who view assistance programs as a form of livelihood. This type of mentality has only served to rob honest hardworking americans of tax dollars.  

Sounds good keep us updated

great to have goals seriously.

Hi, I am a single disabled woman caring for my for my disabled son who has severe lung problems. He has died on me twice and had to be put on a ventilater to breathe. My problem is we are trying to find some kind of help that would give us a loan to buy our own home. The place we are renting is very bad for his lungs. We have moved from place to place and keep getting the same problems. Eithier mold, the wrong kind of heating system, the people that lived pryor to us had cats(which he is very allergic to). I just dont know what else to do. I do not have good credit, due to an ex-husband.Please, if there is anyone that sees this, that can help me,please Dear God, I beg of you, before I lose my son for good the next time. I have no other family left. Please Help Us.

HI, I am a 26 year old woman who started a Photography business from the ground up 3 years ago.  I have been running it out of my home, and have two young children so I need to have a business building away from home.  I am currently over flowing with work & am booked till 2010 with sessions....I need somewhere to have additional employees & help. What type of grant would I be looking for..I'm completely lost~ I do know my business could bloom into something huge & is in great demand in the town I live in.  Please help me in anyway possible.  Thanks in advance for you help :)

The quickest to take is to start small and then build your way up! But I get the feeling that this is not the way that you want to go.

If you are talking about getting a grant or loan you will have to realize that you are going to have to show WHY you should be granted any money!

For instance, a lot of the grant programs that I know about that have to do with women wanting to start their own business often requires - at a minimum - a business plan that has to be submitted as part of the application process for a grant (this applies to loans as well). Even if you are seeking an investor the same thing will apply!

There are grant programs out there for those that want to start their own business! As a matter of fact I have recently posted on my blog about a grant program for women that want to start their own business. This is a state grant program so first you would have to see if you are a resident of the right state. There is another grant program for minorities that want to start their own business and the grant award for this grant program is $25,000!

But keep in mind that you have to apply first! You won't automatically be given a grant just because you say that you need one!

I would advise that you first develope a business plan because you have to show that you are serious about what it is that you want to do!

Next comes the research where you seek out the grant programs that you may be eligible for.

I am an African American with direct Indian decent ,Cherokee, I need finacial assistance to open and run a resturaunt . I have the know how just no funds .What is the quickest route to take ?

My fiance` has been a farmer,successful I might add, for his whole life of 33 years. He began helping his father, whom is a former farmer of tobacco. But he's began his own business 7 years ago. As some of you may, or may not know, farming is a tough business, financially & weather permitting. He has NEVER been late paying the bills, and has EXCELLENT credit(for now!)as well as holding a degree, bachelors in business finance from Georgia Southern University. The problem: The bank where he has been with all this time, has decided that they will NO LONGER FUND LOANS for farmers. We have right at $500,000 invested with this bank, but they are refusing to help now! We also take care of his mother, which is disabled, with a mature mortgage. I work, but only part-time due to medical disabilities, but my salary doesn't begin to cover all of our bills. We have two(2) teenage boys who wish to attend college & have extensive needs & requirements! PLEASE, if anyone could lead us in the direction where we may find some resources to get back on our feet, IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

I am looking for government funds to help start up an adult day care  center.  I already have the building and have begun operation.  I need money to help purchase lift chairs, etc.  I'm NOT interested in purchasing software that an attorney would have to figure out in order to do so.  HELP!!

im looking into opening a bed and breakfast is there any grants or funding that is specifically geared towards that?

I am a single Latina mother looking for a grant business loan or how to apply for 1. I have been scammed more then u will no and nothing. Jst an empty pocket and promise. I need REAL HELP!

I am a single mother of two (one I am paying to put through college), with no college degree so the pay is hand to mouth.

I am looking for information on grants to start a business (Concierge Service offered to Businesses).  Anybody have suggestions on where I can start looking?  I started looking at the government grants page but can't make heads or tales of what is on there.

Thanks for all your help

I am very aware of what I am required to request a grant. I have written grant proposals in the past. I am looking to obtain $250,000.00 to start up my restuarant. I have my business plan 95% complete, just need to finalize 1 part of my plan. Just need to be given names of grants that I may contact to send my info too...

You have to understand more basically about grant programs in general.  I do know that there are grant programs that open to minorities that want to start their own business - even additional grant programs for women that want to start their own business, etc.....

 Most of the grant programs that award grant money for those that want to start their own business will at least require you to submit a business plan.  Do you have one ready to submit?

 And probably the most important question that has to be answered is how much grant money are you looking for?

I am very glad to come across this website, I have been looking for someone to give me answers about Government grants.

i own a two years old car detailing business. i am in search of funding. where and how to apply for these minority grants or any other grant i might be eligible for?

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Best of luck to you all!

I am a single black mother and my childs father is deceased.  I am only 23 years old and I don't want to waste any more time stressing. I am ready to go to college now and i want to know if there are any special grants available for me.

I am interested in starting a small home business in texas and need any information I can get on grants.  I could actually start tomorrow, but I do not have the funds to support the business.  Any advice would greatly be appreciated.

Yes, go to grants.gov and they have all the agency listed that can help. It does take some time to sort out but I think it's well worth it.

Hi, I'm looking to open a computer learning center for small ethnicity group. Is there any gov funds to start the business and funds to pay for the minority students who will attend?

Thanks

I am 24 years old and I need $10000 to startup my business.I dont have good credit and I am unable to save the money on my own with the bills I have to pay.Does anyone have any idea where I may be able to get this loan?

My husband is a great chef who is legally blind and spent one year in a center for the blind after we got married.  He has some GREAT ideas for restraunts but we have no idea where to get the funding.  We know there has to be money available out there. I know he has the ability to make this work.  If you have knowledge of where to get assistance please contact us. poeticrhythm70@yahoo.com

Have you tried the www.sba.gov/ ? Also ask your city planning commision if they have a grant writer available to talk to you. woman minority have the best chance in getting a grant to start a business with. Good luck God bless.

Have you tried the small business administration. Also I knew a man who wrote letters for grants for small businesses, and you said you are a monority and a woman, those two characteristics will get you a grant! Find the planning commision where you live and ask if they have a grant writer. Also find the sba office for where you live and make an appointment and they will get you started. You may not need any money or very little even if you have bad credit. Good luck and God bless you.

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Hi,

I am a minority female who is looking to get funding to start a small tax preperation company. I have been preparing taxes for 2 seasons, and I take classes every year to keep myself informed and updated on the changes. I am looking to start this business in 2009. If there is anyone who can help with the funding, start up or business plans it would be a big help.

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HELLO

I AM LOOKING FOR FUNDING TO PURCHASE AND SET UP A BED AND BREAKFAST AND RECETION HALL BUSINESS.  MY WIFE AND I BOTH ARE MINORITIES. SHE IS CURRENTLY A SPANISH TEACHER AND I AM AN ENVIRONMENTALIST.  HOWEVER ,WE WOULD LIKE TO ENDEAVOR TO SUCESSFULLY  OWN AND OPERATE OUR OWN BUSINESS

Amen.

I don't know, could you? If qualifying for a grant were based simply on ignorance and racism, I'm sure you would.  Apparently, de-segregation has gone no further than the fountain. 

I am a white male... Could I qualify for a goverment grant? I thought we abolished segregation when we "combined" water fountains. Welcome to the new minority population my white male friends....