Where can I get a free grant that is legimate without having to pay it back.?

Question

Yes I am interested in starting my own business. I would like to know ! what are the percedures and who to contact for informational resources. On how to apply for a grant and never have to pay it back. Also how to write a winning proposal to apply for the grant.

Answer 1

Have you tried grants.gov, there are some available on their site and they are legitimate. Also that same site offers a number to report fraudulent predators if you choose to pay some one to help you write that winning proposal.  Good Luck.

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a free lunch

Answer 3

I have seen a lot capitalizing on government grants.  I've done a little bit of research on it and it's not a simple process.  First, you have to have like a noble purpose to be approved like you will set up a foundation for those recovering from drugs and you need equipment, etc.  The letter that you will prepare should be fit for the purpose.  Again, there are companies doing business on helping you prepare this letter.  But I tell you now they are not cheap.  You will have to pay without assurance that your grant will be approved.

I would suggest that you read more on them.  Go to these sites to for more indept information on investments & entrepreneurship:

www.investmentpaysoff.com

www.entrepreneurwiz.com

Answer 4

It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for starting a for-profit business.

One possible exception is for companies developing or exporting agricultural goods, including food and forest product. Another exception could be the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)  programs http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/... , which fund the research and development of technological innovation that meets specific government needs.

Your best bet actually will be from the states if they offer grant programs for women (or any other special interest groups -- minorities, women, disabled, veterans, etc). Or check with non profit organizations, particularly women organizations if they offer grants. Examples include

Iowa Women's Foundation http://www.iawf.org/

New Mexico Women's Foundation http://www.nmwf.org/guidelines.html

Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CO...

"The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments."

Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.

Here is a listing of federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business -- THERE'S NONE.

http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALO...

Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program

Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs