There are significant opportunities for your small business to get free grant money. This money is “free” because you do not need to pay it back. There are many agencies within the federal government along with every state government and most counties that award small business grants as long as your business works to solve a particular need. There are also special types of grants for minority or women owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and for non-profit organizations.  Grants can be for more than $50,000, and a business can be awarded more than one grant. 

While the thought of receiving free money appeals to pretty much all of us, it can be quite challenging to find and obtain these grants. In most cases, the recipient of the grant cannot simply use the money for whatever they want; instead, it must satisfy the objectives and goals of the grant providers. When applying for a grant for your small business, you’ll need to explain how you’ll use the money to accomplish their goals. In addition, you may be at times asked to follow a specific reporting schedule.

Before pursuing a grant, you should compare available grant options. The grant organizations will publish their guidelines, which every applicant should read carefully. The application process can be extensive, so you should avoid applying for grant programs that you don’t qualify for. We can help you with this through our grant service where for a nominal fee we will do a search for you based on the specifics of your business. If we find grant opportunities for you, we can put you in touch with some recommended grant writers who, for a fee, will help guide you through the grant application process, including helping you write a proposal that will ensure that you get your best opportunity to wiin.