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Stimulus Grants for Business and Non Profit
October 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The current recovery package means that there is more money available than there is normally for federally funded programs. To dispense the additional money is using the existing public funding infrastructure. The government grant programs awards billions of dollars annually, with the addition of stimulus grants that number is continuing to increase.
There are many different groups that are set to receive stimulus grants. The money earmarked by the government is being used for everything from construction jobs and public works to international development and extended unemployment aid. Any mortgage holders that have been struggling recently can receive assistance as a part of the stimulus package.
If you are interested in applying for stimulus grants or want information government grants the best place to start is the grant awarding agencies. Public grants are given out each year by one of 26 government agencies such as HUD, the State Department, the Department of Education, and the National Endowment for the Arts. The agency that runs a particular grant program is responsible for all decisions regarding eligibility and award winners.
Grants can either be open to for profit businesses and enterprises, non profit charitable organizations, or individuals and sole proprietorships. Different grant programs have different requirements and some exclude certain groups while others are available to anyone. They grant eligibility category can make it easier to sort through the thousands of ongoing grant programs.
There are a number of grant programs that are designed to support non profit groups. Many charitable organizations depend on public money to maintain operation and they have received a significant portion of stimulus money. Many schools and community groups have received public money.
Many stimulus grants are open to individual applicants. There are several agencies that specialize in awarding money to individuals or small groups.
Find information on stimulus money and other government grant opportunities for individuals.
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