Where Are The $140 Billion Worth Of Government Grants?

These are not rumors of funds available for you to use without having to pay it back. It is not welfare or some sort of public assistance for the entitiled poor. These are funds set aside to help you go back to school, fix your home, start up a business in your community to name of a few. The key is finding them and knowing how to complete the application process. Once you know where to find these funds and that you qualify all you need to do is apply.

A lot of people do not know that these funds are not for just the poor. But all groups are entitled to these government grants. Anyone who is a USA resident or legal resident would qualify for these grants. There is over $21 billion set aside every year for businesses of which women minority business owners apply and get. $5 billion is designated to students who wish to further their education. There are no credit checks for individuals or businesses. You do not have to have or provide collateral. These funds are unsecured funds. So if your business fails, no one is going to go after your house to recoup the funds.

The key to these grants is that in addition to an application, you have to submit a full proposal as to what you intend to use the funds and how it will help you accomplish your goal. This is requires patience as oppose to a loan or tap or pell grant where the decision process is quicker and the approval process is predominantly based upon your income, credit and grades.

Sources to find out where these funds are located and how to apply are found by Googling "fedmoney", "foundationcenter", "red cross", or "Catholic charities".

Some of these portals only offer government grants but some of the above offer fellowships, scholarships, funds from governmental sources as well as non profit organizations who offer grant monies to help support certain causes. Whether it is a business or money to pay for bills and rehab your home, the resources listed are there to help you through or to help you accomplish your dreams.

There are also experienced grant writers who can help you accomplish getting approved your first time around or every time you apply. Some applications can be lengthy and discouraging to apply for, oftentimes it is cost effective to pay someone who have experience with these applications and are familiar with the decision makers to get you approved.

Above is a brief description of the funds available each year, where to find them and within those sources you will find out what you qualify and what information you need to apply. Then you have everything you need to apply and qualify.

For more information about government grants visit http://www-government-grants.com