Archive for March 2009

Writing Government Grant Proposals

Hanri Parker asked: A federal grant is a financial award from a federal agency. Authorized by the law of the United States, the recipient of a government grant is required to carry out a public purpose of support.  A federal grant may not serve the purpose of a personal loan or individual federal assistance. There [...]

How A Federal Perkins Student Loan Can Help To Finance Your Study?

Keith Lee asked: A Federal Perkins Loan is a very low-interest loan that can be used for both undergraduate and graduate students who are in financial need. Yes, you can apply for more than one type of government student loans.There is a lot on information available from the National Student Loans Service Centre to help [...]

where do I go to get a federal grant to start a small business?

Nob ody asked: I have thousands of web sites to go to that tells me how to apply for a federal small business grant. None however tell me exactly where to go to get this grant money. What office? What department of the goverment? What department of the state for a state grant? Who, What, [...]

Where can I go to apply for a federal grant for realstate?

alytia_simpson asked: I want to buy some houses and post them up for rent.

What is a Grant?

Timothy Orleans asked: Grants are not benefits or entitlements. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States. Grants are not federal assistance or loans to individuals.The 26 federal agencies [...]

What will Obama have to do in order to grant equal federal rights to same-sex couples?

Anthony F asked: Now that Obama has been elected, and he said he’d like to grant equal rights to same-sex couples that mimic heterosexual couples’ “marriage,” on a federal level, what is the step-by-step procedure he’ll have to take? How long would such a thing take, if at all predictable?

which of the federal grant programs work best?

david M asked: I am looking to find out more info on the federal grant money that was mentioned on all news programs?

is there a list of federal grant prospects for a special needs facility without buying software?

KENT W asked: our facility is trying to locate federal grants to aid in funding our special needs daycare. we need to know where to apply for grants that do not require purchasing software from companies telling us where to apply for those grants. can you help?

Does a federal grant for school affect my EIC on tax return?

cdc219 asked: I forgot to file a grant W2, or whatever its called, and I already recieved my tax return. The grant is for $3000. It was paid directly to my school. Does this qualify as income? Will it affect my Earned Income Credit?

Where to Find Small Business Grants for your Start-up

Sue Jan asked: New business owners and existing business owners are eligible to apply for business grants. There is a wide array of Federal business grants available such as Free Government Money for Minorities, Free Government Money for Women, and Obtain Free Government Money for equipment, rent, offices, expenses and overheadThere are numerous sources to [...]