Archive for April 2009

Boris Tomson asked: How the Federal Grant Process WorksWe have decided not to call on Doggy Haven’s regular large donors for the kennel, or the new dog placement program because we know that we will be asking them for large contributions to partly pay for the new facility (capital campaign) in the next county.Apply here today [...]

Daniel Davis asked: Everything comes with a price; and contrary to what many people believe, the U.S. government is not “giving away” free federal grants.In his book American Government and Politics, Jay M. Shafritz defines a grant as “a gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part [...]

Bryan Burbank asked: Most people are unaware that there is Free Money available to you if you are a minority in the form of a Government Grant. Hispanics, African Americans, and Native Americans should take advantage of the Government Grant money that goes unused every year. The Grants are available to you for a lot [...]

Boris Tomson asked: Federal Grant Money-Government Grants for Debt ReliefClasses are over and finals are complete, which means that college students throughout the country are out of school for the summer. This past academic year seemed like it took forever, as do most academic years. When summer finally arrives students breathe a sigh of relief [...]

Andrew Bicknell asked: Every year the United States government gives away billions of dollars in the form of grants. This money can be used for a number of things including paying for education costs, buying a home, paying down debt, and for the entrepreneur it is a great way to pay for the start up [...]

kattz1111 asked: My financial aid advisor is pushing loans. But I wants as many grants as possible. I know of the WIA program and the Federal Pell Grant; but what else is available?

non profit grant writer asked: I am working pro bono in the non profit sector. I have met with several organizations that want to go for federal grants; they do not have their organizations structured so they can be viable and compete for grants. The EDs want me to act as a consultant as well [...]

michael bierly asked: Most people are unaware that looking to the State and Local government for funding, rather than directly to the Federal government is a smart choice.The Federal government disburses grant money in two forms. The first is in the form of a discretionary grant. This is a grant awarded by an agency of [...]

Josh Spaulding asked: A federal grant is an aid that is provided by the United States Government that comes out of general federal revenue. A federal grant is not a loan; it does not have to be repaid. In order to be eligible for these grants there are usually very strict requirements that you must [...]