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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Does anyone know a reputable, reliable, accurate listing that is either free or low cost that provides information about grants? Not grants for school per se, but grants for people willing to start a business, non-profit, buy a home, etc. etc. etc.
I looked yesterday on line and at Barnes and Noble but did not see what I was looking for.
Also, how accurate and trustworthy is this Matthew Lesko person?
Anyone ever applied for grants?
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I do it for a living. All of those you mentioned are different kinds of grants and need different kinds of approachs. Many times you are responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) and they will tell you what they want and it what format.
Grants (or Prograam Related Investments usually in the form of a forgiveable loan) to start businesses, buy a home, etc. are usually part of a Federal/ State/ Local economic development initiative and require more hoops.
Grants to start a nonprofit usually come from private or public foundations and corporate giving programs, and tend to not be as application intensive. Still got my number? Give me a call.