Updated: 11/23/2009

Billions of dollars in government grants are allocated each year to help US citizens afford college tuition, seed new business ideas, aid homeowners, provide job training, and protect the most vulnerable in our communities.

During this economic downturn, Grants.com educates citizens about which grants are available, how to comply with grant requirements, and then create an effective grant application that are the critical steps to be awarded your share of funding.
Below is most up-to-date information of participating agencies and non-profits and their grant opportunities for 2009-2010:

Personal Grants

These grants initiatives have helped hardworking citizens from losing their homes to foreclosures and filing for bankruptcy

Money can be used for:

• Paying off Substantial Debt
• Buying a Car
• Preventing foreclosure and bankruptcy

Business Grants

These stipends have helped small business owners take risks during an economic downturn and fosters new business innovations.

Money can be used for:

• Starting a New Business
• Expanding an Existing Business
• Securing Additional Investments

Educational Grants

These educational grants assist students, educators, schools through federal and state loans, as well as work-study programs

Money can be used for:

• Paying for Tuition
• Purchasing School Supplies
• Training Teachers

Housing Grants

These grants are earmarked for housing subsidies and low-interest loans.

Money can be used for:

• Paying for Temporary Housing
• Purchasing your First Home
• Avoiding Foreclosure

Minority Grants

These grants benefits are targeted at women and minorities (African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians.

Money can be used for:

• Paying for Tutition
• Starting a new business
• Housing subsidies