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Business Grants

Small businesses with a focus on innovation in medicine and education may be eligible for business grants. Local and state government offer a variety of programs to promote the growth and sustainability of new small business ventures. Whether it is a low-interest loans or a targeted development grant, the programs tend to be highly tailored. Eligibility requirements are sometimes based on business location (rural vs intercity), annual revenue, and encourage minority entrepreneurs. Check all small business grants against the CFDA list to find out more specific information.

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Mezzanine Funding for Your Business

You have started a business, made enough profits to sustain yourself, and reached some important milestones. Now it’s time to take your business to the next level with a brand new project. You envision this project as a major step in the industry. Projects like this cost money, and despite your success, securing this round ...

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Sustainable Business Grants

Do you have an idea for a sustainable business, but have no money to get it off the ground? Want to do something for others as a non-profit, but need seed funds? There are grants available for sustainable businesses and the best part about these funds is that you’ll benefit your community too. It’s win-win.
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Be the Boss, Start a Business Now

Do you dream of being your own boss? Do you have the next big idea? Yes, the economy is rough, but the worst times often come just before the best of times. Now is the best time to take advantage of government grants to be an entrepreneur and start your own business. Being successful in ...

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Small Business Loans: The Groundwork for Economic Stability

Small business has always been the engine that drives the economy in ways Too Big Too Fail Corporations can’t: Small Businesses provide economic stability with less risk than corporations tied to investment funds and wide-scale investment transactions that often involve global as well as national influence. Small businesses are not beholden to the kinds of ...

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How Businesses Benefit from the New Stimulus Legislation

As the President outlines new proposals for spending leftover TARP money, many are pointing to small banking institutions as the key to success. Local banks have a greater interest in seeing nearby businesses succeed, while larger institutions often judge assets by quarterly reports alone.
In the most recent proposals, nearly $30 billion will be distributed ...

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How to Score A Business Grant

With the economy in its current state, one option for people who are either struggling with their current business or looking to start a new business is grant money. This grant money might come from a local, private source or it might come as a part of a federal grant program. Whatever the case, this ...

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What is a Business Grant?

Both the US government and private foundations and organizations set aside millions of dollars every year to provide business grants to help companies get started, to help companies increase their business and to help them stay profitable in hard times.
Starting or growing your own business is usually expensive and usually requires large amounts of money. ...

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What Can Business Grants Be Used For?

We live in an unpredictable economy and the need for economic development has never been greater. If you are thinking about starting your own business expanding an existing business you should examine all opportunities to receive free grant money. The U.S. Government understands that small businesses are vital to our economy and offers many grants ...

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Who Qualifies for a Business Grant?

Individuals and businesses may qualify for business grants based on race, ethnicity, gender, and disabilities. The United States Government places a high priority on helping businesses succeed and stimulating the economy. The U.S. government does not set limits to the amounts of grants awarded if you can meet their basic requirements. Right now there are ...

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How to Apply for Business Grants

Just as scholarships provide aid to students attending college, business grants have been created to provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs and business owners in the United States. If you are opening or expanding your own business you may want to apply for both private and government business grant programs. Applying for a grant for both ...

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