ADDITIONAL SOURCE FOR MONEY TO FIX UP YOUR HOME? Top
Up to $15,000.00 are available for home improvement. This money comes from the government and is given to local groups in your community, who in turn give the money to home owner's. To identify the local groups in your area, contact:
Rural Housing and Community Development Services
US Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
(202) 720‑1606
The Federal Government and the SBA are involved in making grants, which never have to be repaid. The Federal Government at one time or another, has money for a variety of purposes. The most successful grant program is the small business innovation research program, which have grants ranging from $50,000.00 up to $500,000.00. To contact the SBIRP call (202)653‑6458
No single directory/manual is able to list all of the Government Foundation and Private Foundation Grant sources. There are well over 30,000 in the United States alone, that give money for specialized programs. The purpose of this manual is to provide you the grant‑seeker one of the widest varieties possible, with the best information available. So you can obtain your grant in the shortest time possible.
The key to obtaining your grant is preparation.
Steps to follow:
a) Identify the correct foundation that fits your purpose.
b) Be extremely knowledgeable about your project.
c) Request only application guidelines at first, and any other information or materials they may have.
d) Call or write to the foundation and obtain the name to whom the proposal or application should
be submitted to.(We recommend a written letter only requesting guidelines at first)
e) Note the date of your call, the name of the person you spoke to for further reference.
Thank you for the purchase of our Program, Good Luck with your personal or financial success.
FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR FOREIGN INDIVIDUALS Top
Grants which are made to foreign individuals by U.S. foundations include, funds for travel to the United States, general welfare assistance, and for creative and scholarly endeavors.
The Commonwealth Fund (The Trustee of Ivan V.)
United Kingdom Education Fund, Inc.
Australia New Zealand Russian Immigrants
One East 7th Street 651 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10021‑2692 San Francisco, CA 94118
German Marshall Fund of the U.S. Meftah Scholarship Foundation
Eurgope Immigrant and refugee youths
11 Dupont Circle NW, Ste. 750 2777 Me Coy Road
Washington, D.C. 20036 Columbus, OH 43220
Harkham Foundation Shatford (J.D.) Memorial Trust
Israel c/o Chemical Bank
857 S. San Pedro Street Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Canada
Los Angeles, CA 90014 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, MY 10112
Hawthorne (Hugh A.) Foundation Taraknath Das Foundation
Ireland c/o Southern Asia Institute
5634 Brair Drive Columbus University India
Houston. TX 77056 420 W. 118th Street
New York, NY 10027
Other Small Business Administration Offices Top
REGION I (617) 565‑8100 Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
Business Service Center (IAB) New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
10 Causeway St., Room 290 Vermont
Boston, MA 02222
REGION II (212) 264‑1234 New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico,
Program Support Div. (2AR) U.S. Virgin Islands
Business Services, Room 18‑130
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
REGION III (215) 656‑5525 Delaware, West Virginia
Program Services Div. (3ADS) Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia
Wanamaker Bldg., 100 Penn Sq. East, Room 829
Philadelphia, PA 19107
REGION IV (404) 331‑5103 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky
Office of Enterprise Dev. (4E) North Carolina, South Carolina,
401 W. Peachtree St., Room 302 Tennessee, Mississippi
Atlanta, GA 30365‑2550
REGION V (312) 353‑5383 Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota
Business Service Center (5ADB) Ohio, Wisconsin
230 S Dearborn St, Room 3714
Chicago, CL 60604
REGION VI (816) 926‑7016 Iowa. Kansas. Missouri, Nebraska
Office of Enterprise Dev. (6ADB)
1500 E. Bannister Rd., Room 1160
Kansas City, MO 64131
REGION VII (817) 978‑3284 Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico,
Office of Enterprise Dev. (7CPP) Oklahoma, Texas
819 Taylor St., Room 9AOO
Ft. Worth, TX 76102
REGION VIII (303) 236‑7408 Colorado, Montana,
North Dakota,
Business Service Ctr. (8PB‑B), Denver Federal Center South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming
Bldg. 41, Room 145, P.O. Box 25006
Denver, CO 80225
REGION IX (415) 522‑2700 Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada
Office of Enterprise Dev. (9ADB)
450 Golden Gate Avenue
Room 6514, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
REGION X
Business Service Center (9ABD‑L) (213) 894‑3210
300 N. Los Angeles St., Room 3259
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Most Frequently Asked Questions: Top
EXAMPLES:
Q What should I say when I contact the foundation/agencies?
A Does your organization have any grants/loans or resource programs available for corn producers?
Q "If they say yes". What should I ask for?
A Could you please send me all literature, guidelines, and applications for your programs.
Q "What if they say no"
A Could you please direct me to an organization or individual who maybe able to assist me in the
corn producer's field?
Q What should I do if it appears I'm getting the run around?
A If you keep getting referred to different departments and have not found exactly what your looking for, this in some cases can be normal. It can sometimes take 5 to 10 phone calls for you to find the right contact. You must remember the government employs thousands of people for these
agencies, and not everyone will know what the government has to offer. You must be patient, friendly and persistent.
Q What do I do when I receive my application kit?
A Read the contents of the guidelines thoroughly. And always look for ways for your project to fit
the agencies well being, plus your own personal agenda.
Q What if money is not my only objective. Is their any other services available?
A The Government has many services they can offer, just to name a few: Help with taxes, legal help, marketing analyzes, trends, new technologies, and education support. The whole key to this is, you must find the right contact for your particular purpose. This will open the door to a wealth of knowledge.
Q What if my proposal keeps getting rejected?
A Government proposals are open to the public. You can ask for copies of successful proposal's, which have been funded.
Q What if the Organization I am interested in only gives to non‑profits.
A Contact them and ask them for a list of the agencies they fund. What happens is that the money or service is then distributed at the local level
Disclaimer: We do not guarantee that you will
receive the grant money or, are we liable for any financial loss or personal damage. However, We do guarantee that if after following the procedures set forth you do not receive a free grant, or if you are not satisfied with this product for any reason, you may return it in like new condition for a 100% refund, less S&H.
SAMPLE LETTER
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Current date:
Contact=s Name
Contact=s Title
Name of Organization
Address
City, State, Zip
Re: Name of Government Grant, Foundation Grant, Etc.
Dear Sir/Madam:
It has been brought to my attention that I may qualify for participation in your (Grant/Foundation/etc.) program for a (Business Grant/Personal Grant/Scholarship/etc.).
My (Business Interest/Business Product or Service/Personal Needs/Educational Interests/etc.) Are
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I would greatly appreciate receiving information regarding your program=s eligibility requirements, and the necessary application form.
If you have knowledge of similar programs which may be beneficial, I would appreciate that information as well.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I look forward to receiving your information.
Sincerely yours,
Your Name
Your Business Name (if applicable)
Your Home or Business Address
City, State, Zip
(NOTE: Make a copy of all letters and applications before mailing your originals.)