General purpose grants are a good way to find money for common situations.
Whether you will be seeking money from a government agency or other organization, you will need to be able to clearly convey what you need the money for.
In many circumstances, you will begin your contact with the funding organization with a brief but concise letter outlining the circumstances that caused your financial difficulty.
At the end of the letter you should specifically state how much money you require. A statement containing the amount that you are requesting, similar to “I request a grant in the amount of $2,000 to help me through this difficult period”, should be included towards the end.
This should be a great way to get started in your search for general purpose grants.