Finding grants is a relatively simple process.
In addition to the federal and state government agencies, there are thousands of other organizations out there, and you need to narrow down the list to include only those providers that offer what you need.
As an example, let’s say that I am a woman that wants to open a business. This business collects used computers, upgrades them, and provides them to senior citizens.
After determining my exact goals, I need to identify what are the specific features or qualities of my business.
Some of the categories I should investigate are:
• Programs for women
• Programs that provide to people that expand technology
• Programs for people that assist the elderly
• Educational grants that can help me if I need training on how to upgrade the computers
• Small business resources in my state
Using the resource listings located in other sections of this site, I could now start investigating assistance from sources that provide help in the categories above.
As you are looking through the listings, make a list of organizations, agencies and programs that look like they would benefit you. Also be sure to note the contact information of the agencies (you’ll need that for the next step in finding grants).