To successfully apply for a grant, good preparation,
thoughtful planning and concise packaging is essential. The applicant
should become familiar with all of the pertinent program criteria from
which the assistance is sought.
Applicants should remember that the basic requirements, application
forms, information and procedures vary with the agency making the grant
award.
When developing an idea for a proposal, it is important to determine
if the idea has been considered in the applicant's locality or state.
A careful check should be made with legislators and area government
agencies and related public and private agencies that may currently
have grant awards or contracts for similar work. If a program exists,
the applicant may need to reconsider submitting the proposed project,
particularly if duplication of effort is perceived. If significant differences
or improvements in the proposed project's goals can be clearly established,
it may be worthwhile to pursue federal assistance.
Below is a partial list of programs available in the package:
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Grants for Minorities
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Federal
Grant Programs
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Federal
Loan Programs
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Government
Resources
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Government
Agencies Listings
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Business
Development
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Business
Financing
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Expansion
Grants
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Business
Counselling Services
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SBA
Links
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Business
Links By State
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Women's
Business Assistance
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Government
Publications Links
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State
Funding Programs
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Venture
Capital Resources
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Research
Grant Programs
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Grants
for Farmers
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General
Assistance
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Housing
Grants
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Education
Grant Resources
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Scholarships
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Grants
for Women
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Financial
Aid Resources
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Disaster
Assistance
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Learning,
Arts & Humanities
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Research
& Training
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Rental Housing
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Corporate Foundation Grants
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Grants for Musicians
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Grants for Writers
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Grants for Composers
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Private Foundation Grants
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