How do you apply for a government grant?

How can I, as an individual apply for a government grant?

• I would like information on how to apply for a government grant. Would appreciate your assistance! The government site explains how to apply for a business grant, but not for a individual. Any helpl would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you! Thank you!

• Answer:

  You first have to register as an individual. Here is Grants.gov registration form for individuals http://www.grants.gov/applicants/individual_registration.jsp You did not indicate why you are applying for a grant, but since you asked this question in the Small Business section I assume that you want it to start your business. Note though that there are hardly any grants for starting or expanding a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born. Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture. As Small Business Administration explains http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CON_FAQ2.html --------------------------------------… How do I get a small business grant? The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. For more information, visit our Grants section. --------------------------------------…