Starting a business is never an easy task. It takes time, patience, effort, and of course, money. Finding resources can be difficult, but you can make something big once you do.
A small business grant is free money to start a small business, start-up, or project funded by the government, non-profits, or other organizations to help.
The Federal Government has a couple of places to look for grants.- Grants.gov- Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR)- Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) - USDA Rural Business Development Grants
The SBA has several agencies that help provide grant money to the state and local areas.- Economic Development Administration - STEP Program - Small BusinessDevelopment Centers
During the beginning of the pandemic, many businesses had to close their doors. The federal government and many other organizations came together to provide relief and opportunities to have free money to start a business.- Economic Injury Disaster Loan - Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund - State and Local Governments
Many corporations look to see how they can improve the communities around them. They are giving grants to help build up communities and small businesses globally.- FedEx Small Business Grant Contest- Visa Everywhere Initiative- National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)- Fast Break for Small Business