Government Grants

Start here FAFSA They have a toll free # 1-800-433-3243

which you can call for guidence and advice - you can also check with the school you are attending ( student services) they can guide you and give advice as well  

Need some help here. I am a 21 year old female who is extremely low on income, but really needs ot go to school to advance. I was homeschooled my entire life. I have no idea how to even start trying to get a government grant. Or if I even have good qualifications to even try to apply for a government grant.

Could someone please help me? I have no idea how to even start, what are good sites to review or who to call.

Thanks 

Do you live in a rural area? Or would you consider moving to one?  If so you should check out the Rural Housing Development program in your area.  Here is the website.  Check it out.  http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/  They also have maps to show where the rural areas are in your state.  Good Luck. 

Small business start up is tough but you can do it if you persevere.  I would suggest contacting the small business association - search under woman start up... Small business are in for a rude awakening if there is a huge turnover in the political landscape -

Good luck 

I have recently been searching for grants and scholarships top go back to school and I came across something. If a family member had died in the armed forces there was a special grant or scholarship u just neede3d to apply for it. I am sorry I do not remember the name of it.

My name is Ann, I'm a single mother of 2, I will be returning to college this fall.  My problem is I need a car to go to college and my boy's will need school supplys.  Are there any grants that could help me, even if it were to help pay my utillity's.  Pleaes help me.

anncrist04@hotmail.com

I want to live my life long dream of owning a business. I have many recipes I would like to put on the market. My speciality is Louisiana Creole cooking. Where can I obtain the start up capitol to fulfill my dream???

i need some help, a very good friend of mine has come up with an invention, he has already signed papers with a company that will get his patent for him and start production of the product, but it will cost him several thousand dollars to go through with it, but like i said he has already signed papers, i'm looking for some government grants that can help him get it all started. any information will be very helpful.

I AM A 40 YEAR OLD SINGLE/DIVORCED MOM WANTING TO BUY A HOME FOR MY DAUGHTER AND MYSELF.  ARE THERE ANY GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS?  OH, AND I DO WORK FOR A LIVING, ALWAYS HAVE. 

To, Just Wondering,I know what you are going threw, I was a Goverment Child as well.I thought They were Going to help me, However I graduated a year early and they gave me $300.00 and said go make it out n the world, I did not even know what credit was or bank accounts,checks,.I had to wait till 21 to get Driver Lic,You are a strong Person,Let me pass down to U.as a Simple Gental Words by a stranger, That made me realize It was now up to me how I wanted my world to be."he said "You Could not control what happen to you as a child. Shame on them But you have choice to make yourself a productive member of socitey and be anything you want to be, You can't blame the past,for Today. And what you Become,It is your choice,Make the right choice you'll beet the odds.Make poor choices or feel sorry for yourself shame on you." This man chnged my life,I know this a really diffcult time for you many people do not realize "Goverment Children are given a number I still remmber mine,they don't know your name,and as soon as they can they push out to the street with out any supportt,No Medical Insurance," I am there for you if you need help, I do know of a program called Job Core. You can go there for free and you can live in dorms and they will give you traning and help you get out on Your own, They will help you and you won't have pay them back.they have all kinds of traning programs and if you want to go on to collage from there they will help you get Free Grants. please feel frr to contact me anytime,You can do it.I belive in U, StacyAnn

If you are low income, you can apply for financial aid.  Get with your high school counselor and ask for assistance with this.  Apply to the colleges that you are planning to attend.  After you are accepted, contact the financial aid department ASAP to get the ball rolling.  Make an appointment & go out  to see the financial aid counselor to get help with the paperwork assistance.  If you are under 18 & live at home with a parent or guardian/relative will probably have to go too.

I hope this has been helpful & best wishes

My dads been in jail just about my whole life, i'm a senior this year and i was told that the government would pay for my collage is this true? please someone give me an email back soon

Grace, I can relate with ya. Just recently I received my letter of acceptance into the nursing program. I have worked as a phlebotomist for 19 years and have juggled work, family(4 kids), etc. To my disappointment I was turned down for financial aid & scholarships because of my current income. I will be unemployed come Fall '08 and I'm saying to myself, "I've worked too hard to get this far and now, I don't qualify for any financial assistance?". It will be a major adjustment for my family but I'm praying that somehow, somewhere I can find a scholarship that will help offset the cost. I'm still praying...there's always hope!!  

plwase direct me where to look for scholarship opportunities in areas of health and medicine especially related to hiv/aids.

i am an african physician

thank you

Hello my name is Monica and I used to work as a head hunter. Basically what it is, is a mediator for the job seeker. I use to know reputable companies that were looking for indviduals with certain qualifications. They would call me and I would look for individuals that had the degree, experience and criteria that the company was searching for. If you want to find a headhunter you can try NCC in Santa Barbara, CA they are also known as Santa Barbara Placement they work locally as well as out of state. You can also try posting your resume in EDD, Monster jobs.com, and so many other sites that you can place your resume on. Also go to Temp agencies and explain to them your situation. They can give you tips on what to write on your resume in order to get employer prospectives. Remember that if it is a really good company they might start you at a lower wage than you are use to however after a period of time you can prove to them through your job performance and they might give you a pay raise. Specially if you have a degree or experience. Many companies first want to see what you have to offer to them before they know your worth. Well I hope this is of some help to you.

Thanks for the info.  I can use all you got.  I am trying to find some help with finance for education for a job.

Try small business admin.

I know how you feel.  I too am disabled and have to deal with a lot of pain.  As for the grants.  I have just started to look.  All i can suggest is to keep looking.

There are a lot of oppertunities out there.  We just have to find them.  After all, if Bill Gates can quailify i figure I have a chance.

I need help. I'm looking for a grant or loan so I can keep my home and business. My fiancee broke his neck, still alive thank God, but bills are past due, business is good but I'm playing catchup and can't get there. I'm a seamstress and the only other skill I have to make decent money is truck driving. With a 13 year old daughter, that isn't feasable. Can anyone help me?

http://www.calearth.org/ProductsServices/products.html

I am not sure what a head hunter is?  I have been putting in application making less than I originally have and still no luck I think I am cursed or something.  But thinks for the advice.

Sunnyphall:

You say you cant get unemployment. I suspect you were denied on a first go-round because your employer said you quit. If it is really true that he told you there was no longer a job for you, I suggest you QUICKLY!!! file an appeal. People are often denied under these circumstances, but win on appeal-and win back unemployment for the time you were off-your temporary part-time job shouldnt keep you from getting something. Also, since you worked for the employer for so long, you can go back and apply against that employment for up to two years, I believe. Gather any ebidence you have/can get that you were really terminated, including friends from the job that know what happened and go get what is rightfully yours. Thast may give you a bit of cash to get something going.

Many employers regularly dispute terminated employee claims as they figure a certain percentage of people wont file an appeal and they'll be off the hook. Many  cases, they are liable and they know it-just trying to prevent the case from going thru. Go after him again.

Dear Nahea

Thanks for responding. The building is a historical landmark. It's actually 3 buildings, built in 1912, 1916 1923. It's in a rural area of Arizona. I have emailed both McCain and Renzi with requests for any help they can provide, at the least a letter of support to attach to my application for a Rural development loan.

I'm hoping that I can find a private group or lender that will help me buy the hotel. I can work the grant route for the money to rehabilitate it. But any help I can get I will appreciate.  

Aloha Deborah,

To quickly answer your question, the information I have is from a book passed down to me when I was in active duty, assisting and counseling service members on their financial responsibilities while in service. God knows many needed it! I use it when I need to find information for myself but became stumped when I was looking for a particular grant. That's when I stumbled accross this site and was taken back by everyone asking and not very much receiving.

I was kind of let down when I read a post about somones else's spelling and criticism toward the post and fired back. Not good! I have defended this country for quite a while and do not like to see petty remarks dished out over an open forum especially when they are only asking for help and assistance.

I see that you looking for a grant to rehab a buillding, can you tell me the age? this makes a world of diffence when asking for funding. most states offer zero interest loans and depending on where the facility is located, some federal grants do apply. There are also some great people out there that have put aside funding for special projects that require restoration.

Let me know and I will see what I can do for you. We may even have to contact the Presidential Nominee John McCain to assist. (:

 Aloha Reji,

I noticed your story and let me tell you that maybe you do have something really going for you!  It's not everyday that you see or find someone with the talent or desire to succeed by initiative at which you so eloquently displayed. I commend you for your attention to detail and wish you all the best in your endeavors.

I am providing some sources for you to look into and I will encourage you to draft up your plan, get ideas from other companies within your business description, find out who and where your competition is, and find out what this is all worth on paper and when you have completed these fundamental steps, contact S.C.O.R.E. all these steps and more are outlined on their webpage template and HIGHLY encourage you to follow them and make contact with the nearest representative in or around the area of Oakland or San Fran. These are the experts and they are mostly retired execs/ceo etc. and can point you in the right direction and possibly point you to venture investors. www.score.org

Also as promised check out these entities as well:

California State Treasurer's Office, www.treasurer.ca.gov  for assistance in obtaining information of small business investors and state/federal grants available to new business ventures in the state of california.

San Francisco District  Investors:

Housatonic Equity Investors SBIC, L.P.  breynolds@housatoincpartners.com for funding possibilities

Outlook Ventures III, L.P.  Carl Nichols carl@iminds.com for funding possibilities

Rej, send these people roughly the same email you have written here and please spell check prior to releasing the email. When it comes to people investing their money in you the first thing they see is your letter! make them want to read it not delete it. you will have to make sure your "T" is crossed and the "i" is dotted so to speak. everything counts and as I said attention to detail is your best friend.

Also, contact the people at SCORE, they have very good advice to help you get on your way.

All the Best!

 Aloha, Nahea

Hi, I really need help finding financial aid for Nursing School. I just started school this month. The financial aid dept. finished my financial aid of $12,500 in loans. And now they were incorrect and tell me I only qualify for $3,500 in the Federal Stafford Loan. I am 23 and have no children and not married so how do i get assistance? I am so stressed now I thought school was paid off. I have a private loan already for the remainder balance that was supposed to be owed which i payed $2,900 out of the $15,500. I don't understand. I cannot come up with the $9,100 and be expected to pay $12,000 for tuition and paid for enrollment,registration, cpr renewal class- $225, vaccines- $200, books- $800, uniforms- $120, supplies, etc.  I didn't get any help with grants for FAFSA I don't understand my mom has low income and so do I. Can anyone tell me if they know where I should look or the financial aid office since they really messed this up?

Dear Nahea

I saw your reply to Crystal and want to ask you, how do I find these various programs? I am not looking to start a home business, but rather to buy and rehabilitate a hotel. I know of a few grants that will help, but I need more. I'm living on social security and it's tough to have the extra money needed to even get started. Any little bit will help.

Thanks

Deborah 

Me and my husband and two children work very hard for what we have, all the money we spend is money we have...we dont have credit cards and credit is ok but could be better.  I feel awful because he works 2 jobs hardly sees me or the kids I work full time and it still isn't enough to cover our monthly bills.  We can't cut anything else out of our budget! The last few weeks we have been talking about starting up something that would give us the life our family deserves.  I know there are alot of people out there that are alot worse off than us and I am thankful for what we do have, but we want to buy a route, the problem is that we don't have the money up front so I have been looking into grants or small business loans but I don't want to get scammed, does anyone have any suggestions as to where to find the government grants and loans that are affordable or free?  and pointers on what to watch out for?

Young and ambitious C.E.O. in search of desprately needed funding!

Well, i just stumbled into this community and well....what have I got to lose so here goes it.

I am a  struggling C.E.O. with all the ambition and drive in the world but I just cant seem to get off the ground. I  Left my family back in Indiana to come to California and persue my dreams. I transfered my job as a Merchandiser w/ a Major store chain and  Moved to the West Coast Division. Long story short, I was in a third round of layoffas and I have been out of a 9-5 ever since. Merchandising has sparked my creativity  and some say I am a "creative genius". I came to the conclusion that I have been developing and living off of my skills throught my twenties and I would like to  shift more  to my natural "talents"in my thirties. Thus I have developed my illustrator and photoshop to peak perfection and noticed that alot of small business are without that striking visual aid that I was sooo used to having as a merchandiser. I began to construct Marketing and advertising strategies for the local vendors in my area, coming to the establishment with a new image for the local storefronts the feedback and response has blown us all away! I never knew how challenged some people are when it comes to this and I began to take this more serious. As the second quarter is nearing completion, I have helped no less than 100 businesses get there image and original logo up , legalized and on there store fronts. The demand is incredible and I am very pleases with the product I have to offer.

I differ from other logo makers because I am much more "hands on"with the customer. I can also scketch by description as vendors (small) pour a lot of time and resources into there respective enterprises and want it personalized to thier liking or maybe not. Bottom line, I listen to the customer, find out what they want , advise them , and DELIVER THE PRODUCT! Simple formula and works everytime. If you can get the custmer off of the street and into your establishment then half of the sale is done for you. If you can get the customer off of the aisle and into a section, half of the sale is done. A great presentation or a really product /business defining logo will do the trick everytime. Once the customer is in your store, then all you really have to so is close the deal. The hard part is dont for you and thats getting the customer IN YOUR STORE! using this and many otyher strategies I learned as a multi million dollar (by volume) Merchandiser is yielding great results  but I need some serious assistance.  

People were VERY astonished that not only did I offer a comprehensive marketing package for them, that they could choose from several ORIGINAL logo's that I designed for thier company and were ready to go. Long story short, I am now in charge of my very own ""logo and corp. imaging firm". but there is a problem. I am in desperate need of a cash infusion or my (cannot reveal name of company yet) is never going to see the light of day, and failure is not an option.

I have precious little resources and even smaller chances of anyone giving me a credit line. My savings are next to depleted and I have been fortunate enough to keep going off of some close donations from family and friends who know that I have the talent and skills to launch and remain competitive. 

I would not risk damaging  my own career and the careers of others if I did not KNOW that I have an edge in this field. I ENJOY the work and I NEVER run out of ideas. That combined with my 8 years of merchandise management and I have a rockin money making machine. Just one problem, very little  startup capital. Goveror Swartenegger declared several zones in california to be "developement Zones"with the prospect of business wanting to plant down in these area's to stimulate growth, I happen to be in a city with 2 of them! I am a native of this city and the benifits of doing business in one of these zones are incredible. tax incentives and resources that a small business can really use in thier first year such as: 50% of annual emnploye salary to be refunded at end of the year, and numerous others. The time is NOW and I have (like I said)precious little resources to do what MUST be done!

The software (Adobe photoshop, Illustrator) is very expensive at best ranging anywhere from $399.00 to 1299.00 and that doesnt include office space and all the things needed to launch and sustain a good small business. I have a fantastic business plan in place and I am moving forward but I need an investor and then somone told me that the government helps people just like me in this kind of situation. Well, I have been scammed by everyone of these services (not really)  and they do-not produce anything that has much to do with Our U.S. Government that I can tell.

Does anyone know of any foundation, government department, personal , church, anything or anyone whom I can be put in thier general direction so I can obtain some funding or atleast a little assistance? Im at the end of my rope here and I would really like to hire a few people who are having a hard time these days and do my part to help. I am tireless in my pursuit and I work very hard (and smart). If I didnt KNOW that I have a advantage in this field, I would not be on this page spilling my guts out about this. I need help of anykind! Please. Can anyone help this struggling C.E.O.  get off the ground so he can in turn fulfill his destiny and help others in return?!

In success

Reji Hayes

P.s. I am also quite skilled im all office applications and if anyone wants to see a sample of the work, please dont hesitate to contact, Thanks. 

where is the best site to try to get a good grant or scholarship for a single mom in the medical insurance coding and billing? Quickly!

 Aloha Crystal,

I am one that stands with you when it comes to helping everyone out. It seems that time and money plays a big part of it??? go figure!

Anyway, please tell me exactly what you are looking to get into and explain why you are looking to get into a Home Business?

Home Businesses can be rewarding but pose many challenges and just one of those that most people find and why many home businesses fail is the amount of time they need to invest in making it succeed. Some maybe most find themselves putting at least 18 hours a day... so you really need to be certain that this is the direction you want to venture into. I'm not trying to scare you away from the possibility, I'm just telling you point blank, that the prospects of a home business needs serious thought and it's not an easy fix. Don't let the T.V. commercials fool you into thinking it so because they are all small businesses themselves looking to bring numbers under their business... sort of a pyramid scheme when you look at it closely.

In short, someone is out there thinking of ways to part us from our money and as long as you keep that in the back of your mind you'll come out ahead.

I will tell you this, if you are determined to own a successful business then there are many programs out there to help you. and many of them are monies for women to start their own legitimate, storefront business and all funding comes from other successful women businesses as well as state and federal programs and the best thing about it is that most can be started with no out-of-pocket expense from you.

Let me know what you think and I will send you some information to help you start down your path.

Take Care, Nahea

have u tried craigslist? they have alot of free stuff on their site and alot of stuff u can buy also. google it. got alot of free things from them. hope it helps ya :)

Hello all~

my husband and I with our three boys are in a very bad financial bind...we have been renting with an opt. to buy since august of last year.  recently my husband lost his job and i just lost mine on this past tues.  My husband is a very loyal and hard worker but due to th fact hat he a background, everytime he goes on an interview it goes very well until thay do the background check.  I on the other hand have certificates in healthcare and I am currently in school to get a degree in nursing.  anyway we just found out that the person we have been renting from has not been paing the payments on the houde thus it is about to go into foreclosure very soon. She also put us on her bankruptcy so that she wouldn't have to pay us our security back.  We have three children and don't know what we can do.  it seems like the people that are willing to work hard for what they wan are always stiffed in the end.

This is in response to andiex3's, my daughter was a participant in People to People and I know that not all students are asked to attend, so I'm very happy for you! You  must be an excellent student and a wonderful person. 

A couple of the things my daughter did to help raise the funding for travel were very simple.  The first thing she did was go to all of the local businesses and showed them her protfolio package she received from the People to People meeting.  She let them know that she would be an ambassador for the United States and that she would also get higher education credits for the learning experience.  The businesses were happy to donate - the donations ranged from $50.00 - $150.00.  It did take alot of time to meet with the managers/owners of the businesses, but it did help!!  We live in a small town and do not have many big businesses here.  I'm sure you could get and even greater amount of donations or even a sponsorship if you were to talk to some of the bigger companies in your area.  The other thing she did was have a bake sale in the front of our home, she let the "customers" know what the sale was for - again showing them the portfolio package.  Many people are generous when they know what they are helping with involves education.  Many "customers" gave $5.00 for a $1.00 treat. 

I hope this has been even a little bit helpful in your quest for learning.  I know you'll be able to come up with the funding.  I hope you have fun :-)

Does anyone out there having any luck.  Please say there is hope out there because I am at my last end and doors just keep closing down faster than the day ends.  I been out of work since January was fired from a sixteen year old job.  But according to my boss I quit so that knocked me out of unemployment because he won the battle.  Even though I was told I no longer had a position there.  My part time job had ended in April it is a seasonal job.  I been putting in application left and right and nothing no one want to hire me.  I even went down to start a home business of accounting because that is what I do and been in school year for the last three years but since I do not have a certification I cannot get a business lisc.  I have to find the money now to be certified.  I cannot start a business because I have no money to start one and you need a clean record of credit.  We have gotten behind because of me being out of work and lost my income of $2000.00 a month but yet I am told we need perfect credit.  Not only that we are trying to pay my daughter bill because she is 7 months pregnant and out of work.  So no one will give me a job, I cant start a home business and I can't start a business with out money what does a person do?  We will be not able to pay anything starting next month what does a person do?  Tell me there is an answer out there?  Tell me there is hope because I have lost all hope.  What is people doing for income when all doors are being closed?  Help

http://www07.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp

 did you look here?

Good luck

http://www07.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp

http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/register/start-genblue2?ref=google_college_scholarship-1f--http://search.aol.com/aol/search?query=college+scholarships&invocationType=msie70a

Did you try these 2 places?  Hope you find one that helps.

Take care, I wish you both the best and truely feel for you  8  )

judy

Hi, my name is "Arnie" ,I am currently a CNA at an Assistant Living Center.I have worked in nursing homes,and currently taking care of my girlfriend also. She is a disabled RN. I would like to get grants to go back to school and get my RN. Coworkers,employers,family and friends.and my girlfriend encourage me to return to school to earn my degree as an RN. The problem is I do not haveany money to invest in that. I need a grant program that would allow me to go after that dream and passion. Can anyone help?

If you could help me find a grant to start up a home based business.  I am not looking for a lot of money.  I just trying to better myself.  I hope I am not asking for to much.  I wish I could help you but I don't know to much about that.  I wish I could help all you of you with your problems but I don't know the information to help people.  If you can help me.  I would really appreciate it.

I AM NEWLY DIVORCED SINGLE MOTHER. MY EX WILL NOT GIVE MY KID THERE BEDS. DESPREETLY NEED 1 TWIN, 1 FULL, AND A BABY FOR A 10 MONTH OLD.

Hello, I am 49 yr. old mom. Disabled and becoming bedridden. I have raised a wonderful son, who is working full time, 2nd. year in College and has been forced to live with relatives (his addicted-father`s family) because my condition requires a housing project for elderly or disabled. I have a helper a few hrs. a week. I was going to mental health to help me cope with my never ending pain symptoms and was asked to leave and come back when my pain diseases was subsided.  I have a lifelong condition that will not go away and the depression is becoming debiliting.  My son has asked me if I can find him someone to help with the depression for the worry he is going through. I attended church, taught Sunday School and had to quit. People don`t understand chronic illness and slowly I have been left as people feel that I "look ok, therefore, I must be ok". I am willing to sell my vehicle and get a live in helper. I would like to very much have an oppertunity to help other`s on the internet who are home bound. I was a medical assistant years ago and have compassion and education.  Mu son surprised me with a 17 in. laptop to work on in bed since I am unable to sit for very long periods. My son is going for a Batchelors Degree and is the most determined young person, he teaches Sunday School, volunteers at food pantry in the summer.  If I could get a hand up to help support myself a little better so my son will not worry, I would be very grateful. I have bouts of depression lately and need friends desperately, especially people who love the Lord.  I know there is something I can do to help others to get my eyes off myself and my pain. I would use a grant to help with housekeeping and set up a mini business and help others in my position. Thank you, and God Bless. Stacy Laurie

I'm wanting to open my own dance studio...I really enjoy teaching dance. Dance is my life...since I was 2..almost 27yrs!! Where can I find info for grants for this. thanks tapdancerdiva@yahoo.com

I am 47 years ol (single female) and recently opened a Bakery in a rented building.  I own all the equipment and inventory - no financing involved.  The owner of the building wants to sell it to me.  Would anyone be able to tell me how to find a grant that would help me purchase the building?

Thanks in advance for your help,
Becky

hi im a 33 year old who would like to start up my own bissness i would like to get a grant to do so ...id like to beable to start a computer recycling center to help low income familys who cant aford them to beable to get them and help kids and the elderly learn how to use them.....would anyone know where to look for such a grant if one would be posible?

please email me with info demoniacstar@hotmail.com

Have you tried teaching online, at somewhere like the University of Phoenix, or Kaplan University? They take people with masters degrees. Also, you may want to try your rehabilitation organization in your state - every state has a rehab services department, and their job is to assist people with disabilities in finding employment. Good luck.

I am currently disabled with a masters n elementary education and am half way through certification for birth to 5 yrs old. I cannot find employement after searching and interviewing for 4 yrs. Is there any money to help me start a day care-preschool in my area? 

Our family contacted www.jimwilsonministries.com, they have private programs to help students that are not able to pay for part or all of their college expenses.  The information is no longer on their site but you can contact them by contacting their customer service at customer-service@jimwilsonministries.com, they gave my son over $13,000 to help pay for tuition and living expenses.  They are awesome !  Visit them today at www.jimwilsonministries.com or email them for more information at customer-service@jimwilsonministries.com

To your success-'  Kelly 

I am newly divorced and have a 18 year old daughter who has been severly handicapped all her life.  Recently a woman hit my van and did so much damage and she had no insurance and I only had liability coverage.  The van is not safe anymore for her and I need to be able to fold up her wheelchair to put into the back of the van.  I would like to know if there are any grants out there that could help get me a van to transport her.  my exhusband really messed up our credit after 23 years and no one will give me a loan for even a used van.

I am a recently single mother of 3 and am having a hard time making ends meet. I have a full time job but its not enough with the rises in gas,food,etc. I am engullfed in bills and dont know how im going to take care of them and not be worried about losing my house. My credit is shot because of the situation. Would like to know if there are any federal grants to help single mothers and where i can find them?

I feel sorry for your plight but truthfully if you cannot afford living in the apartment, can you really afford the upkeep of a house? The taxes, the yard, the everything. I say try and get yourself a career.... save your money and buy your home.. Or if your credit is good contact the Habitat for Humanity and buy a home.. Looking for free money isn't the way to go forward here.

Local agencies like churches, the Salvation army can give the most immediate help.

Dear Jennifer, If there is an advocate program where you live then I would contact them. Call the Social Security Admin. See if there are locally funded programs intended to get American's like you back on track, (not that you were ever off it) 

Not sure grants are there for you, not sure how to search for them but I am sure if your really wanting this, nothing can stand in your way. Sometimes doing it your way is the best way to proceed.

Hope I helped some.

Might not be for free but try a dental college...

post grants for students in communication/arts major.

Hi, Check with your local Health Dept. in your county and surrounding counties. They offer some help and it is based on income! Hope this helps a little!

Aloha all!

internet connection has been down for a week... boy was I lost!

Anyway, I want to thank any and all for posting information I believe most desperately need. Mahalo nui loa!!!  We all need to do our part to ensure this system provides the support and assistance to those less-fortunate... Help me lift their spirits and provide the guidance to which they seek!  

Irene, I need to do a little further research on that one, I'll get back to you asap.

Here are my submissions for Grants:

*Scholarships for National Health Service Corps- Additional scholarship program designed for Health Professions Students to assure adequate supply of health care professionals due to shortages. (Trina31) www.bphc.hrsa.dhhs.gov/nhsc

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hi nahea--from one vet to another--i have been looking for grants to fix up my farm and always seem to have a block--either the funding stopped or i saw it too late--any ideas? irene

See the following page which has several links to national programs:

http://mortgage-assistance-in-nj.new-jersey.aidpage.com/

I'm looking to apply for any types of grants that will help me purchase a house.  Any suggestions?

I am a female who has had a severe stroke at an young age I also have a cardiac disease. What I need is anybody to help me with writing a grant to remodel my home.

I am also struggling to find a way to pay for nursing school I have also been told that I make too much money!!!!

Hi nahea

 You are a very well spoken person ,and much of what you say is true. Here is an organization that I have found useful in finding individual grants. I hope it helps find what you are looking for. I have no experience in grants myself , but this page narrows the search down , plus they give information about finding grants through your own personal search process.

soulight

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3women.htm

Hi,

Thanks for the great info & the 411 warning.

God bless you.

OMG!   I don't know what it is about sites that lure people in like fish and set them up for more diappointment or false hopes!  I came here hoping to be helped and give help in return but as I peruse through the many post(s) and site itself I see a lot of asking and not much help in return and if there is help, it's either on rash replies or comments to someone's post or embedded on the lefthand column with "Paid For" advertisements that cost the individual??? go figure! as the old adage goes "It takes money to make money". something most of us don't have in the first place!

 Maybe it's just that I haven't been here for long as some may have been but there sure are a lot of hands out in the "Empty Pot" and this my friends is not what makes a very good, reliable place to come for help or answers.

Let me apologize and justify my statement to the FEW that may have found the "Light at the end of the Tunnel" or "Pot 'O' Gold" for what this site may have brought them.  I'm not here to bash this site in anyway what so ever! Au Contriare, like I said earlier...I am like MOST of you...here for answers, guidance, semblance and most of all, faith in the system and in return, to give back the knowledge, answers and guidance received. 

I am came here to find alternate answers or suggestions to finding possible grants for my daughter wishing to continue her edumacation in Culinary Arts! Yes, I misspelled a few wurds hea and dea and may-be my punctuations, are, not! as they should? be?? Does that really matter? Should it?  "Help!" is the general concensus here, not anyone replying to someone's post just to correct them in {their} spelling no matter who they are or what their purpose is in the first place.  Pleasantries out the door! Where has society taken us when we start nit-picking on meaningless and non-life altering or treatening issues like someones' spellin' or punc! 

Want to make yourself feel good about something? Try posting something positive like:

-$4000 Grant for Students Having Trouble Paying Tuition @ www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP , If you are working on your first undergraduate degree and are having trouble paying for bills contact Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants.

-$30,000 To Study the Humanities @ www.neh.gov

-Money for Spouses and Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans to go to School (Survivors and Dependants Educational Assitance) @ www.va.gov .

Information is the key that unlocks many doors. try that sometimes!  I'm sure it'll have you feeling much better about yourself in the long term.

And the best part about the information I posted above.... if you haven't noticed...  unlike the WWW that is full of Hidden Fees or Upfront Cost to apply for these programs, there is none associated with them, you just need to know where to look for the same information these websites charge you for in the first place. no middleman here!

For those of us that are not familiar with how the search engines work, sit back and let me edumacate ya. You see there is a cost to be at the top of the search engine results page! Oh yes, it's called "Pay Per Click" in other terms or words, they pay to be put there on the popular search engines like G88GLE, YOoHOO etc. It is marketing at it's best because 9 out of 10 you're going to click in to see what it or they have to say right? and like most car dealers or salesman & women in general see and understand, getting you in the lot or store is winning the first part of their battle, strategy, plot or what-have-you. Then feed you the hook by putting in the headlines of their link, FREE, NO MONEY or whatever tactic they use to get you to "IMPLUSIVELY" click....(the key word). We are by nature, Impulsive creatures! (to a point, and some more than others) and it's used so frequently because statistics and studies on human nature dictate we will out of either curiousity or hope or compulsion or even all three! Be Careful, because with these big top "Pay Per Click" sites, most have implanted what is called, tracking cookies, spybots and so on... placed there so it follows you by digging in to your systems waiting for you to move on and track your where- abouts and in doing so knowingly still waiting in the weeds for you to put your email address somewhere else then GOTCHA! here's your spam! Are you ready for your Spam Samich? ever wondered why you're now getting emails on stuff you don't even recall ever looking at? Oh, they'll still try to get you to that "FREE INFORMATION" page that you once viewed for like- say 30 seconds even though you knew what they were about??? but this time the emails frequently come to you as "Specail Offer to YOU and for ONLY YOU Mr or MRS.Unsuspecting!"

Again, don't open them! another disguise and surprise is waiting just for YOU! yes, a "LOCKED IN" cookie! that will find it's way into third, fouth, fifth etc etc. handlers or spammers and all sold as to them as potential candidate for stuff you just don't need or care about and unrelated to what you were searching for in the first place...FINDING HELP! One thing you can bet on is that they are and will be unrelenting to help you...part with your money or the money you don't have! Nice thing that some of us have credit cards to help us in these tough times...ALL linked