How to Apply for a Government Small Business Grant

Entreprenuers are a special breed. It takes a lot of perserverance to start and maintain a business. The government can be the source of guidance and funding when the right questions are asked. With some research and a healthy perspective, some business owners can get the chance they need. Here’s how to apply for a government small business grant.

Instructions

1. Review the Federal Register daily. The government announces grants daily through the register. It will take some time to get used to the set up, but after a few attempts you will understand how to find new grants for your small business.

2. Find the Catalog of Domestic Assistance. This government issued catalog is user friendly and offers key information to assist small business owners in finding grant money. The catalogue can be found at CDFA.gov and offers users a step by step guide to writing grants.

3. Check out Grants.gov. Because the website lists all grants issued by the government, not all will be applicable for small business owners. Users must register to use the system. Grants applied for online can be tracked from the initial acceptance stage to the final approval (or disapproval) stage.

4. Use discretion when reading offers for quick and easy grants. The majority of government sponsored grants is offered to non-profit organizations or small businesses that create new technologies. The grant writing process takes time, concentration and lots of detailed research. Approach this process with the perserverance that entrepreneurs are known for and don’t give up at the first rejection.

Resources

• Write Proposals
• Government Grants