Grants for New Restaurants & Businesses
Finding funding to realize your dreams of business or restaurant ownership can be difficult. However, with some ingenuity and some practical understanding of grant writing you can put yourself in the running to receive thousands of dollars worth of funding from a variety of sources. Whether you are simply looking for a venture capitalist to fund your endeavors or you are a veteran citizen returning to work there are opportunities available to help your dreams become a reality.
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Office of Women's Business Ownership
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The Office of Women's Business ownership helps women who have started nonprofit organizations that serve women's business needs. The Office of Women's Business Ownership initial grant provides funding opportunities for women to connect women who are starting businesses. These nonprofit organizations fund community outreach programs that help to grow new businesses in local communities and therefore funds are awarded on a competitive basis. For more information about the initial grant program contact the Office of Women's Business Ownership.
Office of Women's Business Ownership
Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Sixth Floor
Washington, DC 20416
202-205-6673
sba.gov
NASBIC
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The National Association of Small Business Investment Companies (NASBIC) is an association of professional business owners and entrepreneurs who are dedicated to funding and financing business ventures of all kinds. Funds are distrubted in a variety of ways based on the needs of the grantee including loans, grants, gifts, and other financing opportunities. With membership to the NASBIC those looking for grants can search for the investor or financing opportunity that best suits their business needs. For more membership information and access to financing opportunities contact the NASBIC.
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies
100 H Street, NW
Suite 610
Washington, DC 20005
202-628-5055
nasbic.org
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International Franchise Association
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The International Franchise Association provides resources to individuals who wish to start a franchise business. Franchise opportunities include restaurants and other nationally and internationally known brands. Grant programs include The Veteran Entrepreneurship Support Grant which was created to encourage U.S. veterans to embark on entrepreneurial ventures to help support continued commerce and economic growth in their respective communities. Grant funds can be used to improve existing business ventures or for startup costs on a future venture. For application materials contact the International Franchise Association.
International Franchise Association
1501 K Street, N.W., Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20005
202-628-8000
franchise.org
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