Grants And Loans
Grants to Aid Victims of Violence
The New England Patriots’ R.O.S.E. Award offers a cash award to a female victim of violent crime who is working to overcome her adversities. The award is meant to help her continue in her journey toward regaining her self-esteem and rebuilding her life. Cash awards vary according to funding availability. Contact: The R.O.S.E. Fund, Inc., (formerly Ryka Rose Foundation), 175 Federal St., Ste. 455, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 482-5400; Fax: (617) 482-3443
Make 45000 Tagging Grizzly Bears
You may read headlines in the newspaper about the government downsizing, but in fact the government hires about 400,000 a year no matter what the budget is. The average wage is about $45,000. Only about 20% of the jobs are in Washington, DC with the rest scattered throughout the world. This could be a great way to see the country or live overseas while supporting yourself with a stable government job. Contact the U.S. Office of Personal Management (OPM) USAJobs at 478-757-3000. for more information on the best place to start. You should also contact the local office of your Congressman. They can send you information and help you through the process.
Visit: www.usajobs.opm.gov
Your Teen Can Get A 5000 Grant
if they conduct a volunteer service activity in your community. It’s called the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Better hurry, the deadline for this year is October 31,2003. Contact Prudential Financial at 888-450-9961
Make Sure The Kids’ Toys Are Safe
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Publication Request, Washington, DC 20207; 800-838-8328
Visit: www.cpsc.gov
200 Million In Grants For Down Payment Money
for first time home buyers who do not have a whole lot of money has been added by the U.S. Senate on November 25 for inclusion into the budget for the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development.
Visit: banking.senate.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=
Very Low Income Is 19000/Year
and this can make you eligible for free money and services from local service centers like the one in Santa Clarita Valley, California. If you are out of work, you know you’re making less and can use the help. Your local Congressman or Senator’s office can help you locate such a center in your area.
Help With Mortgage Rent and Credit Counseling
Contact one or many of your local U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Counseling Agencies. These groups can help with problems concerning your rent or mortgage and some even have grant money to get you through tough times. They can also help with your credit problems or direct you to an organization that can help you without ripping you off. Remember, if the office near you is not helpful enough contact one a little further away. It could be worth the drive.
1500000 Grant To Organizations Who Help Small Businesses in Small Towns
The Rural Business Opportunity Grants program offers over $8 million in grants to non-profit organizations, who in turn give the money to entrepreneurs to start businesses in small towns. Find out what groups in your area have this money for you to use. Contact Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA, Specialty Lenders Division, STOP 3225, Room 6767, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250, 202-720-1400
Visit: www.rurdev.usda.gov
More People File For Bankruptcy Then Graduate From College
According to the National Center For Education Statistics, the number of people who received a 4 year college degree in 2002 was 1,244,177According to the American Bankruptcy Institute, the number of people who filed for bankruptcy that same year was 1,539,111. In 2003 this number went to 1,625,208.
250000 to Improve the World’s Food Supply
Grants of up to $250,000 are available to individuals for achievement in improving the world food supply. Giving is both national and international. Contact: World Food Prize Foundation, 666 Grand Ave., Ste. 1700, Des Moines, IA 50309; (515) 245-3783; Fax: (515) 245-3785
Visit: www.worldfoodprize.com
45 Million To Put Your Business In Canada
the truck manufacturer Navistar got this kind of money to locate their business in Ontario. If you don’t care where you make your millions just as long as you make millions, check around in different states and even countries who will offer you the most to start your business there.
Visit: www.navistar.com/site_layout/news/newsdetail.asp?id=505.
Receive 5000 To Help Pay Off Student Loans While Making A Difference
If you are a teacher and have student loans you simply cannot afford, this program is for you. The Federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program offers individuals who teach full-time for five consecutive complete academic years, in certain elementary and secondary schools serving low-income families, forgiveness of up to a combined total of $5,000 in principal and interest of their Direct Loan and/or Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFELP) loans. For more information contact American Education Services AES/PHEAA, Attn: Loan Discharge, 1200 N. 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444; (800) 692-7392
Visit: www.aessuccess.org/manage/cant_make_payment/Federal_Teacher_Loan_Forgiveness.shtml
Grants to Aid Victims of Violence
The New England Patriots’ R.O.S.E. Award offers a cash award to a female victim of violent crime who is working to overcome her adversities. The award is meant to help her continue in her journey toward regaining her self-esteem and rebuilding her life. Cash awards vary according to funding availability. Contact: The R.O.S.E. Fund, Inc., (formerly Ryka Rose Foundation), 175 Federal St., Ste. 455, Boston, MA 02110; (617) 482-5400; Fax: (617) 482-3443
Get And Extra 1000 For Mom Dad Or Grandparents
Even if you’re not a senior check into this for your mom, dad or grandparents or anyone else because each year over 3 million eligible seniors and people with disabilities fail to apply for a little-known program that will give them over $1,000 extra in their Social Security check. That’s how much the government deducts for Medicare Part B payments. The program is called Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries Plan, or Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Plan. To learn more contact your local Social Security Office at 800-772-1213. You can also contact the Medicare Hotline and request the publication Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; contact Medicare Hotline at 800-MEDICARE or online
Visit: www.medicare.gov
27500 in Grants and Loans to Fix Up Your Home
Called the Very Low Income Housing Repair Loans and Grants Programs and referred to as Program #10.417 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance it provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners in rural areas to repair, improve, or modernize their dwellings or to remove health and safety hazards. Grant funds are only available to homeowners aged 62 or older who cannot repay a Section 504 Loan. This includes repairs or replacement of heating, plumbing or electrical services, roof or basic structure as well as water and waste disposal systems, and weatherization. Loans bear an interest rate of one percent and are repaid over a period up to 20 years. In addition to the above purpose, loan funds may be used to modernize the dwelling. Maximum loan amount cannot exceed a cumulative total of $20,000 to any eligible person and a maximum lifetime grant assistance is $7,500 to any eligible person Contact your local office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service
Visit: offices.usda.gov/scripts/ndISAPI.dll/oip_public/USA_map
A person who looks the least engaged
Hundreds of community groups around the country offer grants and other services to people in their community who are looking to solve their own problems or problems in their community. Take a look at this state-by-state listing of groups in your area that may be able to help you and your friends and family:
Money for Italian Americans
The Italian-American Community Services Agency awards grants to Italian-Americans in financial need and indigent individuals, including senior citizens. It had a total of $15,690 for grants to individuals. Contact: Italian-American Community Services Agency (formerly Italian Welfare Agency, Inc. ), 678 Green St., San Francisco, CA 94133-3896. Phone: 415-362-6423; website
Veteran Services
For All Your Veteran Benefits Questions: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can be reached at 800-827-1000, or online.Your Very Own Advocate: The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs ranks among the nation’s leaders in the satisfaction of veterans claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information contact Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, 505 E. Union #150/ P.O. Box 41155, Olympia, WA 98504; 360-586-1070; 800-562-2308.
Visit: www.va.gov
Money For Environment and Energy Conservation Businesses
is available from an organization called Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline Foundation (StEPP). They find grants and loans for small firms looking to grow
Visit: www.steppfoundation.org.
Just Released Hot off the Press Free Money For Entrepreneurs
Lots of money. Lots of sources. Don’t miss out. Be the first in line to learn about those grants programs that the SBA says don’t exist. They don’t know everything. There are over 10,000 programs for people who want to start or expand a business including grants, low-interest loans, loans you don’t pay back, money when the bank says no. Plus hundreds of free services like free help with filling out money applications, free help getting government contacts, free legal help, free marketing help, and more. All you need to start or expand any business for less then $40… Order your copy today at
A Fast 500
Catholic Charities and the Salvation Army have thousands of local organizations that offer a verity of services and money for childcare, elder care, elderly services, emergency financial services, food, shelter, housing, job training, health care, and even a fast $500 to get you out of a jam. Many of these services are for families making less than $25,000 per year. Find Catholic Charities USA locations near you at http://www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org/states/ and Salvation Army locations
Up to 25000 for Those in Need
The Agape Fund offers support for Christian churches, and educational, missionary, and welfare programs and also awards grants to needy individuals. Grants range from $5,000 up to $25,000. Contact: Agape Fund, 800 Middlebrook Road, Prescott, AZ 86303
60000 Home Loans With No Interest For LA County Homebuyers
The Home Ownership Program (HOP) offered by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (LA CDC) provides assistance to low-income, first-time homebuyers for purchasing a home. HOP provides loans up to $60,000 or 25% of the purchase price in designated target areas. Eligible properties are single-family homes and attached or detached condominium units or townhomes with a maximum purchase price of $290,319. Contact the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission
Visit: www.lacdc.org
3 Billion in Grants to Fix Up Homes in Cities
Called Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and referred to as Program #14.218 in the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, this money can be used to develop viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income. To find organizations in your area who have received this funding, contact your local office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Working Capital for Small Businesses
who have trouble getting money and are run by women, minorities, or people with disabilities in Arkansas. See the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Programs that is financed by Levi Strauss and Winthrop Rockefeller.