Are you eligible for any of the Federal Government Grants? The coronavirus has hit everyone hard, not least businesses and organisations. But did you know you could be entitled to a government grant to help you through these difficult and financially stressful times?
What is a Grant?
Put simply, a grant is one of the many ways in which the government is helping to stimulate the economy and help public services. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) has a detailed list of the kind of projects that government grants support. You can also learn more about government grants from Grants.gov.
Are you Eligible to Apply for a Grant?
With so much information circulating the media, it can be difficult to know exactly what you are eligible for. To help you out, we have summarised who may be eligible for a government grant below.
You may be eligible for a federal government grant if you are:
- A state and local governments
- A university
- A research lab
- Law enforcement
- A non-profit organisation
- A business
How to Apply:
It’s easy to search or apply for a grant – just log on to the government’s official website at Grants.gov. and follow the instructions. This service is completely free to use (unlike commercial sites that may charge a fee for application forms and grant information). You can also get tips and tools to help you with the registration and application process and advice on how to write a successful grant proposal.
Being Aware of Scams
Despite what you may have heard in the media, the federal government does not offer “free money” or grants to individuals looking to start a business or cover personal expenses. If you are in need of personal financial help, the government offers federal benefit programs to help individuals and families reduce their outgoing and become financially self-sufficient.
Do not miss out!
There is help available to you, so do not duffer in silence during these unprecedented times. For more information, you can sign up to be notified by email about new grant opportunities. And of course, keep checking back to our blog for the latest financial updates.
We are all here to help. If you are experiencing serious financial difficulty please have a look at our recent article How to get help paying rent during this pandemic.