Small Business Grants AvailableOnce again, This is Finance Coach Elizabeth bringing you the most up-to-date on available grants. Please pray for me that I will be able to continue my work in providing financial information to the body of Christ. (www.ElizabethFelder.info)Local and national corporations, government agencies, organizations and foundations that are giving away business grants.American Express Philanthropic ProgramAmerican Express - one of the largest credit card companies in the world - gives away grants to non-profit organizations and corporations who focus on economic independence, leadership, community service, and cultural heritage.Grant Amount: Varieshttp://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/csr.aspBack Your BlockBack Your Block is a program funded and managed by Nike that gives away grants to non-profit organizations that are using sports, education, advocacy and/or mentoring as a tool to enhance their communities.Grant Amount: $2,500 - $5,000www.nikebackyourblock.comBill and Melinda Gates FoundationThis private foundation, founded by billionaire Bill Gates and his wife, provides millions in grant money every year to various non-profit organizations and communities. Occasionally, grant money is also given to for-profit small businesses who aim to assist in poverty, healthcare, education or technology.Grant Amount: Varieswww.gatesfoundation.orgCleveland FoundationThe Cleveland Foundation gives grants to non-profit organizations and businesses in the Cleveland, Ohio area who specialize in areas such as youth development, education, and arts and culture.Grant Amount: $5,000 - $120,000www.clevelandfoundation.org/GrantmakingDayton FoundationThe Dayton Foundation gives grants to organizations and businesses in the Dayton, Ohio area that create various opportunities for the community, and address pressing needs.Grant Amount: Varieswww.daytonfoundation.org/how2app.htmlE-Grants InitiativeThis initiative was developed in 2002 by the U.S. government to improve government services to the public. Essentially, it's an online database of over 1,000 grant programs administered by the federal government. Not all, but many, are funding opportunties available to small businesses.Grant Amount: Varieswww.grants.gov/search/search.do?fundActivity=BC&mode=CATSEARCHFAA GrantsThe Federal Aviation Administration provides business grants to help owners and operators of public airports. The grant funding can be used for construction, rehabilitation, master planning, noise compatibility plans, airfield lighting installation, land acquisition, and more.Grant Amount: $12,000 - $35,000,000www.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants/FTA GrantsThe Federal Transit Administration provides grants to transit authorities such as bus companies to help support public transportation. The funds can be used for planning, vehicle purchasing, facility construction, and more.Grant Amount: Varieswww.fta.dot.gov/grants_financing.htmlGirls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award ProgramThis program gives grant money away every year to girls between the ages of 12 to 18. Applicants must demonstrate a keen interest in entrepreneurship, and must show how they are making a difference in their communities and schools.Grant Amount: $2,000www.guardianlife.com/womens_channel/girls_going_places/girls_going_places.htmlHP Technology For Entrepreneurship Education GrantThis grant, funded by Hewlett-Packard, supports non-profit organizations that aim to empower micro businesses in underserved communities. The grant money is to be used to help educate low-income entrepreneurs, provide them with start-up assistance, and more.Grant Amount: Varieswww.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/microenterprise/index.htmlIBM GrantsIBM, also known as International Business Machines, offers several grants to communities and non-profit corporations who focus on education, adult training, workforce development, arts and culture, employee giving and more.Grant Amount: Varieswww.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/index.shtmlMicrosoft Technology Skills ProgramThis program, administered by software giant Microsoft, supports IT training and workforce development in urban and underserved communities. They give cash grants and software to non-profit community technology centers around the world.Grant Amount: Up to $15,000www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/US/CommunityInvestment/CommunityTechSkills.mspxMillerCoors Urban Entrepreneur Series (MUES)This series is an annual competition for minority business owners sponsored by MillerCoors. Launched to encourage entrepreneurship in urban areas, the competition gives away business grants to applicants who submit the best business plans.Grant Amount: $25,000 - $100,000www.millercoorsmues.comOffice of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)OSERS is a program within the U.S. Department of Education that focuses on improving the lives of people with disabilities - both young and old. They provide grants to companies and organizations that have similar goals.Grant Amount: Varieswww.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/funding.htmlOhio Dept of DevelopmentThe Ohio Department of Development, funded by the state of Ohio, has several grant and loan programs for businesses in Ohio that need financial help with land/building acquisition, technology costs, equipment purchases, expansion, renovation, construction and more.Grant Amount: Varieswww.development.ohio.gov/EDD/loans_grants.htmOverseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)OPIC is a U.S. government agency that helps companies invest overseas, and create economic development in new and emerging markets. They have a Small and Medium Enterprise Financing program that provides business grants to companies with annual revenues of $250 million or less.Grant Amount: Varieswww.opic.govRural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG) ProgramThis program provides grants to finance the development of small and emerging businesses in rural areas. The funds can be used for land acquisition, construction, renovation, technical assistance, project planning, and more.Grant Amount: $25,000 - $100,000www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbeg.htmU.S. Dept of Energy's Inventions and InnovationThis program offers financial support to individuals and small businesses who develop energy-saving concepts and ideas. Business grants are awarded to companies who stand out during their competitive process.Grant Amount: $50,000 - $250,000www1.eere.energy.gov/inventions/Value-Added Producer GrantsThis program, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides grants to farming businesses who focus on marketing value-added agricultural products and farm-based renewable energy.Grant Amount: $50,000 - $300,000www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/vadg.htmVerizon Foundation GrantsEvery year, Verizon gives away millions in grant money and non-cash resources to organizations that focus on education, literacy, domestic violence, Internet safety healthcare technology, healthcare accessibility, and more.Grant Amount: $5,000 - $10,000http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/VetFran Business Grant FundThis fund, sponsored by the IFA Educational Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation, gives grant money to veterans who have been awarded a franchise through the IFA VetFran program. Applicants have to write a 500-word essay, and the grant money must be used for business development, education, training, etc.Grant Amount: Up to $10,000http://emarket.franchise.org/misc/VetFran_BusGrnt.pdf - About The Grant Fundhttp://www.franchise.org/Veteran-Franchise.aspx - About The Franchise InitiativeWomen's Business Center Program GrantsThese grants, administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), provide funding to non-profit organizations to start community-based women's centers for business. The centers must assist women business owners with marketing, management, and finance.Grant Amount: Varieswww.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc/index.html**********************************************************************************************You can bring Coach Elizabeth Felder to speak at your next event by calling (888) 700-7195 or byEmail: UnStoppableWomen@live.comwebsite: (www.ElizabethFelder.info)Coach Elizabeth Felder is the Founder & CEO of UnStoppable Women Who Win & Teens, LLC. UnStoppable Women Who Win & Teens, LLC is a forum for fellow women to connect, learn from and support each other and inspire others to follow their passion. At WWW we are Transforming Women in Debt and Bondage to Women who are Financially Free who Bring Hope to their Families! You Can Only Build Wealth through Applied knowledge!
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