tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20868684951363712352024-03-13T08:53:08.515-04:00GrantBasics101Government Grant Programs - Everything that you wanted to know about grants and grant programs but were afraid to ask!
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Still think that there are no grant programs for a for-profit daycare? Just ask my last for-profit daycare client who received over 10 pages worth of grant program information that they may be eligible to apply for!</p>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-38126829814524883722014-03-13T16:22:00.000-04:002014-03-13T16:22:41.592-04:00$10,000 Grant Program Related To Farming
In order to make farmers' markets more accessible to low-income consumers, one state will make $130,000 in grants available this year to support at least 13 traditional farmers' market and youth market grant projects.
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Individual grants up to $10,000 will go to applicants with the best ideas on how to improve access to farmers' markets participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, once known as food stamps.
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The money comes from an organization's program, which promotes the sale of locally-grown food.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-34221369504440694742014-02-26T13:27:00.000-05:002014-02-26T13:27:15.653-05:00Are There Any Grants For Home Repair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe0mLApnvOMM6C_yaHCWS28l0bCJHNIoKqrttyFOy0S6_5f5Vys2QTlTHfkafSwQyx3Wqd-d29uQ5_xdN4XMPglIXMD42E2DtG4EDTgBs3NWQcADWukg9v3AQ3Z13ovQ_heaUqbfqP6M/s1600/Grant+Money.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe0mLApnvOMM6C_yaHCWS28l0bCJHNIoKqrttyFOy0S6_5f5Vys2QTlTHfkafSwQyx3Wqd-d29uQ5_xdN4XMPglIXMD42E2DtG4EDTgBs3NWQcADWukg9v3AQ3Z13ovQ_heaUqbfqP6M/s320/Grant+Money.jpg" /></a></div>
<i>Ms. Rose, I have tried many times to get a grant to repair my home but unsuccessful.
The city is no longer taking application due to the economy and the list is long. I
lost my job due to illness. Any suggestions regarding Grant money to repair my home:
One company gave me an estimate of $25,000 dollars. Thank you for your time.</i>
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Well there are a few things that I would need to know. You don't mention where you're located. That is something that is important to know because there are some grant programs that are dependent upon location.
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Are you older than 55? There are some grant programs that help seniors.
<br><br>You also didn't mention what type of repairs that you want done.
So many questions that you have to question but not enough specific answer(s).
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This is why each client of mine has to answer some specific questions that are provided by me when they hire me to find grant information for them.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-27834539740977410272014-02-03T13:08:00.000-05:002014-02-03T13:08:39.866-05:00In Canada, A Grant For Hiring StudentsCanada has just released their funding applications for their grant Program (SBIP). The program provides Canadian Government funding support for small and medium-sized enterprises that are looking to hire post-secondary students for a 12-week internship position. Businesses can receive up to <font size="+1">$10,000 </font> or 75% of the intern’s salary in business funding grants for the implementation of an e-business strategy.
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Canadian small businesses that are looking to hire a post-secondary student through the program must be established within Canada for over a year, have a company website and currently operate with less than 500 employees. Businesses that have received funding in previous years will not be considered eligible for funding. Those who are considered eligible can receive business grant funding for projects:
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<ul><li>Related to the development or improvement of e-business tools to support web presence optimization and online marketing campaigns (emailing, blogging, search engine optimization, viral marketing, etc.).</ul>
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Eligible Candidates to Hire
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Applicants will only be able to hire post-secondary students that are scheduled to return back to their studies at the end of the internship. Graduates and alumni will not be considered eligible unless they are returning for a masters or PhD program and are under the age of 30.
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-15831275259207780572014-01-28T13:05:00.000-05:002014-01-28T13:05:11.193-05:00Yet ANOTHER Grant Program For Individual Artists!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIFIg8phpUb6uW5PW5yPvTzqFXcOhz0NWtYTa3X1uNsMX3Ii7q1w06GiLJXLuWCtcE5dE9klwkiIcYP5K9oZxZnmatsk5FTH5SxsyffiiKORMQX8Sfi8QlVDpbMRxKk6ZZpp9Ne2zjs4/s1600/artist.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAIFIg8phpUb6uW5PW5yPvTzqFXcOhz0NWtYTa3X1uNsMX3Ii7q1w06GiLJXLuWCtcE5dE9klwkiIcYP5K9oZxZnmatsk5FTH5SxsyffiiKORMQX8Sfi8QlVDpbMRxKk6ZZpp9Ne2zjs4/s320/artist.jpg" /></a></div>
The funding program is accepting applications for its Grants Program for artists and organizations.
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"A portion of the funds raised through the organization annual campaign will again be allocated for grants for artist career development and artistic projects that benefit the cultural life of their area.
<p>A spokesperson said grants up to $500 are available to organizations and to <font size=+2">individual artists in all disciplines</font>.
<p>Eligible organizations must have non-profit status and may include libraries, municipalities, churches and other community groups.
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An artist who has been a county resident for at least one year and works in any artistic discipline, including crafts, choreography, film, fiction, poetry, printmaking, sculpture, painting, video, play writing, performance, music composition and photography, may apply for this grant program. Funding priority will be given to those applicants who demonstrate that a fellowship would have significant career impact.
<p><b><u>Grant applications are accepted only by mail and must be postmarked by Thursday, March 15</u></b>.
<p>All applications are screened for eligibility and fulfillment of application requirements. An allocations panel made up of artists and community leaders reviews applications and presents funding recommendations to the board for approval.
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Artists and community organizations interested in applying for funding can obtain application information and funding criteria online at the organization's website or by phone.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-38357068819270622482014-01-22T11:36:00.003-05:002014-01-22T11:38:26.246-05:00Do You Feel Lucky?Billionaires Are Offering $1 Billion For the Perfect March Madness Bracket
The stakes for March Madness just got a little bit higher.
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Two entities are partnering to give away <font size="+1">$1 billion</font> to the lucky -- or clairvoyant -- person who can correctly predict the 2014 Men's NCAA Tournament bracket.
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Though the prize is high, the feat is near impossible: the contest rules for the challenge note that the odds of winning the grand prize are one in 4,294,967,296. Last year, USA Today said the odds of filling out a perfect bracket (just using math, no basketball knowledge) were even higher: 1 in 9,223,372,036,854,775,808. They said the the odds were closer to 1 in 128 billion if you do know about the sport.
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In the contest, the grand prize winner would receive 40 annual installments of $25 million or could opt for a lump sum of $500 million. There's also $2 million at stake for creators of less-than-perfect brackets: 20 first prize winners with the closest brackets will receive $100,000 each to use toward buying, refinancing or remodeling a home.
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"While there is no simple path to success, it sure doesn't get much easier than filling out a bracket online," says a spokespersson. "To quote a commercial from one of my companies, I'd dare say it's so easy to enter that even a caveman can do it."
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As part of the promotion, the sponsors will also donate $1 million to Detroit and Cleveland non-profit organizations that work on youth education.
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"So if you're stuck in a cycle of poverty, you have to share $1 million between thousands of other kids between two cities. But if you're lucky at basketball, you get a billion. Good to know!"
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Further details and official rules will be released when the contest begins March 3. That's more than a month to start strategizing how to create the perfect bracket.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-71612543768579573392014-01-09T16:43:00.001-05:002014-01-09T16:43:37.531-05:00Yet Another Grant Program For Artists!Jazz, contemporary dance and theater artists who now dream of getting a phone call from a Foundation telling them they’ve won a $500,000 grant” can add another plausible fantasy to their list: a $275,000 phone call from another Charitable Foundation.
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The $1.6-billion New York City-based foundation announced this week that it’s committing $50 million over the next 10 years to a special Performing Artists Initiative that will provide up to $27.5 million to 100 well-established “leading artists” and up to $8 million for 100 emerging figures. The balance, about $14.5 million, will go to administer the program and to fund an initiative in which individual artists will pair with dance companies, theater companies and performing arts presenters for four months of residencies spread over two or three years. At least 50 residency awards of $75,000 or $150,000 will be made, starting in 2013.
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The new infusion, which Foundation says is “the largest allocation of cash grants ever given to artists in these fields,” will be on top of the Foundation’s regular arts giving, which has totaled $13.1 million a year since 2009 -– down from about $18 million before the financial crash and recession whittled its investment holdings.
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In distributing $3.5 million in average annual grants to individuals during the coming decade, the Foundation will become the nation’s leading charitable funder of individual artists -– although it will take a few years to ramp up to that level. L.A.-based United States Artists awards $2.5 million annually, providing no-strings, one-year grants of $50,000 each to 50 mid-career USA Fellows who work in various visual, performing and literary disciplines. Last year, United States Artists kicked off a $50-million endowment campaign aimed at ensuring that its grants will continue “in perpetuity.”
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The idea, is to fund artists who are in a fertile period of their career and are “passionate and pushing forward.” It’s not “a lifetime achievement award looking backward.”
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Jazz musicians known for great chops but not original material or innovative approaches, and dancers and actors who mainly just play their roles (sublime as the results may be), need not wait for a call next spring. the winners will be “generative artists, people who are creating and pushing the art form forward, not necessarily playing something that someone else gave them. It means they’re doing something beyond simply acting out a role.”
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While the individual grants are bigger, the grants" don't have an annual set-aside for artists. Of this year’s 22 Fellowship winners, seven of the five-year grants were awarded in the arts, including music, architecture, silversmithing and poetry. Just one, jazz composer-percussionist works in a field funded by the Foundation, which concentrates its arts giving on jazz, theater and contemporary dance because they were passions of the founder. In the 15 years since 1997grants have totaled more than $218 million.
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The foundation’s president, said the new initiative responds to worsening funding prospects in the arts. “At a time when support … is being cut back across the country, and when most artists … are struggling to stay viable project by project, we thought it was essential to step up our commitment.”
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Organizations and individual artists who have a track record of working together can team up to apply for the residencies starting late next year. But the “leading artist” grants and emerging-artist fellowships are on a don’t-call-us-we’ll-call-you basis, with the winners decided by anonymous groups of experts. The first calls will come in March or April to 20 “leading artists,” who’ll receive their money over the course of three to five years (the timing is their choice). The emerging-artist fellowships will begin in 2014.
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While the Fellowships come with no strings attached, the Foundation specifies that while winners can use $225,000 however they want, an additional $25,000 will be reserved for the artists’ efforts in arts education or helping to build a bigger arts audience. The last $25,000 is reserved for their retirement -– but they’ll only get as much of it as they’re willing to match with their own money (which can include part of the $225,000). Similarly, the emerging-artist fellowships, paid out over two or three years, provide for $60,000 that recipients can use however they choose, with an additional $10,000 for audience development and $10,000 for retirement, on a matching basis. Along with the grants comes free financial advice from the Foundation about how to use the windfall.
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To narrow the field for “leading artist” grants, the Foundation will only consider artists who have had at least three projects funded by national arts grantmakers over the past 10 years, including at least one project that indirectly received money from the Foundation. Until now, the grant funding program had confined its arts giving to organizations that then mainly used their own discretion to hire or provide grants to artists while carrying out a program-funded project.
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The boost for jazz, dance and theater isn’t coming at the expense of environmental conservation, medical research and child-abuse prevention, the other areas in which the Foundation makes grants.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-42106929045345382752014-01-08T17:33:00.000-05:002014-01-08T17:33:18.568-05:00Grant Program For The Theatre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4U84HyfN78PpvjU7yondEOWbmhpu8H41vU_LX8IbsbUFvZySXdH8NB5aS1YaKrZvwD7TcO9F5Rts24k6W70Bry0n5QVtFMzJVemwMGxdaL90y9L_na6bJmme2yqXK_b7YnrJPYILcMY/s1600/theatre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-4U84HyfN78PpvjU7yondEOWbmhpu8H41vU_LX8IbsbUFvZySXdH8NB5aS1YaKrZvwD7TcO9F5Rts24k6W70Bry0n5QVtFMzJVemwMGxdaL90y9L_na6bJmme2yqXK_b7YnrJPYILcMY/s320/theatre.jpg" /></a></div>
There is now a grant program to support the development of theatre leaders at various points in their by career. The overall intent of this program is to strengthen the field by developing the individuals who are the core and the future of theatre.
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For many early theatre professionals and recent graduates of advanced training programs, the combination of limited job openings in theatres, low compensation and student loan debt make a career in the not-for-profit theatre a questionable future. This grant program is not only designed to provide financial support for early-career leaders, but will also prepare recipients with greater leadership skills to enable a stable and a long-term career in the theatre.
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Learning opportunities are also extended to mid-career professionals who could benefit from a short-term immersion outside of their organization and in their area of expertise. Observing the work of critical thinkers inside and outside the theatre field can help veteran leaders gain new perspectives on the opportunities and challenges within their own organizations as well as the field. This financial grant program provides practitioners with the rare time for reflection and inspiration to continue onward.
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This grant program will award by grants in two initiatives: One-on-One for early-career leaders and Continuing Ed for mid-career and veteran professionals.
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One-on-One grants of <font size=+2">$75,000</font> will be awarded to six exceptionally talented early-career leaders from all areas of the theatre for professional development via mentorships at a Theatre, with an additional $5,000 honorarium for their mentor. Up to an additional $14,500 in supplemental funds <b>may be used for student loan repayment</b>, professional development or life needs (i.e. health care, child or elder or other medical expenses).
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Continuing Ed grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded to eight mid-career to veteran professionals for learning opportunities to advance their leadership skills in areas that include artistic, administrative, educational and production. Grants will be awarded to the applicant's home theatre on behalf of the theatre practitioner.
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Online registration applications and guidelines will be made available. For more information about the program, visit the website.
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The grant program is a private philanthropic institution that makes grants on a selective basis in five core program areas: higher education and scholarship; scholarly communications and information technology; museums and art conservation; conservation and the environment; and performing arts. The Foundation's Performing Arts program focuses on achieving long-term results by providing multi-year grants to leading organizations in the disciplines of music, theater, and dance. Annual giving in the area of the performing arts has averaged approximately <font size="+2">$30 million per year</font> since 2005.
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For 50 years, The group has existed to strengthen, nurture and promote the professional not-for-profit American theatre. For more information visit the official website.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-86297567355833296852013-12-23T14:44:00.000-05:002013-12-25T15:04:24.959-05:00Grant Program For Farmers<center><b>USDA invites applications for farmer-related grants</center></b>
<p>The USDA has announced that applications are being accepted for grants to provide economic assistance to independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives and agricultural producer groups through a grant Program.
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"By creating value-added products, farmers and ranchers can expand economic opportunities, create jobs and keep wealth in rural communities," said a representative of the grant program. "These funding opportunities will promote business expansion and entrepreneurship by helping local businesses get access to capital, technical assistance and new markets for their products and services."
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For example, in one county owners of a farm, received a grant to expand their processing capacity to produce beach plum jams and jellies, juice, and puree for retail and wholesale markets.
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Located in Calif., a produce business, independent producers of organic and conventional cooking greens they received a grant for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. With this grant, the owner has been able to expand markets for their products and increase revenues.
<p>Grants may be used for feasibility studies or business plans, working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products and for farm-based renewable energy projects.
<p>Eligible applicants include independent producers, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and agricultural producer groups.
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USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $150 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America.
<p>Visit the website for additional information about the agency's program.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-86265646822334881502013-12-03T15:01:00.000-05:002013-12-25T15:02:51.361-05:00A Call For Help!Anonymous said...
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<i>Hey Rose! :) I saw your post on Aidepage. I was wondering if you happen to know of any grants to help women of Domestic violence, who are trying to get a home, and help getting back on their feet? I'm originally from Pa, moved to TN and found myself trapped. About a year and a half ago I tried to get out and the shelter wasn't able to get the funds to help, and my family was useless. Due to depression and the girls I just gave up and came back. The past year has been a nightmare and he is taking it out mentally on the 14 year old and I don't know how much more I can take before I end up being one of those women on the tv show SNAPPED. I am desperately in need of help. Any info you can give me would be great. Thank you much hun, have a great day!</i>
<p>There are a lot of Domestic groups out there that may be able to help you. What you should do is take some time out and go to your local library to find out more information.
<p>I will have to check my files to see if there are any groups/grant programs that may be able to help you.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-55067124634514351002013-11-30T16:24:00.001-05:002013-11-30T16:24:25.911-05:00Could Your Organization Use A Million Dollars?A foundation has awarded money to 11 Nonprofits!
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Awarded recipients include a group that promotes sexual health in India and a Chicago-based center that fights to end poverty.
<p>The foundation gives out awards of $350,000 to <b><font size="=1">$1 million</font></b> recognize creative work "by organizations that deal with the hardest problems humanity faces.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-8103395327071238142013-08-09T10:15:00.000-04:002013-08-17T10:17:21.866-04:00Grant Program For Artists!<br />
Tri-State residents will soon be treated to a visual delight featuring some of the most talented and diverse artists in the local arts community. <br />
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Eleven artists will have a unique opportunity to exhibit their work in an Exhibition.<br />
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"Over the past three years these financial grants have been awarded to very unique and talented artists. "<i><strong>The exhibition gives artists a chance to display the work they’ve created with the assistance of the grant, and a great opportunity for the community to see some of the best artists in our area.</strong></i>" <br />
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The grant program, which is designed to<strong> provide funds directly to artists</strong>, was one of the first programs of its kind. <strong><u><span style="color: #990000;">Grant recipients can use the money they are awarded however they choose, from purchasing supplies, covering exhibition expenses and renting studio space to anything else that will allow them to devote more time to their art.</span></u></strong> <br />
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This grant program started in 1983 and has awarded grants to approximately 84 artists. <br />
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Some distinguished alumni include a ceramics artist, a printmaker and a sculptor.<br />
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Individuals can learn more about this grant program by visiting the organization’s website at <a href="http://grantbasics101.blogger.com/">here</a> or by sending an email.<br />
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This grant program has been supporting and promoting artists and the arts for more than 43 years. The organization’s activities include: support for individual artists including <strong><u><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">grants</span></u></strong> and exhibitions, community-based art activities and events, and a nationally-recognized annual fine arts festival.<br />
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<br />Eleven past grant recipients will have a unique opportunity to exhibit their work. </div>
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<br />“Over the past three years individual artists were awarded grants. These artists were given a chance to display the work they’ve created with the assistance of the grant, and a great opportunity for the community to see some of the best artists in the area.” <br /><br />The grant program, which is designed to provide funds<u> <strong><span style="font-size: large;"><em>directl</em>y</span></strong></u> to artists, was one of the first programs of its kind. <strong><u><em>Grant recipients can use the money they are awarded however they choose</em></u></strong>, from purchasing supplies, covering exhibition expenses and renting studio space to anything else that will allow them to devote more time to their art. <br /><br />This grant program started in 1983 and has awarded grants to approximately 84 artists. Past grant recipients a ceramics artist, printmaker and abstract painter.</div>
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-86684542187540909852012-11-16T18:41:00.001-05:002012-11-16T18:41:48.568-05:00Grant Programs For Churches!<br> <br />Several local churches and nonprofits recently received aid for programs and construction from an Endowment Funding Program!<br /><p>The philanthropic organization announced grants totaling more than <font size="+2">$250,000</font> to eight local churches and nonprofit organizations, a small piece of the <font size="+2">$98 million</font> the endowment has distributed in its first two quarters.<br /><p>Those grants will go toward a range of projects for six United Methodist churches as well as operational costs for a Children's Home and the Baptist Children's Home.<br /><br>Two of the churches will use their grant money funds for a family life center and fellowship hall, respectively. The pastor of one of the churches said that their church's new fellowship hall, which will cost a total of $2.2 million, will seat 400 and feature a stage, kitchen, basketball goals and storage space! "<i>It will provide more space for our congregation to assemble for fellowship. We hope it will impact the community and grow the church.</i>"<br /><p>The church has also received an additional <font size="+2">$100,000</font> from the endowment earmarked to make the facility environmentally friendly. Upon its completion the 12,000-square-foot facility will be a marvel of energy efficiency, using natural light, low-flow toilets and a number of other "green" features to minimize the building's effect on the environment.<br /><p>The organization that funds these endowment grants, which have been handed out <font size="+1">yearly</font> since they were established go toward education, health care, <font size="+2"><a href="http://grantbasics101-daycare.blogspot.com?grantsblog" target="_blank">child care</a></font> and rural Methodist churches. The grants for the six churches came from a church division of the endowment's funding program.<br /><p><br />Several of the grants, which range from $15,000 to $50,000, will go toward establishing or supporting church-sponsored after-school programs. One spokesperson has said that the endowment funds will go a long way toward supplying materials for the children it serves and will help underprivileged children be a part of it in the form of tuition aid. "<i>It's going to make it possible for (families) who can't afford child care,</i>" she said.<br /><p>One of the organizations that received the grant funding which got off the ground with the help of endowment funds last year, serves children five days a week between 2:30 and 6 p.m. and also provides all-day care during the summer months. The church applied for the grant last year and received a three-year commitment from the Endowment Program for <font size="+2">$50,000 a year</font>. Those funds have helped the church attain its goal of reaching out to families throughout the community.<br /><p><br />For more information about this funding program or to see whether or not your organization is eligible to apply you can visit the <a href="http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com" target="_blank">website</a> to find out more.<br /><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-68636883198093833622012-11-15T16:54:00.001-05:002012-11-15T16:54:01.544-05:00Are You A Woman Who Has A Dream Of Starting Her Own Business? Then This Grant Program May Be For You!Since getting money for funding is the No. 1 obstacle women face in <!--google_ad_section_start-->starting their own business<!--google_ad_section_end--> there is a woman who has created her own program which will provide <font size="+3">$50,000</font> in seed money to <!--google_ad_section_start--> help start a business<!--google_ad_section_end-->!<br /><p>According to the <a href="http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com" target="_blank">website</a>, the grant recipient will receive <font size="+3">$50,000</font> to help start their own business. In addition this grant program will also provide the grant winner with a team of professional consultants which will include business and marketing plan assistance and also a professional writer and graphics designer!<br /></p><p><br /><font size="+1">This grant program is open to women who aspire to open a new business! </font><br /></p><p><br />To enter:<br /></p><p></p><ul><li> applicants must submit a personal essay of 500 words or less describing themselves and why they think they would make a successful entrepreneur.<br /><p></p></li><li>A preliminary business plan will also be required and should include:<br /><p></p><ol><li>a description of the new business<br /><p></p></li><li>the consumer appeal to the new business<br /><p></p></li><li>a plan to implement the new business.</li></ol></li></ul><br /><p><br />This grant program is open to women who are legal residents of one of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia<br /></p><p>at least 21 years of age or older, and who are not current business owners at the time of entry. <br /></p><p>Void outside CA, MA, TN, UT, PR and where prohibited by law. <br /></p><p><b><u><font color="maroon">The Deadline to apply is December 15th</font></u></b>!<br /></p><p>Where to get more info: Guidelines, application instructions and program-specific contact information are available at their official <a href="http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com" target="_blank">website</a>.<br /></p><p>This grant program was started by a woman who has been a longtime supporter of women-owned businesses, starting from the late 1800s, <br /></p><p>You can also check out the list of recently funded projects by going to <a href="http://grantbasics101.blogspot.com" target="_blank">this website</a><br /><br /><br /> </p>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-6145014748625296432012-11-13T19:42:00.001-05:002012-11-13T19:42:34.153-05:00Do You Need A Car For Work?In some states there is an organization that has a program to help you get a car if you need one to travel to and from work. This program allows you to purchase a car for as little as $75 a month! <br /><p><br />In order to qualify for this program you must:<br /></p><p></p><ul><li>Have no vehicle<br /><p></p></li><li>Have your present job from six to 12 months <br /><p></p></li><li>Be responsible for the upkeep of the car <br /><p></p></li><li>Must not have drug charges or any major driving violations <br /><p></p></li><li>Be employed for 12 months after receiving the vehicle<br /></li></ul><br /><p>Please be advised that you will have to find out if this program is available in your state.This program is not available in some states, and qualifications vary from state to state. So, please be sure to contact this organization to find out if your state has this program available and how to apply.<br /></p><p>You can find out more information and contact them via their <u><b><font color="blue">website</font></b></u> or by writing to their <u><b><font color="blue">mailing address</font></b></u>.<br /><br /></p>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-76575739333394123422012-09-12T16:58:00.000-04:002012-09-12T16:58:01.860-04:00Grant Received To Study The Benefits Of Generosity!<br><br />
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You heard it right! A sociologist has been awarded a grant to study generosity! The amount of the grant was <font size="+1">$140,000</font>!<br />
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This grant was awarded by an organization to study how social, economic and political structures affect individuals' generosity toward one another.<br />
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This study is one of <font size="+1">13</font> research projects to receive funding from this organization, which promotes research on generosity, altruism, philanthropy and related issues and shares those findings with corporate, civic, religious and philanthropic communities.<br />
<br><br>According to the grant recipient, "<i>We are hoping to identify not only the individual characteristics associated with generosity but also the larger social forces that shape generosity</i>.<br />
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The organization that is providing this grant is distributing $1.4 million to nine projects. <font size="+1">Four other projects were funded earlier</font>.<br />
<br><br>In two rounds of competition the oranization received almost 700 research proposals, and 13 projects gradually emerged as the most scientifically rigorous and promising.<br />
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For more information you can contact the organization itself by either phone or by regular snail mail address.<br />
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-68141512260955738032012-09-06T16:27:00.000-04:002012-09-06T16:27:14.964-04:00Getting Paid To Smoke Pot???????????<br><br />
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SMOKE POT? GET PAID $560!<br />
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SMOKERS (age 21-45) needed to evaluate the effects of medications on mood & performance. Requires 8 visits (9AM-5PM) to a psychiatric Institute.<br />
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SMOKE POT? GET PAID $$<br />
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Do you use Marijuana? There is one university that needs volunteers for a new confidential behavioral study on the effects of marijuana use. <br />
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SMOKE POT-GET PAID $1,700<br />
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-6096114707414561552012-09-01T16:52:00.002-04:002012-09-01T17:04:30.245-04:00Could You Use Some Seed Money To Start Up Your Own Business?<br />
<!--google_ad_section_start-->Could You Use Some Seed Money To Start Up Your Own Business<!--google_ad_section_end-->?<br />
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One state currently has a Start-Up Capital Investment Fund. This funding program supports high-tech start-up companies as they near commercial viability by providing access to early-stage capital to accelerate company development. <br />
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These funds will extend the personal investment of entrepreneurs during the critical stage when they are developing their businesses to the point of readiness for outside investment. <br />
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The fund targets companies throughout the state that are creating the newest technologies in the following competitive areas:<br />
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To find out more about this funding program, you can visit their <b><u><font color=blue>website</font></u></b>
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-30506539117630876392012-08-27T10:59:00.000-04:002012-09-02T18:06:54.116-04:00Not Every Area Hit By Floods Will Get Grants?<br />
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Instead the SBA will spearhead a loan program for qualified residents at a lower interest rate. Number one I don't understand why its the SBA and not another agency that is handling this since it was always my thought that the SBA had to do with businesses and not personal residences. Number 2 I would love to know the reason why disaster assistance was denied for this particular area/region.<br />
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Of course when the residents heard of FEMA's decision they were outraged and they sent letters to that effect. It can take a lot of weeks before a <br />
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In the meantime the the residents still have to make a decision as to what they are going to do as far as repairing the damage to their residences. <br />
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Some of them had no flood insurance which - of course - makes the whole situation worse for them.<br />
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So instead of grants, eligible residents can apply for loans at a rate as low as less than 3 percent interest. $200,000.00 is available for structural <br />
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appling for this type of loan - but again - be sure to check first!<br />
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If you do have <!--google_ad_section_start-->bad credit<!--google_ad_section_end--> then you should get a a copy of your credit report. The law <br />
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Again, I would love to know the reason why FEMA denied this assistance?<br />
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-76416714661452116652012-08-13T10:10:00.000-04:002012-08-13T22:50:48.683-04:00"How Can I Apply For A Government Grant?"<br />
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"How Can I Apply For A Daycare Grant?"<br />
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I have seen this question asked a lot and I think that I may even have answered this question before on this blog but here is the answer again.<br />
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It depends on the type of government grant you are looking for - and please bear in mind that it is not only the government that has grant programs.!<br />
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If you are looking for only official government grant programs then you can visit the government's official <a href="http://grantbasics101.bravehost.com/nonclient.htm" target="_blank">website</a>! There you will find a current list of the official government grant programs.<br />
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If you are looking for a government grant program to help you pay your bills, it becomes a bit more difficult!<br />
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Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-2983029244930698932012-05-23T16:31:00.000-04:002012-05-23T16:31:29.274-04:00Here Is Another Myth About Government Grants!<br />
<i>A government grant is an award of <!--google_ad_section_start-->financial assistance<!--google_ad_section_end--> from a government agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of that country. Grants are not loans or assistance to individuals.</i>"
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This is yet another myth about government grants. You really have to look into government grants to find out the truth - which is that there are many, many programs out there that are government grants that provide financial assistance to individuals.
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The one that comes to my mind is the government grant program that provides financial assistance to those that are having problems paying their heating bills - especially during the winters when it is most needed. This is a government grant program where you have to fill out some paperwork to show that you meet the eligibility requirements and if you do meet them they will provide a payment to your heating / utility company. <font size="+1">This is a government grant program that you do not have to pay back!</font>
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There is yet another grant program that provides loans to homeowners who are having trouble making their mortgage payments and who maybe <!--google_ad_section_start-->facing foreclosure<!--google_ad_section_end-->. This is a government loan program and it is not a government grant.
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These are just 2 examples that dispel the myth that is mentioned above. If you have your doubts about government grant programs, the best way to solve that doubt is to find out more about government grants and what they are all about.
<br /><br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-69742040919886649012012-04-26T16:15:00.002-04:002012-04-26T16:15:18.563-04:00Grant Program For Writers!<br>
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<br />There is a foundation for writers that has <!--google_ad_section_start-->a grant program that helps to support <font size="+1">individual</font> writers<!--google_ad_section_end--> whose work addresses contemporary visual art.
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<br />Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-64278010526992977902012-03-15T10:30:00.001-04:002012-03-18T00:42:14.921-04:00YES! There Are STILL Angel Investors Around!<br><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrd0o5OxhwpiiBqsyONEIv5SwM4FgUIp-7QrIKSEcD7YoLJXJHqPwtS2-6OrtQEllJt5oqCEFA_pmORo5smqf-AZq8Sc5Vf_Xjc8tAUJ3VnQeomDtSRsMv1869mkUqMLJZfONtId8qQ4/s1600/angel+investors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="134" width="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmrd0o5OxhwpiiBqsyONEIv5SwM4FgUIp-7QrIKSEcD7YoLJXJHqPwtS2-6OrtQEllJt5oqCEFA_pmORo5smqf-AZq8Sc5Vf_Xjc8tAUJ3VnQeomDtSRsMv1869mkUqMLJZfONtId8qQ4/s400/angel+investors.jpg" /></a></div>Yes there are still <!--google_ad_section_start-->angel investors<!--google_ad_section_end--> that are around!<br />
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In one state there is one angel network that was formed to make <font size="+1">financial</font> and intellectual capital available for early stage and growing entrepreneurial companies!<br />
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This particular angel network seeks a balance among risk-adjusted returns, enhanced job creation and economic development in the state. The network looks to fill the gap <font size="+1">for companies looking for and investment of $250,000 to $1,000,000</font>. <br />
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The network is a not-for-profit entity that is member-led with each individual member making their own investment decisions. The culture of the group is intended to be one of active investors willing to contribute to the large amount of work involved in deal flow, vetting opportunities, presentation preparation, due diligence, negotiation and post-investment monitoring. <br />
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For more information you can either contact them by phone or you can visit their <a href="http://grantbasics101.bravehost.com/invest.htm" target="_blank">website</a>.<br />
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-42917022191536952432011-12-06T13:24:00.000-05:002011-12-31T20:38:29.607-05:00"There Are No Grants To Start A Business" - Of Course There Are!<br><br />
Here is an excerpt from an online site:<br />
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"<i><font size="+1">Generally speaking, there are no <!--google_ad_section_start-->grants to start a small business<!--google_ad_section_end-->. A lot of books get sold and they all refer to the government website....</font></i><br />
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This is absolutely not true!<br />
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In my research of grant programs I have many of them that have been created to help people start their own business. Some of these grant programs are not <!--google_ad_section_start-->government grant programs<!--google_ad_section_end--> and I think that there is where some of the confusion is.<br />
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For example there is a grant program that grants up to $25,000 for those that want to start their own business. However this particular grant program is limited to minorities but if you are a minority (and that includes women) then this is definitely one grant program that you should consider.<br />
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You will have to submit a business plan as part of your application but if you are considering <!--google_ad_section_start-->starting your own business<!--google_ad_section_end--> then you should have a <!--google_ad_section_start-->business plan<!--google_ad_section_end--> already in place.<br />
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The above grant program that I mentioned is not a government grant program it is a grant program that is sponsored by a for-profit business! Maybe that makes it harder to find it because it is not a government grant program but it <em><strong><font size="+2">is</font></em></strong> a grant program none the less! This is <!--google_ad_section_start-->grant money<!--google_ad_section_end--> that you do not have to pay back if you get it!<br />
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You can see many, many more examples of <!--google_ad_section_start-->grant programs to help you start your own business<!--google_ad_section_end--> by visiting my <a href="http://grantbasics101.bravehost.com/grants.htm" target="_blank">Grant Basics 101 Website</a>.<br />
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When you visit this site you will see many, many examples of <!--google_ad_section_start-->grant program that help you start your own business<!--google_ad_section_end-->.<br />
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Remember, when you read something that says that there are no grant programs to help you start your own business it is just a myth!<br />
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086868495136371235.post-32602481244983636852011-08-29T14:40:00.000-04:002011-08-30T01:52:32.234-04:00Grant Program To Hep Provide Financial Assistance For Caring For A Family Member<br><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X2hsjl8VSbO6OjI4SukKe9SGL_0s3Zta-KdVvZfyQRYKMSp9HnMxy0vvdGoSCytXJk2qas6Uds03cgG9MjhGFGEo4dPm96Tkn5AhZRNexf_bgtGi-yHyCBiSZfH3-TYbLY-Ky5gqSEY/s1600/caregiver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="149" width="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8X2hsjl8VSbO6OjI4SukKe9SGL_0s3Zta-KdVvZfyQRYKMSp9HnMxy0vvdGoSCytXJk2qas6Uds03cgG9MjhGFGEo4dPm96Tkn5AhZRNexf_bgtGi-yHyCBiSZfH3-TYbLY-Ky5gqSEY/s400/caregiver.jpg" /></a></div>If you are looking for <!--google_ad_section_start-->financial assistance<!--google_ad_section_end--> to help with the care of a family member then here is a grant program that you might be interested in learning more about.<br />
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This grant program is for Hospice Patients & Families. <br />
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There is an organization that has a fund that helps provides <!--google_ad_section_start-->financial assistance<!--google_ad_section_end--> for terminally ill individuals and their families who are experiencing financial distress and unable to be self-sufficient due to the circumstances of their terminal diagnosis.<br />
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This organization will consider grant requests for patient and family assistance from any person that has a terminal diagnosis <font size="+1">regardless</font> of care-provider. In order to adhere to IRS guidelines for charitable giving, the organization must collect financial information from the patient and/or the family member applying for grant assistance. This information is then used to determine the level of <!--google_ad_section_start-->financial need<!--google_ad_section_end--> of the applicant. <br />
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Grants are made when the individual is considered “needy and distressed” as defined by the IRS.<br />
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For more information a detailed explanation of the grant guidelines can be <a href="http://grantbasics101.bravehost.com/nonclient.htm" target="_blank">downloaded online for free from the organization's website</a>.<br />
<br><br>Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07718681158885022825noreply@blogger.com0