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2007-12-04T10:16:00.000-05:00

Carol Miller, professor of finance and general business, and Susan Crain, associate professor of finance and general business, received the Excellence in Research Award from the Academy of Legal Studies in Business.
The Standard - http://www.the-standard.org

Program offers grants to homeowners

2007-12-04T10:06:00.000-05:00

Frederick News Post (subscription) - Frederick,MD,USA
Money Management International, a nonprofit housing counseling agency, has received a $1 million grant from HSBC-North America, a financial services company ...
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Artist's Grant

2007-10-11T15:04:00.000-04:00

An Artist's Grant That Even Pays for Glasses

New York Times - United States
More than 60 percent spent a portion on art supplies, and 48 percent used some of the money to cover personal expenses like housing and meals. ...
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Women Grants

2007-10-11T14:57:00.000-04:00

LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF
St. George Daily Spectrum - St. George,UT,USAWASHINGTON CITY - Jill Hunt is one of eight women and organizations selected to receive Smart Women Grants from Zions Bank. Hunt was presented with a $3000 ...
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Disaster Grants

2007-10-11T14:54:00.000-04:00

Over $4.5 million in disaster assistance for Queens, Brooklyn
EmpireStateNews.net - Newburgh,New York,USA
New York – State and federal officials have approved more than $4.5 million in disaster grants and low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business ...
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Rural low-income housing

2007-10-05T12:16:00.000-04:00

Nonprofit agencies using grants for rural low-income housingQuincy Herald Whig - Quincy,IL,USA
Rural Development has awarded more than $271000 in housing preservation grants to be used in conjunction with another $1.2 million in grants to help ...
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Several Oklahoma tribes receive federal grants

2007-10-05T10:34:00.000-04:00

Congress briefs: Several Oklahoma tribes receive federal grantsTulsa World - Tulsa,OK,USA
Dan Boren announced a $500000 grant Thursday to Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc. to help create self-employment and small-business opportunities in areas ...
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Local business briefs

2007-10-05T10:28:00.000-04:00

DesMoinesRegister.com - Des Moines,IA,USA

The Grant Institute is presenting "Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop" at AIB College of Business in Des Moines. This course is designed for beginners looking for an introduction and intermediates looking for a refresher. Tuition is $597.

The course will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5-7. Register online at www.thegrantinstitute.com or call (888) 824-4424.

Boren announces $500K grant

2007-10-05T10:23:00.000-04:00

Boren announces $500K grant to rural enterprise program
Muskogee Daily Phoenix - Muskogee,OK,USA
"These grants will help REI continue to provide the training and business development services that are so crucial to breaking the cycle of poverty for ...
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Rock Hill receives housing grants

2007-10-04T10:02:00.000-04:00

More than $615000 in grant money will go toward building energy-efficient houses and helping to reduce closing costs and down payments for first-time homebuyers.

Though the amount is modest in terms of urban Rock Hill's housing ...
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Housing help

2007-10-02T09:46:00.000-04:00

Mohave Valley News - Laughlin,NV,USA"The Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program is grant funded through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)," Barbara Blythe, grants coordination ...
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New Haven vineyard uses $116000 grant

2007-10-02T09:43:00.000-04:00

New Haven vineyard uses $116000 grant to add value to its grapesAddison County Independent - Middlebury,VT,USA
The timber harvesting business will use the grant to investigate whether it can convert wood pulp into biomass fuel pellets. "It figures out how to take a ...
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Grant effort to boost small businesses

2007-10-01T16:15:00.000-04:00

Buffalo News - NY, United States
The city already uses federal community development block grant funds for some small-business loans and grants, but those are restricted to certain areas of ...
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Vermont Grant Recipients

2007-10-01T16:03:00.000-04:00

Federal grants will support Vermont agriculture businessesPublished: Monday, October 1, 2007
Nearly $400,000 in United States Department of Agriculture grants will go to four agricultural producers in Vermont.
The grants will cover costs to develop and market value-added agricultural products and must be matched with funds from the grantee. The goal of the program is to increase profitability to agricultural producers.
Recipients are:-- Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, received $116,550 to be used as working capital.
-- Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Inc. received a $149,000 to expand production of its premium market, natural rind cheddar cheese.
-- Lincoln AgriSource, LLC of Randolph Center received $74,412 to formulate a business and marketing polan to add value to the business' timber harvesting enterprise.
-- Pete's Green and Good Eats, of Craftsbury and Greensboro, will use a $57,055 grant to expand Good Eats Community Supported Agriculture initiative from 100 to 250 shares; increase the utilization of an on-farm, commercial kitchen; develop a year-round farmers' market in Montpelier; and develop a year-round on-farm retail store.

How the Federal Government spends the Money.

2007-10-01T11:26:00.000-04:00

Federal Spending Financial Assistance & Procurement in Billions of Dollars
You have a right to know how the federal government spends our money.

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Disaster Housing Grants

2007-10-01T11:12:00.000-04:00

The rules of FEMA
Once a disaster area is declared eligible for individual assistance, several factors determine who gets money and how much. Flood victims are required to apply for a Small Business Administration loan before anything. If they are eligible, the process stops when the loan is disbursed. But if they are denied an SBA loan they become eligible for individual assistance grants from FEMA.

These grants can be spent on temporary housing or repairs. The amount of awarded grants are based on scope of damage and whether the homeowner has flood insurance. Homeowners with insurance are eligible for them as long as they can prove the grant money will not be spent on items not already paid for by their insurance.

The ceiling on FEMA grants changes every year. In 2007, the maximum amount of an individual assistance grant was set at $28,200.

Business Grants

2007-10-01T11:01:00.000-04:00

Novelos Therapeutics
Business Wire (press release) - San Francisco,CA,USA
... awarded a $150000 competitive grant by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Phase I of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. ...
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Grants can help rehabilitate homes

2007-10-01T10:49:00.000-04:00

McKinney Courier Gazette - McKinney,TX,USA
The CDBG is a federally funded formula-based grant that is allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to cities with populations greater ...
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Do You Qualify For A Home Repair Grant?

2007-09-28T11:27:00.000-04:00

If you’ve ever had damage done to your home or been involved in an unfortunate situation of having rain or snow engulf your dwelling. A home repair grant may be the perfect answer for your situation. This article will help you discover some places to look for help and how to find out if you qualify for a home repair grant.

The good news

They always say - the good news is the best place to start, and this article is no exception. Did you know that a home repair grant does not need to be paid back? Most home repair grants are either privately funded or government funded. There are grants for many different classes of people. From seniors to handicapped individuals in need of home repair grant assistance.

Seniors age 55 and older

Some cities have special programs that will offer a one time home repair grant to seniors age 55 and older. This can be a wonderful blessing if you are on a limited or fixed income. You would need to check with your local city officials to find out the exact requirements and availability in your specific area. But, this might be a great option to consider.

Private home repair grant

Often time’s private individuals, prominent business people, and others will offer assistance through a private home repair grant. You might find this information at your local chamber of commerce or perhaps you might find local businesses running ads in your local newspaper offering assistance for home repair to qualifying individuals. One of the local realtors in my area has been helping individuals for several years with their needs. He usually offers to help with food expenses as well. This can be a real win – win situation for both you and the business person.

Disabled individual may qualify too

There are special programs available for certain disabled individuals who need assistance through a home repair grant. Check your city for disabled assistance programs to see if they can give you further information.

The internet is always a good place to search

The internet is a great place to start when trying to find information. You will find qualifications forms and many types of grants being offered. This will give you some things to compare. Although many of the programs online will be specific to a certain area; you may be able to find local listings, and direct numbers of people to contact for home repair grant assistance. Regardless of your situation it never hurts to do some checking around if you are in need of assistance.

Find more helpful home improvement tips by visiting http://best-home-improvement-projects.com where you will find helpful home improvement tips, advice and resources including information on easy home improvement projects, kitchen repair and Home Repair Grant.

Federal Housing Grants

2007-09-28T11:16:00.000-04:00

If you want to own your own home but you think that you can’t afford it then you may want to look into federal housing grants. The first types of government grants that are available to help low income families buy a home are Urban Development Grants. To qualify for these grants both you, and the home that you are interested in, will need to meet basic qualifications. You will need to make enough money to make mortgage payments, you will need a good credit score, and you will need to have steady employment in place. For your house to qualify for one of these federal housing grants it will need to meet quality standards and it will need to be priced below the value cap.

The second types of federal housing grants that you can apply for are Rural Development Grants. These grants help low to moderate income people finance a home in a rural area. To qualify for this type of grant you will need to find a home that is located in a rural area and that also meets basic valuation requirements. In order for you to qualify for these grants you will need to fall within a specific income range, you will need good credit, and you will need enough money to cover basic closing costs.

Federal housing grants are not the only way that you can use government money to help you cover your housing expenses. Housing assistance programs offered by HUD are another way that you can reduce the amount of money that you spend on your housing. These programs are generally geared towards low income families. If you qualify for this type of assistance then your local HUD will give you a housing stipend to help you cover your housing expenses each month. To qualify for this program your landlord will need to agree to participate in this program, you will need to complete an application that lists all of your assets, you may need to take special classes, and you will need to have an income that falls under the income cap for this program.

Federal loans and grants are a great way to reduce your living expenses. There are programs that are designed for renters, and there are programs that are designed for potential home owners. Both types of programs offer financial assistance based on your financial need, your willingness to meet program requirements, and your ability to find a home that meets the requirements of the program.

An Introduction To Grants

2007-09-28T11:08:00.000-04:00

Every business starts with an idea or a dream. To implement this idea or to turn your dream in to reality you require finance. A grant supports the business ideas and turns the dreams of an entrepreneur in to reality.

There are many types of grants offered by the Governments and other financial institutions that include individual grants for personal necessities, business grants for starting new business, education grants for funding education and many more. Grants are always a feasible option to support existing business or financing new business in all fields. While the United States government does not offer direct grants for supportingsmall business there are many state development agencies, non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions and local government, which offer grants to expand and enhance small businesses.

Small businesses always play a significant role in the economic growth of a country and that is the reason governments are always ready to offer financial resources to facilitate small business. You can receive small business grant to start up any type of business. From carpet cleaning, photocopying, private tutoring services to day care business you name any business and these agencies have the grants for you. All U.S. citizens and residents are eligible to receive U.S. Federal Government, State Government and Private Foundation-funded grants and loans. Apart from this these grant programs do not require credit checks, collateral, security deposits or co-signers. Small business grants are easily available. Anyone who is 18 year old and thinking about going into business for himself or wanting to expand his existing business can apply for the grant. Grants varying between $500.00 to $50,000.00 can be obtained from these agencies. Usually there are larger payments for business start up costs. If you are an entrepreneur than you can use the privileges provided by the government. Small business grants are the ideal way to fulfill your dreams of becoming a business owner.

Small Business Grants - Tips From The Pros

2007-09-28T10:56:00.000-04:00

Personal Grants

2007-09-28T10:46:00.000-04:00

REI Grants $100000 to Bikes Belong Foundation to Help US Cities ...
CSRwire.com (press release) - USAIn 2007, the company ranked 27th overall and first among companies that encourage employees to balance their work and personal lives. ...

Business Grants

2007-09-28T10:39:00.000-04:00

Discovery World wins Kresge grant The Business Journal of Milwaukee
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USAKresge grants are made on a challenge basis, requesting the raising of specific types of funding by a deadline. Discovery World was required to raise ...
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Business Grants

2007-09-27T15:34:00.000-04:00

Three Maryland universities receive $260K in tech grantsThe Maryland Technology Development Corp. awarded five grants totaling $260000 Thursday to university researchers.
Washington, DC Business News...