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• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: August 10, 2020

The general idea behind grants is that this is money given out absent the expectation of a return. So, unlike a loan, a grant doesn’t have to be paid back. This is why when people read news about Covid-19 grants coming o...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: August 04, 2020

As the summer winds down, families everywhere are preparing for the busy back to school season. This year's start of the academic year has been made even more anxious as the COVID-19 global pandemic continues to...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: August 04, 2020

With many small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, many charitable organizations and government agencies have been stepping up to provide grants. It turns out that these aren't the only...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 28, 2020

The state of Michigan wants to share the portion of funding from the CARES Act with eligible small businesses that have been adversely impacted economically by COVID-19. Small businesses will have acc...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 28, 2020

Take Advantaged of Minority-Owned Small Business Development Grants Fortune 500 businesses and large corporations can secure funding during this economic downturn. This leaves many local businesses strugg...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: July 28, 2020

If you are a developer who could use a little help kickstarting your project, a helpful source of funding may be Epic Games. The video game titan is mostly known for creating games like Fortnite, but they ...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: July 22, 2020

Many artists have lost most or even all of their income as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you were a performance artist, painter, sculptor, art teacher, musician or any other type of artist, you ...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: July 22, 2020

There are all sorts of helpful grants out there right now, and one of the most exciting new options is the SAFE grant program. This grant was recently released as part of a coronavirus relief bill. It's not available to eve...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: July 14, 2020

Some states like Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California may have opened too fast which has resulted in another round of business closures. Your business may need another round of funding. Congress ext...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 14, 2020

It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but it ...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: July 08, 2020

When grant recipients get money from the federal government, it does not come without strings attached. There is an entire body of law laid out in both government-...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: July 08, 2020

If you are a freelance writer, there is a good chance that you are always on the lookout for consistent and well-paying writing gigs. One of the most steady subsets of freelance writing is in the grant in...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 29, 2020

Many observers and taxpayers have been concerned that there has been almost a complete lack of oversight of the spending under the CARES Act. Distributing $2 trillion i...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 22, 2020

The CARES Act made provisions to help college students who were affected by COVID-19. However, like many programs that were a part of the stimulus package, these educational grant programs have been plagued with difficul...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: June 15, 2020

Government and Foundation Grants for Housing, Employment, and Training Recovering from Covid-19 may not be easy with thirty percent of all tenants in ...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 09, 2020

Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, a bill that reforms the Paycheck Protection Program. This large expenditure of federal money has provided funds to small businesses to help them stay afloat during th...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: June 01, 2020

In another sign that federal grant dollars for COVID-19 relief may not have ended up in the hands of people and companies who needed them most, the largest and wealthiest hospitals in the country...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: June 01, 2020

One of the bright spots of the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis is the number of companies and organizations that have stepped up to award grants to those in need. Global brands from every corner of the...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: June 01, 2020

Everyone has had to dig deep as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is clear that despite most states starting to reopen in earnest, the economy is going to take much longer to fully recover. At t...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: May 26, 2020

We live in polarizing times, which isn’t news to anyone who may read this. Going back to the days of George W. Bush, the United States has been very polarized, with polarizing figures emerging on both sides of the aisle. Jack D...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: May 18, 2020

There are many different types of grants that are given out, especially during times like these, as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. Many nations are busy handing out grants to small businesses and the people who own the...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: May 08, 2020

Major League Baseball (MLB) has been considered America’s pastime for well over a hundred years. At this point in American life for over a century, the start of May, the league is just getting into full swing, about 30 games into a season of...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: May 08, 2020

In times of economic downturn, particularly in recessions with high levels of unemployment, people do not spend money on items that are mostly considered luxuries. This includes fancier, more expensive food items, new items of...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: May 04, 2020

The CARES Act committed over $2 trillion to help the American economy survive the destruction caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One provision tucked away into the 335-page legislation may help chan...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: April 20, 2020

With millions of Americans receiving their stimulus money this week, some aspects of the economy are starting to rebound. Many businesses are starting to witness an uptick in their business, especially with local grocer...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: April 20, 2020

Airports are a part of our nation's crucial infrastructure the same as highways and ports. However, there are also business elements of operating an airport. When travel is disrupt...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: April 20, 2020

Unprecedented Grant Funds For Nonprofits and Small Businesses COVID-19 emergency response funds represent unprecedented philanthropic opportunities for nonprofits and small businesses serving their local communiti...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: April 13, 2020

Georgia Issues Grant Money to Help Students During Pandemic When the President signed the $2.2 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package into effect, a lot of people’s initial impression was that it was a huge sum of mo...

• Author: Michael Bordonada
• Posted: April 06, 2020

Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems li...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: April 06, 2020

Covid-19 has been a thorn in the side of a functioning economy for months now. It has driven America into a recession, and most experts agree that the government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus plan is not anywhere near enough...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 30, 2020

Unfortunately, many Americans have lost their jobs overnight due to Coronavirus-related government mandates. Many of the hardest-hit Americans are the ones who need income immediately the most of all. It's ea...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 30, 2020

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been in the process of issuing state grants since the Coronavirus first became a serious issue in the United States. Over 20 states have received some f...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 24, 2020

Dayton Receives Five Covid-19 Response Grants When the Coronavirus first arose on the scene, COVID-19 was ignored so that western media in totality could cover the impeachment proceedings involving President Donald Trump. By the...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 24, 2020

Due to the drastic impact that COVID-19 has had on their business and the existential threat they are now facing, airlines are seeking grants and other financial assistance from the federal government to ensure their cont...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: March 24, 2020

In an attempt to ease the burden on recipients of federal grants that has resulted from the coronavirus, the Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum on March 1...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 16, 2020

Many consider consumer railroads to be deader than disco. Even in more traditional, conservative areas, "rails-to-trails" has become a popular idea. In other words, old railroads have been converted ...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: March 16, 2020

The "starving artist" persona is very real, unfortunately. Many people who dedicate their lives to the arts don't end up rich. It's a matter of choosing between what makes one truly happy versus what earns ...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: March 15, 2020

Coronavirus funding has been hit or miss with funds available whenever an animal virus that infects humans flares up. Funds are not available and researchers totally lose interest when the public health crisis ab...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: March 06, 2020

Your FICO credit score is about to change and it has nothing to do with any change in your own personal credit situation. The company that maintains the FICO scoring model is making its latest changes to the system and...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: February 26, 2020

California Retrofit Grants to Safeguard Your Home for the Next Earthquake The Federal Emergency Management Agency — FEMA — has provided the State of California a massive grant in the amount of $20...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: February 26, 2020

The Federal Government Takes Over Utah Whistleblower Grants Lawsuit A whistleblower suit filed by an inmate has landed the State of Utah in hot water with the federal government. The state is accused of lyin...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: June 10, 2020

College costs have skyrocketed over the years, and many find that they simply cannot afford it. Even after applying for FAFSA and private scholarships, students are left with a choice: carry a huge debt b...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: June 30, 2020

It has long been a conservative dream to transform Medicaid into a system where the expenditures for the federal government are capped. As opposed to a traditional safety net program, Republicans have aspired to ch...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: August 04, 2020

The USDA offers single-family home repair grants. Grants can be competitive. When you are ready to apply for a grant, you will need to provide evidence of wages or self-employed income statements, bank acc...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: March 28, 2020

If you find that grant funds are highly competitive, insufficient to meet your needs, pay on an irregular basis, and subject you to sometimes unreasonable reporting requirements, Nolo of Berkeley, California, o...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: March 09, 2020

Most recipients of federal grants gladly line up to get their share of government dollars. However, New Hampshire legislators recently decided to turn down part of a $46 million grant from the Department of Educ...

• Author: William Asher
• Posted: March 13, 2020

Imagine going to college for four years. At your commencement ceremony, a billionaire steps up to the platform and announces he is paying your entire college debt. You would be in total wonder. This happened...

• Author: Monica Jackson
• Posted: April 05, 2020

Small business grants are like “free money.” You don’t have to think about interest rates and paying the loan back every month in installment payments. The only caveat is that there are specific guidelin...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 10, 2020

The Department of Agriculture has announced large grant awards to help rural communities gain high-speed broadband internet access. The latest round of investment is for a total of $116.7 million...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: May 08, 2020

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• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: May 20, 2020

Many of our readers are already well-versed in local and national housing programs, but there are always some programs that slip under the radar. Our goal is to bring some lesser-known programs and deals to light...

• Author: Jacob Greene
• Posted: May 24, 2020

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• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: July 04, 2020

You might be wondering if it's true that housing grants can be obtained free of cost, and truthfully, it's a bit of a yes-no situation. You can find federally endorsed programs that assist with general housing, rental establishments and down payments. ...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: April 17, 2020

If you are struggling financially and having trouble finding work, there are numerous cell phone providers that can provide you with a free phone through the government. You can obtain your phone by completing the following steps. S...

• Author: Jeffrey Simmons
• Posted: June 14, 2020

Finding yourself unemployed can be quite irritating. It could be depressing having to wake up each day and wonder just how you are going to survive through to the next day. Thankfully, there is great news if you are interested in getting ba...

• Author: Bryan Miller
• Posted: July 26, 2020

Grants and scholarships for furthering your education share one common characteristic: the money you get is not to be paid back. The harsh economic realities in the contemporary world present many students aspiring to impr...

• Author: Kelly Cooke
• Posted: February 23, 2020

If you're going through financial hardship and trying to attain higher education or pay off medical bills, government aid can be extremely helpful. The problem is that many people mistakenly feel that they are entitled to gove...