There are several different types of grants that you or your business may be eligible for. The majority of grants that your business may be eligible for will be granted by government, corporate and private sectors. Most of the private sectors are labeled "Foundation".

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It is important to understand that a grant is not a loan that has to be repaid. A credit score is not relevant to the grant proposal reviewer. For grant monies, no credit check is required to receive them.

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There is no limit to the amount of grants that you may apply for. There is also no limit to any specific amount of monies that you may apply for, however, it is important that when doing your pre-proposal research that you try and make a determination as to just how much is available in grant monies from the particular source that you are applying to.

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American Grant Assistance does not charge for grant monies. We are, however, a For-Profit business and we do charge certain fees for our different services. We can provide you with several services at very affordable rates to assist you in your venture to obtain grant monies. We offer Basic Grant Writing Education Services, Advanced Grant Writing Education Services, as well as services and products that can assist you through all of your grant obtaining process. Obtaining a $50,000 grant is no overnight task, and obtaining a $500,000,000 grant is definitely no overnight task either.

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A Non-Profit Organization (Not For Profit) or NPO is a corporation with a specific tax filing (501c3) that is geared to serve a specific purpose. It's purpose is not necessarily to make money but fulfill a specific need for a specific project that the creator(s) have set out to achieve.

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First and foremost you'll need to do a good amount of due diligence. There are thousands of grants available in the United States. Some from our government as well as some from private foundations. It is extremely important that you do proper research before applying for any grant. Thy type of grant that you need is going to determine who and where you submit your proposal and/or application. Ensure that you properly research all the resources on our resource list to help you locate the best opportunity for you.

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Your approach will often have an effect on whether or not you receive any type of grant monies from the grant proposal reviewers. It often helps to cultivate a relationship with the individuals involved in the decision making at the agency or foundation to which you are applying. It's not necessary to "wine and dine" them, however, by establishing a pre-existing relationship based on your goals, you stand a better chance at getting more attention to your grant proposal once you've submitted it to them for reviewal.

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Often times, there is a large amount of people/businesses applying for the same grant monies as yourself. You need to make sure that you present a compelling grant that stands out above the competition. In situations where it comes down to the "final few" applications/proposals, the one awarded will typically be the most compelling and thorough of the few. Remember, you are asking for "free" money. Make your application/proposal show that you are deserving of those monies.

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The majority of business grants or for companies that are non-profit organizations or companies involved in the development of new technologies or inventions. Be sure to do your research thoroughly before preparing your grant proposal. If your business doesn't qualify for one of the grants that don't fall into the two categories listed above, research to determine whether or not you have the eligibility to incorporate a non-profit organization into your goals. Sometimes you may be eligible to create a non-profit organization to help you achieve your goals that involve your business. Remember; due diligence is important in all aspects of business, especially when researching and preparing to submit a grant proposal.

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