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For-profit businessowners have asked: "Can I get grant money for my business?" My response is 'No'.

However, there are instances when a for-profit organization can partner with a non-profit in an effort to collectively resolve a single problem within the community. In this particular case, the for-profit can indirectly receive some of the grant funds (i.e., the non-profit outsources a project to the for-profit on a contractual agreement).

When you have an idea for a business, jot it down; surely it will lead somewhere, but not without a business plan. And what is a business plan???

A business plan is a "roadmap" of your business, which will guide your business direction. A business plan can be the difference between business success and failure. Generally, the first five years are what you want to project for your business. Your plan should include the history of your business, summary, owners,…

Several people have inquired about getting grants to fix-up their homes, start a business, pay-off bills and anything else for which they needed cash; unfortunately charitable funds are not available for such items.

On a local level, foundations and private donors support causes within the community, which they are passionate about, and where there is a need. On a larger scale, federal funds are allocated and distributed nationally to states where there are…