Anyone know how to get government grants for a business? In California...

socalboxer · 08-16-2009, 04:45 PM

I keep hearing about government grants for businesses, but I haven't figured out where to find them and apply for them. It is for a startup business I've been putting together and getting ready to launch at the end of next month. Does anyone on here have experience with getting and using government grants? I've already checked grants.gov and it is not very helpful and doesn't have anything for startups. It does have grants for existing businesses, but all the site does is send you to another link that links to somewhere else infinitely.

Just trying to get a solid basis before seeking seed-money or loans.

2010SSRSM6 · 08-19-2009, 11:21 PM

Are you a vet? Va can help if you are. Other than that, can't help. Good luck though.

SS 376 · 08-21-2009, 12:27 PM

I think you can get SBA loans but never heard of straight grants unless maybe you're doing something with renewable energy or something like that. Too much potential for fraud, I suppose.

08-16-2009, 04:45 PM	#1
socalboxer Drives: Slow to fast Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: socal Posts: 14	Anyone know how to get government grants for a business? In California... I keep hearing about government grants for businesses, but I haven't figured out where to find them and apply for them. It is for a startup business I've been putting together and getting ready to launch at the end of next month. Does anyone on here have experience with getting and using government grants? I've already checked grants.gov and it is not very helpful and doesn't have anything for startups. It does have grants for existing businesses, but all the site does is send you to another link that links to somewhere else infinitely. Just trying to get a solid basis before seeking seed-money or loans.

08-19-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	Are you a vet? Va can help if you are. Other than that, can't help. Good luck though. __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

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08-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#3
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	I think you can get SBA loans but never heard of straight grants unless maybe you're doing something with renewable energy or something like that. Too much potential for fraud, I suppose.

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