The document discusses various sources of grants for small businesses, but finds that most grants are only available to government or nonprofit organizations, not individuals. It notes that less than 0.0001% of grants go to individuals, usually in the form of scholarships. While there are some small grants available from places like trickleup.org or business contests, the document determines that the best sources of funding are government programs that provide loans, guarantees or incentives to small businesses rather than entitlement grants to individuals. It emphasizes doing research and cash flow planning to properly match funding needs and sources.

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4. Incentives Economic Development Incentives Attraction Another word for grants For the big guys ( buying jobs + tax income)

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9. Technology Grants Small Business Innovation Research Small Business Technology Transfer Free Guide at www.LARTA.org

10. Small Grants www.trickleup.org $700 to low income http://www.businessownersideacafe.com/ Biz Grant Center – mostly contests +/- $1,000 MSN Business Breakthrough Challenge $10,000 Other corporate contests

11. The Truth Government, foundation and philanthropic sources of grants I estimate 99.9999% of the time are only available to government or tax exempt organizations. SBA, USDA, USDOC Government trend, moving from entitlement to challenge grants Grants to individuals are typically scholarships

14. Special Programs SBA Guarantee programs Minority and women certified small business – they receive an edge on procurement opportunities US DOT – Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)

15. So Where Is the Money?

16. FIRST THINGS FIRST Know what you need the money for (matching source and use of funds) Project your cash flow needs by month for at least one year, preferably three. How do I do this?????????????????????? Let MCSC help you!!

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