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Q: Education Grants for military spouses?
I have been looking all around the internet but have not found too much information on education grants for military spouses. Any information would be helpful. Thank you!

A: icollege.enacre.net - try this site. It has info about different US scholarships for college students and their grades requirements.

Q: How do I apply for personal or education grants ?
Please let me in on details too.

A: EDUCATION GRANTS -- Check out Federal Student Aid Web Site or FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ I suggest you explore all federal funding and grant options at the Federal Student Aid website http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/ You may also want to read the Handbook of the Pell Grant -- this is an 86 page document that contains everything about the grant http://ifap.ed.gov/sfahandbooks/attachments/0203Vo3MasterFile.pdf Or you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center http://www.ed.gov/programs/fpg/gtepfpg.pdf at 1-800-433-3243 and ask them if there are any programs for you Aside from FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov and Pell Grant http://www.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.html , you may want to explore private foundation grants PERSONAL GRANTS -- NO The government is NOT in the business of giving away free money for the sake of giving away money. There are no grants for paying bills, no grants for paying off credit cards, no grants for getting out of debt and no grants for simply fattening your wallet. Grants are free, but it means OBLIGATION. You will be obligated to do as the grant sets out to do. Grants have objectives, and your purpose must fit the objective of the grant. For one, you have to write the grant application and the grant application is not a simple document - you have to explain how your purpose for applying for the grant fits well with the objectives set out by the grant. There is a stringent review process through a committee. You will compete with other applicants for the grant money, and this grant review committee will evaluate the merits of each proposal. Only those that they feel exemplifies the objective of the grant will be approved. You can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your purposes. Even if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. Note though that these grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program. Individuals especially for personal purposes are not eligible for federal grants. Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs

Q: Grants and scholarships for secondary education?
I am looking for grants and scholarships for secondary education. I am going to a community school and transferring to another college in the spring. I am going to focus on mathematics, and live in the state of Illinois, so i just need to know if there are any scholarships or grants that i cannot find, any help would be appreciated.

A: The Barry Goldwater gives scholarship for a career in mathematics. http://www.governmentgrantsearch.com/articles/view/2923

Q: I am looking for education grants. Should I pay for info on them?
Where can I find info on grants?

A: absolutely not! anyone who charges you for information on grants will more than likely give you information that you can find for free. or maybe they'll just take your money and run. unfortunately, the number of grants available are limited. if you've already filled out a FAFSA to find out what federal grants you are eligible for, talk to your school's financial aid office to ask about state grants. talk to the department of your major to see if there are related grants that other students like you received. never pay for anything related to financial aid information. there are THOUSANDS of financial aid counselors out there that will give you the same information for free!

Q: Where can I find apllications for Education Grants?
What are some of things I need to do in most cases? To Apply. I am applying for the Pell Grant, But is their a better Government grant? AbombBaby@yahoo.com

A: There are tons of scholarships that go unclaimed each year. Many $400, $500 or $1000 scholarships never even get applied for because people think it's chump change and not worth applying for. Well, get a few of those $500 scholarships and it'll really make a dent in your tuition bill. People make the mistake of looking for one big scholarship to pay for everything when they should be targeting smaller scholarships that are more regionalized or specialized to their intended field or reflect something unique about them (son of Italian policeman, daughter of registered nurse, etc). Everybody goes for the big scholarships, the competition for those is much higher and your chances are smaller of getting it. Research and apply for anything and everything you are close to being eligible for no matter how small the scholarship. Do a search on scholarships, search your major, your ethnic heritage, your town, your parents employers, your employer, hobbies, high school, local Chamber of Commerce/Rotary/ Lion's Club etc. Left-handed? There is a scholarship out there for you! Older woman returning to school? There are scholarships out there for you. Do combined searches on more than one criteria "hispanic women aviation scholarships" etc. Go to the library and ask the reference librarian for a reference book on scholarships. They usually have more than one. There are all kinds of scholarships out there, you just have to start applying yourself and make it your summer career to send out letters everyday for scholarships. Good luck!

Q: Are their any grants to help pay for Catholic education?
I have three children, ( 6,5,2 ) and I wish that they would have a Catholic education. Unfortunately I cannot pay $5000 a year to send them. Are their any grants that can help me with paying for this type of education. I just want my childrent to grow up with a good moral foundation and faith.

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Q: Education Grants and Scholarship Help?
I live in the Atlanta, GA area and looking for a grant writer to help me fund my college education. Any help? How does grant writing work? How much do they charge? Where may I find a grant writer to hire specifically for education costs?

A: To get a grant, you don't need anyone to write it for you; there are already grants available specifically for the purpse of pursuing an education at a post-secondary educational institution. Grant writing is used for non-profit organizations, and not for individuals. There are 4 federal grants that you may be eligible for: -Federal Pell Grants -Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant -The Academic Competitiveness Grant -National Science and Math Access to Retain Talent (SMART) There's also state assistance: Georgia's LEAP (Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership) Grant Georgia's HOPE Grant Program Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program Accel Program Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant Public Safety Memorial Grant North Georgia College ROTC Grant HOPE GED Voucher Lastly, there are grants available from the institution that you will attend. The greatest part is, when you fill out the FAFSA and submit it, every school considers your eligibility for these scholarsghips. To find out more go to http://www.gacollege411.org/

Q: Who knows where to look for grants for education?
I need grant(s) for classes I really need to take about investing in the market. who knows where to get these grants from? right now Im at grantfundingsearch.com but its damn near impossible to get any info out of this place....please help! how about small biz, cuz thats what I want to be is a stock trader w/ my biz.... any ideas?

A: Declaar: There are no "grants" to take classes on investing in the market. The only large-scale educational grant program is offered by the US Department of Education - and you must be a degree-seeking student at a qualified school of higher education to apply. I'm not sure what type of program you are thinking of. Before you can have a "grant" program, you need some relatively wealthy organization that would want to fund the grant - who is it that would want to pay students to learn about investing in the stock market? I applaud you for wanting to develop your knowledge about the market, but I'm afraid that you'll have to pay your own way - there are no grant programs that will cover the cost of a limited, non-degree course like that one. Good luck to you.

Q: Any grants our there to help me attend a national education conference?
I have to attend the National Art Education Association annual conference in New Orleans--coming from Michigan. I need help with the plane ticket, hotel, and money to attend the workshops...otherwise it will not be possible. Are there any grants that you know of that help with education purposes or strictly for attending a conference for professional development? I've browsed the internet but everyone wants money for grant books.

A: Try searching for "continuing education" grants rather than just grant writing. Also, get in touch with your state Department of Education. It is in their best interest to help you find the money to become a better teacher, after all - if they don't have a grant program themselves, they probably know who does.

Q: Grants for Education or Easy Apps for Scholarships?
I'm starting college again and i was just wanting to get some information on where to apply for certain grants or any grants! ;) Do you know of any FREE websites? or do you have any suggestions besides the FAFSA?

A: The ONLY large-scale grant program for US college students is a component of the federal government's Federal Student Aid program. No other organization hands out free money to encourage students to attend college. As you already know, all federal student aid is accessed through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA. As for scholarships - there are a few very well known websites that serve as scholarship databases - the best known is fastweb.com. Fastweb is a business - they'll hook you up with information about available scholarships in exchange for your agreement to allow their advertisers to contact you about all kinds of education-related "stuff". You'll hear from tech schools, credit card companies, and all sorts of other advertisers who want to make you aware of their amazing offers. Keep in mind that fastweb has hundreds of thousands, if not millions of other registrants, so none of the scholarships promoted on that service are "secret". In fact, the general rule of thumb is that scholarships are awarded only to those students who have demonstrated some kind of exceptional potential - a scholarship is not a form of financial aid that is designed to help needy students pay for college. If you have outstanding high school grades and/or high standardized test scores, there may be scholarship funds available for you. The same applies if you have exceptional artistic or athletic talent, or if you have established a significant record of community service. If you haven't done something 'special' to stand out, then you are not going to receive a 'scholarship', which is an award for excellence. If you are looking for funds to help pay for college, you're looking for financial aid. Again, the vast majority of that aid comes from the US Department of Education. Other potential sources include the individual states, the colleges and universities, and sometimes employers, who may offer "tuition reimbursement" programs to people who work for them. There are no "easy:" scholarships, because scholarships reward academic, athletic and artistic excellence, as established by your prior record, or by auditions or workouts. Good luck to you - I hope this info helped. I would strongly recommend the US Department of Education pamphlet that I've linked to below. This booklet explains the entire aid system, including loans, grants and scholarships.

Q: Hi: If anyone has ever received a grant from the government other than education grants, please help me!?
I need grants for personal use and for starting up a business.

A: The government is NOT in the business of giving away free money for the sake of giving away money. There are no grants for paying bills, no grants for paying off credit cards, no grants for getting out of debt and no grants for simply fattening your wallet. Grants are free, but it means OBLIGATION. You will be obligated to do as the grant sets out to do. Grants have objectives, and your purpose must fit the objective of the grant. For one, you have to write the grant application and the grant application is not a simple document - you have to explain how your purpose for applying for the grant fits well with the objectives set out by the grant. There is a stringent review process through a committee. You will compete with other applicants for the grant money, and this grant review committee will evaluate the merits of each proposal. Only those that they feel exemplifies the objective of the grant will be approved. It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for starting a for-profit business. One possible exception is for companies developing or exporting agricultural goods, including food and forest product. Another exception could be the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbir/index.html , which fund the research and development of technological innovation that meets specific government needs. Your best bet actually will be from the states if they offer grant programs for women (or any other special interest groups -- minorities, women, disabled, veterans, etc). Or check with non profit organizations, particularly women organizations if they offer grants. Examples include Iowa Women's Foundation http://www.iawf.org/ New Mexico Women's Foundation http://www.nmwf.org/guidelines.html Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CON_FAQ2.html "The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments." Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture. Here is a listing of federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business -- THERE'S NONE. http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs

Q: Where can I find info on available grants for college education, especially for the children of teachers if br
Looking for grant money for college education...particularly if there's money available for the children of teachers. Otherwise, any grant money (Pell grants, individual college grants, etc.). Thank you.

A: You can try fafsa.org and finaid.com or finaid.org. Also many high school guidance counselors' offices have additional informaition and applications for financial aid.