Archive for April 2009

Justin Maeston asked: The E-grants initiative was created in 2002 as part of the President’s Fiscal Year Management Agenda. The purpose of this initiative was to improve on the governments handling the business of awarding grants to the public. From this, the website grants dot gov was formed. Here, the public is granted access to [...]

advice chick 101 asked: hi im in debt and was wondering if i were to sign up for a federal grant what are my chances of actually getting it.

Susan Jan asked: Grants are given every year for a variety of reasons, from small business start-ups, continuing education, preserving historic monuments, to art. Business grants are usually given to applicants that have a solid business plan, and the more detailed the reports are, the better chance of getting the grant.When starting up your own [...]

t456 asked: I am a PhD student and recieved a federal grant. Do I have to pay income tax on this money?

redd_rocket asked: I am looking to make some needed home improvements, such as new siding and insulation, new windows, new garage doors, and so on but cannot afford it on my own. I work 40+ hours a week but my line of work does not pay the best. I would be grateful for [...]

jeffwaggoner asked: I’m part of my school’s Key Club. in Northeast Oklahoma. I’m looking for an application to receive a federal grant to help pay, mostly, for a wind turbine we want to purchase for the school. If you know of where to get an app. for solar panels, hot water heaters, wind turbines, or [...]

sammy asked: Universities have policies that hold federal grant money and they blame it on the finance department needs to certify the money, why? I feel these online universities hold the money to get more interest because the time from them receiving the funds to dispersing it to the student can be 3 weeks. If [...]

Aaron Vaughn asked: Whether you need money to fix up your home or you’d like to go to college, government grants shouldn’t be overlooked.Basically free money offered by the federal government to help citizens realize their dreams and improve the American landscape along the way, there are literally hundreds of different grants available.The money’s there [...]

kody-tako asked: I am a part time student and work full time. My W-2 income was high enough that I will need to file a 2007 tax return. I am not a dependent and I also received federal grant to cover my tuition and books last year.
I realize that federal grant is not taxable and [...]

Dwayne Garrett asked: If you’ve heard about Federal Grants and always wanted to apply for one, this section will introduce you to the Federal Grant program.The first place to look for federal grants is the government, which provides the largest number of grants to businesses and other organizations. An excellent and comprehensive place to begin [...]