Where an I apply for a federal grant to start my own business?
Lily Viola asked:
I am starting a production company for documentaries, and need funding for equiptment and travel. I am for profit, and must make money to commit myself full time to this project.
I am starting a production company for documentaries, and need funding for equiptment and travel. I am for profit, and must make money to commit myself full time to this project.
I must be able to be financialy secured, personally, and get funded for my efforts at the same time. I want to devote myself to the start of this company and let others around the world see the beauty in the nature and cultures that i wish to capture on film.
Please help me get started!!
it is very hard to get funding or financing for any new business, especially when you have no prior experience owning a business - there is no guarantee you will get a grant - federal or otherwise - see if your local library has Matthew Lesko’s book on govt grants
Go to for a list of government grants and how you can apply for them. However, there are no grants for a for profit business unless you are opening a daycare and then it is a minimal amount. If you need money, you will need to apply for a loan. No lender will talk to you unless you provide them with a valid business plan. Go to , or for sample business plans and instructions on how to write a business plan.
Then, go to and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to review your business plan and discuss various loan options available to you.
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.