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I) FEDERAL GRANTS. This primer provides general guidance and is not all-inclusive. There are few absolutes, so statements as to eligibility are only for general guidance. The reader is advised to use the Internet resources provided herein to obtain the details of each program including eligibility. All Federal and PA grants are available to businesses directly from a Federal or state Department or Agency. It Is Unlikely That A Go-Between Can Do Anything To Secure A Grant That The Individual Business Cannot Do As Well. I.A) For-Profit
Businesses. Grants are generally for RESEARCH AND/OR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
in the following subject areas. Agriculture, Arts, Business and Commerce,
Community Development, Consumer Protection, Disaster Prevention and
Relief, Education, Employment, Labor, and Training, Energy, Environment,
Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Humanities, Information and Statistics,
Law, Justice, and Legal Services, Natural Resources, Regional Development,
Science, Technology, Social Services, Income Security, & I.B) Non-Profit Businesses, Government, Education, Quasi Government, Religious, Indian Tribal Governments, etc. In addition to research and technology these organizations may receive grants to provide direct support or services to individuals or organizations in the same subject areas as shown above. I.C) Individuals & Families. Individuals & Families can apply for grants through a number of personal assistance programs. In general, these grants are not available to businesses, and are for disadvantaged individuals or families. FEDERAL Resources: http://www.score.org/fc_17.html
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