Information on where you can find, and how you can apply for, grants is publicly available and free.
If your small business meets all of the necessary qualifications, you may just be able to receiving federal funding, writes CNN Money.
Federal grant funding programs, such as the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, award more than $2 billion each year to qualified small businesses. While technology-based companies have historically won the majority of these grants, it’s possible – if not a bit tougher – to receive funding as a non-tech business.
Find out if your business qualifies for any special small business certifications, and investigate local government websites for an economic development agency you can get in touch with.
Or, you can try Grants.gov to find and apply for federal grants.
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