SBA's grant programs generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments in an effort to expand and enhance small business technical and financial assistance. Other federal grant programs generally support non-profit organizations, and state and local governments and are not given directly to small businesses. A list of Federal Grant programs can be found on SBA's web site at: SBA Federal Grant Resources .
Unfortunately, some unscrupulous operators sell manuals, workshops and other materials on how to obtain "free money." To find out how to avoid these scams, see the Federal Trade Commission's article about wealth building scams .
Other information on "free money":
Home Business Grants: Is There Really Free Money Available for Your Home Business Needs?
Is there any such thing as free money? - Dateline NBC
Wealthbuilding Scams
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