Government grants abound! Grant availability, while determined by multiple issues related to income tax and other economic factors remain a viable option for those qualified entities and, in some case, individuals who want to access government grants. Equally important: government grants are awarded at the federal, state, county and city levels. Each can provide a significant source of funding, and should be investigated thoroughly!
Who or what qualifies for a government grant? Although there is a great deal of discussion of government grant availability, such grants (at whatever level) have a set of criteria that determines eligibility. At the federal level, eligible entities include: a state or unit of general local government; public housing authority, public or private nonprofit organization or intermediary, including institutions and area-wide planning organizations; or Indian Tribes, for profit organizations, or a combination of
Generally speaking, state grants are awarded to entities such as a county government that, in turn, provides funds to non profit organizations (most often public charities), schools, and other agencies that provide health and human services. Additionally, state grants help students from low-to-moderately low income families pay for educational expenses at eligible colleges and universities. Some states provide grants to certain municipalities and non profit organizations for historic preservation of program