You’ve probably heard about free money available from the government and it’s true that there are billions of dollars available in grant money from federal, state and local governments. But it’s also true that getting that money is a challenge, and that the failure rate for getting a grant is very high.

If you’re just learning about the world of government grants, here are a few facts you’ll need to know before you dive in.

The first point to remember is that government grants aren’t available year-round. The federal, state and local governments announce certain grants at certain times, and your window of opportunity to apply can be small. Because of this, you’ll have to do a lot of research to find out which grants are available and which ones you’ll likely qualify for. There are several resources to check, including the government’s website, the Federal Register, individual government agency websites and state and local government websites. When people talk about getting grants being a full-time job, they’re not kidding.

You’ll also have to write a convincing grant proposal in order to get a grant. There are a lot of people after the same money and you have to convince the government why the money should be awarded to you instead of someone else. Some unscrupulous TV advertisers would have you believe that all you need to do is ask and you shall receive. If that were the case then we’d all be bathing in free government cash.

If all of this seems like an Everest-like endeavor you’d rather not take on, there are other options.

Companies like Grant Doctor specialize in helping people get government grants. They know the ins and outs of the grant getting process, they know which grants are available when, and how to write a proposal that gives their clients the best chance of getting the funds they deserve.

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