There are literally tens of thousands of grant programs available in the Continental US today. We have included examples of some of the programs available below.
 

These programs represent a very small sample of the programs available and are presented only to "wet your appetite".
We urge you to review ALL sections of the American Grant Provider Directory to locate all grant programs applicable to your need and cause before applying for any grant money. You may qualify for grant money from more than one source for more than one cause. So it's very important to review all sections on this website.
 

Up to $15,000 for a Home Down Payment

There is a little known program called the Ameridream program that issues grants to families seeking to purchase a new or existing home. The program is open to first-time home seekers and families who currently own a home and are looking to purchase another homes. Everyone is eligible to apply.
Homes can be valued up to $300,700 and this institution may grant to 5% (or more) of the total price. That's up to $15,000! This program helps over 5,000 families buy homes each month.
There are some requirements. The primary requirement states your home must be purchased through the Ameridream network of builders, sellers or agents.
To learn more about the downpayment gift program, please contact the Ameridream Institution:
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Up to $10,000 to find a Better Job

The US Government would like to educate you. How would you like to get $10,000 to upgrade your skills and find a better job? Why would the US Government want to invest in you? Because you are an investment....you'll pay a tax dividend for many years to come.
For more information, please visit the following....
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Up to $35,000 to Study Overseas

There is another little known scholarship program called the Fulbright grant program. This program issues grants to cover all educational, living and transpotational expenses to study in many different countries around the world.
The program administrators are partial to certain fields of study. To check to see if this program is right for you, please contact....
Institute of International Education
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Up to $15,000.00 to pay for child care

You can get up to $15,000 to fund your daycare expenses through Child Care and Development Block Grants. The requirements for this program vary from state to state. To see if you qualify in one of the registered Day Care centers, please contact....
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Up to $7,000 to fix up your Home

Ever hear of the Housing Preservation Grants Program? This neat little program grants money to homeowners, renters and real estate owners (the latter must promise to rent to low income families).
For more information on this program, please contact your Local Rural Development Office or contact:
Office of Multi-Family Housing,
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Up to $5,000 to Write a Grant Proposal

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Organizations have a special program in some states that assist businesses preparing SBIR/STTR grant proposals. The program allows disbursements of up to $5,000 to individuals who prepare a quality grant proposal. Check your local SBIR office (a complete state listing is provided in the American Grant Provider Directory) for more information.


Up to $500,000 To Start Or Expand Your Business

There are thousand of grant programs offered through private foundations, states and the federal government tasked with responsibility of assisting small business create or expand existing business. Politicians understand that the best way to generate jobs is to stimulate small business. Small Business is the fastest growing sector of the US economy. As small business initiates, grows and expands jobs are created.
Please review all the sections of the American Grant Guide Directory for more information on Grants.