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How to find a grant application

seeangel67 started this conversation

Every commercial and add says there is free government grant money out there and all you have to is apply.  Now my only question is if there is free grant money out there why do you have to pay to get to it.  I think if someone needs a grant and there is all this money out there you shouldn't have to pay for it.  An application for a grant should be ready for filling out.  This doesn't make sense to me.  That tells me if you have to pay for a grant to get then people are wasting their time trying to apply for it. 

I applied for it once and never got my money.  Now I feel I deserve to find that free grant application to fill out.  These people took me for my money and I'm not happy.  Now this so called "FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT" is out there tell me where it is.  I would like to really know.  You shouldn't have to pay money to get money if it's free.

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jakey   in reply to Fritxo
What you mean secret codes and whats thies codes and where i find them
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MzRisssA
 in response to WARLORD MASTER...   Grants For Veterans
Do you have a service connected disability? Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs. The goal of the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program is to provide a barrier-free living environment that affords the veterans or servicemembers a level of independent living he or she may not normally enjoy. There are two types of grants administered by VA, which are available to assist severely disabled veterans or servicemembers in adapting housing to their special needs. The Specially Adapted Housing Grant is available to severely disabled veterans or servicemembers who are entitled to a home especially adapted for their needs due to loss of mobility. Under this entitlement, a temporary grant (TRA) may be available to veterans who are/will be temporarily residing in a home owned by a family member. The Special Housing Adaptations Grant is available to veterans or servicemembers who are entitled to home adaptations due to blindness in both eyes with 5/200 visual acuity or less, or includes the anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands. Under this entitlement, a temporary grant (TRA) may be available to veterans who are/will be temporarily residing in a home owned by a family member. To apply you need the VA Form 26-
4555 which you can find here: http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/26-4555(1-09).pdf You then must submit the form to your nearest VA Regional Loan Center which can be found here:http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/rlcweb.asp If you need to talk to someone about Specially Adapted Housing, you can find an agent in your area here: http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/sahagent.asp For more information you can contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 800-827-1000;http://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/sah.asp


Look Under “Health Care”, Disabilities & Veterans”, "Seniors”, “Housing & Real Estate
- Free Prescription Drugs for Many Incomes
- Low Cost Dental Care
- Free Hearing Aids
- Hospital Bills Covered
- $1,000 Month To Pay Mortgage
Veterans and Active Military:
Look under “Disabilities and Veterans” and see Finding More Money Programs
- “Intro Section” under"Living Expenses & Bills” … non-profits, etc.
- “Congress; What It Can Do For You” under “Living Expenses & Bills” and see “Money and Help for Veterans”, “Free Stuff For Veterans”
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MzRisssA
 in response to stilkicking...   Money and Help to Buy Real Estate or Pay Your Rent or Mortgage
The federal government supports over 1,000 local non-profit organizations that will help homeowners, real estate investors or even renters with any kind of programs they may have with buying real estate or even holding on to it. To find offices near you, contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Counseling Center Locator, 800-569-4287 orhttp://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/i_want_to/talk_to_a_housing_counselor


Four federal government agencies handle most of the federal government's housing programs. Don't let this limit you, but these are the best places to start:
1) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th St., SW, Washington, DC 20410;http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/topics/buying_a_home . This has some great starting places for learning how to buy a home, get a loan, learn your rights, and more.
2) Rural Housing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5037, South Building, 14th St., and Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250; 202-720-4323;http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/LP_Subject_HousingAndCommunityAssistance.html .


Free Money for Closing Costs and a Down Payment
*Houston has a program that offers $4,000 in down payment and closing costs through their First-Time Homebuyers Program.
*Iowa offers up to $2,750 in grants for a down payment. You can be earning up to $65,000 a year and still be eligible for the money in their Down Payment/Closing Cost Grant Program.
*Many cities, like Minneapolis, will offer interest free loans, called Equity Participation Loans, for up to 10% of the cost of the home. You pay back the money when you sell the house.
Programs vary from state to state and city to city. Contact your city government, your county government, and your local community development office to learn about local programs. If you have trouble locating your local community development office, the following organizations may be able to help:
-National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, 630 Eye St, NW, Washington, DC 20001; 202-289-3500; 877-866-2476, Fax: 202-289-8181; http://www.nahro.org/index.cfm
-Information Center, Office of Community Planning and Development, P.O. Box 7189, Gaithersburg, MD 20898; 800-998-9999, Fax: 301-519-5027; http://www.comcon.org/


Free Housing Books
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Settlement Costs
Home Mortgages: Understanding the Process and Your Right to Fair Lendings
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Refinancings
Looking for the Best Mortgage: Shop, Compare, Negotiate
Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
A Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-Ins
For your copies, contact Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Publications Fulfillment, MS-127, Washington, DC 20551; 202-452-3245; Fax: 202-728-5886; http://www.federalreserve.gov/

I hope this helps you--- let me know.. Marisa
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stilkicking

To Schmidty: Went on the websites you suggested and everyone that I came across did exactly the same things as the other ones I looked at. You have to pay for their services !! Which is a scam. Does anyone on here actually know how to get to a real website that tells and helps you how to get free grants?!?!?!? If so, please inform the rest of us so we can get our lives back on track. Already know how to do a Pell Grant. Just need to know how to get the applications for the grants to help with personal and first time home buyers. REALLY need this info. Single Mom with 4 kids. Need the help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need someone who knows what they are talking about instead of blowing smoke up my ass !!!!!!!! Can a government official who knows how, get on here and help for once???? FRUSTRATING !!!!!!!!!!!!

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lovemyself2
these pople just rip you off they dont give you the grant app as they say they will all they do is take you money why cant i get the app from the goverment if they are offerig the grant i have to spend most of my money for medicl reasons some times i dont have money to by food so whyyyy cant i get a grant with out have to pay for it yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
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theresa333
 in response to WARLORD MASTER...   Try and get money for a train and come to buffalo there are shelters out here and help u can get
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mommys boys
We the people work are ASS off all are lifes and when we need a helping hand when we lose are job and having probelms raiseing are children. Because the goverment will not help us. We pay in a lot of money to you people and when we need help. HELL with us. I just want some help until i can get up on my feet and find another job. Which is not easy. If i have no money how can i take good care of my kids. Then people are tring to take our children because we cant take of them. WHAT IS UP WITH THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous
 in response to WARLORD MASTER...   WarLord,if you served got good discharge you can get in Vash program,I am not service connected,but did get in the Vash program it is for homeless veterans you pick out where you live an VA should help with the rest depending what state you are in they do have this in every state.
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WARLORD MASTER
i am a HOMELESS VIETNAM vet, went to all the local shelters, agencies, church's etc with no luck see the ass monkey Kevin Trudeau wanting money for his book he claims he do not get any money for yeah right, any way living in my suburban until the engine overheated, then my car engine blew a head gasket and with the temps getting below freezing don't know how much longer i can last before i freeze to death, BUT WHO REALLY CARES ABOUT NAM VETS, the government don;t they say my health problems are NOT SERVICE CONNECTED or RELATED TO MY TDY IN NAM. i have seen a lot of scams so thot i would give this ONE more chance well still without any HELP

I AM NOT ASKING FOR A HANDOUT JUST A HELPING HAND UP

I am NOT like those welfare mooching Nazi's in the white house who want to be dictators and the like just do not wanna die alone or freeze to death
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lashandra
 in response to writing...   can you please help me i am looking for a grants on line i am a single mother can you please help me my e mail is campbell.vera27@yahoo.com thank you.
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India57
I agree why should someone have to pay to get money! I'm very low income and by the time I finish paying my bills, I have only $25.00 left for the rest of the month and they want that?
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Schmidty
 in response to LOLA33...   You won't like the answer. Let's just put it as you shouldn't.
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Schmidty

 in response to Ktryna...   I don't think so but I could be wrong. Contact Aidpage Team or Emil and ask them. They are in position to help you.

I just checked. I don't know your system or browser, but I have XP and IE. I put The Federal Money Retriever into the seach engine and presto scroll down 6 names and you will find it and the next 4 have to do with it at quick glance. Try it again.

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Ktryna
 in response to Schmidty...   According to my search tools, www.thefederalmoneyretriever.com does not exist. is it correct?
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LOLA33
yes someone please tell me why do i have to pay for getting help with government grant?
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Schmidty
 in response to moma lookin...   Check out those sites first and then I'll have to ask you certain qustions to help narrow down the information I can give. I would crash your computer with all the info, that's why I'm careful.
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Schmidty
 in response to moma lookin...   I do have a lot of information and I have shared this with mny. To be honest, it isn't what most people think they are.You hear about so and soGetting a large grant shortly after filing. This comes from the scam artist who are out to take your money. Tell You what you can get information and a program for grants at www.grantgate.com and/or www.thefederalmoneyretriever.com . Both are the sister site to Aidpage and the oonly true grant informatio for free that I have found on the net.
Check it out and if you need help with something let me know.But in my honest opinion, you can get just as much help , if not more, from the people who are on Aidpage as contributers. Good Luck and God Bless
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Schmidty
 in response to pistolbabe...   Contact your SBA (small business administration) they will give you a folder to study about getting grants and loans. Good Luck and God Bless
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moma lookin
 in response to Schmidty...   I read on a post that you had a wealth of information on grants. Are you willing to share? Going through some hard times and need some help. you can send this to my email tr0632912@gmail.com
Thanks
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inthesameboat:(
 in response to single mom of 3...   the government is in debt....they are making cuts everywhere......there is no free money! its all a scam :( There is no help for people like us!
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