Before you Apply for Grants
1️⃣ Structure Before You Apply Grants aren’t just about luck they’re about legitimacy. Make sure your business is properly set up: • LLC or Corporation registered with your state • EIN from IRS.gov • Business bank account • Business email + phone number • DUNS or SAM.gov registration (for federal funding) 2️⃣ Build Business Credibility Funding follows structure but approval follows credibility. 💡 Use your business name consistently on every document. 💡 Get a professional website or landing page. 💡 Create a digital footprint (Google Business, LinkedIn, or website bio). 3️⃣ Know What You Qualify For There’s free money everywhere, but not every grant fits your business. Check: • Local city + county small business grants • Women-owned or minority business programs • SBA microgrants • Corporate grants (Visa, FedEx, Nav, etc.) 💜 Pro tip: Search “open small business grants [your state] + [current year]” on Google monthly. 4️⃣ Keep Documents Ready Most people miss out because they’re unprepared. Have these saved in a folder: • Business plan or short summary • Bank statements (3–6 months) • EIN letter • Articles of Organization • Copy of ID or business license Being organized = opportunity ready. 5️⃣ Leverage Both Credit & Grants Grants are free money 💰 Business credit is leverage 💳 Together, they help you scale faster with less stress. Use grants for startup capital, then use business credit to expand. 6️⃣ Stay Consistent + Apply Often The biggest reason people never get funded? They stop after one “no.” Make it a habit to apply for 1–2 new grants every month. You don’t need all of them you just need one yes. 💜 7️⃣ Learn + Execute Information alone won’t change your life execution will. Use your plays, stay structured, and apply with confidence. Because once your business is in order, doors start opening that you didn’t even know existed.