Billions in GRANTS + Government Contracts available
Where to Find Grants If you’re looking for grants, start with legit sources not random hype sites: • Grants.gov (federal grants) • SBA.gov (small business programs + funding info) • Your city & county websites • Local economic development offices • University & foundation grants Most grants are purpose-based (education, community, training, minority-owned, veteran-owned, etc.), so always match your business to the mission. Who Qualifies for Grants Grants often support: ✔ Women-owned businesses ✔ Minority-owned businesses ✔ Veteran-owned businesses ✔ Nonprofits ✔ Startups solving community problems ✔ Training, childcare & healthcare services A strong application tells a story + impact + plan. Government Contracts Explained Government contracts = the city, state, school districts, hospitals & federal agencies pay small businesses for services like: 🧼 cleaning 🚚 courier & delivery 📦 logistics 🧰 maintenance 💉 medical support 🧑🏫 training 🎒 youth programs This is long-term, repeat-paying work. Where to Find Contracts You can find open bids & opportunities here: • SAM.gov (federal) • USAspending.gov (see who already got contracts) • Your state procurement site • City & county vendor portals • School district procurement pages Become a registered vendor to apply. Certifications That Help You Win These certifications can give you priority access to contracts: ✔ Minority-Owned Business (MBE) ✔ Woman-Owned (WBE / WOSB) ✔ Veteran-Owned (VOB / SDVOSB) ✔ Disadvantaged Business (DBE) ✔ Small Business (SBE) The government sets aside a % of contracts for these groups many go unfilled. How To Actually Win You increase your chances when you: 🔥 Bid on smaller local contracts first 🔥 Partner with bigger companies as a subcontractor 🔥 Keep your pricing realistic 🔥 Show reliability & past performance 🔥 Submit clean, professional paperwork It’s not about being the cheapest it’s about being compliant + reliable.