Like all of the editors and writers at About.com, I'm a real person. I do my best to read all of my email and I enjoy hearing from visitors to my site. But, as much as I enjoy receiving your messages, I can't always answer every message. This is due to the sheer volume of email I receive every day from all over the world.
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The mission of US Government Info is to keep you up to date on what your government is doing, how it is organized, what it can do for you and how you can participate in shaping the future of your government and nation.
Looking for a Government Grant?
By far the most email I get involves requests for government grants. Many people are looking for money to start a small business, make home improvements, or even to pay off personal debt. Here are some articles you need to read:
Truth? Forget about it. The federal government does not and will not help you pay of credit cards or personal loans. Think of it this way: would you want your tax dollars to be used to pay off your neighbor's credit card bill?
NOTE: We are not allowed to provide legal or medical advice.
Email address: usgovinfo@aboutguide.com
US Government Info Site Mission Statement
The mission of US Government Info is to keep you up to date on what your government is doing, how it is organized, what it can do for you and how you can participate in shaping the future of your government and nation.
Looking for a Government Grant?
By far the most email I get involves requests for government grants. Many people are looking for money to start a small business, make home improvements, or even to pay off personal debt. Here are some articles you need to read:
Federal Government Grants: No Free LunchGrants to Pay off Personal Debt
Truth? Very few if any federal government grants are made to individuals, for anything. Most federal grants are awarded to organizations, institutions, and state and local governments planning major projects that will benefit specific sectors of the population or the community as a whole, and all federal grants come with major and often expensive obligations.
Money to Start a Small Business
Truth? There are no federal government grants for starting or expanding a small business and haven't been for years. However, the government does offer plenty of free help in planning how to start or improve your business and in securing low-interest SBA-backed small business loans. In addition, many states DO offer small business grants to individuals.
Top Federal Benefit and Assistance Programs
Okay, so maybe grants are out. There are still several federal government benefit programs available to help with many life situations and needs.
Truth? Forget about it. The federal government does not and will not help you pay of credit cards or personal loans. Think of it this way: would you want your tax dollars to be used to pay off your neighbor's credit card bill?