Yes, the City has low interest loans available through its Community Development Block Grant Program to assist businesses. For more information, contact the Economic Development Department at (831) 678-3963 ext. 110. Besides the wealth of information concerning the City and the development processes on the City Web Site and this Economic Development Home Page, you can visit or call the Economic Development Office anytime and ask specific questions in regard to this item.

There are very few grants available for starting or expanding a business unless the business involves research and development or high technology. Even then, the process is very competitive and involves preparing a detailed written proposal.

The City of Tupelo does not provides funds to start new businesses. The offices of the Small Business Development Centers can provide information about how to qualify for funds for new businesses. Centers are located at MS State University (662-325-8684) and the University of MS (662-234-2120).

A.HHS does not provide grants or loans to start small businesses. If you are seeking financial assistance to start a business or expand an existing business, please contact your local Small Business Administration office at: www.sba.gov. Click on, “Starting a Business” and/or “Financing a Business”. It should be noted that, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest grant-making organization in the Federal Government.

Initiative Foundation does not provide grants to for-profit businesses. As a non-profit 501 c3 corporation, the Initiative Foundation provides grants only to non-profit organizations and government entities. Cash equity to start businesses comes from the proprietor's own savings and support from friends and family.

Currently there are no grant programs available to assist individuals to start a business that are supported by the State of Montana. Some grant programs offered by private companies or foundations may provide financial assistance for start-ups. Check with your local library for reference materials on grant programs.

There are various ways to seek start-up financing through conventional loans from banks. Banks will need to look at a great deal of financial information about your business such as operating statements, tax returns, and many other financial documents. They will want about 1/3 of the amount requested in the form of heavy collateral.

The Economic Development Department has prepared a comprehensive manual to explain this process and provide great business contacts to assist in this endeavor. It is called the "City of Soledad Business Resource Guide." It can be found as a link on the Economic Development Department Main Page or can be received by mail by calling the Economic Development Department at the City at (831) 678-3963 ext. 110 or e-mail us at hublerk@cityofsoledad.com and we will e-mail it to you.

Yes, but it must be a Franchise with $150,000 total project cost or more and not home based. Back to Top

Materials of research value. This can include monographs, serials, manuscripts, archival materials, maps, architectural drawings, sound recordings, photographs, moving images and newspapers.

What are the requirements in Metro Louisville or Jefferson County to start a new business? [ ANSWER ] Must an employer in Metro Louisville withhold occupational fees/taxes from an employee that does not reside in Metro Louisville? [ ANSWER ] Is it necessary to file Form OL-3 if activity ceased prior to the date printed on the tax return? [ ANSWER ]

Yes. An application is needed for every business. Information needed includes names, addresses, and telephone number of those to be contacted in the event of an emergency, e.g. fire, vandalism, etc. Applications also provide information concerning the type business proposed along with estimated income needed for calculating license fees. We also provide assistance with contact information for state retail licenses and tax collections.

While the SBA does encourage banks to lend to minority and woman-owned businesses, the requirements and rules for borrowing funds are the same for all applicants. The SBA does not provide any grants. See Sources of Funding.

OMWBE is not authorized to make any grants or loans to businesses or individuals.* We are aware of various advertisements and publications across the United States that identify OMWBE among the list of public entities that have money available for grants or loans to businesses and individuals. This is simply not the case. Despite our efforts to correct this misinformation, the publications continue to improperly represent OMWBE.

You could be. The funding rules on Euroepan and State aid are complicated. You should in most circumstances be able to receive a grant of 50%, but again talk to the scheme administrators, or read the application pack guidelines.

A.21. You've heard the ads: Just imagine, for a small fee you can get gobs of money, courtesy of the taxpayer ! All you have to do is ask and some nice government worker who will open the public coffers and send you on your way to success beyond your wildest dreams. Well, the door to that bureaucrat's office is right next to Big Rock Candy Mountain. In other words, forget about grants. They are simply not available for the vast majority of would-be entrepreneurs.

No. While the Canada Council supports individual professional artists in the creation and presentation of their work, an organization must be incorporated as non-profit to be eligible for assistance (except in the case of a professional publishing house). The Council does not give grants to support a commercial production line of art.

This is a program to promote accessibility related improvements to the homes of seniors.  These types of home improvements can offer many older persons the key to remaining in their home and maintaining their independence. This program is being undertaken by a partnership of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development in partnership with the Maryland Department of Aging.

The City maintains a Business Revolving Loan Fund to help create and retain low-to-moderate income jobs inside the City Limits. It may be that your specific venture requires more money than the Business Revolving Loan Fund is able to offer. We will work with you to explore all appropriate public funding for your venture. For further information or to set up a meeting, please contact Jennifer Hanlon, Community Development Director.