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Government Grants For Businesses
For Disabled And Other Persons

Do government grants for businesses actually exist? Can the disabled get special help to build a business? At no cost to you, let us help you access your share of the business billions awarded every year.

Available government grants do indeed include money (and many other forms of help) for businesses. Disabled or not, the entrepreneur-minded person can access public funding of some sort or another.

Note. We use "business grant" and other terms with the word grant in them simply because that's the language everyone uses. In fact, we're talking here about any kind of help a budding entrepreneur might be seeking.

We can help you in your quest. Just tell us the story of your business idea and we'll do two things for you -- at absolutely no cost to you. See our About Us page to learn how and why.

  1. First, we'll help you polish up your story, getting the right information in the right order.
  2. Second, we'll publish it here to help it get noticed and increase your chances of getting help.

All you have to do is state your business case, in your own words. You simply speak from the heart about your quest for government grants for businesses.

You explain why you believe you need funding to get your idea off the ground. We'll then polish up your message as needed to make sure it looks and sounds as good as it can.

But First, The Bad News

In spite of the hype, there's actually no such thing as government grants to START a business. If there were that would make our governments the biggest venture capitalists in the world!

The fact is we get seduced by the commercials on television and the Internet. Their misleading wording feeds our false hopes. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been cracking down on government grant scam artists. Please view this FTC video completely before proceeding.

The basic mission of Accessible.org is to help those in need, especially the disabled. There's no doubt that there are many government grants and benefits you can and should apply for. We show you proper, no-cost ways to get what you're eligible for and to avoid grant scammers. Read on...

How can you recognize and avoid grant scammers and fraudsters? Here are some valuable tips and suggestions based on sound advice from none other than the Better Business Bureau:

The government will not contact you to offer a grant. The government does not contact people to offer them government grants for businesses. If you do qualify for a government grant, the government does not request payment for it.
You pay no fees to apply for a government grant. Providing financial information to prove that you qualify for a government grant is typical, but you should never pay money to apply for a grant. People who run scams often claim to provide help and sometimes claim to be "federal government" officials. Don't be fooled by these scammers requesting money from you.
All government grants involve an application process. If you have not submitted an application for a government grant and someone claims you have been awarded one, it's a scam. Grant money is not given over the phone for a fee. In order to qualify for a grant you must apply for the specific opportunity that you are qualified to apply for.
Government grants are awarded for explicit opportunities. Government grants are typically awarded to states, cities, educational institutions, nonprofits and other organizations to fund research and other projects.
Government grant applications and information are free. Be cautious of offers that ask for your personal information (especially financial) when requesting a fee to access grant information. You can always get free info about government grants and other benefits at grants.gov and govbenefits.gov.

Note. If you're involved in federal funding for an organization seeking government grants for businesses, you'll want to read Grant Fraud, which was developed by the National Procurement Fraud Task Force. It offers great tips to protect your organization and the source of your federal funds by helping to detect and prevent fraud.

Okay, that seems to be a lot of bad news. Is there any good news? Yes!!!

And Now For The Good News!

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) oversees all grants awarded by federal government agencies. HHS recognizes 16 classes of recipients. The following HHS report shows, for fall 2011, the number and dollar value of grants awarded to each type of recipient.

Click on this image for the latest figures from HHS. This will open a new window or tab of your browser.

Although the information is being updated almost continuously, the distribution and order of magnitude stays about the same and that's what we're interested in here.

This table shows clearly that there IS a huge amount of grant money being given out by the federal government and a good chunk of it for business purposes.

The table also shows that very little money in government grants for businesses or otherwise is going to individuals. The grant money actually goes to other organizations who then redistribute it.

So, if you're looking for a government business grant, you will more likely apply for it to an agency that is NOT federal. It's more likely that you'll apply to a program run by your state, county or city. There are also nongovernmental agencies distributing grants.

Wherever you apply for assistance, you'll have to make your case in writing. This is especially important when it comes to government grants for businesses. And this is where we can help you in a very concrete way.

How Our "Story" Program Works

It's simple. You tell your story here. We polish it. It becomes the basic written material you need to start your quest for a business grant or any other type of help you need to get yourself in business.

Be sure to follow all the tips on our Writing Government Grants page. This is the only way for your story to have impact and really work to get results for you.

That's all there is to it! It's very simple and there's absolutely no cost to you! You'll get your story noticed and you'll get invaluable experience and help in writing government grants for businesses.

Oh, one last thing... Are you really ready to be an entrepreneur? If you have even the slightest doubt, you'll want to listen to this short, but truly deep and inspiring talk by Jim Rohn.

Jim Rohn recently passed away, but his wisdom lives on. No matter what type of business interests you, you'll be inspired and helped by his message.

Click here to go to our Writing Government Grants page. Follow the advice there TO THE LETTER.

Make YOUR Case For Business Grants

You are NOT actually applying for a government grant here. What you're doing is telling YOUR story to accomplish two main things: (1) to make your case known to a very large audience that could possibly help you and (2) to get invaluable experience and help in writing government grants.

Submit your story here ONLY if you have already done a draft of it on our Writing Government Grants page. (That page explains why.) If you do not do a draft first, your story will NOT be accepted.

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Being in management I earned ...

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I was 14 when my illness started. I've been diagnosed with schizoaffective and bipolar disorders.

When I was a teenager, my parents just thought I was ...

Disabled And Unemployed Man Seeks Grant Money For Restaurant Business  Not rated yet
My name is Ronald P. Wickware and I am divorced and a father of three beautifully wonderful children.

I am currently unemployed after working for the ...

Talented Disabled Artist Seeks Grant Money To Boost Art Business  Not rated yet
I am a 43-year-old artist and have been drawing every since I can remember. I also have been disabled for as long as anyone can remember.

I have manic ...

48 Year Old Unemployed Man Seeking Grant For Auto Repair Business  Not rated yet
I am 48 years old and lost my job almost three years ago in the road construction trade. I have exhausted my 401K paying for health insurance. I have also ...

Disabled 46 Year Old Man Seeks Grant To Start Business And Work Again  Not rated yet
I'm a 46 year old and was injured on the job in December 2002. I worked until January 2003 because I thought I would lose my job if I took off.

I worked ...

Active Duty Marine And Wife Seek Government Grant For Non Profit Center  Not rated yet
Sophia And Madelyn's Impact will be felt first in San Diego County.

I am an Active Duty Marine and have been for 16 years. My wife and I recently married ...

59 Year Old Disabled Man Seeks Help To Purchase A Pickup For Business  Not rated yet
I'm a 59-year-old male with three daughters that I love very much. Two of them are in college and my third is married with my grandson due any day now....

Disabled Single Mom Seeks Government Grant To Start Lawn Care Business  Not rated yet
Hi, my name is Ashlee. I have been disabled or 14 years. I have been told I would never walk again but I proved the doctors wrong.

Then I had spinal ...

MCS Disabled Man Seeks Government Grant For Disability Inspired Business  Not rated yet
My name is Gerrard Ashton. I am disabled and living with MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities), which I developed after exposure to industrial solvents ...

51 Year Old Disabled Man Seeks Grant To Buy Existing Archery And Gun Business  Not rated yet
I am a 51-year-old man living in Wisconsin. I have been on social security since 1992.

On April 9 of that year, I was electrocuted in an accident at ...

Seizure Disabled Man Seeks Grant Money To Restore Thriving Business  Not rated yet
My son had a seizure a couple of years of ago after being released from a hospital emergency room. He was 22 years old at the time.

With no history ...

Accident Disabled Man Seeks Government Grant For Home Business  Not rated yet
My wife and almost two-year-old son were just a few miles away, waiting for me to arrive to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner with the family.

It was a ...

47 Year Old Disabled Man Seeks Government Grant For Frozen Beverage Business  Not rated yet
I am a 47-year-old man with paranoid schizophrenia ever since I can remember. I've been officially disabled and receiving state help for 10 years.

I ...

Sickle Cell Disabled Tanya Seeks Government Business Grant For Group Home  Not rated yet
My name is Tanya Hester. I am a 28-year-old mother of three. I'm looking for a government business grant to open a group home.

I was diagnosed with ...

58 Year Old Multiply Disabled Woman Seeks Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I am 58 years old, and although disabled in many ways, I'm capable of having a small business of my own. So I'm looking for a business grant.

I have ...

Disabled Man Seeks Grant Money To Build Own Home And Business  Not rated yet
My name is Lanford. I have had disabling health problems off and on since 1999. Because my health issues came and went, I could never qualify for SSI.

This ...

Bipolar Man Seeks Government Grant Money To Expand Computer Business  Not rated yet
From the age of 15, I had always worked for a living. In 2001, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and could not work any more due to the stress of my ...

Disabled Man Seeks Grant Money To Refurbish Local Historical Theater  Not rated yet
I am 36 and have only 17% use of my heart left after suffering two heart attacks and a triple bypass.

We have a 300-seat theater in our town that goes ...

51 Year Old Disabled Peruvian Man Seeks Funding To Expand Disability Business  Not rated yet
I am now a 51-year-old man. When I was 45 I developed aseptic necrosis and I had to undergo four surgeries and ended with 70 cm of titanium instead of ...

Disabled Accountant Seeking Business Grant Money To Earn A Living  Not rated yet
As a disabled accountant, my life has not been easy, to say the least. I've had a triple heart bypass, and an aortic graft four years later. I've also ...

Divorced Mother And Fiancé Seek Government Grant For Charity Businesses  Not rated yet
I am a 31-year-old divorced mother of four boys. I live in Alliance, Ohio. I'm looking for government grant money for two business ideas.

I'm currently ...

60 Year Old Man Seeks Grant Money For Disabled And Elderly Care Business  Not rated yet
On St. Patrick's Day 1978, serving as a Police Officer, I was injured in an automobile accident. The result was two discs being removed from my back and ...

Assault Disabled Father Seeks Government Business Grant For Harley Dealership  Not rated yet
I am a single father of a 6-year-old little girl. In 2006 I was brutally assaulted and left with a 3% chance of survival.

My attacker was the "boyfriend"...

Lillian Seeks Government Grant For Mentally Disabled Recovery Program  Not rated yet
I wish to start a program here in Stockton, California that will allow the mentally ill the chance to be creative and increase their chances of recovery....

Disabled 38 Year Old Man Seeks Grant Money For Restaurant Business  Not rated yet
My name is Bryan Hall, and I live in a small town in Northwest Alabama. I am 38 years old, and married with three children. I am a truck driver by trade,...

Disabled Trucking Company Owner Seeks Business Grant To Generate Sales  Not rated yet
The company has purchased all of the equipment for a step deck/flatbed trucking business.

This includes a 2004 Freightliner tractor FLC120, a 2006 Fontaine ...

Couple Seeks Government Grant For Second Chance At Restaurant Business  Not rated yet
I am the youngest daughter in a family of eight. My father and mother were hard working people who "never had more than not enough."

I remember a childhood ...

Caring Man Seeks Business Grant To Make Great Senior Home Even Better  Not rated yet
My name is Douglas Van Hoose. I have a great senior care home, near Houston Texas. I'm looking for a government business grant to make it even better.

There ...

Multiple Disabled Jennifer Seeks Grant For Photography And Jewelry Business  Not rated yet
At age 25, I had my wisdom teeth extracted and my life has literally changed for the worse.

The oral surgeon who extracted my wisdom teeth traumatized ...

Blind Food Service Man Seeks Business Grant For Quality Restaurant  Not rated yet
I'm a blind American living in the State of Pennsylvania who has been educated in the Food Service Industry.

Although now totally blind, I have had ...

Accident Disabled Vet Seeks Government Grant For Archery Store Business  Not rated yet
I want to open an archery store with an indoor range. I would sell archery equipment to both the able and the disabled.

This will allow me to earn a ...

MS Disabled 51 Year Old Man Seeks Grant Money For Internet Business  Not rated yet
Hello everyone, I am a 51-year-old male who has been suffering with multiple sclerosis.

My MS used to be really bad, but since taking Betaseron I have ...

63 Year Old Vet Seeks Government Grant Money For English Language Schools  Not rated yet
I am a Viet Nam Era Vet on SSI. I'm 63 years old, educated, well spoken, and seem to have a knack for Cross-Culture Communication, which I specialize in....

MS Disabled 40 Year Old Woman Seeks Business Grant For Bed And Breakfast  Not rated yet
I am a 40-year-old female who has lived the past 10 years diagnosed with Remitting Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.

It progressed to the degree that my ...

36 Year Old Cystic Fibrosis Disabled Man Seeks Grant To Keep Home And Business  Not rated yet
My name is Robert Davis and I'm a 36-year-old man living with cystic fibrosis. I am currently in the evaluation stage of a double lung transplant.

I ...

45 Year Old Disabled Amputee Needs Government Business Grant To Buy Motel  Not rated yet
My name is Tony Glover and we manage a motel right now that we would like to buy. I'm 45 years old and I have an artificial leg from above the knee.

I ...

35 Year Old Disabled Mom Needs Grant Money To Keep Jewelry Business Strong  Not rated yet
I am 35 years old and have been living with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) my entire life.

The problem was that for years, the medical ...

Breast Cancer Survivor Seeks Business Grant Or Loan For Dog Kennel  Not rated yet
I have been boarding/grooming/training dogs out of my home since my initial breast cancer diagnosis in 2005.

I'm a survivor and I can visualize my business ...

Disabled Man Needs Help Starting New Business Selling Hot Dogs  Not rated yet
I am writing this for my son Robert, who is 45 years old. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia 25 years ago.

For the past year he has been treated in ...

Retired Navy Veteran With Disabilities Seeks Business Grant To Help Disabled  Not rated yet
My name is Richard Farber. I am a retired U.S. Navy veteran with 21 years of service. I am on disability myself, not through the Navy, but through the ...

Disabled Man Needs Business Grant For Restaurant For People To Eat Worries Away  Not rated yet
I'm a home dialysis patient an have been for the last eight years. Cooking and watching the enjoyment on people faces when they taste my cooking gives ...

Accident Disabled Man Seeks Grant Money For Towing Business  Not rated yet
Seven years ago I was permanently disabled in a work related accident in the state of New York. Now I'm looking for some grant money for a towing business....

Disabled Man Seeks Business Grant Money For Ornamental Ironwork Shop  Not rated yet
My name is Roland Lesher. I am disabled due to an accident 11 years ago.

I have a spinal injury at C3-C4, which left me partially paraplegic. Even with ...

Motivated Manessa Seeks Grant Money For Home Business  Not rated yet
I have been declared permanently and totally disabled due to a mental illness even though I am now properly medicated.

Problem is... I'm not done yet!...

JRA Disabled 27 Year Old Seeks Help For Fledgling Flea Market Business  Not rated yet
My name is Ivan Rodriguez. I am 27 years old. Since the age of two, I have been disabled by juvenile ruminative arthritis, or JRA.

I was born in New ...

Tourette Disabled 70 Year Old Man Seeks Grant For Social Business Idea  Not rated yet
I'm seeking a mental disability grant for a business for my wife and me. It would allow us to live and work together and help other people with disabilities....

41 Year Old Mother Of Down Disabled Child Seeks Business Grant Money  Not rated yet
I am a 41-year-old woman who gave birth to a beautiful and welcome baby girl in April of 2009 who happened to have Down's syndrome.

I was aware that ...

Depression Disabled 53 Year Old Man Seeks Grant Money For Home Jewelry Business  Not rated yet
My name is Scott Haase and I live in St Charles, Missouri. I'm looking for some grant money to help me get a little home business going.

Now 53 year ...

37 Year Old Mother Seeks Government Grant For Farming Business  Not rated yet
This is my story. I am 37 years old. I have worked since the age of 12. I would like to continue working, but for myself, with my own business.

My family ...

58 Year Old Bill Seeks Government Grant For Woodworking Business  Not rated yet
My name is William (Bill). I am 58 years old and on SSI Disability. I have been a physical laborer for most of my life: delivery jobs, moving, roofing,...

Disabled Kelly Seeks Government Grant For Online Car Audio Business  Not rated yet
My name is Kelly Traughber. I started using drugs at a very young age and I spent my young adult life as a full-blown junkie.

Through the grace of God ...

Disabled Man Seeks Government Grant For Cedar Furniture Business  Not rated yet
I like working with wood. I like what you can build with it. Cedar is very beautiful wood and you can make beautiful furniture: chairs, swings, beds, etc....

39 Year Old Disabled Single Dad Seeks Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I am a 39-year-old single dad. My ex was three months pregnant when a car hit me and left me on the side of the road.

Luckily it was December and cold,...

Accident Disabled Father Seeks Government Grant For Business  Not rated yet
My name is Eugene Boyd. I'm 31 years old and married with five kids.

At the age of eight, I was hit and run over by a drunk driver. Driving about 100 ...

Disabled Man Seeks Government Grant For Business  Not rated yet
In 2003 I worked for a cleaning company and in that time I became the assistant manager at that site. Being totally honest I had some legal problems that ...

SLE Disabled Britney Seeks Help For Bridal Shop Business  Not rated yet
My name is Britney Mensing. I am disabled and have been on Disability since 2000. I was diagnosed with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) August of 1999....

Disabled HVAC Technician Seeks Small Business Grant Money  Not rated yet
I have done HVAC for 20 years. I was going back to the shop one day. While sitting at a stoplight waiting for it to change green, I was hit from behind ...

US Army Veteran Seeks Funding To Build 911 Cell Phone Business  Not rated yet
Do you know who will answer your call to 9-1-1 placed from your cell phone?

Did you know that last year in the US alone 60% of calls made to 9-1-1 were ...

Brain Damaged Man Seeks Government Grant To Restore Lost Business  Not rated yet
After turning 30 in May of 1985, I started and built, a family restaurant, a general contracting construction business and trucking company.

Living ...

Family Seeks Government Grant To Get Back Into Small Business Again  Not rated yet
I am a mother of a 17 year old with autism. My son is extremely enthusiastic about working and having a job.

My husband is a professional who was laid ...

46 Year Old Disabled Woman Seeks Government Grant For Business Painting Skies On Ceilings  Not rated yet
I am a permanently disabled 46-year-old woman. I got hurt working for the U.S.P.S. as a part-time employee. I wasn't a "regular" employee so I had no way ...

Disabled Adam Seeks Government Grant For Medicinal Marijuana Business  Not rated yet
I'm Adam Reed Lang, a 30-year-old traumatic brain injury survivor. My right side is affected.

I want a loan for a grow house for medicinal marijuana ...

Battered Barbara Seeks Business Help To Take Over Store About To Close  Not rated yet
My name is Barbara Logsdon. I am trying to build my life, after being married to an abuser for almost 28 years.

I was beat, locked up and was not allowed ...

Houston Man Seeks Grant For At Risk Kids Community Center  Not rated yet
I'm a 39-year-old male from Houston, Texas. I grew up in the inner city and was convicted of a felony at the age of 19.

Considering myself to be a product ...

Couple Seeking Help To Own a Money-Making Bakery Again  Not rated yet
I am a 50-year-old female with Secondary Progressive MS. My husband is 55 years old with blood pressure issues and heart issues.

We have been farmers ...

Disabled 53-Year-Old Woman Needs Funding To Keep Weight Loss Biz Going  Not rated yet
I have been on Disability with Bipolar Disorder for 14 years, ever since I had a nervous breakdown and lost my career as an Environmental Consulting Engineer....

Tom with Multiple Disabilities Seeking Funding For Ad Promotions Business  Not rated yet
My name is Tom Stevens and I am asking for grants from you the public and or the U.S. Government.

A little about myself... I am blind in one eye and ...

Disabled Chauffeur Seeks Government Grant For Own Livery Business  Not rated yet
Approximately 10 years ago I had my first of two brain surgeries to remove a schwannoma tumor that doctors said I probably had since birth.

The removal ...

Bereaved Mother Seeking Government Business Grant To Start Over  Not rated yet
My name is Joleen. December 26, 2004 I was in a horrible car accident in which my two children died and I became disabled.

I've had several surgeries ...

Experienced Trainer Seeking Government Grant For Service Dog Business  Not rated yet
There are many people that are having a hard time in this recession and I am one of them. I can't find a job that will pay me what I need to pay rent and ...

Software Engineer Seeks Government Grant To Train As Rescue Diving Volunteer  Not rated yet
My wife and I returned from our honeymoon in Grand Cayman this week and to say we were awestruck would be a significant understatement.

While we were ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis-Afflicted Entrepreneur Seeking Government Or Private Grants To Keep Boutique Running  Not rated yet
Rheumatoid arthritis seems like something old people get, old people ready for retirement.

My doctor told me "You don’t get it, you can go home! You’...

New Nonprofit Needs Government Grants To Deliver Care To Elderly And Disabled  Not rated yet
We are a new 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to serve our poor frail elderly and the disabled who cannot help themselves or get the proper help because ...

46-Year-Old With MS Wants Government Grant Money To Start Her Business  Not rated yet
I am 46 years old with multiple sclerosis, which has left me legally blind. I'm looking for government grant money or any other assistance to help me start ...

Disabled Woman Willing To Work Wheels Off For Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
This is a project that will be fun, enjoyable and a nice place to work. Getting a government business grant will help the nonprofit Wheeling Health Center ...

Disabled Utah Woman Seeking Government Grant To Expand Candy Business  Not rated yet
I am disabled but expanding a candy business that a friend said I could be partner on.

This is the month of the disabled. I am also starting a group ...

Single Mom Seeking Business Grant To Open Bakery  Not rated yet
I'm a 33-year-old single mother of two children. My daughter Kaleigh is thirteen and my son Brayden is nine. I have been looking for employment for several ...

Man Disabled With Bipolar Disorder Seeking A Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I'm a 40-year-old man disabled with bipolar disorder looking for a government business grant to open a small Heating and Air-Conditioning Service and Repair ...

Woman Disabled With Spinal Bifida Seeking A Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I am a 42-year-old woman disabled with spinal bifida looking for a government business grant. I walk with forearm crutches and braces on my legs and I ...

43-Year-Old Mom Seeking A Government Grant For A Work-At-Home Business  Not rated yet
I'm a 43-year-old mom looking for a government grant for a work-at-home business.

I'm married and have two beautiful daughters, one of whom is disabled....

Government Grants To Start A Business  Not rated yet
I want to start out by saying thank you for taking the time to read this. I'm hoping there are some government grants to start a business.

I am 37 years ...

Disabled Veteran With Parkinson's Disease Looking For Government Business Grants  Not rated yet
I'm a 56-year-old disabled veteran with Parkinson's disease looking for government business grants. I've had Parkinson's and other health issues since ...

Navy Veteran Looking For Government Grants To Start A Business  Not rated yet
I'm a 10-year Navy veteran looking for government grants to start a business. I'm 48 years old and on disability due to back problems and major depression ...

Woman With Multiple Sclerosis Looking For A Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I'm a woman with multiple sclerosis looking for a government business grant. I have three children. My oldest is a girl, 19, who's expecting her first ...

Government Grants For Housing Or Government Business Grants Would Help Change My Life  Not rated yet
If there were some government grants for housing or government business grants that I could benefit from, that would help change my life

For over 10 ...

Disabled Person Who Wants To Live The American Dream Again  Not rated yet
I'm a disabled person who who wants to live the American dream again. I WAS living the american dream.

My wife and I started our own business with help ...

Disabled Veteran Seeking A Business Government Grant  Not rated yet
I'm 57 year-old disabled veteran seeking a business government grant. The economy now makes it almost impossible for someone my age to find a job. I have ...

Veteran Seeking A Government Business Grant  Not rated yet
I'm a 69-year-old US Army veteran seeking a government business grant. I draw a pension check because of my hearing and a nasal operation while in the ...

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