Archive for March, 2009
My cousins are running an old family farm, and everything, from the land to the barn, has fallen into disrepair. They don’t have the capital to fix everything up good enough to be where it should be. They’re hoping to get everything in tip top shape and get some new animals in a repaired barn but aren’t sure how to afford everything.
There are all sorts of farm grants available to people with old farms or new ones. Check with local resources first, and then federal government resources. Don’t let a family farming business fall apart!
Getting out of school with huge student loans looming over your head might not be the most fun thing to look forward to. Before using other means to pay for college, look into Federal Grants for Education; depending on your financial background, there are lots available. Filling out a FAFSA form is the first place to start!
The Federal Government wants people to farm the land and with pay you to do so. If you want to buy a piece of land and start a workable farm, depending on where you’re deciding to land, you might qualify for a farm grant. Check with your local county officials first, the ones who are really vested in your decision. They will be able to lead you in the right direction!
Someone emailed me recently:
“I have a need to put my children, all under age four, in a private schools and was told there are government grants out there to help fund the costs. I’ve tried researching it, but haven’t found anything that deals with private school or religious school funding. Also, I haven’t been able to find a place that doesn’t want to charge you just to find out the details of the grants.
Where can I search for accurate and free grant applying services?
Any information you can provide is much, much appreciated!!!!”
Try www.fdncenter.org — they have a free section with information on scholarships for individuals.
The White House started a program for faith-based funding, but I haven’t heard about the program lately. However, try www.whitehouse.gov to see if it’s there.
And of course, FAFSA is the first resource I would look to find any type of grant/scholarship money.
