Loans and Grants Search Tool From the Small Business Administration

To help you identify what government financing programs may be 
available to help you start or expand your business, 
here are examples of questions you will need to answer:

Note: Although SBA does not provide grants to start or grow a business, 
certain grants do exist for very specific groups, organizations, or activities 
– such as businesses involved in scientific research and development.

1. I’m looking for financing to help me start a new business or venture
2. I’m looking for financing to expand my business or obtain working capital
3. I want assistance with exporting my products/services overseas
4. My business belongs to one of these industries:
5. I’m a government contractor or am interested in obtaining government contracts
6. I’m looking for financing to help with energy efficiency, pollution control or recycling
7. I’m a member of the military community (e.g., Active Duty, Veteran, Reservist, or Spouse)
8. I’m looking for financing available to minority business owners
9. I’m looking for financing available to women business owners
10. I’m looking for financing available to people with disabilities
11. My business is located in a rural community
12. I’m looking for financing to help me recover my business from a disaster
13. My business is located in the following state:
    

If you have answers to these questions, go to http://www.sba.gov/sba-direct/article/13710
 for the SBA search tool for Loans and Grants.

Source: sba.gov 

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