Hello and nice to meet you.

This is a great service you are providing.

Do you have a website?

Have a great day.

Starshine

Please help, single mother of two girls, I'm 24 who needs help for the holidays. I do work however I only voulnteer so there's no pay. I can take a donation that can be paid back. (tax-deductible) Please help us this will mean very much to me and my family.

You can try NIH grants.  If you google National Institute on Health, they have some great grant options for Non-profit organizations that deal with health and fitness with Minorities. Check it out! Can't hurt:)

Come out Sept 18th at 8:00 for BLAZE the comedic hypnotist that will make you laugh so hard you pee your pants! ALL proceeds go to cancer patients in need of financial assistance. We are a 501(c)3 non profit, so all contributions and ticket cost are tax deductible! Official Web Site for BLAZE: www.ocpcphypnotistshowfeaturingblaze.yolasite.com. Buy tickets in advance or donate! Tickets are $10.00 at the door, or $5.00 in advance! Advance tickets get 1 free small and 1 free large raffle ticket! (value $6.00)

Thank you my brother in Christ. I thank the Father for his fruit manifested in you. I know your life is blessed because of it. Thank you for letting your light so shine before men......I need some sunglasses(lol).

We are a non profit donating to gynecological and breast cancer patients in need of financial assistance. If you are a female with cancer the time of applying, as well as in need of financial assistance, go to our web site to apply! We donate 100% of proceeds to patients, so rely sole on sponsors and donations for fundraiser's to not take away from the patients. If you can help us, by donating or sponsoring any amount, you would be helping us, and the patients alot! If you cannot donate cash, we accept items, or anything that can be raffled. Thanks so much for all the support and contributions given!

 Ashley Ratcliff

President/Fundraising Director

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Hello: I have just started a grant writing coarse and am halfway through it, was wondering if any successful grant writers out there can give me any input on reserach, networking, any programs that are helpful I know there is alot of work and time involved. Any input would be helpful. Fopr starters we have started a non-profit to bring native american elders and youth together as one as opposed to seperate programs a cultural exchange if you will. So any info pertaining to this area of grant writing expertise would be desired. I thank you for your time! And may you walk in strength and beauty eternal!

 We have recently started a non-profit to better serve the children and elders of the washington and soon the nation and we need seed and all the start up monies we can get to help this great program get a better start anyone who can help please let us know. Our web site is www.nativebridge.org

Thank you for your time.

p.s. Also we are wanting to start a teen "safe house" please let us know of any real estate grants we are eligible to help further our good cause.

yes, it's clear as mud! lol- i keep plugging away trying - we'll see what happens... I don't have 1800 to start a non-profit- and horrific credit from a bad divorce so loans are out of question that's why i'm going the grants route...

I'll just keep looking to see what I can find.... it's impossible to find money like so many others do and it seems those that do make claims based on those "pay for use" grant finders so I doubt they really received grants!

your help and comments are appreciated... i'm thinking of just going back to school with grants and doing it that way... only thing I can think of to get a job and not do this blood sweat & tears start up stuff... i'm getting too old for all this stress...

You are about in the same boat that I am in.You have a couple of choices:

1. Come up with approximately $1800.00 and form your non profit then you can apply for the grants, other than individual. With the grant you can recoup from the $1800.00

2. You can go to Grant.gov and look though the individual grants, and there aren't many, that is if you know how to properly write a grant AND it is accepted. Don't assume that it will be granted.

3. You can pay $40.00 to $3,000.00 depending on the grant writer, and how good they are, to write a grant for you to get it all started, again if it is accepted.

4. Go to Grantgate or The Money Retriever download the programs, put in your information , find what you get matched up with, and started applying for the grant they have listed. Gantgate is mainly foundations and The Federal Money Retriever is governmental of course. The website even tells you how to write a grant both help you write a letter of inquiry and they also help you write an application.

But you still have to remember that it has to be accepted. That's about it, or you can spend ootals of money on the CD's and pay about thirty bucks a month  for the "priviledge" of being in their club and have a grant counselor 'guide' you on 'your' writing of the grant or you can pay more to have them write it for you. Then, if you are lucky and found a halfway honest "club"they will send it of and it comes back down to "if" it is accepted you'll get a grant. Then again you can spend some money on books or e Books that will tell you about the same thing that I have just told youbut will give you all names, places, phone numbers, and web addresses to these places.

You'll still have to write a grant or have some one do it for you,or help you and again it comes down to "if" it gets accepted.

Does this clear it up for you? Clear as mud?

One thing that is wrong is the perception that it is going to be quick. Sure a few have been, which makes it OK for the scam artist to claim so and so recieved this grant in 7 days.

Then there is the understanding of what a grant is. If you sign up for Aid that's a grant. If you sign up for food stamps that's a grant. If you get help from some of these organizations that are mentioned in any of these pages those are grants.

You have one more option. You can start the business with the help of the small business administration, later on convert it to a non profit then apply for grants. The SBA will help you with a loan and sometimes, depending, a grant. I just wanted to be sure to cover all the bases. I think that has covered just about all of it. Anyone can tell you if there is more, but I think I have covered it .

Oh, you can scan the internet for the one page application for a grant, or the on line grant application but it will come back to"if" it is accepted and that is "if" you can find it without being swindled.

If you need more information on the subject let me know because I have done all the above. So I know what I'm telling you. That's why I decided to be on Aidpage and help other reach for that ring.Give them the information that I have, I've even given away an E Book on How to Obtain Grant from the Government. I still do!

Because like some of the others on here, for what ever their reasons are, I decided that someone needs to help us, you and me to know what the truth is and what real honest help there is out there.

Hope this has been a help for you and if you want I can try to find some that will fit your situation. Let me know.But you might be better off just starting a business for profit and go a different route with it, like maybe getting a government contract to do this work for them.Something to kick around. Good Luck on your choices and may god Bless.

Almost all teh grants I find are for institution based groups-- how do I find INDIVIDUAL grants for a small business/non-profit start up for increasing immigrant/minority English Second Language, health & fitness education? THANKS! Tina

I agree, there is a great need for non-profit foundations for those "In Need"....which is the foundation I eventually would like to get off the ground.  And I've been working since early 07 myself to get such a foundation going through my website Resourcefully For You, but unfortunately & sadly there just  hasn't been any funds and/or donations to enable me to get such a foundation off the ground, let alone sustain it.  It's taken me two years of constant work, upgrading, advertising & promoting Resourcefully For You just to get it to where it is today. 

So if anyone has any significant ideas or suggestions, I would love to hear them because it really is tough these days to try and offer such services or start a truly needed foundation for several reasons, one being that there are so so....many scams & scammers out there who don't really care deep down, so people  aren't willing to donate unless a foundation is led by an already established significant & well-known trustworthly person.  It's like you've seen one foundation, charity or program asking for donations & help...you've seen them all...on to the next.  And unfortunately, for those who want to truly want to help, while also make a living themselves...it just makes it very difficult.

I wish you luck in getting your foundation off the ground, and if you become successful, I hope you will share your strategies, as there is definately the need for more foundations that will truly help those in dire need.  Currently, the only foundations I'm aware of that help such in need ...small loans, etc. is "Modest Needs" and one other that I know of, but they have soooo many applicants they approve very few applicants...no where near what is needed.

Sorry for the long post, it seems once I get started writing, I always have much to say...sometimes to much.  I apologize.  I just wish there was so much more than I could do..it never feels like it's enough, especially when I come to Aidpage and read on a daily basis all the extraordinary needs of others. :( 

We have not been successful with aidpage for fund contributions. We are begining to market through direct marketing.

Are you a source of help, or someone in need?

deb

is hard to ask for help.Thank you for your post.It is good to know that people understand and care even if all people can not help in a monetory way.There are so many people in need all over it must be very hard to prioritize and it is even harder when one needs help themselves to the point where they can not give to others.Good Cheer and I hope we all get the help we need real soon.

Please tell us if you are able to raise funds through Aidpage.

Your right. this is what me to organize a non-for-profit foundation. please visit my blog site to learn more about or website (in progress).

www.HelpGiveUSHope.org

Help Give US Hope is based on the foundation of our new President, Obama. He tells us to HOPE, and with comes CHANGE. But, I will not sit down and watch the world go round, without jumping in to Help Give US Hope.

We can not wait, and see what someone will do. We need to look for help, and ask.

I Hope, my organization will have funds by mid April, so that all in need can log on www.HelpGiveUSHope.org and requst help. In the mean time, we are looking for donations; government grants, business sponsorships and donars; and individuals or families with enough to help others.

 Deb

I just read some of your posts and I had to only imagine what it's like to battle addiction.  I've met a lot of people and I understand.

This is what I suggest.  Put this AidPage as your home page.  Anytime, you want to get a drink, donate the amount of money you would have spent on a drink.  That donation will go toward helping someone who will use that money for groceries, gas, childcare and health care or something else.

Also, you are not only trying to break the addiction for yourself.  It is also for your teenager.  When you start paying attention to your daughter, you will find that it is not too late to be a better role model.

I think you are a good person.  Be that good person to your daughter.  She will benefit from it.  Make this next moment your new moment and a step toward a newer and better you.

That's exactly how I feel. I get gratitude by helping other as much as I can at this moment thank you

Gary 

Gary25, I felt so overwhelmed today.  Coming back to this site helps because I see other people suffering.  When I concentrate on helping someone else, I am also helping myself. 

I think if we can't see or figure a way out, no one else can.  And if someone tries to help, we are helping that person help us by trying to help ourselves first.  Keep on trying.

Thank you,

There is one thing I've learned is you won't get the help you need if you don't try to help yourself.It is very humbleing to start a new life free and clear of pain, abuse ,health problems but asking for help is something I couldn't do unless I was trying myself. thank you again for an uplifting post 

Pain can be emotional and it could be so deep that only someone who has been through it can see it in one's eyes. I know a lot of people on this board need assistance. We are all in need at this time, and many of the need is not through our own fault. The government can only do so much. We need to feel empowered and try to do what we can in our own ways to create the waves that will help the nation transform. I was so ashamed when I started asking for help, but when you need the help, you need to ask, otherwise no one will know you need it. The first step could be as simple as posting a photo of yourself.

Pain can be emotional and it could be so deep that only someone who has been through it can see it in one's eyes. I know a lot of people on this board need assistance. We are all in need at this time, and many of the need is not through our own fault. The government can only do so much. We need to feel empowered and try to do what we can in our own ways to create the waves that will help the nation transform. I was so ashamed when I started asking for help, but when you need the help, you need to ask, otherwise no one will know you need it. The first step could be as simple as posting a photo of yourself.

i lost every thing fema even came out and looked at my place and even took pictures.i was told there is a hold on funding at this time.

iam a katrina victum originally from mississippi who relocated to waterloo,ia. were did all the help go.who gone help me and my family.no one, all people did was help there self. thanks.

why are we forgotten .does anyone care.

is there anyone in iowa who is willing to help me a real katrina victum.instead of helping people who telling lies and wasnt even effected by katrina.and the think who real pocketed off of katrina while,katrina victums suffer.

why me my car is about to clock out and i dont no what to do i pray that god blesses me and my family soon before i have a nervous break down i cried for 2 hours praying to god why want no one help us is it because its the color of my skin who no because in god eyes we are all his children

i sometimes pray that god could change it so that kitrina never happen but i know that will never happen

everyone thinks it is funny when katrina victums need help but its not be in my shoes and loose everthing you have and have to start fresh and have to start from the bottom and work your way back up that would rip your heart out of your chest to.you cant imagine how i feel if you are not in my shoes.

the katrina victums are still crying when will people wake up and help us never.

anyone in waterloo,ia.if you are willing to help a real katrina victum that lives in waterloo,ia. or another part of iowa do it dont let other people of greed stop you. because there are people in waterloo,ia.that were forgotten about that needs help right now and no one even offered to help so if you can find itin your heart to help us and you surely will be blessed.

Fortunately there is still a lot of financial help available for Katrin victims. The government has taken a lot of flack for its lack of efforts. Find your local FEMA office and ask them about available programs. Were you not one of the victims that got the $3000 cash payment? If not you should look into that! There are some more Katrina-related assistance programs that I have listed on my site.
Grant Related Information

Arkyfaith Church was conceived by the vision of Pastor Deborah M. Bailey to help lost souls find the true path to Christ, by having many outreach programs available. The church was open for operation in February 2004. Since that time it has became an outreach portal in the following areas:

Shut – INS
Youth groups
Prison Ministry
Mentoring program
Bible study by mail
Caring card ministry
Feeding the hungry worldwide
Christmas cards to the troops
Other charitable events

Our current project: Bibles for prisoners

Our plan is to reach prisoners worldwide and offer bibles and bible studies to those who are forgotten by society. Our project also includes our caring card ministry, which is our initial contact with such prisoners. A postcard and gospel tract is mailed to each prisoner. We acquire their names through varies means, prayer requests from loved ones, other churches or non profit organizations that work with prisons worldwide. The status of said prisoner is not of concern, meaning that any prisoner qualifies for our program. Once said prisoner has received his or her care card envelop a postcard already pre stamped and addressed to the church can be returned for our services.

Our problem lies within the means of financial donations which are currently limited and fall well below operating standards.

The purposed amount we are seeking with your particular institution is $1000. Our total yearly cost of this endeavor is estimated at a little over $72,000, especially with the rising costs of stamps and supplies. This amount is sure to double within the next 5 years.

Reaching he lost is our life mission. No one can be spared at any cost.

Thank you for your generous consideration and time

Pastor Deborah M Bailey
Debbailey66@aol.com

I am the parent of a child with emotional behaviors disorders. In receiving help for my son, I worked hard to educate myself about children's mental health. I've been working in that field for the last eight years at all level. I've even worked at the state level. There are a lot of needs that families with children like mine have, that currently aren't available. I want to start a non profit to address these needs. To receive a SBA loan my credit needs to be cleared. I have debt that when I was paying I paid regularly but because I had some sucessions of unexpected debt occur I became unable to pay for a while. When I tried to set up sometime to help me be able to continue paying them, agents were so rude and wouldn't help me. I'm seeking help to be able to take care of these debts to clear my credit. 

Start here - see the list of foundations below that offer grants to non-profits for various causes. You can also download GrantGate from your page, it is free and comes with a database of the foundations and application wizards. You can also check the federal programs in the Federal Money Retriever. Good luck.
List of foundations offering grants

I am interested in starting a women's home for the homeless, to get them a second chance at life. I need to know if there are grants to help with the funding of housing, clothing, and job enrichment activities. 

I am looking to start a non profit organization the help the youth. The organization will consist of a Football Field, Basketball, Tennis court and a Track around the Football Field.