i am a 35 yr. old mother of 2. i have no job at the present time, i want to take a training course on phlebotomy, i can't afford it and the dss will not pay for it either. are there any goverment grants out there for me?

Truth About Federal Grants
Contrary to what a very popular book and TV ad say, the U.S. government is not giving away "free grant" money. A grant is not a Christmas present. According to American Government & Politics, by Jay M. Shafritz, a grant is, "A form of gift that entails certain obligations on the part of the grantee and expectations on the part of the grantor."

The key word there is obligations. Getting a government grant will get you loads of them and not fulfilling them will grant you a load of legal troubles.

Most federal grants are awarded to organizations planning major projects of benefit to their community. For example:

A neighborhood street paving project
A state-wide program to re-train displaced workers
A project to attract new businesses to a depressed downtown area
A regional water conservation program
A county-wide flood control project
In addition, organizations that get government grants are required to meet strict oversight performance standards during the duration of the project.

All project expenditures must be strictly accounted for and detailed audits are conducted by the government at least annually. All granted funds must be spent. Any money not spent goes back to the Treasury. Detailed program goals must be developed, approved and carried out exactly as specified in the grant application. Any project changes must be approved by the government. All project phases must be completed on time. And, of course, the project must be successfully completed.

Failure on the part of the grantee to perform under the requirements of the grant can result in penalties ranging from economic sanctions to prison in cases of improper use or theft of public funds.

By far, most government grants are applied for and awarded to other federal agencies, states, cities, colleges and universities, and research organizations. Few individuals have the money or expertise necessary to prepare adequate applications for federal grants. Most active grant-seekers, in fact, employ full time staffs to do nothing but apply for and administer federal grants.

The plain truth is that with federal funding cutbacks and competition for them becoming more intense, seeking a federal grant always requires a lot of time and potentially a lot of money up front with no guarantee of success.

i am going to take a floral design course so i can either open a floral shop or work in one and i need money for school to help me get the supplies i need to practice with a few little things are included but to actually get hands on stuff i need help my husband isnt able to work but we cant get help because i work in a nursing home and they think i make a lot of money but im total supporter of the two of us and he cant get any help by the end of my household bills and stuff i dont have the extra is there any help for school for me
thanks

Hello Sir / madam

My name is Tammy, I’m writing because I just don’t know what else to do I have looked every where and done everything I could think to do to get a loan, But because I got in to a car accident a few years ago I was not able to work my credit was ruined I’m doing everything can to fixed it as fast as possible but It will take time to do. I want to work but have found it very hard to get some one to hirer me because they think I’m to injured. I’m injured but I do not let it stop me, I have problems some times, but I try my best. I’m in school now getting my certification in crime scene investigations but I really want a degree, I want to work in forensics and criminal investigation so much. I need help to get the money I need to do this. I will work hard to do this. Is there any way to get money to help me pay off the student loans I have now , and to get the money I will need. I looked at many scholarships and grant but I don’t fit the criteria. Please there must be some one who can help me, or something I can do..




Please let me know

Sincerely

Tammy
night_shade_1_@hotmail.com

Hello Sir / madam,
Am Afolabi Oladunjoye from Nigeria,I am currently enrolled in a training program with NEW YORK FILM ACADEMY and i was able to pay a Deposit of $1,000 and i still have the balance of about $12,500 which i can't afford now.so am looking up to Government Grant or Help from Organisations.And you can please Comfirm my addmission with NYFA thru +1-212-674-4300.Thanks folab4u@yahoo.com

I am a 48 year old Caucasian male.
I am a victim of Graves Disease, a severe thyroid dis-order.I have suffered the majority of my life with emotional problems and substance abuse.I can no longer afford the constant labwork required to maintain my health. My health insurance is of very little help.Because of deliquent medical bills, I can no longer maintain health care for my wife and children. My regular physician has denied me admission for health care until my medical bills have been re-payed. I have alwys done my very best to stay active in the workforce and raise my children,despite my physical and mental health problems.
My current place of employment has changed ownership within the past 2 years.
The new owners increased the cost of our health insurance and severely reduced the coverage of hospital and prescription medicine health care.
I am just barely existing financially.
Primarily, I am asking if anyone is aware of any social agencies or government programs that will help me to better myself by educational programs or my medical bills.
Respectfully,
Roger Smith