{"id":40486,"date":"2024-03-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=40486"},"modified":"2024-05-08T11:25:02","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:25:02","slug":"grants-for-mom-and-pop-businesses-improving-our-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-for-mom-and-pop-businesses-improving-our-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants For Mom-And-Pop Businesses: Improving Our Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Grants are a great resource for mom-and-pop business owners to secure funding. Funding awarded to a mom-and-pop business helps these folks grow their brands and expand their customer bases. In turn, this creates new jobs and resources, and builds a stronger, more prosperous community for everyone. And, because of this, smart mom-and-pop businesses include grant-seeking in their Business Plan<\/a><\/strong> to secure the capital funding they need for success. Enter GrantWatch<\/a><\/strong>, stage left. Our database has several grant categories that pertain to business, capital funding, and operating support. It follows then, that any one of these categories (along with a host of others) can lead to much needed support for mom and pop businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mom-And-Pop Businesses<\/strong> Enrich the Community<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Today, we honor National Mom and Pop Business Owners <\/a><\/strong> to showcase the power of mom-and-pop businesses. For example, mom-and-pop business are more likely to invest into their community and enrich the well-being of its citizens. To illustrate: a childcare business provides a safe place for parents to leave their children when they are at work. This convince allows them to remain gainfully employed. Given these points, mom-and-pop business provide critical service for our communities and enriching our quality of life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mom-and-pop establishments are synonymous with various different types of businesses, including restaurants, bookstores, automotive repair shops, and insurance agencies….Mom-and-pop business owners tend to have a vested interest in the community, its citizens, and the local economy.\u00a0Consequently, they offer highly interactive and personalized services that large corporations cannot replicate.<\/p>\n Raghu Kiran Appasani<\/a>, MD Psychiatry and Founder and CEO of The MINDS Foundation<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

How To Find Grants for Mom-And-Pop Businesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Many mom-and-pop businesses build a grant pipeline using GrantWatch as a resource for locating grants for their mom-and-pop businesses. Business owners use the Grant<\/a><\/strong> Search<\/strong><\/a> tool to search by recipient type, location, funding source type, and more. Once there, narrow your search by location, then category. Utilize grant categories like Capital Funding<\/a><\/strong>, Entrepreneurs and Startups<\/a><\/strong>, and BIPOC<\/a><\/strong> to apply for grants for your mom-and-pop businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Support Operations and Build Capacity\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>– $3,000 grant and in-kind support for small businesses to sustain operations and build capacity. Additionally, funding promotes the development of local small businesses by supporting growth and diversification and creating jobs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>– $10,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. COVID-19<\/a><\/strong> – $5,000 to small companies in eligible locations to promote business development and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Convert Upper Floors to Residential Units<\/a><\/strong> – $75,000 grant to commercial building owners in eligible locations to convert portions of commercial buildings to residential units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Train Employees<\/a><\/strong> – Grants to businesses for employee training activities. Also, funding is intended to strengthen the workforce by providing new and current employees with additional and specialized job skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Build A Sustainable Grant Pipeline<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Grants are competitive. Because of this, having a pipeline of grants to apply for is the best way to secure funding for your organization. To build a personalized grant watchlist, use the My Grant Alerts<\/strong><\/a> feature to create alerts for grants of interest. Using My Grant Views<\/a><\/strong> you can review the GrantWatch ID#, deadline date, and the date you previously viewed each grant. Finally, personalize your My Grant Calendar<\/strong><\/a> to plan out your future grant applications and organize upcoming deadlines. While applying for grants is hard work, if you build a grant cycle and dedicate time to applying to grants regularly, you will likely secure the funding you need for your cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Need More Help? How To Hire A Grant Writer<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Most seekers do not win a grant on their first try. Grant-seekers learn valuable and impactful lessons throughout the grant-seeking process. If you become overwhelmed, hiring a grant writer is also an option. A grant writer will help you find and apply for grants for mom-and-pop businesses. They will coach you throughout the entire process and curate the project to fit your needs. Visit GrantWriterTeam<\/a> <\/strong>to post a classified ad to hire a professional grant writer. Vet your candidates thoroughly. A good grant writer has industry knowledge, creativity, strong writing skills, and a proven track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    With close to 8,000 grants<\/a> currently available, GrantWatch.com<\/a> is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a MemberPlus+ plan <\/a>to view the full details of current grants, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the GrantWatch FAQ<\/a> page. To conclude,<\/em> to see the great value of the top 20 GrantWatch features, click here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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