{"id":42624,"date":"2024-04-12T08:44:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T12:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=42624"},"modified":"2024-04-15T07:58:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:58:56","slug":"big-tech-layoffs-continue-time-to-look-for-start-up-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/big-tech-layoffs-continue-time-to-look-for-start-up-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Tech Layoffs Continue – Time to Look for Start-up Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Big Tech Company layoffs are continuing to soar. It seems like many of the major tech companies keep announcing multiple rounds of layoffs. While big tech is not the only industry suffering, it seems to be impacting some well-known, companies particularly hard. According to industry tracker Layoffs.fyi<\/a><\/strong>, 59,443 workers were laid off across 245 tech companies since January 2024 alone, including Microsoft, Amazon, eBay and Google. What’s more, it means some workers are beginning to look for other avenues, to continue doing the work they love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is light on the horizon though. At GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a>, we understand the impact a job loss can have on individuals and their families. For this reason, there is a category specifically for entrepreneurs\/startups<\/strong><\/a>. It can be daunting navigating severance pay, unemployment benefits, health insurance, and other financial changes laid-off workers may face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard the old saying, “When one door closes, another opens?” The team at GrantWatch is fully behind this concept. Sometimes what seems like a misfortune can end up leading to something positive. If you are a laid-off tech worker who\u2019s been thinking about translating your skills into a new business venture or creating a nonprofit organization, there may be grants for you.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for Start-Up Grants?  <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to searching for small business grants, you may be wondering what types of grants are available. Maybe you’re not even sure what a grant is. A grant is an award that a funding source gives to a business or nonprofit organization. It is usually in the form of money. “In-kind services” are another type of grant, a form of compensation “In lieu of money.” These are no-cost services provided to an organization. An example would be accounting or marketing services, or you may receive a product like software or office supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch would like to help see your vision funded. Many startup nonprofits and small businesses come to GrantWatch to find the latest funding for their vision or concept. Many budding entrepreneurs are unaware there are grants available to fund new businesses, especially in the technology<\/a> field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her are some of the top grants available for startups, as well as grants for big tech companies in need of financial assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Start-Up Grants <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n