If you look online, you will find many companies claiming to provide you with the resources needed to apply for and secure government grant money. The problem is that many, if not all, of these offers are scams and have no government affiliation. The following information should be considered when looking for grant money online.
Instructions
1. Be cautious about companies that advertise "free money." Remember, government grants are for specific purposes, such as for housing and schooling. There is no such thing as free money from the government to spend on whatever you like.
2. Look out for online companies that will guarantee you grant success. All grants are received after review of an application, funding approvals and other factors, such as grant proposal letters and more. Many grant applications are turned down each year; there is no such thing as a grant guarantee.
3. If an online grant "company" asks for your checking account information, it is a scam. There is never a need to send your checking account information to any company online that claims to be a government grant provider.
4. If you have received a call from a "government employee" about a grant that you qualified for, but that you have never applied for, it is most likely a scam; hang up the phone and block that number.
