Big Government and Grant Opportunities

With the onset of the so-called ‘omnibus’ of a stimulus bill, funding sources for rural development, value added agriculture and renewable energy will be greater this year and in coming years than ever before. Regardless of your politics-and how squemish you may feel about this enormous ’big government’ spending spree-if you’re a rural small business , a farm in transitition or [...]

Grant Terms: Matching Funds

Next in the series of grant terms defined is the discussion of matching funds. It is very rare that a granting agency or program will pay for the entire cost of the project that you propose. There are exceptions, but suffice it to say that if you are a start up business looking for working [...]