HUD Offers New Tool for Real Estate Grant Seekers
By Jillian Wheeler | May 28, 2010
HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is the largest provider of federal grants for real estate projects. HUD provides grants to for-profit businesses as well as non-profits and smaller government agencies. While many HUD grants are “pass-through” grants that are distributed by state and local authorities, some grants are available from HUD directly.
The HUD website is a treasure trove of information for real estate investors and developers interested in obtaining some of the thousands of grants and low cost loans available from HUD. And recently, HUD has added a very useful new tool: an online brochure called “Finding and Applying for Grants is Easy!”. You can download it here:
www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/findapplybrochure.pdf
Of course, the best and most comprehensive resource available for government real estate grants programs is The New American Land Rush: How to Buy Real Estate with Government Money.
Land Rush is a simple yet complete guide that highlights every single federal and state real estate grant and low-cost loan program, as well as information on locating all the city and county grants. A physical product that will be delivered to your doorstep, it includes two books, two audio CDs, and 8 data CDs, as well as a sample grant (one I wrote for an actual project).
To learn more, and to purchase the product, visit:
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10 Things You Could Do with a Grant
By Jillian Wheeler | May 13, 2010
You know grants are out there. Maybe you already have some ideas about how you would use a grant. But just in case you don’t, here’s a list of 10 things you could do with a grant.
Of course, this list is just 10 of thousands of possibilities. You could:
1. Use government money to buy real estate.
2. Set up a youth program in your community.
3. Support or expand your business.
4. Provide services for the disabled.
5. Set up a non-profit and give yourself a great job.
6. Establish scholarships to classes you teach.
7. Buy senior citizen housing.
8. Start an arts program for at-risk youth.
9. Build a ball field for kids in your community.
10. Set up a holistic health center.
Now for the big question: How do you find a grant? The answer is here:
Bankroll Your Ideas with Free Money – Step #1: Find the Grant! is a video program in which I show you exactly, step by step, how to find all kinds of grants. That includes government grants, corporate money, and foundation grants.
The DVD makes finding grant money easy and straightforward. Like all our products, Find the Grant! is solid, professional-level information. It’s a great product if you’re already involved with a community organization, or if you’re just exploring the subject.
If you’ve ever thought of trying to get a grant, do yourself a favor, and grab this DVD before they’re gone.
And of course, if you’re interested in getting in-depth training in grant writing, check out our Grants Training Classes:
www.GrantMeRich.com/classes.htm
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New Grants from Pepsi
By Jillian Wheeler | March 30, 2010
Now here’s a refreshing idea. Pepsi, the soft drink giant, has established a grants program. If you’ve been on my mailing list for a while, or read earlier blog posts, you know that most large companies offer grants. What’s unique about Pepsi’s program is that they are inviting the public to vote and help the company choose deserving grant recipients.
Here’s how it works. Every month throughout 2010, you are invited to submit your proposal online for a worthy project. You can request $5,000, $25,000, $50,000 or $250,000. While you’re on the site, you can also vote for projects you support. And, of course, if you’ve submitted a grant proposal, you can encourage all your supporters to vote for you. When the voting period is over, Pepsi announces the recipients, then the next cycle begins. Pepsi has set aside $1.3 million in grant funding.
If you’d like to learn much more about corporate grants, or foundation and government grants, you may be interested in our next Grants Training Classes. Spring classes begin April 12th. Get all the information here:
www.GrantMeRich.com/classes.htm
And to check out the Pepsi grants, go to:
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Inner Circle for Grants Closing Soon
By Jillian Wheeler | February 26, 2010
Just a quick note to let you know I’ll be closing applications soon for my Inner Circle for Grants.
This is the 6-month program that gives you the chance to work directly with me, at a fraction of my usual consulting costs. You’ll receive:
- A monthly one-on-one call with me to discuss how to get a grant for your project.
- Weekly email exchange with me to ask and answer questions.
- Free copy of each of the new products in my new series, Bankroll Your Ideas with Free Money!
The first product, #1: Find the Grant! is already available and selling for $97. I’ll be introducing a new video product, targeted to specific aspects of grants, every month over the next 6 months. And they’ll all be yours, free!
Here’s where you apply:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/PHZY2TB
If you’d like to be one of the lucky 15 people accepted into this program, apply today. It all goes away February 28th.
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My Inner Circle for Grants
By Jillian Wheeler | February 17, 2010
For more than a year, readers have been asking me for a way they can get the benefit of working with me, at a cost they can afford.
Today I’m issuing an invitation to you to join my new Inner Circle for Grants.
For six months, you will receive every one of the new products being created in our Bankroll Your Ideas with Free Money program. Step #1, Find the Grant! is already a bestseller, and many more products will be released during the coming months.
As part of my Inner Circle, you will also have my regular input and support.
I want to help you blow right through all the barriers to your success. Plus, it’s going to cost you a fraction of my regular consulting fees.
The catch: You must act immediately. Because of the high level of interaction I’m promising you, I can only accept 15 people in this 6-month program.
If this sounds like something you’d like to find out more about, I need you to submit an application at:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/PHZY2TB
You’ll be asked to respond to questions about why you want a grant, your project ideas, whether you have a non-profit, etc.
Most importantly: Why do you feel we would work well together?
I look forward to working with you!
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Buy a Home with Economic Stimulus Funds
By Jillian Wheeler | February 13, 2010
All over the country, the federal government’s economic stimulus funds are trickling down and creating opportunities.
Would you like to buy a house, but you just don’t think you can afford it? Do you have family or friends in that situation?
Here’s a great example of help waiting for you.
Terrell, Texas, is a small town 30 miles east of Dallas. With 13,000 residents, it’s a great place to raise kids, or just a great place to live in a warm, friendly community. You could work in the metroplex, or you could take advantage of a full range of employment opportunities in Terrell itself. The town is a strong supporter of economic development, and a lot of healthy businesses call the area home.
If you haven’t owned a home in 3 years, and you find a foreclosed home you like, the City of Terrell will give you $30,000 toward your down payment and closing costs. Of course, there are some conditions. You have to income qualify. For example, a family of four must earn at or below $81,100 per year (that’s 120% of the area average).
If you earn at or below $33,800 per year, the City will finance your house. You need a credit score of 560. In both cases, you must take an 8-hour home ownership class. The house must be your primary place of residence; this program is not for investors.
This opportunity was funded as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, with money from the economic stimulus package.
Terrell is just one example. All over the country, states, counties and cities have ways to help you buy the home of your dreams.
To learn more about these programs, order our Guide to Grants for American Homebuyers & Homeowners:
http://www.grantmerich.com/hb.htm
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I’m doing something new…
By Jillian Wheeler | January 15, 2010
Since August, when I injured my knee, I’ve been forced to be much less active than usual. Once I got through the kicking and screaming (well, I couldn’t do too much kicking), I’ve spent lots of time processing, thinking and planning.
As you can imagine, a few months of forced inactivity (not at all my usual mode) gave me the opportunity to do lots of personal work. I’ve been thinking about questions like, what does this experience mean for me, and how can I use it as a way to grow?
But I’ve also had lots of opportunity to think about my business, and spend time talking with associates and colleagues about the changes in our economy, and the needs of our customers. One thing many of us in the Internet business world have observed is that buyers are much more cautious about spending money for high-end classes and products. Many people are out of work, of course, or have a reduced income. But even people who are still doing well are taking a “wait and see” position when it comes to their personal expenditures. At the same time, people know there are new and exciting opportunities in the world of grants, and they want to learn how to take advantage of these opportunities.
So I’m doing something new. I’m creating a new line of products called Bankroll Your Ideas. The first of these products is:
Step #1: Find the Grant! and it’s ready for you now.
What makes this new product line different?
Two things: These products are targeted, and they are very affordable.
Step #1: Find the Grant! is an instructional video that shows you how and where to find foundation, corporate, and government grants.
I think you’re going to love it. Check it out here:
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Merry Christmas!
By Jillian Wheeler | December 24, 2009
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, or as many of my friends do, some combination thereof, I hope you’re having a holiday season filled with peace, joy and abundance.
Please take a moment to enjoy “Three Gifts for the Holiday”:
Happy holidays!
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Tiger Woods: Golf, Gossip, and … Grants?
By Jillian Wheeler | December 15, 2009
Tiger Woods is all over the news, but what does he have to do with grants?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Because Tiger Woods is about more than great golf and steamy gossip. Tiger Woods, like thousands of other wealthy individuals, funnels a substantial sum of money into his personal foundation. In turn, the foundation gives grants to organizations that offer services to young people, as well as scholarships to students in his mother’s native Thailand.
Blues great John Lee Hooker didn’t make the billions Tiger has generated, but he, too, left money in a foundation that supports grassroots organizations for disadvantaged children. Name a person who has achieved a level of financial success, and cares about other people, and you may find a source of grants.
If you want to know where to find all the grants that may apply to you, I’m excited to tell you about the launch of my newest product:
Find the Grant that’s Right for You.
This brand new DVD Video Lesson will give you the complete “how-to” of locating not only these individual grants, but all foundation grants, government grants and corporate grants. With $360 Billion annually available in grants in the U.S. alone, there could be a grant that will make your dreams come true.
Find out all about it here:
www.FindtheGrant.com
And what do you think about Tiger’s grants, the media frenzy, the future of golf… Whatever your thoughts, leave a comment here.
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30% Off Sale: Final Day!
By Jillian Wheeler | August 19, 2009
Today is the final day for you to take advantage of our Mid-Summer30% off sale. In only a few short hours from now, we’ll have to shut down this sale.
So take a break from what you’re doing right now, and check out our Grants Training Classes:
www.GrantMeRich.com/classes.htm
Learn how to find all those grants, how to write a winning grant proposal - even how to start a wonderful new part-time or full-time career as a Certified Grant Writer. BTW, we do offer a payment plan to make it easy for you.
AND…
Get the insider information on all the government grants that you can use to buy real estate, with our physical product (the only one of its kind anywhere), “The New American Land Rush: How to Buy Real Estate with Government Money.”
There’s also a great price when you get both!
You can’t afford to wait. This all ends Wednesday, 8/19, at midnight, Central Time.
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