I) FEDERAL GRANTS.
This primer provides general guidance and is not all-inclusive.
There are few absolutes, so statements as to eligibility are only for general guidance.
The reader is advised to use the Internet resources provided herein to obtain the details
of each program including eligibility.  All Federal and PA grants are available to businesses
directly from a Federal or PA Department or Agency.
It Is Unlikely That A Go-Between Can Do Anything To Secure A Grant That The
Individual Business Cannot Do. Save your time and effort by talking to the responsible person
at the Granting Organization before you start the grant proposal.

I.A) For-Profit Businesses.  Grants are generally for research and/or
technological innovation in the following subject areas.
 Agriculture, Arts, Business and Commerce, Community Development, Consumer Protection,
Disaster Prevention and Relief, Education, Employment, Labor, and Training, Energy,
Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Housing, Humanities, Information and Statistics,
Law, Justice, and Legal Services, Natural Resources, Regional Development, Science, Technology,
and R & D in Social Services and Income Security, & Transportation.

I.B) Non-Profit Businesses, Government, Education, Quasi Government, Religious,
Indian Tribal Governments, etc.  In addition to research and technology these organizations
may receive grants to provide direct support or services to individuals or organizations
in the same subject areas as shown above.

I.C) Individuals & Families.  Individuals & Families can apply for grants through a number
of personal assistance programs.  In general, these grants are not available to businesses,
and are for disadvantaged individuals or families.

FEDERAL RESOURCES:
http://www.grants.gov/
http://www.ssti.org/resources.htm     Select    “Federal Programs”
http://www.ssti.org/resources.htm     Select    “Other Funding”

STATE AND OTHER GRANTS Resources.:
http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/GrantsCenter/
http://www.wednetpa.com/
http://www.newpa.com/index.aspx
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/
http://www.grantsalert.com/
http://www.grantsnet.org/
http://www.innovationpartnership.net/