I have read a variety of different things that tend to contradict one another. Some say that they are grants available to start up a business, and other say there are not. I know there may be private grants available but tracking them down is very difficult and then there those that want to sell you information for obtaining a grant which I find tend to be a scam in many cases. Are there legitimate grants available for starting a business?

If so are they usually by private grantors or are there federal grants available? And what are some resources (legitimate) to tap in order to gather more information about obtaining a small business start up grant? I am willing to do the leg work, I just do not want to be wasting my efforts on an opportunity that is not legitimate. Input please?????