695, Mom looking for funding Posted by NevalandMom, Wed Feb-11-09 04:31 AM
Good morning! So all I hear is how women and moms can get small business grants... but yet everywhere I look someone is looking for money up front for a list of places... the lists usually being outdated and old!
In this economy, are there still orgnanizations offering grants? Can anyone help?
My background info: I am a SAHM with three young children, and pregnant with my fourth. I have a Master's of Science Degree in Counseling with an advanced degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Before my twins were born last year, I was working as a therapist in a foster care agency in NYC.
I incorporated my small business in September, where I sell children's books for siblings of twins and a twin journal. I am now working on expanding my business to utilize my degree while still being at home (or at least with my kids!). I am attempting to start up Baby and Toddler classes teaching weekly "Mommy and Me" type sessions such as Baby Sign Language, baby and toddler gym classes, potty training. I have already begun working on becoming certified with some companies that offer these courses as home businesses.
So now I need funding for transforming my basement into a child-friendly "playspace" to hold the classes, as well as funding for advertising and brochures, flyers, etc.
As I just found out I am expecting my fourth child, this puts a bit more stress on my funding options, as my husband can only help out so much! If anyone can help, please let me know where to turn and who can possibly consider me for a small business grant.
I do appreciate you taking the time to read my post and look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Jennifer
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