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Grants for Disaster Assistance

by twistednetworx, Window Shopper

  • Created: May 13, 2011, 3:05 pm
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I own a pretty multi-talented firm. Since we do network construction and telecommunications infrastructure, we could be a great help in some of these disaster scenarios that are going on across the country right now. We can help re-establish telephone service, emergency-wire buildings for FEMA or other agencies needing quick and reliable networking in these local areas, and we can even assist with reconstruction efforts.I don't want to do this to make money, but my firm is too small to absorb the cost of volunteering our time and there are costs to operate, even if they're low. Is there some kind of government program we can take advantage of that would help pay our basic costs to do extended disaster relief or to assist in some way? Basically I need to be able to pay for the gas, food, hotels if needed, and a low hourly rate to support a team while away from home. I'm very tired of sitting home and watching some of these areas that are hit so hard and being unable to do anything about it. We CAN help, but we can't afford to maintain ourselves there for free. Any ideas anyone?

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phanio | Contributor | 5/16/2011 - 9:57 pm

The SBA has new loan programs for both businesses and home owners to help them rebuild.  If you could look into these - you might be able to sell your services better.  Tell them you can help them - like you did here - then also tell them how they can apply to these SBA back programs.  If you bring everything needed to the table - you might have a easier sell.
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ngoriel | Community Moderator | 5/24/2011 - 8:57 pm

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The SBA has new loan programs for both businesses and home owners to help them rebuild.  If you could look into these - you might be able to sell your services better.  Tell them you can help them - like you did here - then also tell them how they can apply to these SBA back programs.  If you bring everything needed to the table - you might have a easier sell.
Hi, SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, non-profit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.  SBA employees assist victims of disasters who need help applying for our loans. For more information on our program, click http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2462 .

BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 5/17/2011 - 11:39 am

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The SBA has new loan programs for both businesses and home owners to help them rebuild.  If you could look into these - you might be able to sell your services better.  Tell them you can help them - like you did here - then also tell them how they can apply to these SBA back programs.  If you bring everything needed to the table - you might have a easier sell.
Are you registered with both your state and the federal government as a contractor? If not, that may be your first step. Once registered, state and federal agencies will be able to find your business when they need help. You will also be able to regularly peruse the bid opportunities and quickly take advantage of project listings. Local disaster assistance projects are often listed in the legal notices section of your newspaper, so be certain to regularly read it.