Similar to many other threads, there seem to be multiple inquires about government grants. Unfortunately there are no government grants offered for starting or operating a businesses. Check out these community articles for more information on the reality of government grants:

• Grants 101: An Overview of Grants Available from the Federal Government
• The Truth About Government Grants
• Grants & Loans: Break Through the Myths and Find the Right Financing for Your Needs

There are government loans available, so please check out our Loans and Grants Tool to see which ones your business qualifies for. Also check out I Need Money - Where Do I Get It? for another helpful resource. Good luck and please continue to use the community as a resource!

I need alittle start up capital for a fuel farm approximately 350k.  I am using algae and want to make diesel and other fuels to help with the nations crisis.  Do you think, that would be in the nations interest to help me......  I have a site bought and most of the components bought including the tanks to hold the fuel and farm aggregate.  

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Forget about grants - they just do not work that way. You should start with a business plan - find a local SCORE or SBDC in your area - work with them in developing a business plan - they are free to use and can help you research how to make your business a success. Once you plan is completed and you understand how much money you need to pull this off - then come back here and ask for advice regarding that amount of funding.

Grants are not available to start for-profit businesses unless you have invented a new product that is in the national interest. Your best bet is to secure a loan. In this economy even that is not easy.