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How do I find out what government grants are out there for home health agency and business owned by a woman.?

I’m trying to start a Home Health Agency in NC. I would like to find a grant to help me start this business and what is available for me to continue the business, if there is any monies out there that can help me in this process? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

It is hard to find grants to start a business — especially for a home health agency.

Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for starting a for-profit business.

One possible exception is for companies developing or exporting agricultural goods, including food and forest product. Another exception could be the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/sbir/index.html , which fund the research and development of technological innovation that meets specific government needs.

Your best bet actually will be from the states if they offer grant programs for women (or any other special interest groups — minorities, women, disabled, veterans, etc). Or check with non profit organizations, particularly women organizations if they offer grants. Examples include

Iowa Women’s Foundation http://www.iawf.org/
New Mexico Women’s Foundation http://www.nmwf.org/guidelines.html

Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/mostrequesteditems/CON_FAQ2.html
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“The U.S. Small Business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments.”
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Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.

Here is a listing of federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business — THERE’S NONE.

http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show

Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT – Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program

Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women’s Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women’s business center that will train women entrepreneurs

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REVIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL SPORTS IN PAKISTAN

First of all we should focus the security of the players as well as the spectators sitting in the stadiums. Unfortunately Acts of terrorism have been growing at an alarming rate globally. As far as international sports in Pakistan are concerned, we are facing a massive loss after a heartbreaking incident was occurred with Sri Lankan Cricket team in Lahore. The number of sports events has rapidly decreased and the country has been deprived of billions of rupees on account of sponsorship. For example, Pakistan lost the chance to host Asia-Oceania Zone group two Davis Cup ties against Oman (March 6 – and Philippines (July 10 -12) on security grounds. We also lost the opportunity to host an international squash event, a table tennis event and a sailing regatta to name a few. Recently ICC excluded Pakistan from the host countries of Cricket Word Cup.

People related to different sports are of the view that inviting any foreign team or player, at the moment is similar to asking for the moon. They argue that if even parents hesitate to send their children to compete in domestic events, we cannot expect foreigners to undertake a trip to Pakistan. As a result, the graph of sports in Pakistan has already reached low ebb and urgently needs collective efforts for its revival.

Pakistan should accept ground realities and focus on increasing domestic activities in the larger national interest. On the one hand, the competition will keep players in a good form, while, on the other hand, they will be able to deliver the goods in global events.

Concerned authorities should, however, give full attention to fool-proof security measures even for domestic events in order to avoid any mishap. Even a minute´s lapse in security can destroy all efforts.

As some one who has been involved with sports, as a sportsman, a journalist or organizer, it is sad and painful to see the present situation. Pakistan has reached what seems like the lowest ebb in its history. The country had not taken long to make its mark in sports after independence. It took rapid strides despite facing many hurdles including poor financing, lack of infrastructure, proper organization and support. But somehow the country managed to produce world champions in some sports and certainly took lead at Asian level in some others. This came through the sheer determination of few highly spirited individuals who had the vision to lead and bring moments of joy and pride to the nation.

In this one can single out one man who stands tall and he is Air Marshal Nur Khan. He had the vision to give a lead to help bring laurels in Squash, Hockey and Cricket, his innovation and some of his ideas have been acknowledged on a global level. Others like Kh. Iftikhar of Tennis, Hafeez Kardar in Cricket, Prof. Anwar Chaudhry in Boxing, Sh. Zafar Ali as a pioneer in Pakistan Olympic Association, A.I.S. Dara in Hockey, Brig. Rodhm and Major Hamid in athletics need special mention.

But where we stand now? Nowhere! It is because of several reasons. First the various sports bodies need complete overhand and change in their outlook and working. Then the governing body- Pakistan Sports Board- which has become a behemoth and unwieldy be restructured and not become a liability to eat up most of its funds on its huge establishment without doing anything worthwhile.

The sports bodies should be freed from official control and let them be run independently with professional management and to raise its own financing rather than looking for official grants. Pakistan Sports Board´s role should be re-defined. The practice of appointing Heads of Pakistan Olympic Association, Pakistan Hockey Federation, Pakistan Cricket Board, etc by Government should stop and let these be made through elections as done everywhere else in the world. I suggest let us consult some of the icons who are luckily still around like Nur Khan, Prof. Chaudhry, Imran Khan, Jahangir Khan, to be consulted besides other stake-holders including senior sportsmen, journalists, organizers to evolve a new policy to revamp the national sports. The present mockery of how sports are being run need to be radically changed. Pakistan can still stage a come back to reclaim its eminence but there is need to act without losing much more time.

Those who matter in the corridors of power should also evolve an effective marketing strategy to attract weaker teams and players for home series by offering lucrative prize money and incentives. Also, with international cricket out of the picture, this is a good time to focus on other sports that will bear fruit. We also need to take effective measures to improve the country´s image, sports wise. Last year, for example, the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) gathered players from across the World including India and China for two-leg ITF Pakistan Women´s Futures at Islamabad in the aftermath of the Mumbai incident. Although it seems a Herculean task yet, if achieved, it will go a long way in cleansing the image of the country. We can learn lessons from the past and remember that the spirit of Olympics did not die after the1972 Munich Games was marred by an ugly incident (the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes). The torch continued to glow bright.

Hockey, the national sport of Pakistan, has lost its flavour among the masses over the last decade. The reasons for the degeneration of hockey affairs are numerous, which have been highlighted off and on at various platforms. To revive the glory of Pakistan hockey, the management of hockey affairs will have to fight on two fronts simultaneously. The technical and tactical aspects of national hockey are already under focus. A pool of “Trained Senior Coaches” must be established who spread their newly acquired technical knowledge to the other coaches of country. Thus a chain of highly qualified coaches can be prepared to educate hockey youth on correct and modern lines.

The second and the most unattended front are the Marketing and Media aspects of field hockey promotion. There is a certain dearth of professionals in the field of sports marketing in our country in general and in hockey in particular. In the absence of a coherent sports culture and non-existence of professional based sports, it would not be easy to find professionals who fully understand the political, social and economic environments of sports industry. A common mistake which always occurs in such a situation is hiring of foreign experts, who despite having excellence in the concerned field are not fully aware of the above mentioned sports environments in our country. Such an expert should be able to understand the global and local sports structure and its trends, the knowledge of event management, logistical planning, and a sound understanding of corporate and individual sponsorship, relationship of tourism and hotel industry with sports and above all the capacity to hatch a detailed marketing plan. Till hockey is marketed along professional lines its chances of growing form the shadows of cricket popularity at the national level are remote.

The unexpected and unfortunate attack on the visiting Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore left Pakistan cricket in shambles. Consequently Pakistan´s tour to Bangladesh has also been postponed. Currently Pakistan Cricket team is playing ODIs and Twenty 20 matches with Australia in Abu Dhabi, UAE. At this stage the PCB has a lot of challenges to meet. Their job has become increasingly difficult in the present scenario. Their officials deserve understanding at this point of time to perform their duties as it´s in the interest of whole country to have cricket revived.

Last year, over hundred people were killed in India through the Mumbai terrorist strikes and England returned three weeks later to finish the tour with ramped-up security. This is Double Standard? Is it for commercial reasons? Is it because India has more money than anyone in the cricketing world? If the same thing happened in Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe or Bangladesh, would England have returned so quickly? These are the questions that must be answered by the concerned quarter.

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Sexual Assault of Rural Women During and After Separation/Divorce: What are the characteristics these men?

Walter DeKeseredy performed a research study for the Violence and Victimization Research Division of the American National Institute of Justice, to add empirical and theoretical attention to the victimization of women, who want to leave, are in the process of leaving, or who have left their marital/cohabiting partners:

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The research study found three consistent factors among men who raped their female partners when the women tried to leave or left them:

1) These men viewed women as property: “These men think of women as sexual and reproductive ‘property’ they can own and exchange”
2) Patriarchal male peer support: “These men have male friends with similar beliefs and values who reinforce the notion that women’s exiting is a threat to a man’s masculinity. Male friends also abused their female partners
3) Frequent drinking with patriarchal male friends.

What do you think of the study’s findings?

hello there, to answer your question, I think the findings are true, in fact, I know that they are true. but what is the bases of the question? the reason I know these are true is because I was married to a man exactly like that. he started knocking me around as soon as we were married.I started seeing a monster emerge.he would stay out all the time and drink in the bars,come home drunk and want sex, and I had better submit or I would be sorry. he was so jealous, if I talked to any male friend for more than a few words I was being accused of all sorts of smut. these are only a couple of things I could write a book on all the beatings and abuse. but I was truly afraid of him. you see back in the sixty’s is when we married, and they didn’t have domestic laws like we do now. because I new if I ever had him arrested for abusing me, I’d be dead. he told me he would kill me and I believed him I knew not to provoke him. one time i tried to leave and he shot at my father because I ran to him, he said if I didn’t come home he would shoot my father.I didn’t have friends, I couldn’t go any where. I was his property. the story is too long to tell, but that is how I know the findings are true.

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Florida FHA Loan Qualifying

In General it’s easier to qualify for Florida FHA home loan compared to conventional loans and have lower down payment requirements. Unlike a conventional mortgage that is credit score driven; FHA loans do not have a minimum credit score requirement. This helps first time home buyers and other Florida buyers with bad credit qualify. The FHA loan limits in Florida vary deposing on the county and how much FHA will allow you to borrower depends upon your income. FHA loans typically will all a Florida mortgage applicant to spend up to 1/3 of his or her Gross monthly income towards the housing expense. So if you bring in $3000 per month before taxes. FHA loans allow you to spend up to $1000 or 1/3 of your gross monthly income (before taxes) on your Florida home expenses. The housing expense includes the mortgage payment plus the monthly taxes and insurance.  Not to worry so much about past credit issuers, you should have a reasonable credit history for the past 12 months and have stable predicable income likely to continue in order to qualify for a low FHA mortgage rate in Florida.

Benefits of FHA loans are:

• Only 3.5% down payment requirement or $3500 down payment per every 100K.
• Seller can pay up to 6% of your prepaid taxes, insurance, doc stamps mortgage stamps, intangibles, title insurance and all other closing coast associated with your home purchase.
• No Income Minimum or Limits
• Tax deductible interest write-off payments on mortgage when you file
• Acquire equity in you home over time
• FHA loan closing costs are regulated
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Benefits of Florida FHA loans:

• No Min FICO!
• Low down payments
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• Gifts and Down payment assistance OK
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• No cash reserves required

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) in Florida administers education to homeowners in Florida. These FHA Mortgage programs operate through lending institutions approved by FHA. FHA/HUD and the Florida Mortgage Association conduct a training programs and loss mitigation seminars to reduce the amount of Florida FHA loan defaults.

Florida FHA Loan

First time homebuyers and moving up buyers with good or bad credit can take advantage of FHA home loans in Florida. FHA Home Loans to help Florida homebuyers overcome financial barriers that prevent most from purchasing a Florida home. FHA home loans are easier and less expensive for Florida mortgage applicants with less than perfect credit.

FHA credit underwriting make it easy to obtain a Florida FHA loan:

• Judgments don’t have to be a paid off.
• Lack of credit history. If you do not have a minimum of 3  trade lines in the credit report, you may use an alternative credit form. These include rental history, utility bills, auto insurance payment history etc.
• Bankruptcy. If you are in bankruptcy, you have to wait for 2 years in order to obtain FHA loans in Florida. The bankruptcy must be offset by credit being reestablished with no late payments.
• Foreclosure. Ensure you do not have a property foreclosure in the previous 3 years. However, a FHA home loan in Florida may be granted, if the foreclosure is the result of extenuating circumstances.
• Non-purchasing spouse. The credit obligations of a non-purchasing spouse should be included with the application. A non-purchasing spouse also may be asked to sign a security instrument.
• Federal debt. Ensure you do not have any federal debts. Federal debts include VA mortgage, student loans and SBA loans.

 

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One of the reasons that it is a very attractive option for college funding is that they generally do not need to be repaid.

Another one of the Federal Pell Grant requirements is that you meet a minimum academic standard. The minimum is not as strict as most types grant or scholarship as the objective is not to only serve students in the highest percentiles. The Pell Grant is intended to help as many people from low income families as possible so as long as you have respectable grades you should be all right.

Largely, the Federal Pell Grant requirements are based on financial need. When you fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the information you provide will be used to determine your Expected Family Contribution. How large this number is will depend on how many children your family plans to send to college as well as income. Your family contributions are taken into account provided you are not independent of your family.

Also one of the Federal Pell Grant requirements is that you maintain a sufficient course load. The amounts that you receive will be based on your course load, and while you can still receive a Grant as a part time student there is a minimum. If you reduce your course load or you fall below the minimum amount, you will be required to pay back part of your Grant money. Not only will the grant make it easier to pay for your education, but it will also give you some motivation to see your way through to the finish.

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