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Military community can nominate projects for Hometowns grant [Video]

From now through Feb. 19, home improvement giant Lowe’s is calling on active duty, veterans and members of military nonprofits to nominate a project or cause to receive a Lowe’s Hometowns grant.

Now in its third year, the five-year, $100 million impact program revitalizes community spaces including food pantries, veteran support programs, first responder facilities, affordable housing services and community gardens.

“We have a responsibility to the communities we serve to be part of the solution to their most critical issues. Giving back is core to who we are and made possible by our associates’ ability to get things done,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO.

In the last two years, the grant program has refurbished 15 first responder, veteran and military family facilities, including: a community room renovation for Americans for Independent Living, a veterans assistance nonprofit; updated the Community Center at Camp Grayling, providing service members a connection to home …

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Veteran Grants: Business, Education, Farm, Home (Tutorial, Links) [Video]

This video is PACKED with grants and services from government agencies, corporations, and nonprofit organizations, for veterans – including disabled veterans - who want to start a small business; start a farm; buy, adapt, or repair a home; and pursue college or career training. Special note: Some of these grant funds are from veterans, for veterans, offering not only dollars but a large community of other veterans as mentors and colleagues. Time Stamps:00:00 There are many grants available for veterans00:30 Grants for veterans to start a business01:11 Grants for veterans to start a farm01:28 Grants for veterans to buy, repair, or adapt a home02:19 Education and training grants for veterans03:26 Meeting immediate needsIf you are in personal crisis, these services are available. VA benefit enrollment is NOT required:Veterans Crisis LineCALL 1-800-273-8255, Press 1TEXT 838255CHAT https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/Military Crisis LineCALL 1-800-273-8255, Press 1TEXT 838255CHAT https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/military-crisis-line/ Related Grant Chatter videos:The Small Business Administration, Grants for Small Business, https://youtu.be/EXThoaHxvzo Grants for Disabled Persons, https://youtu.be/q-ZB53CNLhM Links mentioned in video (NO affiliation. NO paid promotion):Grants for veterans to start a businesshttps://streetsharesfoundation.org/the-veteran-small-business-awardhttps://www.warriorrising.org/ Find SBA offices near you, https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-veterans-business-development/office-veterans-business-development-resourcesSBA business guide, https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE, https://www.score.org/resources-veteran-entrepreneursVA Veteran Entrepreneur Portal, https://www.va.gov/OSDBU/entrepreneur/index.asp Grants for veterans to start a farmFarmer Veteran Coalition, https://farmvetco.org/fvfellowship/USDA information (2 links), https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/veterans/veterans-and-entrepreneurship#I and https://www.nal.usda.gov/legacy/aglaw/veteran-farming#quicktabs-aglaw_pathfinder=0USDA Service Center, https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/USDA-service-centers Grants for veterans to buy, repair, or adapt a homehttps://purplehearthomesusa.org/apply/https://www.habitat.org/stories/helping-us-veterans-critical-home-repairs https://homesforwoundedwarriors.com/veterans-apply/ https://operationhomefront.org/housing/ https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/partnershipshttps://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/#get-veterans-housing-assistance Education and career grants, plus trades training for veterans2 long lists of scholarship options for veterans, http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/veterans.htmhttps://usveteransmagazine.com/list-of-military-scholarships-for-service-members-spouses-and-dependents/VA, https://www.va.gov/education/ Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, https://ivmf.syracuse.edu/programs/entrepreneurship/start-up/ebv/ Home Builders Institute, https://corporate.homedepot.com/foundation/tradestraining and https://hbi.org/military-programs/ Lockheed Martin Heroes Program, https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/lockheed-martin-heroes Hiring our Heroes, https://www.hiringourheroes.org/career-services/fellowships/ SkillBridge, https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm Warrior Care Program, https://www.socom.mil/care-coalition/ What about immediate needs?(1) Veteran and Military Crisis Lines are listed above(2) Food, clothing, emergency shelter, help with bills, or immediate repairs, you can also call 2-1-1More information at https://www.211.org/(3) Free help with municipal, circuit and probate courts in your state by contacting Connect2Help.orghttps://connect2help211.org/ About the VAFor VA benefits, find your nearest Veteran Service Office: https://nvf.org/veteran-service-officers/ Grant Chatter on Instagram: https://www.instagram dot com/grantchatter/ Grant Chatter on Facebook: https://www.facebook dot com/grant.chatter.5 Subscribe to Grant Chatter, to learn how to find grants, write grants, and win them! Thank you for watching. See you in the next video!

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30 Ways to Find Grants in Louisiana [Video]

Check out the description below, for a library of links to grants in Louisiana! Louisiana State Government Grants Directoryhttps://www.usgrants.org/louisiana Louisiana Grants of All Kinds in this Directoryhttps://www.opengrants.io/grants-in-louisiana/https://www.lma.org/LMA/Membership_Services/Grant_Information/State_Funding_Sources.aspx Grants for Clean WaterEnvironmental Protection Agency funds to states, https://www.epa.gov/cwsrf/learn-about-clean-water-state-revolving-fund-cwsrfhttps://deq.louisiana.gov/page/cwsrffunding-options Grants for EducationThe “Go Grant” for Louisiana students, https://mylosfa.la.gov/students-parents/scholarships-grants/go-grant/Community Foundations for Scholarships, https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locatorPell Grant, https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell Grants for First Time Home Buyershttps://www.lhc.la.gov/homebuyershttps://www.lhc.la.gov/down-payment-assistance-homebuyershttps://themortgagereports.com/89454/louisiana-first-time-home-buyer-programs-grantshttps://www.sofi.com/first-time-home-buyer-programs-in-louisiana/ Grants for NonprofitsAmerican Trucks Positive Payload Program, https://www.americantrucks.com/positive-payload.htmlCommunity Foundations, https://cof.org/page/community-foundation-locatorLocal Arts Grant Agencies https://www.arts.gov/state-and-regional-arts-organizationsLocal banks have small grants, Local Bank Directory, https://banklocal.info/locationsWalmart Community Grants, https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants Grants for Small BusinessAmber Grants for Women, https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/about-us/faq-online-grants-for-women/40 Proven Ways to Fund A Small Business, https://tinyurl.com/ybumd8tjFree business mentors at https://www.score.org; for minority or veteran mentors, https://www.score.org/score-for-allFor Disabled Business Owners, https://www.score.org/blog/support-entrepreneurs-disabilities Grants for Single Mothershttps://www.benefits.gov https://www.211.org/Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP), https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/fitap Grants to Start a Daycarehttps://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/assets/other/QualityStart/AppDocs/projects.htmlhttps://www.childcarebizhelp.com/extra-income-for-child-care-center/