| Being a single parent can be difficult, especially | | | | additional resources for you to use. |
| when it comes to finances. Add in the rough | | | | The Application Process |
| economic times the country is currently facing, | | | | When applying for a grant, there will be a bit of |
| and there are many monetary stumbling blocks | | | | paperwork that needs to be filled out. It is |
| that single parents can come across when trying | | | | imperative that you fill out the necessary forms |
| to raise their children. Luckily, there are many | | | | as honestly as possible. Mixups and incorrect |
| routes available to single parents to get | | | | information can slow down the grant approval |
| much-needed assistance in financial matters. One | | | | process or even disqualify an applicant all together. |
| of these routes in particular is that of | | | | Do not be surprised if it takes weeks or even |
| government grants. There are many types of | | | | months before you receive notification of |
| government grants for single parents, you just | | | | approval for the grant; these things can take |
| need to know where to look for them. | | | | time. |
| What is a Grant? | | | | Another factor that you need to remember is |
| A grant is a monetary award of money from the | | | | deadlines. Most grant programs are very strict |
| government in order to assist qualifying groups or | | | | when it comes to submitting applications by a |
| persons in a financial manner. Grants are not the | | | | certain date. Why? Because many of these grant |
| same as loans, so you would not be expected to | | | | programs have a specific amount of funds set |
| pay them back. However, grants are usually given | | | | aside for disbursement. They need to ensure that |
| for a specific purpose, so when you apply for a | | | | the funds are available before they are able to |
| grant, you may be expected to so something in | | | | approve of your grant request. So it's wise to |
| return. For example, if a single parent seeks a | | | | submit your grant request as early as possible. |
| grant for educational purposes, they would most | | | | Grants can take a bit of leg work in order to find, |
| likely be expected to complete the degree | | | | apply for, and be approved, but the end result is |
| program and pursue employment upon | | | | well worth it. Single parents can most certainly |
| completion. | | | | benefit from the financial assistance, especially if |
| Where to Find Grants | | | | they are considering returning to school in order |
| There are a wide variety of grants available, and | | | | to obtain their degree. Remember to be aware of |
| they are all for a wide variety of purposes. One | | | | the conditions surrounding the grant before you |
| of the most reliable sources to search for grants | | | | apply, and to fill out the paperwork as accurately |
| is online. Single parents can enter search terms | | | | as possible. With a little work and some patience, |
| and find grants for their specific needs from the | | | | a single parent can find themselves quickly back |
| comfort of their own home. Single parents can | | | | on a more stable path toward bettering their and |
| also get information about grants from their local | | | | their children's lives. Finding and applying for |
| City Hall, or another State Department office, | | | | government grants for single parents is much |
| such as the Department of Health and Human | | | | easier than most people realize. |
| Services. Your local library also most likely has | | | | |