Independence notice: USAPlans is not a government agency and is not acting for the organizations linked below. Program terms can change; verify current information with the responsible source.

Do not build around a headline

A historical award amount or social-media advertisement does not establish current eligibility. Confirm the sponsoring agency, application period, eligible use, matching requirements and official application address.

Prepare the business

Current registration, financial records, a specific project, measurable outcomes, a budget and the ability to document spending can make legitimate funding research more productive.

Watch for fraud

The SBA says its official email addresses end in @sba.gov. Never pay a person who guarantees a government grant or requests credentials through an unverified link.

Official and primary sources