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1. Grants for single mothers
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2. About Us
 Who are We and What is
SingleMommie.com all about?
 This website was created to be
used as a comprehensive resource
for single mom’s everywhere.
Packed with current information
and upbeat articles on
careers,education, grants,
scholarships, help with
housing, parenting tips,
relationships, health, fitness, and
finances, you’ll find nothing but
quality and current information
here.

3. Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain
Information Online?
 Have you ever tried to search for information on grants or scholarships, only to find
websites that take you around in circles without ever providing the facts you’re looking
for?
 It seems like these topics are buried from sight. I remember when I decided to
return to college and was looking for government grant information. A friend of
mine told me that single mother’s actually have quite an advantage where
college is concerned. Even though I was in my late 20′s, I could return to school
full-time and the government would pay my tuition.
 You can imagine my disappointment when I searched endlessly online for this
information. It literally took me a week and a few phone calls to my local
college to hunt down the information I was after.
 I did indeed return to school with a full grant. I even had money left over to
help with my household bills! If I had been less diligent with my search efforts
though, I may have missed a golden opportunity.

4. Have You Ever Tried Finding Certain
Information Online?
 Next up, I remember trying to locate medical coverage for my children. My
earnings were just past the allowable limit to receive Medicaid and I had heard
about another state funded program, but I couldn’t locate the right information
anywhere.
 Every website led to a dead end. I finally found what I was looking for, but once
again it took me several days to find the first stitch of information.
 It was then that I decided to start my own website where all the right
information for single mothers would be presented in clear and concise
manner. Of course it’s not just me anymore.
 Now we have a team of single moms who conduct research, fact-check, and
continue to provide fresh, relevant information and content.

5. We’re Here for You!
 Is there something you’d like to see on our site?
 - Would you like to read more about careers or budgeting?
 - Are you having trouble finding insurance or do you need resume writing tips?
 Send us an email and let us know what you’d like us to include on our site.
We’re here for you and our mission is to help you live your best life now!
 We don’t want you to simply survive. That’s not really living. We want to show you how
to thrive!
 As a single mom, I went from living below the poverty level to an educated
professional, and finally a business owner.
 If I can do it, you can too. It’s your turn to shine and we’ll help you every step
of the way!

6. Assistance For Single Mothers
 There are 13 million single
parents in the United States with
over 21 million children in single
parent households.
 Whether you are a single mother
by chance or by choice, we are
here to help you meet the
challenges of parenting, — and all
of the other issues impacting your
life.

7. Help for Single Mothers – Knowledge is
Power
 As a single mother, we know the right information
can turn the light on in your world and take you
from surviving to thriving. We cover all the issues
and pack every article and page with wisdom,
resources, ideas, and real solutions to whatever life
is currently bringing your way.
 We’re each at a different point in our life, and our
site is created to reflect the wide range of interests
and needs of today’s single mom. While one parent
may be searching for an education grant another
mom is looking for advice for her special needs
child. We cover it all.

8. Here are a few of the topics you’ll find
useful:
Scholarships and Grants for Single Moms – Many single mothers
have given up on their hopes of a solid education. We know that a
college degree or trade school certification can greatly improve the
quality of life for your single parent household and we are dedicated to
providing you with the right information.
You’ll find that we have the latest scholarships and grants for single
mothers, complete with links and instructions. But we don’t stop there.
We also take a candid and critical look at different careers you may be
interested in, outlining the earning potential and providing you with the
education requirements for each.
We don’t want to see you heading down a dead end path, so we lay out
clear information for each career we cover. Want to see a career
outlined that we don’t have in our database? Simply drop us an email
and we’ll give you the details!

9. Financial Help and Programs for
Single Mothers
 Once in a while everyone needs a little assistance. As a single mom, where
do you turn? There are more resources and financial help for single
mothers than you may be aware of, and we make it our mission to
provide them to you. Whether it’s help with formula and diapers or finding
money for your first start-up business, we are your source!
 AssistanceForSingleMothers.com also offers our own Hope Grant, recently
launched to provide $500 worth of assistance to reach single mothers at
the point of their greatest need. The funds can be used to help with food,
utility bills, tuition, rent, or the cost of daycare.

10. Affordable Housing for Single Mother
 Are you dealing with an income that’s too high for
assistance, yet too low to enjoy the quality of life
you and your child deserve? We provide you with
solid tips and inside information on finding
affordable housing, even without government
programs or section 8 assistance.
 Loans for Single Mothers – Whether you are
looking to start up a new business venture or
purchase your first home, you need to know the
basics of applying for loans, what to look for and
what to avoid. We also teach you how to handle
your bills, access your credit report, and plan out a
realistic budget.

11. Single Parent Dating
 Feeling apprehensive about the single mom dating scene? Now that you
have the responsibility of a child, the rules of dating have changed. That
doesn’t mean you have to be a hermit. So, where do you find balance?
We’ve asked our experts and have plenty of single parent dating advice for
you.
 Child support & child custody – These are often touchy subjects. Child
support and child custody issues can lead to bitterness, resentment, and
brutal battles that can end up harming your child emotionally if they are
dragged into the details. We take a healthy approach to child support and
custody by providing resources but always suggesting that parents take the
mentally and emotionally healthy road. Sometimes the answers aren’t easy,
but that doesn’t mean you have to lose your peace.

12. Raising healthy and happy children
in a single parent household
 another parent to bounce ideas off of, you
may wonder if you’re doing things right.
There are so many decisions to make and
so many questions. We regularly provide
you with insightful tips, research statistics,
and advice from professionals on a variety
of topics that affect you and your child.
 As you can see, our only mission here is
to support both you and your child (or
children) and help each of you reach your
full potential as individuals and as a family.

13. Reliable Information for Single Moms
 If you’ve spent any time at all searching for information or
resources for single moms, you’ve most likely run into more than a
few roadblocks. Some of the information found online, such as
grants for single parents, can be confusing at best. Much of the
information just leads to a dead end.
 This can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you are
desperately in need of assistance and don’t have time to deal with
false information. We promise you won’t run into this problem
when visiting our site! We pride ourselves on providing up to date,
credible information, advice and resources. We know your time is
valuable and reliable information is vital!
 Again, we warmly welcome you, and if there’s anything we can add
or a topic you would like us to cover, please leave a comment and
let us know.Your success as a single parent is our number one
priority! We want you to thrive!

14. Single Mother Grants
 If you are struggling financially as a single mom and want
to break free from your current situation, a grant can be
just the vehicle that takes you from point A to point B.
Provided by the government and completely free, a new
tomorrow might be closer than you think.
 There are several different types of grants available for
women and single moms. All you’ll need to do is apply, –
but first you’ll need to know where to look and what’s to
be gained through grants for single moms.

15. What Are Grants?
 Grants are officially defined as a
form of financial assistance offered to
individuals to stimulate or support a
certain purpose. For you, the single
mom, a grant can offer new
housing, a promising new career, or
help starting a business.
 A grant’s shining quality is the fact
that the funds do not have be
repaid, as long as you meet all of
the requirements. Note: Grants are
not to be confused with benefits,
entitlements, or loans

16. Where Does the Grant Money Come
From?
 Grants can be given to single moms by the following types of organizations.
 The federal government
 Local governments
 The state
 A company
 Research institutions
 Non-profit organizations
 What Types of Grants Are Available For Single Moms?
 There are many different types of grants available for single moms. The most common include:
 Business grants
 Housing grants
 Education grants
 Federal grants are typically the most well known, although other organizations may also
provide financial assistance for single moms. Grants from other organizations include certain
limitations, though. For instance, state and local grants only apply to individuals who live within
that state, while federal grants can be used throughout the United States.
 Now that you know what grants are and what types of grants are out there, lets discuss a few
different kinds of grants and how to find them.

17. College Grants For Single Mothers
 If you are a single mom wanting to earn your
degree, college grants for single moms can get you there.
While most of these grants are not specifically limited to
single mothers or even women, almost all provide for the
needs of a single mom.
 For instance, most are based on low income. If you are a
mom raising children in this economy without a proper
education, chances are you may not be earning what you
could be.
 The good news is, you may qualify for a number of grants.

18. Federal Pell Grants
 Any low income student can apply for a Federal Pell Grant by
filling out a FAFSA application at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. When
filling out your FAFSA it is extremely important to be honest
and provide all the documentation the government and your
school’s financial aid office requests. Due to a high number of
fraudulent cases in recent years, the FAFSA will ask for your
permission to obtain your tax records directly from the IRS.
Once you have enrolled in college, you may also have to prove
your enrolment by sending in a receipt indicating payment of
your tuition. With a Federal Pell Grant, you can receive
anywhere from $555 to $5,550. These grants can be used for
tuition, books, housing, and transportation to and from school.

19. State and School Grants
 Locating state and school grants is a simple process. All
you need to do is contact your college’s financial aid
department and ask them what grants are available from
your specific school or state. They will be able to point in
the direction of many different types of grants available
not only to single moms, but grants made specifically to
support the needs of an adult student. For instance,
Purdue University, located in Indiana and found
at http://www.purdue.edu, provides a grant call the Span
Plan grant. This grant covers the tuition and books for an
adult student for one three credit-hour class, as long as
the student’s tuition is not covered fully by other grants.

20. Grants For Single Moms
 There are a few grants made specifically for the single mother. The
Soroptimist International of Americas, which can be found at
http://www.soroptimist.org, provides a grant known as the Women’s
Opportunity Awards. This grant was designed to assistant women
who care for their entire household by themselves. Another grant,
provided by the Kalamazoo Women’s Education Coalition, caters to
the financial needs of low income women who are having a difficult
time trying to attend college.
 Business Grants For Single Mothers
 Government grants, at the federal, state, or local level, are available
for small businesses. It is important to note that these grants can
not be obtained specifically by a single mom, though. They are grants
for the small business, not the individual.
 Also, although many grants can be found at http://www.grants.gov,
there are specific requirements regarding the size of each small
business must be met in order to be found eligible for these grants.
The requirements are set by the Small Business Administration, or
SBA, located at http://www.sba.gov.

21. Some of the requirements are:
 $0.75 million for industries related to agriculture
 $12 million for contractors in special trades
 $28.5 million for construction business
 $6 for retail establishments
 100 employees are required for wholesale distributors and industries
 500 employees are required for industries related to mining and manufacturing
 While the federal government does not currently provide individual grants to help
single moms start their own businesses, they do provide resources like training and
other types of financial assistance.
 For instance, the SBA offers many effective and cost-worthy loans for those who
wish to start or expand their small business.
 Some states will provide certain types of grants to individuals who wish to take a
stab at entrepreneurship. For instance, Delaware’s Strategic Fund provides grants or
loans to individuals who wish to start their own business.
 This state’s Strategic Fund also provides grants for small businesses who wish to
focus on Brownfield redevelopment or clean energy initiatives. Expansion funding
can also be obtained if the small business has more than 100 employees.

22. Housing Grants For Single Mothers
 Public Housing Agency Housing Choice Voucher – The Public
Housing Agency (PHA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) join forces in order to provide single moms and low
income families with housing vouchers. This type of grant allows single
moms with low incomes to afford adequate and safe housing for
themselves and their children. While the vouchers may not pay for your
entire rent though. The amount you can receive with a voucher varies. For
every rent payment, you must contribute at least 30% of your pay check.
The HUD voucher covers the rest. In order to qualify for this voucher, you
must be a U.S. citizen and have what is considered to be a low income.You
must also provide HUD with the ability to obtain information from your
employers, banks, and other agencies to determine whether you truly
qualify for the grant. HUD itself does not provide housing grants. They give
money to each state and the state PHA accepts applications and determine
whether applicants receive these grants. If you are interested in obtaining a
HUD housing voucher, contact your local PHA. Contact details for the
Public Housing Agency in each state can be found at http://www.hud.gov.

23. The American Dream Down Payment
Initiative
 This program, which is available through each state’s HOME
program, is another grant offered by HUD that provides low income
individuals and single moms with assistance in purchasing a home.
The American Dream Down Payment Initiative, or ADDI, pays
$10,000 or 6% of the cost of your home. In general, whichever
number is higher is what the grant will pay. They also provide you
with money for closing costs and money for dealing with health
hazards in your home such as mold. HUD distributes funds to each
state’s HOME program, so you receive money directly from your
specific state. To find out more information and locate your state’s
HOME representative, contact HUD at 1-800-998-9999 or
visit http://www.hud.gov for a complete list of each state’s HOME
department contact details.
 Grants for single mothers are available by many different
organizations all over the country. If you are in need of financial
assistance, take advantage of the many grants for single moms.