AboutRich Mihalic Expertise Can answer private industry questions concerning how to do business with local, state and federal government buying activities. How to register with the CCR and provide various Internet sites for companies to browse to seek bid opportunities. Can also provide companies with how to obtain federal and military specs & drawings. In addition, federal credit card purchasing and Electronic Fund Transfer. Can assist minority and woman-owned businesses with how to become certified wioth the state of PA.
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Expert: Rich Mihalic Date: 4/10/2008 Subject: Grants for Independent Production Company
Question I am an African-American male small business holder. Someone recently told me that government grants may be available to my film production company because:
1) I am a minority
2) many of the films and plays we produce deal with ethnic themes and issues.
3) because I'm a new business
4) we always use minority actors/crew in our productions
There are many websites "claiming" to help you find the right grant for you. I don't want to be scammed and I would love to have help funding our artistic endeavors.
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Rob
Answer Hi, Rob: Thanks for the question. One of the best sites to use is:
www.grants.gov and it is legit. You might also want to contact your state representative's district office to see if they can assist you in identifying any state grants that might be available. The nearest Small Business Administration (SBA) office might also be of assistance and SBA has a program by which your business can become a "certified" Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB). Good Luck!
