City of Marietta accepting applications for small-business grant program
If you own a small business and are looking to move to Marietta, GA or expand your existing small business in an area of the city that is undergoing redevelopment, you may be eligible to receive...
View ArticleFTC reaches settlement with websites offering bogus federal grant information
The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that it has reached settlements with the operators of websites that the agency claimed were deceptively touting free government grants for personal expenses...
View ArticleMinority business lands multimillion dollar grant with Georgia Tech’s assistance
With assistance from the Georgia Minority Business Enterprise Center (GMBEC), a team of African American-owned telecommunication businesses in Atlanta partnered to win a highly competitive $59 million...
View ArticleThere is no “free” government money
We recently heard about a woman who said the “U.S. Federal Government Grants Department” called and claimed she needed to pay $600 in order to receive federal benefits totaling $8,000. You guessed it...
View ArticleHow to recognize and avoid grant scams
If an individual contacts you about an opportunity to obtain free money in the form of a grant from the federal government, be extremely wary. You are likely being targeted as part of a scam. Any of...
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In doubt? Check with GTPAC!
Your team at the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) stands ready to offer you advice about any aspect of government contracting — especially when you have any doubt about the legitimacy...
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