The National Association for the Self Employed (NASE) offers a small grant of up to $4,000. It's called the NASE Growth Grant. This grant is available to members of the NASE and can be used for needs like marketing, advertising, hiring employees, expanding facilities and other needs. To be eligible for this grant you need the following: Be a NASE member in good standing Show that your business need can be fulfilled by the grant Provide details on how you will use the grant funds Explain how the money will improve your business Offer supporting documentation such as resume or business plan Grant applications are reviewed quarterly. Here are the review dates. In April, completed applications from January, Februrary and March will be reviewed In July, completed applications from April, May and June will be reviewed In October, completed applications from July, August and September will be reviewed In January of the following year, completed applications from October, November and Dec...