Aug 20th, 05:26

Offbeat Government Grants for the Taking

While government grants such as the WIC Program or the Pell Grant are very popular, other initiatives like the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program don't receive as much publicity or as many applicants. But who would have thought that some public and private grants actually exist to provide free money for musicians, or that seniors can actually get discounted hunting and fishing licenses? Read on to see what the deal is for these unusual grants -- you never know if you actually qualify for one of them.

Fishing and Hunting Licenses for Less: Is grandpa raring to head off for the great outdoors to catch some good ol' trout or take home a few ducks? Well, here's some good news for you! Nearly all senior citizens qualify for fishing and hunting licenses at specially-lowered rates, and in some states like Alaska, Alabama, Kansas, and Georgia, seniors who are over 65 won't even need a license to hunt or fish. Just go to any outlet that sells these licenses, and you'll get the information you need to qualify for the program.

Bagby Foundation for the Musical Arts: When classical musicians or opera singers in New York fall into hard times, the Bagby Foundation comes to the rescue and pitches them some relief. Qualified individuals can receive monetary assistance, which can rise to the tune of around $5000. The Bagby Foundation even helps up-and-coming students who need training and money to break through the classical music scene in New York.

Free Audiobooks, Magazines and a Whole Lot More: Grandma's failing eyesight shouldn't stop her from enjoying her romances! The National Library Service (NLS) keeps a literal storehouse of free audiobooks, magazines, or materials in Braille to help those with permanent or temporary vision loss. Worried about how cassette tape recorders are getting scarce? The NLS will happily provide the necessary playback equipment to help make it easier for qualified individuals. Just contact your nearest public library to find out what their available materials are, and how you can claim them.



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