This economic crisis has been going on for long enough. America's citizens believe this, and so does the government. Obama and his crew are trying to lower the impact by offering some grants to various groups of people in hopes that if people can reduce their debt, they will start spending again and going about their normal lives. This might seem a little outrageous, but it might just work. For all those skeptics out there, they will have to wait and see.

Even if you are skeptical it won't hurt to check these programs out if you are in need of assistance. If you are from a family with low income and are struggling to keep your head above water, the government has set aside funds for you. If it's your mortgage that is the problem, then there is a separate program for this situation. Some say that if you apply for both, then you will have more chance of receiving help, just make sure that you have the proof you need to let them know the full depth of your trouble.

For those who want to start a business without a large loan, you can apply to the government for a small business grant. You can receive thousands of dollars in funds to get you started. If you already have a business started but are having difficulty keeping up with the bills, you may also qualify for this program.

Since education is such an important factor in getting a proper job and keeping it, Obama has set up a number of different grant and scholarship programs available to all sorts of people everywhere whose common goal is to be educated.

These are awesome opportunities to apply for, so check it out and go for it.