4. How do I know if it's true that I've been selected for a cash grant?

• If you were notified that you've been chosen to receive a cash grant even though you never applied for it, it's a scam.
• Grants are usually made to organizations and agencies, not to individuals.
• Grants require applications and are awarded for specific purposes.
• No legitimate grant giver would ever send a check or money order for part of the money and ask you for payment to get the rest.
• For information about real grants available from private and public sources go to www.foundationcenter.org and www.grants.gov.