There's more small-business funding out there than you realize-and Target Funding shows you how to find it, land it, and use it to launch, stabilize, or grow your business Target Funding is a strategic guide to funding opportunities aimed at specific types of businesses and business owners. You'll learn about all the options available to you-including conventional, alternative, and diversity funding-and how to access them based on your needs and your demographic, industry, location, and other variables. The book includes: *Critical information on the wide range of funding options available to startups and small businesses of all kinds, including un-bankable ventures and independent inventors*Hundreds of vetted funding sources that include the features and eligibility requirements of each grant, loan, and investment opportunity specified*Real-life business funding stories that inspire and inform*Expert advice and insider tips for mastering the funding game*A roadmap for finding accessible funding opportunities that align with your funding needs Target Funding reveals a proven business-funding strategy that can make all the difference as you pursue your entrepreneurial dream.