Are there any grants for felons?

Local, state, and federal governments offer grants like this, and private funding platforms such as Kickstarter and GoFundMe provide opportunities to anyone to raise money. Other programs such as PELL Grants for Education have specific programs for felons and inmates, so check into those as well.

When raising funds or applying for a grant of any kind for a business you're starting, it's important to make sure your idea or proposal is as solid as possible. Show funders that you know what you're talking about and that you've already put in the work with the money you do have.

The grant application process can also be complicated, so be sure to do thorough research or ask someone with more experience for help making sure you meet all of the application requirements.

Far more people apply for grants than can receive money, so organizations seek reasons to disqualify applicants. To avoid being discounted on a technicality, make sure you read all of the application instructions extremely carefully and follow them to the letter.