What is Show Me the Money?

Show Me the Money is the Idaho Department of Commerce’s electronic newsletter of funding opportunities for communities and nonprofit organizations. Each newsletter features grant opportunities covering a wide array of topics; arts, education, environment and recreation to name a few. In addition to the funding opportunities, the newsletter promotes upcoming events that may be of interest to our readers.

How do I get Show Me the Money?

Signing up for the Show Me the Money newsletter is free and easy. Just send an email to Jerry Miller PCED and you will receive a confirmation email.

How Do I unsubscribe to Show Me the Money?

At the bottom of each newsletter is an unsubscribe option.

I want a colleague to get your newsletter.

At the bottom of each newsletter is a link “send to a friend” that will give them a copy of “Show Me the Money” and instructions for signing up for the newsletter. Conversely, have your friend send an email to Jerry Miller PCED.

Your newsletter won’t open and/or crashes my system.

Some email programs like Lotus Notes have a hard time handling HTML formatted emails. If this is the case, send Jerry Miller PCED an email and he will switch your emails to a text only format that should work with your system.

I’ve signed up for the newsletter, but I am not receiving it.

Check your junk mail folder. Some email systems treat our newsletter as junk mail. In some circumstances, your internet service provider (ISP) may be blocking our messages. Consult with your information technology administrator to see if the problem is on your end and the steps needed to correct the situation. In the event that you are unable to receive the newsletter via email, archives of our last four issues may be downloaded from our website.

How do I get my event publicized in Show Me the Money?

Send the details for your event to Jerry Miller PCED. As a matter of policy, we will not publicize fundraising events nor events enriching for-profit entities.

Are there grants for starting a business?

Generally speaking, no. However, there are banks and community development lending entities that offer a wide array of low interest flexible termed loans for new businesses. Contact your local bank or visit the Contacts section under the Business tab to find the nearest community development lender.