I'm in need of funding for a home based business, are there grants for individuals? I want to start a photography business out of my home. I'm a mom of two. I've worked most of my life and have recently been laid off. One of my children is going to college next month. I really want to count on my own income and have my own schedule so that I can be a part of my kid's lives, I've missed so much already. My husband and I have been married 19yrs. and our entire married life has been nothing but stress and struggles. If I could start this business I know life would really start looking up for us.