Decide what type of grants you want to get. For single mothers, there are grants and grant-funded programs that cover a variety of needs including education, housing, childcare and health care.
Visit the appropriate websites for your needs. For federal grants for education, visit the Federal Student Aid website. For programs that cover housing, childcare and healthcare needs, locate your state's department of health & human services website. Other grants can be found at Grants.gov.
Apply online for the grants and programs that suit your needs. Read over the grant requirements to make sure you qualify, then carefully complete the application. Answer the questions completely and truthfully.
Wait for further notification. Depending on the grant, it could take hours or months to get a response. Most grant applications should give an approximate wait time. If that time passes without word on your application, make a follow-up call or email to the organization or government entity awarding the grant.