The SBG was specific program for self employed,individuals that need assistance paying for medical bills, buying a home, Salesman starting their own business, Farmer’s and People going to school, Teacher’s, Retired Teachers, Veteran’s, Realtor’s, Retired Realtor’s or even helping raise their children with seniors old, retired people and Disable people. 

SBG issue billions of dollars in grant money to a variety of groups each year. Grants are awarded to individuals each and every day. Grant programs are not loans. You decide how much you need. As long as the amount is lawful and you meet the Foundations’and Government Agencies’ requirements, the money is yours to keep and never needs to be repaid. Grant money is non-taxable and interest-free.

We help those people who have no hope. Effective training and education programs are a key component of strong locals and strong unions. The work of the education team is focused on developing and delivering quality training and resources to SBG activists, leaders, officers and staff throughout the federation.

The goals of the department as outlined below are aligned with the Big Enough to Win Strategic Plan adopted at the 2015 National Convention.

• To reach more members through increased access and availability of training and educational resources.
• To strengthen and enhance the capacity of councils, districts, and staff to deliver effective trainings online and in the classroom.
• To engage more members through social learning networks and virtual communities of practice in key areas such Leadership, Stewardship, Collective Bargaining, Legislative and Political Action and Mentorship.
• To provide grant opportunity to those who qualify.