If you're just looking to fund a handful of deals a year you  may be OK (consult an attorney) but definitely do your due diligence.  

There will be a consultation and assessment to determine your business goals, strategies, etc.Research to identify the grants that are most aligned with your goals and strategies.Preparation of documents using a checklist to simplify the process.Application submission.Follow up with you, the client for clear compliance and reporting expectations once a grant has been awarded to you.Here are a few resources for accessing grant funding:Grants.govUSA.gov/GrantsNational Institute of HealthSmall Business Administration - GrantsHave you utilized grants in your real estate portfolio?

Now I am in the early stages of development.I am working with a consulting firm to help with a concept plan, engineering, and to get the city to sign off on everything.

I recommend you consult with a lender with expertise in investing, preferably someone local to you, to discuss the lending options best suited for your goals, strategy, and tactics.

All these "mentors" or "coaches" or "consultants" you see out here on notes writing books or whatever, are not teaching finance, or law, or taxation, or even personal finance, much less foreclosure law, safeguarding collateral, evictions privacy laws nor brokerage laws.

It’s best to consult a CPA for advice on liability and tax implications.

It's a cheat code.I recommend consulting an REI-savvy tax pro for these types of questions.

Before that, it’s worth consulting a financial advisor to make sure you’re making the right call for your situation.

Having a consultant who has worked with the agencies before is a huge plus.Alongside the developer, creating a defined site plan is needed to determine the improvement & infrastructure cost. 

Consult a tax pro to maximize these benefits!