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.

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

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.

My suspicion is that we probably will see little or no money and should investigate using our losses as tax-write offs (consult your lawyer/tax advisor).

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. 

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

Full disclosure...our development arm and our lending arm JV and Consult with investors with less experience to ensure the downside risk of their investment is protected.

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