Are Government Grants Available to Small Business Owners?

I just wonder, if government makes any money available as grants for small businesses...
I've started a two-men operation recently, in the field of business consulting, and badly need some funds to acquire office equipment and a car.

My local employment agency told me that fed. gov. approves grants to small business owners starting their first business. The problem is, this is my third business venture, and ai don't know if I qualify...
If I do, where do I apply?