Matthew Lesko

Matthew Lesko is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and researcher known for his unique approach to empowering individuals to access funding, grants, and resources. Over the years, he has made a name for himself as "The Grant Man," showcasing his expertise in helping people navigate complex systems to find opportunities they never knew existed. With a passion for sharing knowledge, his vibrant energy and dedication inspire audiences worldwide.

Today, Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows and travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. His stage antics, as well as his sound consumer advice has made him a favorite guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jay Leno, Letterman and The Today Show.

Lesko's wardrobe is as much a part of his appeal as his frantic message - colorful clothes, like his suit covered with neon question marks, his mismatched bright socks, wild bow ties and a seemingly inexhaustible collection of eyeglasses in every color of the rainbow. He even drives the only Lexus with yellow polka dots. Matthew loves his work.

Matthew Lesko has published over 100 books showing everyday people how to get free services and products from the federal government. He has had two New York Times best-sellers and two national best-sellers, Getting Yours and Information USA. In addition, Lesko has twice made the prestigious "Best Reference Book of the Year" lists from the American Library Association and has written syndicated consumer columns for Good Housekeeping, The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune.

His company, Information USA, Inc., publishes reference books on government grants including best-sellers Free Money to Pay Your Bills, Free Money for Real Estate and Free Money to Change Your Life as well as popular consumer books like Free Stuff for Seniors, Gobs and Gobs of Free Stuff, Free Health Care, and Free Legal Help.