Is there any help for inventors financially?

I am an inventor but definitely not one with money. I mean I make enough to support myself, but to have any extra money for anything else is next to impossible right now. It is pretty much frustrating, holding on to an excellent invention(s) (I know we all we have great inventions, I also understand its all in the eye of the consumers that have final say) and not being able to do or go anywhere with it. I know or at least I'm hoping that there are people to talk to that are honest and open to hear of a new product. And if they feel its something that serious potential are willing to get the ball rolling. I hope I'm even asking or saying this correctly. In the end I woundn't want to be left out entirely. Thank You for reading. I'm going to try to make it to the next meeting in May.