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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,480 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for individuals, including artists, teachers, veterans, musicians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, farmers, homeowners, and students pursuing college scholarships and fellowships, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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3,480 grants found

Grants to USA and Canada Comic Creators in Need for Financial Support and Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 189678

Tax Credits to Wisconsin Investment Companies and Investors to Support Emerging Technology Bus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Wisconsin investment companies and individual investors to support emerging companies. The tax credits are intended to promote equity investment in technology-based businesses across the state. The tax credits are available to Angel and Venture Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 189800

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Jazz Artists During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and medical referral services to California jazz artists for help during emergency situations. Eligible uses of funding include basic needs such as utilities, rent, car payments, medical and dental expenses, psychotherapy, prescriptions, and other related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 189804

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia property owners in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for renovation, conservation, and stabilization of historically significant buildings. Buildings and structures that are eligible for this program include pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190268

Grants to Missouri Hospitality Workers for Assistance in the Wake of COVID-19 and Other Disast...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri hospitality workers to provide urgent financial assistance in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and other disasters. The goal of the funding program is to provide aid to employees who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic or a d...

GrantWatch ID#: 190413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible an...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to Virginia Entities for the Preservation of Black Burial Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and property owners to preserve burial sites related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961

In-Kind Grants of Reading Books to USA and Canada Jewish Children to Encourage Reading About J...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of reading books to USA and Canada Jewish children to encourage reading about Jewish themes. Parents raising Jewish children may apply on behalf of their children. At the beginning of each month, children between the ages of 9 and 12 select one book...

GrantWatch ID#: 191062

In-Kind Grants to USA Families for Sports Programs for Youth from Low-Income Families

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA families to enable children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational sports. Income-eligible families will receive a digital card to be used to offset the cost of registration. Eligible participants are children and youth betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 191145

Grants to Illinois Individuals in Eligible Areas for Assistance with Utilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois individuals and households in eligible locations for utility assistance. Funding is intended to help disadvantaged residents with water and sewer payments. Eligible expenses also include sewer tax bills. The program includes debt forgiveness of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191176

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Clinical Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for clinical research. Funding is intended to promote clinical research related to the prevention, intervention, treatment, and support of individuals with health, medical, and behavioral issues and their fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 191492

Grants to USA Individuals to Support Veterinary Expenses for Companion Animals in Need of Crit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals to support veterinary expenses for companion animals. Funding is intended to facilitate urgent treatment for pets with illnesses and injuries. Funds may be used to assist a range of animals that were recently rescued, including those in f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191632

Financial Assistance to USA Individuals for Pet Care Expenses While the Owner is in a Domestic...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA individuals for pet housing and veterinary care while the owner is in a domestic violence shelter. Costs associated with boarding, such as necessary vaccinations, may be covered. The purpose of this program is to enable victims of domes...

GrantWatch ID#: 191634

Grants to USA Cancer Patients for Living Expenses During Treatment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $400 to USA and territories cancer patients for living expenses during treatment. Funding is intended to provide assistance to income-eligible individuals. Eligible expenses include a wide range of daily living costs, including but not limited to rent, u...

GrantWatch ID#: 192348

Grants to Kansas Residents and Families in Eligible Areas for Assistance with Costs Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas individuals and families in eligible locations to support costs associated with cancer treatments. Funding is intended to assist with expenses such as medical costs that are not covered by insurance and lodging or travel needs duri...

GrantWatch ID#: 192514

Grants to Minnesota Residents to Reduce Home-Based Hazardous Material in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota residents to reduce hazardous materials in homes in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to reduce the exposure of young children to toxic materials found in older homes. Eligible properties are rental or owner-occupied homes built befor...

GrantWatch ID#: 192630

Grants to USA Families of Children with Cancer for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families of children with cancer for financial support. Funding is intended to offset financial challenges that face families as a direct result of a child's illness and treatment. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, travel costs for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192893

Grants to USA Registered Nurses for Short-Term Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nurses for short-term financial assistance needed temporarily as a result of disability, injury, illness, or other challenging circumstances. Funding is intended to assist registered nurses with housing or medical costs when their emp...

GrantWatch ID#: 192908

Grants to California Individuals in Eligible Locations for Financial Assistance to Address Med...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance to address medical and healthcare-related needs. The goal of the program is to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. Funding is available to meet the immediate needs of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192919

Free or Discounted Mobile and Data Services to Oregon Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Free or discounted mobile and broadband services to Oregon low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to assist low-income families throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to reduce the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192959

Grants to Virginia Food Service Workers to Mitigate Financial Losses Due to Coronavirus

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Virginia food service workers in eligible areas to mitigate financial losses due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), illnesses, injuries, and other emergencies. Eligible expenses include transportation, rent, mortgage payments, and utility payments....

GrantWatch ID#: 192968

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Residents in Eligible Regions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 and in-kind support to Ontario individual residents and collaborations in eligible locations for community improvement activities. Funding is intended to assist residents who are working independently or collaboratively on a project or event t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193287

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Relocate to and Work Remotely in Oklahoma

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals to relocate to and work remotely in Oklahoma. Grantees will receive office space, support in finding housing, and community development opportunities. The goal of the program is to bring professionals from v...

GrantWatch ID#: 193439

Grants to Oregon Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to plumbing, fire sprinklers, storefronts, electrical, alley improvements, elevators, seismic, windows, and skylights. The prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 193560

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Areas for Neighborhood Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and individual property owners in eligible locations to improve the appearance of stores and properties. Funding is intended to promote new construction activities and building enhancements with the goal of revitalizing and upgrading th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193568

Grants to Oregon Property Owners and Business Tenants for Construction Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon property owners and business tenants for construction and renovation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the construction of a new building or building additions for commercial, industrial, or mixed-use multi-family ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193569

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

In-Kind Grants of Specially-Designed Mortgage-Free Houses to USA Veterans Who Were Severely Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially designed mortgage-free houses to USA severely injured armed-force veterans to allow them to live independently. Eligible applicants are military service members from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy who have returned ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193683

In-Kind Donations to USA Families of Fallen Military Service Members for Housing Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of housing assistance to USA families of fallen military service members. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Families must have at least one child aged 16 or younger. The goal of the program is to offer support to families of servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193684

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Groups, Nonprofits, and Individua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people w...

GrantWatch ID#: 193801

Grants to Missouri Individuals for Assistance with Expenses Related to Amputation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Missouri individuals for assistance with expenses related to amputation. Funds may be used for a variety of uses, including equipment, medical and DME supplies, items offered by prosthetic companies, and camp fees. The goal of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193835

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Assist Needy Children in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist needy children in eligible regions. Funding may be requested to provide a child with food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, medical assistance, and activities or outings. The purpose of the grant program is to assist children...

GrantWatch ID#: 193885

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Theater Professionals to Address Urgent Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia theater professionals in eligible regions to address urgent needs, including personal and medical emergencies and the resulting lack of income. Eligible applicants include actors, designers, director...

GrantWatch ID#: 194200

Grants to Montana Native Families and Individuals to Support the Search for Missing Persons

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Montana Native families and individuals to help locate missing people. Funding is intended to assist families who are conducting community-wide searches for missing loved ones in reservations and in urban and rural areas by providing direct ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 194591

Opportunity for USA Individuals from Underrepresented Groups to Join a Law School Prep Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA individuals from underrepresented minority and socio-economic populations to participate in a law school preparatory program. The purpose of the program is to provide potential law students with guidance and resources to facilitate law school a...

GrantWatch ID#: 194679

Grants to USA Families of Fallen First Responders for Bereavement Costs and to Mitigate Financ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to USA bereaved families of fallen first responders. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families after the loss of their loved ones. For the purposes of this grant, first responders include police officers, EMTs, paramedics, fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194686

Grants to Illinois Low-Income Residents for Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois low-income residents for home improvements. Funding is intended to make residences more weather-secure and energy-efficient by providing insulation, sealing, water heater repairs, ventilation, and electrical repairs. Applicants may be eligible t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194732

Grants to Kentucky Farmers and Businesses to Improve Water Management Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 194785

Grants to Texas Individuals in Eligible Areas for Home Modifications that Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas homeowners and renters in eligible locations to improve accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support home improvements and modifications that increase home safety. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194812

Grants to Texas Individuals and Families for Critical Home Repairs and Safety Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Texas individuals and families in eligible locations to improve home safety and habitability. Funding is intended for critical home repairs and safety modifications, including accessibility improvements, plumb...

GrantWatch ID#: 194816

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Robotics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, hospitals, and agencies for collaborative robotics research. Funding is intended for research projects that advance the field of robotics, particularly in terms of intelligence, embodiment, and computa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195128

Loans and grants to Florida Residents and Landlords in Eligible Regions for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Florida households in eligible locations for housing support. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families, households with members who are 60 years or older, homeless individuals, and people and families who have been impacted by nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195180

Support and Services to Idaho Individuals for Financial Assistance Associated with Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Support and services to Idaho individuals in eligible regions for financial assistance and case management associated with housing payments. Funding is intended to assist with owed rent, security deposits, and eviction notices. Eligible families are residents of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195527

Financial Assistance to Maryland Individuals in Eligible Locations for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Maryland individuals and families in eligible locations for housing support. Applicants must obtain pre-approval prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist qualifying low-income renters who are at risk of eviction due...

GrantWatch ID#: 195681

Grants to North Carolina Residents in Eligible Locations for Urgent Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Carolina families and individuals in eligible areas for emergency housing support. Funding is intended to help eligible residents avoid eviction. Grants may be used for rent, late fees, and court fees associated with housing issues....

GrantWatch ID#: 195839

Financial Assistance to Vermont Individuals in Eligible Areas for Housing-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Vermont individuals in eligible areas for housing-related expenses. Eligible individuals and families may receive housing support depending on their household composition, level of income, and, for managed properties, suitability. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196137
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