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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,481 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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3,481 grants found

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will enter a pitch competition and recieve up to $20,000. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The program will tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 209446

Grants to Georgia Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Conferences and Training Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia individuals for training opportunities for people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing financial assistance to participate in advocacy activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 209495

Grants to Florida Event Organizers to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida event organizers to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for events, programs, and projects that bring visitors to the area and generate overnight stays...

GrantWatch ID#: 209496

Grants to Wisconsin Households for Assistance with Energy Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and families for assistance with residential utility payments. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households with heating and electric bills and also to respond to crisis situations. Grants are offered for energy support, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 209606

Grants to Washington Individuals, Youth Groups, and Neighborhood Groups to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington individuals, youth groups, and neighborhood associations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for beautification activities including tree planting, community celebrations, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209738

Grants to Michigan K-12 Students in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan K-12 students in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities that benefit an existing nonprofit, government agency, or education institution. The goal of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209798

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Households for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Iowa individuals and households for disaster relief. Funding may be used for home repair, personal property, food assistance, and temporary housing. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance for needs not fully covered by insura...

GrantWatch ID#: 209816

Grants to Vermont Farmers for Water and Pasture Management Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, and in-kind support to Vermont farms and farmers for agricultural projects. Funding is intended to provide pasture management technical assistance and economic support to farmers to improve water quality and on-far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209972

In-Kind Grants of Home Renovations to Georgia Seniors and Veterans in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of home upgrades to Georgia individuals in eligible locations. The program is intended for the implementation of urgent renovations so that local veterans and seniors can avoid displacement. The grant provides licensed general contractors who will c...

GrantWatch ID#: 209996

Grants to Ontario Youth to Attend Sports and Cultural Events Locally and Outside of Canada

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario youth in eligible regions to offset the cost of transportation to sports competitions and cultural events. Funding is intended for youth aged 18 and younger to travel independently or as part of a team to local events or to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210205

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish Education Professionals to Participate in a Training and Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish lay leaders and professionals in eligible locations to participate in a training and professional development program. Selected fellows will participate in a 10-month program that includes virtual sessions, in-person seminars, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 210223

Grants to Kentucky Military Service Members and their Families to Provide Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky military service members and their families to provide financial support. Applicants may submit an application for one of the following categories: adoption reimbursement and emergency assistance. Emergency assistance funds may only be used as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210379

Grants to Iowa Teachers and Associates for Resources to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Iowa PreK-12 teachers and associates in eligible locations to enhance the educational experience in classrooms. Funding is intended for expenses not covered by the school's general budget, including, but not limited to equipment, enrichment...

GrantWatch ID#: 210380

Grants to Pennsylvania Children of Military Veterans for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania children of military veterans to provide financial assistance for education expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the education of children (ages 16 to 23) of honorably discharged v...

GrantWatch ID#: 210413

Loans and Stipends to New Hampshire Property Owners and Residents to Address Lead Exposure

Deadline: Ongoing

Forgivable loans and stipends to New Hampshire property owners and residents in eligible regions to address lead exposure. The purpose of the program is to treat dwellings that have been found to contain lead paint. Priority will be given to properties where child...

GrantWatch ID#: 210415

Loans to USA Farmers and Ranchers to Start or Maintain Agricultural Business Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and youth funds. Applicants may take an eligibility asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 210420

Financial Assistance to USA Pharmacy Owners to Repair Pharmacies Following a Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and territories pharmacy owners to repair pharmacies following a disaster. Funding is intended to repair community pharmacies in the wake of illnesses, accidents, disasters, and other unfortunate circumstances. Applicants do not need to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210442

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Businesses for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210493

Grants to Delaware Homeowners in Eligible Regions for Home Maintenance Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to Delaware homeowners in eligible locations for home maintenance activities. Funding is intended for projects that help to maintain septic pumps in order to prolong the life of the water systems and protect surface and ground waters from cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 210571

Grants to Indiana Veterinary Offices to Help Dogs in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana veterinary office to promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to help local veterinarians offer emergency medical care to dogs in need and to provide care for dogs waiting to be adopted from local shelters. Funds are currently available for an...

GrantWatch ID#: 210581

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to provide disaster relief financing to residents affected by flooding in eligible counties. Funding is intended to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual A...

GrantWatch ID#: 210605

Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners and Tenants to Improve the Appearance of Commercial Bu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts property owners and tenants in eligible locations for exterior renovations to commercial structures. Funding is intended to enhance the physical appearance of business buildings and improve local commercial districts. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210704

Grants to Massachusetts Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Improve Accessibility in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts property owners and business tenants in eligible locations for interior accessibility improvements to commercial structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovation and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 210706

Grants to Virginia Property Owners and Homeowners Associations to Address Flooding in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia residential and commercial property owners and homeowners associations to address flooding in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement flood-prevention activities that will help...

GrantWatch ID#: 210772

Grants to Ohio Individuals to Provide Short-Term Assistance to Recover from Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals to provide short-term assistance to recover from natural disasters in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to individuals negatively impacted by unanticipated disasters and emergencies. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210946

Financial Assistance to New York Women Facing Challenges Due to Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $500 to New York individuals in eligible regions who face financial challenges due to cancer. Funding is intended to assist girls and women who have cancer and are experiencing financial hardship with associated expenses not covered b...

GrantWatch ID#: 211051

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Building Deconstruction and Salvage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential property owners and developers to upgrade buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support expenses related to deconstruction and salvage projects for residential properties with a maximum of four unit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211084

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and For-Profit Property Owners for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and individual property owners to renovate the exterior portion of buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211103

Scholarships to Indiana Individuals for Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana residents in eligible locations to attend post-secondary classes to further their financial success and independence. The scholarship is intended to cover expenses related to any course (trade school, college, or other training) that advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211119

Grants to California Landowners and Tenants to Mitigate Damage Caused by Beavers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California landowners and tenants to mitigate beaver-related damage. Funding is intended to plan and implement projects that help to deter beaver damage in non-lethal ways. The goal of the program is to abate or prevent property damag...

GrantWatch ID#: 211151

Grants to Maryland Homeowners to Improve Their Properties in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland homeowners to improve properties in eligible locations. The properties that qualify must be currently deemed uninhabitable. Funding is intended to upgrade unsightly residences in local neighborhoods and reduce blight. The homeow...

GrantWatch ID#: 211354

Grants to USA Community Service Heroes in Multiple States for Help in Purchasing a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, postal workers, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 211644

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in Fellowships, Inte...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and graduates to participate in fellowships, internships, and remote work opportunities in Israel. Funding includes placement, housing, programming, and transportation. Individuals must have a Jewish backgrou...

GrantWatch ID#: 211687

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Military Families to Meet Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Puerto Rico military families to meet basic needs. The purpose of the grant program is to provide a more stable home environment for the minor children of military service members. Funding is intended to help families cover costs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211775

Grants to USA Individuals in Financial Difficulty to Pay for Essential Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals in financial difficulty to help pay for essential needs. Eligible expenses include payment of medical, funeral, utility, and housing costs. Funding is intended to support individuals who are experiencing difficulty due to events over whic...

GrantWatch ID#: 211776

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals to Volunteer in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 18-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 211841

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Improve Local Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners to improve the surface water quality of wetlands, streams, and lakes in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that use bioengineering techniques and native vegetation, including practices such as gully repair...

GrantWatch ID#: 211882

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities utilizing bioengineering techniques and native vegetation that improve surface water quality of wetlands, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Remove Beavers from Private Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual property owners in eligible locations to promote beaver removal activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reimburse property owners for hiring a trapper to remove beaver...

GrantWatch ID#: 211889

Grants to Oregon Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211973

Awards to USA Current or Former Elected Officials to Recognize Courageous Acts During Their Te...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to USA current or former elected officials at any level of government to recognize courageous acts during their tenure. The award is intended to recognize politicians who worked for the greater good, even in the face of great opposition and when their actio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212149

In-Kind Grants of Learning Resources to USA Unemployed Individuals for Workforce Training in T...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of learning resources to USA unemployed individuals for workforce training. The purpose of this program is to enhance work-related skills and help people pursue careers in technical fields. The program is aimed at individuals who have lost their job...

GrantWatch ID#: 212291

Grants to USA Hospitality Workers for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA hospitality workers for disaster relief efforts and emergency assistance. Funding is intended to assist employees in the hospitality sector who are impacted by a natural disaster and facing financial challenges. Assistance may include direct financia...

GrantWatch ID#: 212353

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Individuals to Assist with First-Time Home Purchases i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin qualifying individuals to assist with first-time home purchases in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to help low- and moderate-income individuals obtain greater financial stability through home o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212772

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers and School Personnel to Assist with Classroom Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212792

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsroom Staff for Investigative Jour...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative stories that address topics and issues that threaten democracy in the United States and worldwide. Funding is intended to support stories that are underrepresented and that t...

GrantWatch ID#: 212927

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Investigative Reporting on Issues Rel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212928

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Freelance and Staff Journalists for Investigative Rep...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International freelance and staff journalists for investigative reporting on issues realted to Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to cover expenses for to in-depth reporting related to the impact of surveillance technologies an...

GrantWatch ID#: 212929

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Assistance in Dealing with Local Courts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for training and financial assistance in dealing with local courts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to train drug treatment court staff and provide financial assistance to participants in the veterans treatment court who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212930

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966
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Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

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Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

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