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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,447 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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3,447 grants found

Financial Assistance to California Residents in Eligible Locations who have Experienced Unexpe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to California residents in eligible locations who have experienced unexpected incidents. Funding is intended to support applicants or surviving family members who have experienced a range of urgent situations, including but not limited to natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214102

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to a Jewish Summer Camp

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214157

Vouchers to New York Individuals to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to New York individuals in eligible regions for assistance purchasing a home. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help first-time homeowners buy homes and to assist them with the attend...

GrantWatch ID#: 214167

Loans to Delaware Small Business Entities to Support Growth or Assist with Credit Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is...

GrantWatch ID#: 214212

Grants to Delaware Residents and Commercial Property Owners to Promote the Use of Renewable En...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying Delaware residents and commercial property owners to promote the use of renewable energy systems. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to the installation of a particular solar-energy syst...

GrantWatch ID#: 214221

Financial Assistance to Yukon Individuals and Small Businesses after Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Yukon individuals and businesses to address losses sustained due to natural disasters. Assistance is available to homeowners, farmers, and small businesses. Homeowners may apply for aid with repairs, replacement of lost or damaged possessio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214354

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Cancer Patients in Multiple States for Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $800 and grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont cancer patients for assistance. The purpose of funding is to relieve financial hardships so that patients can focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214367

In-Kind Support to California Homeowners to Implement Energy-Reducing Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to California qualifying homeowners and tenants to implement energy-reducing home improvements in eligible areas. Funding is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs by installing energy-saving appliances and home upgrades...

GrantWatch ID#: 214374

Opportunity for Massachusetts Low-Income Households to Join in a Healthy Food Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income households to participate in a healthy food program. Eligible participants will receive monthly food stipends, with incentives for purchasing healthy food. Household members can also participate in workforce training and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 214392

Opportunity for Massachusetts Low-Income Parents and Caregivers to Participate in a Financial ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income parents and caregivers to participate in a financial assistance program. The purpose of the program is to enable families with young children to improve their finances and employment options. Participants will receive cash ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214393

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Urgent Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts individuals for emergency assistance. Funding is intended to help income-eligible seniors, children, and people with disabilities meet critical and emergent needs. Grants are also available to help individuals who are living with and taking...

GrantWatch ID#: 214394

Grants to USA Medical Professionals to Support Participation in a Medical Mission Trip

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA medical professionals to support participation in a medical mission trip. Funding is intended for those who have insufficient funds to cover program costs related to such a trip. Applicants must have applied and been accepted to a med...

GrantWatch ID#: 214414

Grants to Alberta Early-Career Athletes to Offset the Cost of Training and Competing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta early-career athletes in eligible regions to help offset the costs of training and participating in competitions. Funding is intended for professional athletes who do not yet qualify for funding from official sports organizations. Eligible athlet...

GrantWatch ID#: 214473

Grants to Oklahoma Property Owners for Signage Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma commercial property owners and renters for signage projects that promote economic development and advance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop a corridor with historic and historically inspired signs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 214492

Grants to Maryland Commercial Property Owners to Offset the Cost of Sprinkler System Installat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of sprinkler system installation. Eligible properties can be mixed-use, multi-family residential, or commercial buildings. Funding is intended for properties that...

GrantWatch ID#: 214495

Grants and Loans to Utah Individuals for Critical Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Utah individuals and families in eligible locations for home repairs and upgrades. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households repair critical damage to homes or address health and safety risks. The program is available to qualified ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214500

Financial Support to Washington Individuals in Eligible Regions to Help Pay Monthly Rental Fees

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial support to Washington individuals in eligible regions to help pay monthly rental fees. Funding is intended to prevent homelessness by assisting eligible individuals with back rent. Eligible applicants have a household income that does not exceed 80% of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214559

Loans to Michigan Homeowners and Renters to Replace Faulty Sewer Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Michigan homeowners and renters to replace inadequate sewer systems. Funding is intended to replace substandard septic systems that back up wastewater into a home or discharge wastewater onto the ground surface, potentially contaminating surface and drink...

GrantWatch ID#: 214604

Opportunity for Florida Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. Applicants from the following types of companies are invited to apply: agriculture, smart city, fintech, education and talent, enterprise software and services, healthcare, food and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 214617

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Neuromuscular Disease Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214764

Grants to New Jersey Farm Owners, Operators, and Lessees to Install Protective Fencing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey farm owners, operators, and lessees to install fencing around their land. Funding is intended for specific types of fencing that will keep out unwanted wildlife that could harm the agricultural operation. Applicants may apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214777

Grants to Alberta Businesses, Property Owners, and CBOs for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214833

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Businesses for Commercial Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500, grants of $1,500, and grants of $5,000 to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses for commercial property improvements. The purpose of funding is to rehabilitate the exteriors of rundown buildings. Eligible expenses include paint, doors, windows, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214835

Loans to USA Residents in Eligible Areas to Reduce Mortgage Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to reduce mortgage costs. The program is intended to support low- and very-low income residents. Loans may be used to purchase homes, repair, build, relocate, or renovate homes, or purchase and prepare site....

GrantWatch ID#: 214842

Loans to USA Rural Residents to Purchase or Build a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to purchase or build a home. The program is intended to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents can build, purchase, renovate, or relocate homes in eligible areas of the country. Applicants will apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 214843

Grants to USA Individuals with Kidney Disease to Defray Health Insurance Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals with kidney disease to defray health insurance costs. Funding is intended to save and improve lives by allowing individuals to maintain their insurance coverage, thereby continuing with all necessary treatments for their i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214848

Grants to Washington Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Product Development Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington personnel affiliated with state nonprofit research institutions for studies that promote technology development. The program is intended to provide employees, including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and research scientists, with funding prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 214876

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals to Produce Collaborative Artwork

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and individuals to collaborate on artistic works in eligible regions. Eligible projects include creative activities that represent the neighborhood, including visual arts, performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 214916

Opportunity for Maine Employers in the Clean Energy Industry to Host Paid Interns

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maine employers in the clean energy industry to host paid interns. Funding is intended to give individuals work experience in the clean energy industry, include training and mentorship opportunities. Funded internships are expected to be short-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 214938

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Equipment that Assists People Suffering from Paralysis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for equipment that assists people with spinal cord injury or a spinal cord-related disorder. Funding is intended to help those suffering from paralysis live a more independent and fulfilling life. Applicants must request specific mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 215114

Grants to British Columbia Households for Rental Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants for British Columbia households and families for rental support. Funding is intended to assist low-income working families with monthly rent payments. Financial assistance is available for residents with at least one dependent child and an annual income of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215172

Vouchers to Colorado Low-Income Families to Offset the Cost of Groceries

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to Colorado low-income families to offset the cost of groceries. Participants have the option to double their benefits by shopping for produce at specific stores that support local farmers. Eligible participants are also entitled to discounts at many cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 215304

Grants to Wisconsin Military Veterans to Provide Financial Assistance for Health Related Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin military veterans for critical financial support. Funding is intended to provide assistance for state veterans and their families for hearing, vision, and dental care expenses, as well as for basic expenses due to loss of income resulting from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215366

Grants to Wisconsin Qualifying Veterans to Provide Assistance for Training Programs Leading to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying veterans to provide financial assistance for pursuing a training course that will lead to employment. Funding is intended for veterans in need who became unemployed during the past year, whose income falls below federal poverty guide...

GrantWatch ID#: 215367

Grants to Alberta Residents to Improve the Well-Being of Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta groups and households for projects that improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote mental health and well-being. Projects must be offered at no cost to participant...

GrantWatch ID#: 215392

Grants to California Homeowners and Renters for Flood Prevention Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California homeowners and renters in eligible regions for flood prevention activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for residences that have already suffered damage due to flooding and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215422

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including structural work, facade im...

GrantWatch ID#: 215488

Discounts on Monthly Utility Fees to Iowa Qualifying Residential Customers

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to Iowa qualifying residential customers in eligible locations for monthly utility bills. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of the fees charged by the city for residential premises for all four utilities - water, storm water, refuse collection, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215541

Grants to Iowa Landlords and Tenants to Offset the Cost of Repairs for Water Leakage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $100 to Iowa landlords and tenants to offset the cost of work performed to repair water leaks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reimburse repairs carried out on individually metered residential units (to include rentals) as well as on b...

GrantWatch ID#: 215542

Grants to Massachusetts Homeowners to Improve Residential Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts homeowners in eligible locations for projects to improve residential properties. The purpose of funding is to address health and safety issues affecting low- and moderate-income families. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215549

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses for Property Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 215550

Loans to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Property Owners for Economic Revitalization Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit property owners for economic revitalization projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended for clean-up activities conducted at cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 215554

Grants to USA Food and Beverage Workers and Business Owners in Multiple States for Mental Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215650

Grants to USA Individuals in the Food and Beverage Industry for Emergency Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals working in the food and beverage industry for emergency financial assistance. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, medical crises, and housing issu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215651

Grants to Missouri Business Owners and Tenants for Capital Projects that Enhance Downtown Shop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri business owners and tenants in eligible locations to support long-term capital enhancement projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve street-level shopping and walkab...

GrantWatch ID#: 215707

Grants to Minnesota Homeowners in Eligible Regions to Replace Septic Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota homeowners in eligible regions to replace septic systems. Funding is intended to address tanks that pose a threat to public safety or to the local environment. Applicants must own their home and must meet income requirements to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215726

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Programs that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs that benefit residents throughout the province. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and culture. Particu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215796

Grants to Missouri Small Businesses and Tenants for Projects to Enhance Commercial Areas in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri small businesses and tenants for activities to improve commercial street areas in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that assist businesses on downtown str...

GrantWatch ID#: 215820
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