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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,458 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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3,458 grants found

Award to a British Columbia Resident for Community Contributions in the Ski Sector

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a British Columbia individual in eligible locations to recognize community contributions in the ski sector. The award is intended to assist a person with a history of community engagement who is continuing or entering education or training in the ski indu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217426

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Youth to Travel Outside the Province for Educational and A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador youth in eligible regions to travel outside the province to expand their athletic and educational experiences. Funding is intended for individuals under the age of 29 who will be participating in sports championships, competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217506

Grants to Maryland IHE Faculty Members to Promote Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland faculty members at specific institutions of higher education to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance health and promote health equity by supporting faculty working with local agencies. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217580

Grants to Michigan Individuals to Provide Gifts or Required Items for Children in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan individuals to provide gifts or needed items for children in eligible regions. Funding is intended for wellness support that will benefit children between the ages of 2 and 18 living with illness or in families impacted by illness, or having spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217586

Grants to Michigan Individuals in Eligible Regions for Safety and Security Devices and Equipme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan individuals in eligible regions for safety and security items that assist older adults. Funding is intended to support personal supplies, medical equipment, projects, and other expenses that ensure the comfort and security of elderly residents r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217587

Grants to Maryland First-Time Home Buyers to Support Costs Associated with Home Purchase

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland first-time home buyers to support costs associated with home purchases in eligible areas. Funding is intended for assistance with the purchase of a primary residence. Assistance payments will be awarded after the finalized settlement d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217592

Grants to Ontario Individuals and Nonprofit, Charitable, or Volunteer Organizations for Use of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations for use of event space for activities and programs in eligible areas. This program is intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 217627

Grants to Ontario Individuals and Nonprofit, Charitable, or Volunteer Organizations to Support...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals and to nonprofit, charitable, or volunteer organizations to support activities and programs in eligible areas. These grants are intended to contribute to the positive image of the areas by encouraging events that respo...

GrantWatch ID#: 217628

Grants to Ohio Businesses and Property Owners for Improvements to Commercial Buildings in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial buildings in eligible areas. Funding is intended for properties located in low- to moderate-income communities that are visible from the street and where no other funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 217640

Grants to New Hampshire K-12 Educators to Promote Learning Experiences for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire K-12 educators in eligible regions for activities to enhance education for students. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that promote learning experiences not covered by the sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217641

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals to Protect Native Plants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to promote the protection and appreciation of native plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and uses, including but not limited to public l...

GrantWatch ID#: 217660

Grants to California Freight, Truck, and Marine Vehicle Owners for Environmental Protection Ac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California freight, truck, and marine vehicle owners for environmental protection activities. The purpose of the program is to incentivize vehicle owners to upgrade or replace their vehicles with combustion or zero-emission technologies. Marine and rail ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217664

Grants to Vermont Farmers to Address Erosion and Surface Runoff

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Vermont farmers for projects that address erosion and surface runoff. Funding supports expenses related to establishing perennially vegetated grassed waterways, filter strips, critical source area seeding, and associated infrastruc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217743

Grants to New York Veterans to Address Critical Housing Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York military veterans to address homelessness and housing emergencies. Funding is intended to assist veterans who face critical housing needs and lack the funds to cover these immediate costs. Eligible expenses include renovations to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217798

In-Kind Legal Support to Arizona Renters Facing Eviction

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Arizona individuals in eligible locations who face eviction from rental housing. The program provides free legal information, advice, and representation to tenants who are facing eviction due to nonpayment of rent. Eligible applicants are at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217828

Financial Assistance to Arizona Individuals and Families for Electric, Gas, and Water Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Arizona individuals and families in eligible locations for electric, gas, and water bills. Funding is intended to provide income-eligible households with assistance with utility payments or deposits. Applicants must submit proof of U.S. cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 217856

Grants to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Residents and Businesses for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia individuals and businesses for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents and companies who were negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene. The grant provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 217863

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Small Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses increase their workforce, strengthe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217867

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and Groups to Promote Alter...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217905

Grants to Texas Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Events to Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Texas individuals, organizations, and businesses to hold small events that will attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for first-time events in public spaces that will draw in visitors, increase money spent at local bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 217911

Grants to Texas Owners of Commercial Properties for Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for property improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, signage, lighting, building facade enhancements, accessibility improvements, awnings, and more. All projects must receive advance a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217912

Financial Assistance to California Advertising Agencies and Employees for Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to California advertising agencies, firms, and employees in eligible regions to meet unexpected needs that are the result of a crisis. Funding is intended as a response to a variety of crises, including but not limited to sudden illness, injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217976

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska Professional Writers for Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 217978

Grants and Loans to Montana Individuals and Private Contractors Working in the Wood Industry t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Montana individuals and private contractors working in the wood industry to encourage job opportunities. Funding is intended as loans to businesses in the wood products industry, focusing on geographical locations where there is the greatest th...

GrantWatch ID#: 217997

Grants to USA Individuals Battling Breast Cancer to Assist with Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals battling breast cancer to assist with expenses. Applicants must be part of the design and furnishings industry. Funding may be used for medical bills, household expenses, transportation costs, and more. The purpose of these grants is to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 218032

Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans or Individuals Currently Serving in the Military to Repay Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 for Pennsylvania veterans or individuals currently serving in the US military to repay costs expended for agricultural cost-share projects. Funding is intended for individuals who are owners of property and spend a significant amount of time worki...

GrantWatch ID#: 218089

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Individuals, Organizations, and Groups for Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Forgivable Loans to Oklahoma Households for Housing Rehabilitation Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Forgivable loans to Oklahoma income-eligible households for housing rehabilitation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on energy efficiency upgrades, structural safety improvements, handicap accessibility, and sanitary conditi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218106

In-Kind Grants to Oklahoma Homeowners for Tree Pruning and Removal Services

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Oklahoma homeowners in eligible regions for tree pruning and removal services. The purpose of the program is to improve the health and safety of urban forests in the area. Eligible applicants are those who cannot afford tree removal or trimming s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218107

Grants to New York Low-Income Families to Cover Medical Treatments for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York children from low-income families in eligible regions to cover expenses related to medical treatments. Requests for assistance must be submitted by the family's social service worker or school employee. Funding is intended to cover counseling, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218142

Grants to West Virginia Artists, CBOs, and For-Profits to Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, community-based organizations, and small businesses for arts activities and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with getting original art projects off the ground. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218177

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Artists, and Schools for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, clubs, artists, cultural and neighborhood groups, schools, and event organizers to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218329

Opportunity for USA Individuals in Multiple States and Tribal Communities to Participate in a ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana individuals and entrepreneurs from tribal communities to participate in a business development program that will assist in commercializing a food product. The opportunity is intended to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 218353

Grants to California Homeowners to Assist with Damage Caused to Their Groundwater Wells

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions to compensate for anticipated damages caused to local groundwater wells. Funding is intended to assist with repairs and replacement necessitated by proximity to a hard ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218387

In-Kind Support Services for USA Latino Hospitality Workers to Help Manage Work and Life Respo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support services for USA Latino hospitality workers to help manage work and life responsibilities. Spanish-speaking applicants can apply for online counseling sessions to help them handle issues related to migration, workplace mistreatment and abuse, subst...

GrantWatch ID#: 218447

Tax Credits to Minnesota Individuals and Businesses Who Lease or Sell Assets to Farmers

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuit...

GrantWatch ID#: 218503

Grants to Indiana Teachers in Eligible Locations for Projects to Enhance Learning in the Class...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana school teachers in eligible locations for projects to enhance learning in the classroom. Funds may be used to support lessons, materials, learning equipment, special programs, and teacher education. Teachers may also collaborate on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218536

Grants to California Musicians for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California musicians for disaster relief. The purpose of funding is to provide immediate assistance to professional musicians who have been affected by sudden natural disasters including a fire, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flood, or volcanic eruption...

GrantWatch ID#: 218688

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Grassroots Organizations, CBOs, Leaders, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 218760

Grants to Quebec Artists with Disabilities in Eligible Regions for Assistance in Receiving Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 218765

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, Farmers, and Schools to Promote Agricultural and Nutrit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and farmers to improve nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance agricultural education and increase procurement at the local education level....

GrantWatch ID#: 218793

Grants to Alabama Individuals with Cancer for Help with Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama qualifying individuals in eligible regions for financial relief while undergoing cancer treatment. Funding is intended for a variety of daily living expenses, including but not limited to utilities, groceries, medication, medical supplies, copays...

GrantWatch ID#: 218810

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218852

Grants to Connecticut Dentists and their Families for Crisis and Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut dental organizations, individual dentists, and their immediate family members for financial support during times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide support and financial aid to dental professionals and their families who ho are experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 218870

Grants to USA Hospitality Workers Diagnosed with Cancer to Cover Medical and Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to USA hospitality workers diagnosed with cancer to cover medical and living expenses. Funding is intended to help those individuals with the most pressing needs meet medical bills, related expenses, and the unexpected loss of income. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218925

Grants to Alabama and Georgia Families in Emergency Situations to Meet Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama and Georgia families in emergency situations to meet expenses. This funding aims to support those children and their families facing unexpected emergencies such as accidents or tragedies or dealing with terminal or life-altering diseases. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218952

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Residents for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan residents for programs to benefit and engage the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including block parties, organizing community meals, celebrating diversity, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218963

Grants to Tennessee Individuals For Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee individual homeowners for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help with repair, rehabilitation, and restoration activities related to significant exterior architectural elements of residential bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 218968

Opportunity for New Hampshire Individuals and Ensembles to Participate in a Roster for State A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Hampshire individuals and ensembles to participate in a roster for state artists and arts education professionals. Enrolled artists will receive opportunities to participate in educational residencies, STEAM education programs, and arts integra...

GrantWatch ID#: 218980
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