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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,462 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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3,462 grants found

In-Kind Donations and Services to Texas Nonprofits and Families for Transportation Services to...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and services to Texas nonprofit organizations and families for transportation services for children with disabilities. Organizations may apply for a handicapped accessible van, and families may apply for transportation services. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 223472

Grants to New York Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries for Equipment, Home Modifications, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals with spinal cord injuries in eligible regions for equipment, home modifications, rehabilitation programs, and more. Funding is intended to provide people with qualifying life-changing injuries with the financial assistance needed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223473

Grants to USA Veterans and Military Service Members with Physical Disabilities for Adaptive Sp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veterans and military service members with physical disabilities for adaptive sports programming. Funding is intended to support veterans with disabilities, both combat and non-combat acquired, to fully participate in sports. This program focuses on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223474

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Teach in Summer Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying educators to teach in summer programs in Israel. In addition to professional development opportunities and social events, fellows will receive meal stipends, transportation, accommodations, and insurance. Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223487

In-Kind Home Repair Services to Illinois Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind home repair services to Illinois low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions for individuals who are unable to make the repairs themselves due to physical or economic constraints, such as veterans, elderly people, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223499

In-Kind Donation of Adaptive Bicycles to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donation of adaptive bicycles to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 with a documented sensory, physical, or mental disability to receive an adaptive bicycle so they may experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 223501

Financial Assistance to British Columbia and Yukon Families to Support Children with Disabilit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to British Columbia and Yukon families to support children with disabilities or demanding health concerns. Funding is available for a range of focus areas, including mental health, mobility, specialized therapies, tuition and tutoring, psychoe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223502

Financial Assistance to USA Stroke Survivors and Their Families to Help with Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA stroke survivors and their families to help with medical expenses. The funds are intended to support a range of rehabilitation services, including but not limited to physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223509

Grants to Florida Individuals for Expenses Related to Stroke Recovery Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals for expenses related to stroke recovery treatments. Funding is intended to assist with treatment for injuries that occurred as a result of an individual experiencing a stroke. The purpose of funding is to offset the cost of expenses n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223510

In-Kind Support to USA Children and Youth with Disabilities to Receive an Adaptive Bicycle

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA children and youth with disabilities to receive an adaptive bicycle. Funding is intended to benefit children with severe mobility impairments, including but not limited to amputations, quadriplegia, and paraplegia. Grant recipients must be 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 223511

Grants to Indiana Individuals Living with Neuromuscular Diseases for Equipment and Home Modifi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals living with neuromuscular diseases for equipment and home modifications to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to purchase a wide range of assistive equipment, to modify or update floors and bathrooms for increased acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 223512

Grants to Texas Individuals with Life-Changing Injuries from Eligible Industries to Assist wit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals with life-changing injuries from eligible industries to assist them with equipment and home renovations. Funding is intended for medical equipment or home renovations such as ramps, doorway widening, and other changes to allow freedom o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223514

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Individu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals for medical equipment. Funding is intended to provide necessary healthcare-related devices to encourage self-sufficiency and help individuals living w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223515

Grants to USA Families of Children with Disabilities for the Purchase of Tools and Sensory Ite...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families of children living with lifelong disabilities for financial support to enhance their quality of life. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of tools and sensory items such as shower chairs, jogging strollers, specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223517

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California Children and Youth for Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California children and youth for medical equipment to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to help young people with physical or developmental challenges gain access to specialized devices, mobility aids, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223522

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals Under 21 with Special Needs to Purchase Specialized Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals under the age of 21 with special needs to purchase specialized equipment. Funding is intended to provide children with specialized therapies and equipment that will allow them to more fully participate in daily life and in fun activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223523

Grants to California Individuals to Benefit Children with Special Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals to benefit children with special needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide specialized bicycles and other mobility equipment, like specialized strollers. Equipment must benefit residents 18 years of age or younger...

GrantWatch ID#: 223526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Paraplegics and Quadriplegics to Improve Their Qualit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International paraplegics and quadriplegics to improve their quality of life. Eligible individuals have sustained a spinal cord injury. Funding is intended to offset the cost of specialized equipment, therapies, modifications, and medica...

GrantWatch ID#: 223527

Opportunity for Artists, Curators, and Collectives from Multiple States to Propose an Exhibit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for artists, curators, and collectives from multiple states to propose an art exhibit at a gallery. Artists at all levels are welcome to submit proposals. Artists will benefit from free exhibition space and support throughout the exhibition process. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223533

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

In-Kind Services of Dental Treatments to Florida Needy Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services of dental treatments to Florida needy individuals in eligible regions who cannot otherwise afford treatment. Eligible applicants must be over 65 years old, or have a permanent disability, or be medically compromised. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223547

Grants to Colorado Individuals to Assist with a Wide Variety of Basic and Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado individuals to assist with a wide variety of basic and medical needs. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance with household essentials, daycare...

GrantWatch ID#: 223548

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Impaired...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut impaired individuals for medical expenses related to cranial damage. Funds may be requested to offset the expenses of specific resources and/or therapies that aid in the recovery...

GrantWatch ID#: 223551

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio Individuals for Expenses Associated with Having a Hospita...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio individuals for expenses associated with having a hospitalized loved one. Funding is intended to offset travel-related costs and ease the financial burden for family members and close friends who wish to visit individuals curre...

GrantWatch ID#: 223552

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to USA Families with a Family Member with a Disability

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of vehicles to USA families who need adapted vehicles for a family member with a disability. This program is intended to provide an adapted vehicle to families who otherwise would not be able to afford it on their own. Eligible applicants are the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223555

Grants to California Individuals Who Have Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury to Help With Mobility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to California individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury to help with mobility. Funding is intended to make work and home environments more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment, ramps a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223556

Grants to Washington, DC Individuals to Help Children and Youth with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist children facing mobility challenges who are in special need of financial assistance. The grant can help children under...

GrantWatch ID#: 223557

Grants to Wisconsin Artists, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin individual artists, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and collaborative teams for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovation by supporting arts, humanities, history, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223583

In-Kind Donations of Communication Devices to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of communication devices to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended to provide individuals between the ages of 2 and 21 who have a communication disorder with a specially-designed device to help them communicate at a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223604

In-Kind Donations of Adaptive Strollers to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of adaptive strollers to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to facilitate mobility for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 in a less cumbersome manner than traditional wheelchairs. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 223606

Grants to Indiana Individuals with Neuromuscular Disorders to Assist with the Purchase of an A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals with neuromuscular disorders to assist with the purchase of an adapted vehicle. Funding is intended to be paired with other sources of funding in order to purchase specialized vans meeting the accessibility needs of the applicants and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223682

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist with the Purchase of Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals to assist with the purchase of medical equipment. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, v...

GrantWatch ID#: 223797

Grants to New York Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Home Expansion and Renovation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners in eligible locations for home expansion and renovation projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of home additions, including garage conversions, basement apartments, standalone cottages, and other accessory dwelling units. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 223805

Grants to New York Homeowners in Eligible Regions for Home Renovation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners in eligible regions for home renovation projects. Funding is intended for expenses related to home additions such as garage conversions, basement apartments, and cottages on existing properties. Eligible applicants are homeowners in O...

GrantWatch ID#: 223806

Grants to New York Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Construction Projects to Create Long-T...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners in eligible locations for construction projects to create long-term housing. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including standalone cottages, basement apartments, and garage conversions. Eligible homeowners must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 223807

Grants to New York Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Projects to Add an Accessory Dwelling ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners in eligible locations for projects to add an accessory dwelling unit to existing homes. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including standalone cottages, basement apartments, and garage conversions. Eligible homeow...

GrantWatch ID#: 223808

Grants to Kentucky Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky small companies to promote business development. Funding is intended to support emerging and small businesses by addressing the significant barriers to accessing capital. The program aims to connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223851

Financial Assistance to California Individuals who Have Suffered a Paralyzing Accident to Help...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of $5,000 to California individuals who have suffered a paralyzing accident to help them gain or maintain employment. Funding is intended to help these individuals succeed professionally, begin a new venture, or thrive in their current job, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 223881

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia Eligible Individuals for Disaster Relief Ass...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia eligible individuals for disaster relief assistance. Funding is intended to provide timely and accessible financial support for urgent needs that arise in the aftermath of a major catastrophe or sudden crisis. This...

GrantWatch ID#: 223906

Grants to Idaho Individuals with Disabilities to Facilitate Their Participation in Sports

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho individuals with disabilities to facilitate their participation in sports. Funding is intended to support individuals with physical disabilities by funding training and adaptive sports equipment, and offsetting the cost of expenses related to compe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223909

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Property Owners for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to New York and Pennsylvania property owners for home repairs. Funding is intended to renovate and upgrade homes that will be rented out to low- to moderate-income individuals and families. There are two types of...

GrantWatch ID#: 223926

In-Kind Support of Athletic Prosthetic Devices to USA, Canada, and International Individuals W...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of prosthetic devices to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities. Individuals who have lower extremity limb differences or amputations are eligible to apply for athletic prostheses from the funding source. Eligible prostheses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223964

In-Kind Support to Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Utah Individuals With Phys...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Texas, and Utah individuals with physical disabilities in eligible regions to participate in athletic activities and sports. Applicants are offered a free gym membership, which they are required to use at le...

GrantWatch ID#: 223965

Grants to Mississippi IHE Faculty Members for Travel Related to Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,750 to Mississippi faculty members and students at institutions of higher education for travel that promotes the development of scientific research infrastructure. Funding is intended to advance partnerships between the funding source's research...

GrantWatch ID#: 223975

Grants to USA Researchers for Medical Journal Article Access Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA researchers for medical journal article access costs. Funding is intended to cover the costs of making research articles accessible to all without a fee or subscription. The purpose of funding is to enable research findings to be available to a wide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224002

Grants to Nebraska Teachers at Preschools and Schools in Eligible Regions for Environmental Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Nebraska teachers at preschools and schools in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to teach students about grasslands, forests, wildlife, soil, and water resources. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224003

Grants to Nebraska Educators for Professional Development Expenses Related to Environmental an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Nebraska educators for professional development expenses related to environmental and natural resources education. Funding is intended to cover costs to attend workshops, classes, and conferences to enable them to improve education for loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 224004

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Address Sudden and Unanticipated Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists in eligible regions to address sudden, unanticipated concerns. Funding is intended to help individuals who have urgent housing, legal, healthcare, or property loss needs, including those resulting from theft or natural disasters...

GrantWatch ID#: 224016

Opportunity for California Organizations and Individuals to Create and Display Art Installatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for California organizations and individuals to create and display art installations and cultural programs for a library in eligible locations. Eligible artwork can be in any discipline, using any type of materials. The artwork or program must be site-...

GrantWatch ID#: 224041

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115
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