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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,450 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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3,450 grants found

Grants to Indiana Households to Replace Faulty Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals and families in eligible locations for home-heating upgrades. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households replace non-functioning heating systems. The grant program seeks to ensure that houses are safe during colder times o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224267

Grants to USA Individuals to Attend an Equestrian Course Design Conference or Clinic Outside N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $3,000 to USA individuals to attend a conference or clinic related to equestrian eventing outside North America. Funding is intended for equestrian cross-country course designers with a current FEI Level II or III Cross-country Design license. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224309

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Grants to Tennessee Individuals in Eligible Locations to Assist with the Purchase of Their Fir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $25,000 to Tennessee individuals in eligible locations to assist with the purchase of their first home. Funding is intended to assist with costs such as down payments, principal reduction, and closing costs. Applicants must be first-generation homebuyers...

GrantWatch ID#: 224371

Grants to Texas Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Carry Out High-Priority Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas homeowners in eligible locations to carry out high-priority home repairs. Funding is intended to identify and remediate health and safety hazards in the owner-occupied homes of low- and moderate-income residents. All applicants must own and live in...

GrantWatch ID#: 224418

Grants to Tennessee Property Owners for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee property owners in eligible locations to promote the design and construction of green infrastructure projects on private properties. Funding is intended to offer businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and other non-single-family residential cust...

GrantWatch ID#: 224448

Financial Assistance to Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York Older Individuals to Enable Inde...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York qualifying older individuals in eligible regions to enable independent living and enhance quality of life. Requests will be considered for monthly stipends, as well as for one-time payments for items su...

GrantWatch ID#: 224539

Financial Assistance to Oregon and Washington Individuals with Ovarian Cancer to Assist with O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Oregon and Washington individuals with ovarian cancer to assist with ongoing expenses. Funding is intended for transportation costs, medical costs, specialist visits, and general support with expenses such as rent and utilities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224587

Loans to Texas Property Owners for the Repair of Rental Units in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Texas property owners for the repair of rental units in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for essential repairs, modifications related to accessibility, or major systems repairs. The goal of the funding program is to help property owners co...

GrantWatch ID#: 224609

Grants to Texas Low- to Middle-Income Home Owners for Home Repair Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas middle- and low-income home owners in eligible regions for home repair projects. Funding is intended for accessibility modifications or for repairs that are urgently needed to ensure the housing is sanitary, safe, accessible, or habitable. Examples...

GrantWatch ID#: 224611

Grants to Missouri Individuals and Families to Benefit Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri individuals and families in eligible locations to benefit children with disabilities who are under the age of 18. Funding is intended to help with a family's financial burden. Applicants must submit verification from their health...

GrantWatch ID#: 224694

Loans to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote the Recycling of Waste Ti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to California nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, and sanitation agencies to promote the recycling and reuse of waste tires. Funding is intended for machinery and equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and capital projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224706

Financial Assistance Grants to Nunavut Inuit Individuals in Eligible Regions for Post-Secondar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance grants to Nunavut Inuit individuals in eligible regions to cover expenses related to pursuing post-secondary degrees. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs, including tuition, books, living expenses, program equipment, childcare, techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 224719

Grants to Indiana Educators for Initiatives and Activities to Promote Learning in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana educators for initiatives and activities to promote learning in eligible regions. Funding is intended to equip teachers with the tools and support needed to introduce creative approaches in the classroom and motivate students to explore new ways ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224726

Grants to Michigan Property Owners and Tenants for the Improvement and Maintenance of Commerci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan property owners and tenants for the improvement and maintenance of commercial and residential properties in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior improvements and renovations to enhance the area's marketability. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 224808

Loans to West Virginia Owners of Commercial Buildings to Carry Out Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $20,000 to West Virginia owners of commercial buildings in eligible locations to carry out exterior facade improvements. Funding is intended to address code violations and aesthetics, as well as to improve accessibility to commercial buildings. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 224822

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities for Classro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities for classroom funding. Applicants must be funding source members. Eligible uses of funds include technology, curriculum materials, remote learning aids, special needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224832

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Property Owners, Artists, Businesses, and Cultural Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California property owners, as well as artists, businesses, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to convert vacant storefronts into t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224847

Grants to California Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvem...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to California businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior and interior building improvements, including heating and cooling systems, accessibility improvements, ele...

GrantWatch ID#: 224858

Grants to USA Organizers, Education Groups, and Trainers to Benefit Riders and Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizers, education groups, and trainers to benefit riders and horses. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for riders to learn important skills, as well as information about conditioning and fitness. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 224906

Grants to Canada Beneficiaries of First Responders Who Were Killed in the Line of Duty or as a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada beneficiaries of first responders who were killed in the line of duty or as a consequence of their jobs. Eligible first responders are paramedics, firefighters, police officers, correctional officers, probation officers, and parole officers. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 224937

Grants to Minnesota Farmers and Schools to Offset the Cost of Tractor Safety Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota farmers and schools to offset the cost of tractor safety equipment. Applicants are required to contact staff for preapproval prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help with the costs of buying, shipping, and installing roll...

GrantWatch ID#: 225002

Grants to Colorado Individuals to Relieve the Financial Burden of Medical Conditions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado individuals in eligible regions for assistance related to the financial burdens of medical conditions. Funding is intended for costs related to basic living needs, including rent, mortgage, and utilities. The fund is available to patients and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 225007

Grants to Washington Individuals to Improve Fish Passage on Private Land

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individual land owners to improve fish passage on private forested land. Funding is intended to fix fish passage barriers in the form of culverts, bridges, and fords, or to remove barriers on fish-bearing streams. Priority is given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 225014

Grants to Maryland Childcare Providers to Address Childcare Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland childcare providers to address childcare needs in eligible locations. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist residents who are federal employees or contractors who were required to work in person ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225035

Incentives to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to California nonprofit entities, government agencies, and residents in eligible counties for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Incentive amounts will be doubled for low-income residents. Eligible vehicles include new or used hydrogen-fueled, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225044

Grants to New Mexico Property Owners and Businesses for Capital Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Mexico property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements. Funding is intended for interior and exterior expenses, including installing HVAC systems, and roof, window, and plumbing repairs. Eligible businesse...

GrantWatch ID#: 225151

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Mexico Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations and Commercial...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations and commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of installing security systems. Funding is intended for expenses, including security cameras, door...

GrantWatch ID#: 225152

Grants to Kentucky Restaurant and Bar Workers in Eligible Locations to Assist with Sudden Fina...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky restaurant and bar workers in eligible locations to assist with sudden financial hardship. Funding is intended to provide financial support to bartenders with unexpected financial needs resulting from the death of a family member, natural disast...

GrantWatch ID#: 225187

Grants to Illinois Individuals, Groups, and Nonprofits for Plant Conservation Projects in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for plant conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for one-time projects such as the study of native plants, prairie restoration, native plant education, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 225223

In-Kind Donations of Sportswear to USA Female Teenagers Who Participate in an Eligible Flag Fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of sportswear to USA female teenagers who participate in an eligible flag football league. This program is intended to appropriately outfit young female athletes with sports bras. Applications must be submitted by the parent or legal guardian of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225230

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists, Artist Groups, Arts Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Mee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists, artist groups, and arts nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet with promoters to expand their reach. Funding is intended for travel inside and outside the province and the country, for attendance at an arts marketpla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225239

Grants to New York Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended for equipment purchases or as financial support for applicants to expand or initiate their businesses. Applicants must be under 35 years old and have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225267

Grants and Loans to California Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to California homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs. Funding is intended to assist homeowners that meet certain income limits to make repairs to their homes to improve their quality of life through addressing health and safety concerns...

GrantWatch ID#: 225269

In-Kind Services to Oregon Qualifying Homeowners for the Repair of Homes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to Oregon qualifying homeowners for the repair of homes in eligible regions. This program provides free repairs that ensure home properties are both livable and safe. Eligible applicants are low-income homeowners that are unable to complete the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 225283

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

Opportunity for New Jersey Homeowners Whose Houses Are at Risk of Flood Damage to Sell Their H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey homeowners whose houses are at risk of flood damage to apply to sell their houses. The purpose of the program is to protect families while repurposing the land as a buffer against future flooding. Through this program, applicants would b...

GrantWatch ID#: 225296

Opportunity for New Jersey Landowners to Sell or Donate Their Property to the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225299

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Montana property and business owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance facades along Main Street for preservation and economic purposes. Eligible applicants own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 225306

Grants to Texas Business and Commercial Building Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas business and commercial building owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for aesthetically pleasing facade improvements in design for publicly visible buildings. Properties must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225309

Grants to Kentucky Property Owners and Developers for Capital Improvements to Their Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky property owners and developers for capital improvements to their properties in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to expand existing buildings by building upwards, adding an additional story for residential use. Eligible buildings are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 225390

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Hardships and Support Worthy Caus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address hardships and support worthy causes. Individuals requesting donations must be sponsored by a qualifying organization. All applicants must be located within D...

GrantWatch ID#: 225415

Grants to British Columbia Young Individuals to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals ages 12 to 17 to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth-led initiatives in the focus areas of social connection, leadership, and beautification. The goal of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225460

Grants to Wisconsin Artists and Collectives for Community-Based Art Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin artists and collectives for community-based art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support exciting art projects, programs, and activities that fall outside the scope of the funding source's standard grant cycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225470

Grants to Ohio Homeowners in Eligible Locations for New Cooling and Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations for new cooling and heating systems. Applicants' income must be within specified limits and have at least one household member above age 65 with a disability. This grant provides new systems at no cost to homeowners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225601

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to assist small companies and commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) with energy-efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225651

Grants to USA University Start-Ups, Academic Investigators, and Early-Stage Businesses for Inn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225674

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying PhD Students to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students to participate in a residency. Funding is intended to support students who want to enhance their research by traveling to an academic institution other than their own. Successful applicants are expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 225678

Financial Assistance to Florida Low-Income Individuals to Help With Rent and Utility Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida low-income individuals in eligible regions to help with rent and utility payments. Funding is intended for individuals who have experienced a sudden loss of income or have unanticipated expenses. Assistance is available for mortgage...

GrantWatch ID#: 225699
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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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