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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,441 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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3,441 grants found

Grants to Maryland Homeowners and Renters for Home Energy Conservation Measures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland homeowners and renters for home energy conservation measures. Funding is intended for income-eligible applicants to reduce heating and cooling costs by installing insulation, hot water system improvements, reducing air infiltration, and more. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228862

Massachusetts Home Energy Efficiency Grants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts households for home energy efficiency initiatives. Applicants must be income-eligible. Funding is intended to lower energy consumption by conducting home improvements such as insulation, air sealing, and some energy-related repairs. This pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228866

Grants to Michigan Income-Eligible Households for Home Energy Saving Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan income-eligible households for home energy saving initiatives. Funding is intended for home repairs that will improve energy efficiency, such as insulation, smoke detectors, dryer vents, and air leakage reduction. It is estimated that this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228867

Grants to Minnesota Income-Eligible Residents for Home Energy-Saving Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota income-eligible residents for home energy-saving initiatives. Funding is intended for home improvements to lower energy and utility bills, such as insulation, water heater repairs, thermostats, and more. Priority is given to households with chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228874

Grants to Mississippi Residents for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Mississippi residents for home energy efficiency initiatives. Funding is intended to lower monthly energy costs while increasing energy efficiency, addressing health or safety concerns, and enhancing indoor air quality. Priority is given to households wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228875

Grants to Missouri Low-Income Homeowners and Tenants for Home Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri low-income homeowners and tenants for home conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for home repairs to conserve energy consumption, such as insulation, water heater blankets, energy efficient lighting, and the replacement of heating and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 228878

Grants to Nebraska Low-Income Households for Home Energy Efficiency Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska eligible households for home energy efficiency projects. Funding is intended for low-income households to reduce their energy bills by implementing weatherization improvements. Possible improvements include efficiency inspections, insulation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228879

Grants to Nevada Low-Income Households for Home Energy Saving Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada low-income households for home energy saving initiatives. Funding is intended to lower utility costs and improve energy efficiency. Eligible projects include air sealing, insulation, water conservation measures, energy-efficient lighting, solar sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 228894

Grants to New Hampshire Low-Income Households for Home Energy Improvement Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire low-income households for home energy improvement initiatives. Funding is intended for home repairs to improve energy efficiency and lower utility costs. Repairs may include eliminating drafts, repairing broken exteriors, patching small hol...

GrantWatch ID#: 228895

Grants to New Jersey Households for Energy-Saving Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey households for energy-saving initiatives. Funding is intended to assist low-income persons, the handicapped, and the elderly in weatherizing their residences in order to conserve energy and improve heating system efficiency. Applicants must ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 228896

Grants to New York Homeowners and Renters for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners and renters for home energy efficiency initiatives. Funding is intended for income-eligible applicants, with priority given to families with children, senior citizens, and disabled persons. The goal of this program is to weatherize ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 228897

Grants to North Carolina Households for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina households for home energy efficiency initiatives. Funding is intended for home improvements that will lower heating and cooling system use, reduce costs, and improve health. Priority is given to households with children, disabled persons,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228898

Grants to Ohio Households for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio households for home energy efficiency initiatives. Income-eligible households may apply for home weatherization services to lower energy costs. Priority is given to families with children, those with high energy use, senior citizens, and disabled pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 228899

Grants to Oklahoma Eligible Households for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma eligible households for home energy efficiency initiatives. Applicants must be income eligible. Funding is intended for mechanical and weatherization initiatives that will reduce energy costs and increase efficiency. Priority is given to familie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228900

In-Kind Grants to Oregon Households to Save Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services, home repairs, and education to Oregon families and individuals to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to provide low-income households with home weatherization servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228901

In-Kind Grants to Pennsylvania Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to Pennsylvania families and individuals to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to provide low-income households with home weatherization services to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228902

In-Kind Grants to Rhode Island Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to Rhode Island families and individuals to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to help income-eligible households reduce heating bills by providing w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228904

In-Kind Grants to South Carolina Households to Save Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to South Carolina households to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to enable low-income families to reduce energy consumption by making their homes m...

GrantWatch ID#: 228906

In-Kind Grants to South Dakota Households to Save Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to South Dakota households to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to enable low-income families to reduce energy consumption by making their homes mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228907

In-Kind Grants to Texas Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to Texas households to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to enable low-income families to reduce energy consumption by making their homes more energ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228909

In-Kind Grants to Utah Households to Save Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to Utah households to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to enable low-income families to reduce energy consumption by making their homes more energy...

GrantWatch ID#: 228910

Grants to Vermont Low-Income Households for Home Energy Efficiency Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont low-income households for home energy efficiency repairs. Funding is intended for home improvements that will improve energy efficiency and lower utility bills. The program on average reduces drafts by 40% and adds about 1,500 square feet of insu...

GrantWatch ID#: 228913

In-Kind Assistance to Virginia Homeowners and Renters to Increase Home Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Virginia homeowners and renters to increase home energy efficiency. Eligible applicants must be income-eligible, and the home must be structurally sound. Funding is intended to reduce energy costs by weatherizing homes, including caulking, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 228914

In-Kind Assistance to Washington Homeowners and Tenants for Energy-Efficiency Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Washington homeowners and tenants for energy-efficiency repairs. Interested applicants must contact their county agency in order to apply. Applicants must be income-eligible. The goal of the program is to reduce energy bills and improve home ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228915

In-Kind Assistance to West Virginia Tenants and Homeowners for Home Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to West Virginia tenants and homeowners to improve home energy efficiency. Applicants must contact their county agency to apply. The goal of the program is to improve the well-being of income-eligible residents, especially those who are particul...

GrantWatch ID#: 228916

In-Kind Assistance to Wisconsin Renters and Homeowners for Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Wisconsin renters and homeowners for energy efficiency home upgrades. Applicants must contact their county provider to submit an application. The program is intended to support income-eligible residents, using advanced testing protocols and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228917

In-Kind Assistance of Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades to Wyoming Homeowners and Tenants

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance of energy efficiency home upgrades to Wyoming homeowners and tenants. Eligible upgrades include, but are not limited to, adding insulation, sealing leaks around windows and doors, caulking, repairing heating systems, and making basic health and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228918

In-Kind Assistance to Iowa Renters and Homeowners for Energy Efficiency Home Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Iowa renters and homeowners for energy efficiency home upgrades. Applicants must contact a county agency to submit an application. Eligible services include adding insulation, checking appliances, repairs to the heating system, and the instal...

GrantWatch ID#: 228919

Grants to Guam Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Guam low income individuals and households to improve energy efficiency. Funding is designed to support initiatives that meaningfully lower household energy expenses by enhancing the overall efficiency and performance of residential properties, while sim...

GrantWatch ID#: 228920

In-Kind Assistance to Northern Mariana Islands Homeowners for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Northern Mariana Islands homeowners for energy efficiency home upgrades. The goal of the program is to help residents conserve energy. Services may include, but are not limited to, replacement and installation of weatherization services as de...

GrantWatch ID#: 228921

Grants to Idaho Low-Income Households for Energy Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho low-income households and individuals for energy costs. Funding is intended to support and assist families in meeting the costs associated with essential household utility bills, while also enabling them to improve the energy efficiency and overall...

GrantWatch ID#: 228928

Financial Assistance to Ontario Property Owners and Tenants for Industrial Building Permits

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Ontario property owners and tenants in eligible regions to offset the cost of acquiring building permits. Funding is intended for construction permits for industrial occupancy projects. The purpose of funding is to support economic developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 228945

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage Autism Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...

GrantWatch ID#: 228965

Grants to USA Independent Investigators to Commercialize Cancer-Related Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories independent investigators at nonprofit institutions to commercialize cancer-related technologies. Funding is intended for the commercialization of technologies for testing biopsies, improved healthcare delivery, testi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228974

Grants to Colorado Families of People with Disabilities to Cover Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado families of people with a diagnosed developmental disability to cover items not covered by insurance. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities and their families and caretakers by providing fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 229048

Financial Assistance and In-Kind Support to California Individuals for Energy Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance and in-kind support to California income-eligible individuals to assist with energy needs. In addition to assistance in paying their heating and cooling bills, eligible applicants will receive guidance on energy efficiency, weatherization to h...

GrantWatch ID#: 229059

Grants to Alabama Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Expand and Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alabama artists, groups, and arts organizations to expand and promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide public art initiatives or programs that further the mission of creating a thriving arts ecosystem. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229062

Grants to Colorado Individuals for Public Events and Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado residents and property owners for public events and activities in eligible regions. Funding is available for neighborhood projects, community events, capacity-building initiatives, and neighborhood experiences. The purpose of funding is to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 229080

Grants to New York Building Owners and Property Managers to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York building owners and property managers in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to enhance building envelopes and upgrade systems. Grants can support technical assistance and the installation of measures, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229093

Grants to USA Individuals to Offset the Cost of Cancer Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals to offset the cost of cancer medications. Funding is intended for income-eligible individuals who are suffering from acute myeloid leukemia to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treatment. A ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229102

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist With the Cost of Lung Disease Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA individuals to assist with the cost of lung disease medications. Funding is intended for financially-eligible individuals who are suffering from Bronchiectasis to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229103

Grants to USA Individuals to Offset the Cost of Parkinson's Disease Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA individuals to offset the cost of Parkinson's Disease medications. Funding is intended for economically-eligible individuals who are suffering from the disease to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229109

In-Kind Support to Kansas and Nebraska Nonprofits and Schools to Support Events and Organizati...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Kansas and Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, individuals, and community groups to support events and organizations. Applicants may request cash, gift cards, and specific items or products. Contributions are often convenience store vouch...

GrantWatch ID#: 229119

Grants to Florida Property Owners for Site Redevelopment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida property owners for site redevelopment in eligible locations. Funding includes demolition and clearing costs. Funding is intended for commercial and residential property owners or lessees to redevelop their properties when the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229130

Grants to New York Property Owners, Contractors, and Developers for Energy-Efficient Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York multifamily residential property owners, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and developers to build or retrofit energy-efficient multifamily homes. The purpose of funding is to provide affordable housing to New York residents living in histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229155

Grants to Iowa Artists for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa artists for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for a range of expenses and activities that enhance the artist's capacity and practice or support the learning of innovative techniques. Eligible uses of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 229196

In-Kind Grants of Medical Equipment to Maryland Residents In Need

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Maryland individuals for medical support equipment. The grant program is intended to help residents stay mobile, safe, and connected in their homes and communities. Free durable medical equipment is available to people with any illness, injury, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229212

In-Kind Assistance to Maryland Residents to Use Public Transportation at a Reduced Rate

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Maryland individuals with disabilities to use public transportation at a reduced rate. The program is designed to help residents who have limited mobility due to an illness, injury, congenital condition, or other disability expected to last 9...

GrantWatch ID#: 229213

Grants to New York Individuals to Offset the Cost of HVAC Installations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York individuals to offset the cost of HVAC installations. Funding is intended to help income-eligible individuals install an air conditioner or purchase a fan to cool their homes. Eligible households include those containing individu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229318

Grants to Ohio Building Owners for Historic Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio building owners for historic preservation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to enhance the external appearance of downtown buildings, with a particular emphasis on those properties that can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229358
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