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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,657 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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3,657 grants found

Grants to Virginia Entities for the Preservation of Black Burial Sites

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and property owners to preserve burial sites related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961

Grants to Illinois Individuals in Eligible Areas for Assistance with Utilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois individuals and households in eligible locations for utility assistance. Funding is intended to help disadvantaged residents with water and sewer payments. Eligible expenses also include sewer tax bills. The program includes debt forgiveness of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191176

Grants to California Artists and Craftspeople to Encourage Professional Growth in the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to California individual artists and craftspeople to encourage professional growth in eligible regions. The purpose of this program is to promote the exploration of new images, techniques, media, materials, and ideas. Applications are welcome fro...

GrantWatch ID#: 192434

Grants to Kansas Residents and Families in Eligible Areas for Assistance with Costs Related to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kansas individuals and families in eligible locations to support costs associated with cancer treatments. Funding is intended to assist with expenses such as medical costs that are not covered by insurance and lodging or travel needs duri...

GrantWatch ID#: 192514

Grants to Minnesota Residents to Reduce Home-Based Hazardous Material in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota residents to reduce hazardous materials in homes in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to reduce the exposure of young children to toxic materials found in older homes. Eligible properties are rental or owner-occupied homes built befor...

GrantWatch ID#: 192630

Grants to California Individuals for Financial Assistance for Medical and Healthcare Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance to address medical and healthcare-related needs. The goal of the program is to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. Funding is available to meet the immediate needs of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192919

Free or Discounted Mobile and Data Services to Oregon Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Free or discounted mobile and broadband services to Oregon low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to assist low-income families throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to reduce the monthly cost of phone or broadband service for qualifyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192959

Grants to Virginia Food Service Workers to Mitigate Financial Losses Due to Coronavirus

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Virginia food service workers in eligible areas to mitigate financial losses due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), illnesses, injuries, and other emergencies. Eligible expenses include transportation, rent, mortgage payments, and utility payments....

GrantWatch ID#: 192968

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Residents in Eligible Regions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 and in-kind support to Ontario individual residents and collaborations in eligible locations for community improvement activities. Funding is intended to assist residents who are working independently or collaboratively on a project or event t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193287

Grants to Oregon Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to plumbing, fire sprinklers, storefronts, electrical, alley improvements, elevators, seismic, windows, and skylights. The prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 193560

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Property Owners in Eligible Areas for Neighborhood Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and individual property owners in eligible locations to improve the appearance of stores and properties. Funding is intended to promote new construction activities and building enhancements with the goal of revitalizing and upgrading th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193568

Grants to Oregon Property Owners and Business Tenants for Construction Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon property owners and business tenants for construction and renovation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with the construction of a new building or building additions for commercial, industrial, or mixed-use multi-family ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193569

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants to Missouri Individuals for Assistance with Expenses Related to Amputation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Missouri individuals for assistance with expenses related to amputation. Funds may be used for a variety of uses, including equipment, medical and DME supplies, items offered by prosthetic companies, and camp fees. The goal of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193835

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Assist Needy Children in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist needy children in eligible regions. Funding may be requested to provide a child with food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, medical assistance, and activities or outings. The purpose of the grant program is to assist children...

GrantWatch ID#: 193885

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Theater Professionals to Address Urgent Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia theater professionals in eligible regions to address urgent needs, including personal and medical emergencies and the resulting lack of income. Eligible applicants include actors, designers, director...

GrantWatch ID#: 194200

Grants to Montana Native Families and Individuals to Support the Search for Missing Persons

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Montana Native families and individuals to help locate missing people. Funding is intended to assist families who are conducting community-wide searches for missing loved ones in reservations and in urban and rural areas by providing direct ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 194591

Grants to Illinois Low-Income Residents for Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois low-income residents for home improvements. Funding is intended to make residences more weather-secure and energy-efficient by providing insulation, sealing, water heater repairs, ventilation, and electrical repairs. Applicants may be eligible t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194732

Grants to Kentucky Farmers and Businesses to Improve Water Management Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 194785

Loans and grants to Florida Residents and Landlords in Eligible Regions for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Florida households in eligible locations for housing support. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families, households with members who are 60 years or older, homeless individuals, and people and families who have been impacted by nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195180

Sponsorships to Wyoming Event Organizers to Encourage Tourism and Increase Overnight Stays

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Wyoming entities of events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that will attract visitors, preferably for overnight stays. The purpose of the program is to support promotion related expenses, with funds used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195375

Support and Services to Idaho Individuals for Financial Assistance Associated with Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Support and services to Idaho individuals in eligible regions for financial assistance and case management associated with housing payments. Funding is intended to assist with owed rent, security deposits, and eviction notices. Eligible families are residents of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195527

Financial Assistance to Maryland Individuals in Eligible Locations for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Maryland individuals and families in eligible locations for housing support. Applicants must obtain pre-approval prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist qualifying low-income renters who are at risk of eviction due...

GrantWatch ID#: 195681

Grants to North Carolina Residents in Eligible Locations for Urgent Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Carolina families and individuals in eligible areas for emergency housing support. Funding is intended to help eligible residents avoid eviction. Grants may be used for rent, late fees, and court fees associated with housing issues....

GrantWatch ID#: 195839

Financial Assistance to Vermont Individuals in Eligible Areas for Housing-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Vermont individuals in eligible areas for housing-related expenses. Eligible individuals and families may receive housing support depending on their household composition, level of income, and, for managed properties, suitability. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196137

In-Kind Services to Nebraska Seniors in Eligible Locations for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to Nebraska residents in eligible locations for home modifications and repairs. Applicants must be over age 60 and reside in a home that they own. The goal of the program is to enable older adults to remain in their homes by addressing fixable saf...

GrantWatch ID#: 196157

Grants to New Mexico Income-Eligible Households to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico individuals and families for direct assistance in addressing basic needs. Funding, in the form of monthly cash allotments, is intended to temporarily help low-income residents meet basic family needs, such as utilities, housing, and clothing. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196278

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Families in Eligible Counties for Housing and Rent Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and families in eligible locations for direct housing and rental payment assistance. The purpose of funding is to support local residents who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 196324

Grants to Minnesota Veterans for Critical Support During a Time of Financial Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota veterans for critical financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide one-time support to a veteran or surviving spouse that will assist them during a time of financial crisis. Applicants must demonstrate need as well as future sustainabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 196584

Grants to Massachusetts Older Residents or Those with Disabilities for Housing Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Massachusetts qualifying residents in eligible locations to implement housing upgrades and repairs. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible older residents and those with disabilities who are seeking to make home repairs related to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196646

Grants to Illinois Jewish Women in Eligible Regions for Financial Assistance During Unpaid Mat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois Jewish women in eligible regions who do not receive paid maternity leave. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide women with temporary monthly income following the birth o...

GrantWatch ID#: 196662

Grants to Alabama and Georgia Individuals in Eligible Counties to Address Urgent and Unmet Nee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Georgia individuals in eligible counties to address urgent and unmet needs. Funding is intended for residents of the funding source's service area who are either disabled, are over 60, have low income, or are mentally or physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196854

Fellowships to Israel and International Scientists in Eligible Countries for Biology Research ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Israel and International scientists and scholars in eligible countries for short-term biology research collaboration. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote collaborative research studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 197075

Grants to Alberta Producers to Enhance Water Management

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Alberta producers to improve water management. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the growth of primary producers, including bee, crop, and livestock operations, and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197305

Grants to Kentucky Low-Income Families for Assistance with Household Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky individuals and households for assistance with household expenses. Funding is intended to help low-income families with minor children (or up to age 19 if eligible) pay for basic household expenses. The goal of the program is to assist residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 197317

Grants to Kentucky Residents for Assistance with Medical Insurance Coverage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky households for assistance with medical care coverage. Funding is intended to help families that include Medicaid members pay the cost of employer-sponsored insurance premiums. The goal of the grant is to help low-income families pay their health...

GrantWatch ID#: 197319

Grants to Alberta Neighborhood Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Alberta individuals and neighborhood groups for community gatherings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood events that promote safety, prevent crime, and help residents meet and engage with each other. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197414

Fellowships to California Individuals for Personal Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible areas to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Grants will be aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197541

Opportunity for NYC Seniors and Residents with Disabilities to Maintain Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for NYC seniors and residents with disabilities to maintain affordable housing. The program is intended to provide a tax credit to allow tenants to avoid rental increases. Applicants must currently live in an apartment that is rent-controlled or rent-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197586

In-Kind Support of Eye Exams and Glasses to Arkansas PreK-12 Students

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of eye exams and glasses to Arkansas residents to benefit underprivileged or uninsured PreK-12 students. The purpose of the program is to provide eye tests and glasses at no cost to children and youth from low-to-moderate-income families who would ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197796

Grants to Arkansas Teachers and School Faculty to Assist in the Purchase of Art Supplies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas teachers and school faculty members to assist in the purchase of art supplies. Funding is intended to support projects in public schools in low-income areas throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to increase students' access to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 197809

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to California Researchers for Projects to Investigate Methods to Control Populations of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California researchers for projects to investigate methods to control populations of vertebrate pests. Funding is intended for education and research projects to address the impact of pests such as rats, squirrels, mice, rabbits, gophers, birds, voles, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198262

Grants to Montana Families in Eligible Locations for Financial Assistance with Childcare for Y...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana families in eligible locations for financial assistance with childcare for young children. Funding is intended to allow parents to send their children to early childhood programs that would otherwise be unaffordable. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 198296

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina owners and tenants of commercial properties in eligible areas for capital projects. Funding is intended to enhance the exterior of buildings, including painting, signage, awnings, doors, windows, lighting, landscaping, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 198349

Awards to British Columbia Students in Eligible Regions to Recognize Community Volunteerism

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to British Columbia students in eligible regions to recognize community volunteerism. Awards will honor students who have engaged in community services by volunteering their time, energy, and talent to benefit the well-being of residents. Applicants must li...

GrantWatch ID#: 198371

Grants to Indiana Veterans in Eligible Locations for Housing Accessibility Adaptations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual veterans in eligible locations for housing accessibility adaptations. Funding is intended to help honorably discharged veterans live independently in an environment free of barriers. Grants may be used for bathroom and kitchen renovati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198445

Grants to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Training in Health Information Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA funding source members in multiple states for professional training related to health information resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198822

Grants to North Dakota Households to Increase Energy Efficiency in Residential Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota residents for home energy efficiency projects. The purpose of this program is to reduce energy expenditures, increase energy efficiency, and promote safety and health in the homes of low-income residents. Funding is intended for capital proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 198882
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