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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 Georgia Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Conferences and Training Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia individuals for training opportunities for people with disabilities. Funding is intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by providing financial assistance to participate in advocacy activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 209495

Grants to Florida Event Organizers to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida event organizers to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for events, programs, and projects that bring visitors to the area and generate overnight stays...

GrantWatch ID#: 209496

Grants to Wisconsin Households for Assistance with Energy Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and families for assistance with residential utility payments. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households with heating and electric bills and also to respond to crisis situations. Grants are offered for energy support, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 209606

Grants to Washington Individuals, Youth Groups, and Neighborhood Groups to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington individuals, youth groups, and neighborhood associations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for beautification activities including tree planting, community celebrations, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209738

Grants to Michigan K-12 Students in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan K-12 students in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for activities that benefit an existing nonprofit, government agency, or education institution. The goal of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209798

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Households for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Iowa individuals and households for disaster relief. Funding may be used for home repair, personal property, food assistance, and temporary housing. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance for needs not fully covered by insura...

GrantWatch ID#: 209816

Grants to Vermont Farmers for Water and Pasture Management Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, and in-kind support to Vermont farms and farmers for agricultural projects. Funding is intended to provide pasture management technical assistance and economic support to farmers to improve water quality and on-far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209972

In-Kind Grants of Home Renovations to Georgia Seniors and Veterans in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of home upgrades to Georgia individuals in eligible locations. The program is intended for the implementation of urgent renovations so that local veterans and seniors can avoid displacement. The grant provides licensed general contractors who will c...

GrantWatch ID#: 209996

In-Kind Grants to Louisiana Families to Improve the Lives of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind gifts and services to Louisiana families to improve the lives of children with disabilities. The Foundation focuses on families that might otherwise be unable to afford these items and services. The goal of the Foundation is to enrich the lives of these sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 210004

Grants to Ontario Youth to Attend Sports and Cultural Events Locally and Outside of Canada

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario youth in eligible regions to offset the cost of transportation to sports competitions and cultural events. Funding is intended for youth aged 18 and younger to travel independently or as part of a team to local events or to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210205

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish Education Professionals to Participate in a Training and Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish lay leaders and professionals in eligible locations to participate in a training and professional development program. Selected fellows will participate in a 10-month program that includes virtual sessions, in-person seminars, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 210223

Grants to Kentucky Military Service Members and their Families to Provide Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky military service members and their families to provide financial support. Applicants may submit an application for one of the following categories: adoption reimbursement and emergency assistance. Emergency assistance funds may only be used as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210379

Grants to Iowa Teachers and Associates for Resources to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Iowa PreK-12 teachers and associates in eligible locations to enhance the educational experience in classrooms. Funding is intended for expenses not covered by the school's general budget, including, but not limited to equipment, enrichment...

GrantWatch ID#: 210380

Grants to Pennsylvania Children of Military Veterans for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania children of military veterans to provide financial assistance for education expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the education of children (ages 16 to 23) of honorably discharged v...

GrantWatch ID#: 210413

Loans and Stipends to New Hampshire Property Owners and Residents to Address Lead Exposure

Deadline: Ongoing

Forgivable loans and stipends to New Hampshire property owners and residents in eligible regions to address lead exposure. The purpose of the program is to treat dwellings that have been found to contain lead paint. Priority will be given to properties where child...

GrantWatch ID#: 210415

Grants to Delaware Homeowners in Eligible Regions for Home Maintenance Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to Delaware homeowners in eligible locations for home maintenance activities. Funding is intended for projects that help to maintain septic pumps in order to prolong the life of the water systems and protect surface and ground waters from cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 210571

Grants to Indiana Veterinary Offices to Help Dogs in Need

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana veterinary office to promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to help local veterinarians offer emergency medical care to dogs in need and to provide care for dogs waiting to be adopted from local shelters. Funds are currently available for an...

GrantWatch ID#: 210581

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to provide disaster relief financing to residents affected by flooding in eligible counties. Funding is intended to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual A...

GrantWatch ID#: 210605

Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners and Tenants to Improve the Appearance of Commercial Bu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts property owners and tenants in eligible locations for exterior renovations to commercial structures. Funding is intended to enhance the physical appearance of business buildings and improve local commercial districts. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210704

Grants to Massachusetts Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Improve Accessibility in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts property owners and business tenants in eligible locations for interior accessibility improvements to commercial structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovation and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 210706

Grants to Virginia Property Owners and Homeowners Associations to Address Flooding in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia residential and commercial property owners and homeowners associations to address flooding in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement flood-prevention activities that will help...

GrantWatch ID#: 210772

Grants to Ohio Engineers and Conservation Districts to Improve Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio county engineers and soil and water conservation districts for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended to enhance water quality through the construction of two-stage and self-forming ditches. The ditches provide environmental benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210807

Grants to Ohio Individuals to Provide Short-Term Assistance to Recover from Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals to provide short-term assistance to recover from natural disasters in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to individuals negatively impacted by unanticipated disasters and emergencies. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210946

Financial Assistance to New York Women Facing Challenges Due to Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $500 to New York individuals in eligible regions who face financial challenges due to cancer. Funding is intended to assist girls and women who have cancer and are experiencing financial hardship with associated expenses not covered b...

GrantWatch ID#: 211051

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Building Deconstruction and Salvage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential property owners and developers to upgrade buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support expenses related to deconstruction and salvage projects for residential properties with a maximum of four unit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211084

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and For-Profit Property Owners for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and individual property owners to renovate the exterior portion of buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211103

Scholarships to Indiana Individuals for Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana residents in eligible locations to attend post-secondary classes to further their financial success and independence. The scholarship is intended to cover expenses related to any course (trade school, college, or other training) that advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211119

Grants to California Landowners and Tenants to Mitigate Damage Caused by Beavers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California landowners and tenants to mitigate beaver-related damage. Funding is intended to plan and implement projects that help to deter beaver damage in non-lethal ways. The goal of the program is to abate or prevent property damag...

GrantWatch ID#: 211151

Grants to Maryland Homeowners to Improve Their Properties in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland homeowners to improve properties in eligible locations. The properties that qualify must be currently deemed uninhabitable. Funding is intended to upgrade unsightly residences in local neighborhoods and reduce blight. The homeow...

GrantWatch ID#: 211354

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Improve Local Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners to improve the surface water quality of wetlands, streams, and lakes in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that use bioengineering techniques and native vegetation, including practices such as gully repair...

GrantWatch ID#: 211882

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities utilizing bioengineering techniques and native vegetation that improve surface water quality of wetlands, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Remove Beavers from Private Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual property owners in eligible locations to promote beaver removal activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reimburse property owners for hiring a trapper to remove beaver...

GrantWatch ID#: 211889

Grants to Oregon Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211973

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Individuals to Assist with First-Time Home Purchases i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin qualifying individuals to assist with first-time home purchases in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to help low- and moderate-income individuals obtain greater financial stability through home o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212772

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Assistance in Dealing with Local Courts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for training and financial assistance in dealing with local courts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to train drug treatment court staff and provide financial assistance to participants in the veterans treatment court who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212930

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Internships to Saskatchewan Individuals to Learn about Rural Administration

Deadline: Ongoing

Internships to Saskatchewan individuals to learn about rural administration through a year-long program. The internship offers on-the-job experiences while meeting the qualifications for a career in the field. Rural administrator interns will learn about applying ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213003

Grants to Colorado Referring Professionals to Meet the Medical and Dental Health Care Needs of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado referring professionals to meet the medical and dental health care needs of clients. Applicants apply on behalf of clients who lack to the financial means to pay for essential medical equipment or dental care. Funding is intended to cover ​a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213178

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to Florida Individuals for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida low-income homeowners to repair and upgrade single-family houses in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support minor exterior property improvements that can enhance the aesthetics of a residential dwelling and increase pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213311

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups and Residents for Community-Based Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups and residents for community-based events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighborhood events must take place in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324

Grants to Pennsylvania Farms to Promote Long-Term Success and Viability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania farms to promote long-term viability and success. Funding is intended to support professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the vitality of farms through sound business planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 213441

Grants to Arizona Renters to Promote Housing Stability and Rental Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona households in eligible locations for rental support. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible families and individuals who are renting, facing financial hardship, and at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants can receive funding for past-...

GrantWatch ID#: 213461

Grants to Arizona Households for Rent Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona individuals and families in eligible locations for rent support. Funding is intended to assist households that have experienced a crisis resulting in a reduction or loss of income, unexpected expenses, or danger to household health and safety. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 213462

Grants to Connecticut Youth in Eligible Locations for Travel Experiences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut youth in eligible locations to promote domestic and international travel. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 213536

In-Kind Support to New York Community Gardens for Soil Testing

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to New York community gardens for soil testing. The program is intended to benefit community gardens by testing for metals, acidity, and nutrient content of the soil. Applicants may represent an established or new community garden. Soil test result...

GrantWatch ID#: 213552

Grants to California Students to Defray Costs Associated with Obtaining a Teaching Credential

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California students to defray costs associated with obtaining a teaching credential. Applicants must commit to work at a priority school or preschool for a period of time after they complete their certification. Funding is intended for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213599

Grants to Montana Property Owners for Technical Assistance for Redevelopment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana property owners, developers, and tenants for technical support during the early stage of rehabilitation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of services, including planning, analysis, design, assessments, researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213682

Grants to Massachusetts Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities for Therapeutic Shoes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts individuals in eligible regions to cover the costs of therapeutic shoes. Applicants must verify that the expense will not be covered by their insurance company before applying. Funding is intended to assist older adults or ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 213758

Financial Assistance to Massachusetts Women with Cancer for Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts women with a cancer diagnosis who reside in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover basic living expenses for women with financial needs. Eligible expenses include food, housing, childcare, utilities, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213759
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