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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,622 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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3,622 grants found

Grants to Florida Households in Eligible Locations for Projects that Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for projects that help to lower utility bills. Funding is intended to improve the energy efficiency of local rental units. Eligible requests include home upgrades, including attic insulation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207987

Grants to Oregon Homeowners to Address Critical Issues Related to Household Wells

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon individual homeowners and tribal members to address critical issues related to household wells. Funding is intended to repair, replace, or abandon water wells that are used for household purposes. Applications are accepted from lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 208190

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Grants to California Individuals to Meet Urgent Health-Related Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals in eligible counties to meet urgent health-related needs. Funding must benefit children. Funds will be provided for needs in the following focus areas: therapy services vision needs, medical, dental, and vision needs, emergency ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 208823

Financial Assistance to Indiana Veterans to Defray Living Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,500 to Indiana veterans to help defray living costs. Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate financial difficulties as evidenced by their income, spending habits, or emergency situation. Funding may be used for transportati...

GrantWatch ID#: 208879

Grants to Tennessee Qualifying Homeowners for Essential Home Repair Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee homeowners to support expenses associated with essential home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income elderly and disabled homeowners whose residences have critical structural issues or an essential system in need of replacement or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 208930

Grants to Tennessee Low-Income Households for Financial Assistance with Home Energy Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee qualifying households to defray the costs of home energy consumption. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in paying their heating and cooling bills, including gas, electricity, oil, and other forms of energy. Crisis assistance is...

GrantWatch ID#: 208932

In-Kind Grants to Tennessee Individuals with Disabilities to Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Tennessee individuals with disabilities to make homes more accessible. The purpose of this program is to provide individuals with mobility impairments with wheelchair ramps for their homes. Income-eligible grantees will be provided with the neces...

GrantWatch ID#: 208933

Grants to Tennessee Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee households to improve energy efficiency and lower energy-related expenses. Funding is intended to assist low-income households in reducing heating and cooling costs, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 208934

Loans to Tennessee Homeowners for Home Rehabilitation

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Tennessee homeowners in eligible locations for home rehabilitation. Funding supports major home repairs to bring owner-occupied homes into compliance with local housing standards. The purpose of the program is to improve housing quality through financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208935

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Cover Medical Expenses for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for individuals aged 21 or younger. Assistance may be requested in the following four categories: equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 208955

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Oceanic Research

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International investigators and teams to conduct impactful oceanic research. Successful applicants will receive access to scientific facilities, a vessel, research tools, lab equipment, and other relevant services. Eligible rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 209119

In-Kind Donations of Fuel Credits to Iowa Individual Farmers to Promote the Use of Renewable F...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of up to $500 in fuel credits to Iowa individual farmers to promote the use of renewable fuel. The purpose of funding is to help cover the cost of filling an on-site bulk fuel tank that is used for farm operations. Credits are intended for farmer...

GrantWatch ID#: 209177

Grants to USA Qualifying Engineering Students Who Identify as Female to Support the Achievemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying engineering students who identify as female to support the achievement of educational goals. Funding is intended to help cover expenses, so students can continue to pursue a degree or certification. Eligible applicants in two-year, four-y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209196

Grants to New York Teachers to Support Education about the Holocaust and Related Topics

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to New York teachers or teacher teams for educational programs in eligible regions. Eligible topics include the Holocaust and related issues, including discrimination, racism, genocide, antisemitism, and human rights. Funding is intended for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 209228

Grants to Connecticut Small Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut small businesses for business development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase capacity and jobs. Eligible uses of funds include support services, equipment, inventory, and payroll. Bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209308

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals in Eligible Locations for Educational and Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible locations for educational and housing support. Funding is intended to support adults who were once in foster care, a foster home, or were local residents at the time of their placement. Individuals mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 209385

Grants and Loans to California Qualifying Individuals to Offset the Costs of Home Purchase

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to assist California individuals with the purchase of homes in eligible locations. Applicants must complete homebuyer education courses and meet with a counselor prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to help moderate- and low-income fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 209431

Grant to Pennsylvania Residents in Eligible Locations for Assistance with Cancer-Related Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible locations to assist with costs associated with cancer treatment. Funding is intended to help with expenses not usually covered by insurance for residents under the age of 30 who have been diagnosed with or are recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 209435

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will enter a pitch competition and recieve up to $20,000. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The program will tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 209446

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 South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, units of government, and artists for arts activities and professional development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the improvement of virtual, online, or technical capacity and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209902

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

Loans to USA Farmers and Ranchers to Start or Maintain Agricultural Business Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA farmers and ranchers to start, maintain, or develop agricultural business operations. Loans are available for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to farm ownership, operating funds, and youth funds. Applicants may take an eligibility asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 210420

Financial Assistance to USA Pharmacy Owners to Repair Pharmacies Following a Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and territories pharmacy owners to repair pharmacies following a disaster. Funding is intended to repair community pharmacies in the wake of illnesses, accidents, disasters, and other unfortunate circumstances. Applicants do not need to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210442

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Businesses for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada businesses and individuals in the rental sector for assistance in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to provide support after natural disasters that significantly impacted rental operatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210493

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
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