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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,582 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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3,582 grants found

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Individuals for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individuals and families in eligible regions for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide support to families in financial distress. Eligible expenses include medical and utilities bill...

GrantWatch ID#: 172839

Grants to USA Teachers in Multiple States for Academic Projects that Improve Student Achieveme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA individual teachers in multiple states for academic projects that will improve student achievement. Priority will be given to proposals that are focused on the environment, energy efficiency, math, technology, and science. Projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 173167

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Individuals and Families in Eligible Counties for Educatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont individuals and families in eligible counties to offset the costs of educational trips to Israel. The purpose of this program is to provide local adults, youth, and families with the opportunity to experience Israeli and Jewish ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173330

Grants to Kansas K-6 Teachers for Agricultural Education in the Classroom

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Kansas K-6 certified educators who demonstrate excellence in integrating agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Funding may be used to purchase supplies in support of agricultural projects and lessons, such as garden equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 173560

Rebates to Maryland Property Owners, Businesses, and Nonprofits for Water Management Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Maryland residential property owners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for water management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and landscaping installations and modifications. The goal of the program is to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 173601

Grants to California Teachers and Educators in Eligible Areas to Enhance Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California K-12 classroom teachers and enrichment program directors in eligible areas to enhance educational opportunities. This program supports excellence and creativity in the teaching profession. Grants will be awarded for use in local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173779

Grants to California TK-12 Teachers in Low-Income Schools to Bring Artists to the Classroom

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California teachers at low-income TK-12 schools in eligible counties to bring an artist or art historian to their classroom. Eligible guest artists are material and visual artists who can complement the teacher’s lesson plan, such as sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173813

Grants to International Individuals and Organizations for Projects to Protect Farm Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations for early-stage animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support projects that protect farm animals, with a particular preference for anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 173825

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits Staff, Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Practitioners and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit arts organization staff, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners and producers in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for activities that hone business skills, build administrative cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173827

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, Individuals, and Community Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, neighborhood and homeowner associations, community organizations, and individuals for projects to enhance local communities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 173839

Grants to USA Veterans to Construct, Purchase, or Renovate Homes to Accommodate Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home, or for the modification of an existing home to accommodate a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173865

Financial Assistance to Minnesota Jewish Teenagers for Educational Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Minnesota teenagers in eligible locations to defray the costs of educational trips to Israel. Funding is intended to ensure that local Jewish teenagers have the opportunity to study in Israel. Eligible applicants are Minneap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173903

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Art Collectives, and Artists to Advance First Nations, Inuit, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174350

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Teacher to Recognize Excellence in Teaching

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. The purpose of the award is to highlight the importance of teaching and to demonstrate the fact that teachers across the globe deserve to be recog...

GrantWatch ID#: 174812

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Programs that Benefit Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts individuals for programs that benefit children with disabilities in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for people who work with children with developmental issues, processing disorders, learning disabilities, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174969

Grants to Colorado Homeowners to Install Solar Energy Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to Colorado individual homeowners in eligible locations for capital projects that increase energy efficiency. The purpose of this program is to support the installation of thermal and photovoltaic solar systems. Eligible applicants are incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 175299

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Artists to Support Personal or Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible artists to support professional and personal needs. Funding is intended for a range of artists, including sculptors, painters, and those who work on paper. Eligible expenses include funds to cover basic living expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 175795

Grants to a Kansas Individual to Cover Expenses Related to Attendance at Educational Farming P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Kansas individual to cover expenses related to attendance at educational farming programs. Funding is intended to support participation in activities that support environment-friendly farming practices. The attendee must be a member of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175819

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Improve Water Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $7,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects that improve or develop water systems. Funding is intended to promote the protection, preservation, development, and use of the state's wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176076

Grants to Alaska Residents and Organizations to Promote Healthy Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska individuals and organizations to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober communities. New applicants will be given preference. The grant program reflects the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176255

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas Teachers and School Organizations for Stude...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas teachers, PTAs, college professors, and school-based clubs or organizations for academic enrichment activities that benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176336

Grants to Kentucky Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations in eligible communities for projects that enhance the local quality of life. Projects must be resident-driven and must demonstrate a great impact on the community. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 176583

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Businesses to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individuals and businesses for projects to promote the use of electric vehicles in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the purchase and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. Chargers must be located in p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176625

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Delaware Educators and Organizations for Holocaust Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding is intended to promote continued Holocaust education, raise awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177365

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Individuals, and Artists to Rent Performing Arts Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,200 to Colorado organizations, individuals, and artists to rent performance venues within eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local groups afford and access performance space. Venues may be non-traditional and must be located within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177605

Rebates to Delaware Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Alternative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Delaware individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, organizations, state and municipal governments, schools, and IHEs towards the purchase or lease of natural gas, electric, and propane-powered vehicles. Applicants are advised to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177695

Grants to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and For-Profits...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for travel related to professional development. Funding is intended to support travel costs involve...

GrantWatch ID#: 177874

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations Artists for Professional Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, for-profits, First Nations artists, and arts and cultural professionals for career development activities. Funding may be used for production materials, career and artistic development activities, and train...

GrantWatch ID#: 177875

Grants to Nevada Individuals in Eligible Areas for Historical Restoration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada individuals in eligible locations for historical restoration projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help property owners renovate their buildings. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 178278

Grants to Quebec Professional Artists for Career Advancement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Quebec professional visual artists to help with their artistic creation, promotion, and distribution. Funding is intended for developing or obtaining necessary equipment or tools. Artists may work in the mediums of sculpture, painting, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 178370

Scholarships to Pennsylvania Jewish Students in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Trip to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to Pennsylvania Jewish youth in eligible locations to participate in a trip to Israel. Applicants must attend a group informational session prior to applying. Requests may be need-based or non-need-based. Requests will be accepted from...

GrantWatch ID#: 178711

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Legal Services and Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations and individuals to benefit communities throughout the province by providing legal education, legal aid, legal research, and other law-related activities. All projects must be culturally sensitive, respect diversity, and dem...

GrantWatch ID#: 178712

Grants to New Mexico Library Employees for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Mexico library employees for professional development activities. Funding is intended to benefit libraries throughout the state. Activities may take place virtually or in person. Eligible expenses include tuition and registration fees, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178732

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Host Educational Artist Residencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and school districts to host artist residency programs. Funding is intended to support collaborative efforts that connect PreK-12 teachers and students with artists in traditional school...

GrantWatch ID#: 179099

In-Kind Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Artists in Eligible Regions for Arts Facility ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of event space to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and individual artists in eligible regions. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for public-facing activities, such as performances, presentations, or pop-up ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 179838

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Businesses, and Individuals for Urgent Historic P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments and societies, businesses, and individuals for the urgent conservation of historical resources. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm fund availability...

GrantWatch ID#: 179859

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a six or 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Visual and Performing Artists for Unexpected Expenses Related to Projects and Pu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories visual and performing artists to address unexpected expenses related to projects and public presentations. Projects may take place in the USA or in eligible countries abroad. Funding is intended for artists who have la...

GrantWatch ID#: 180454

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Homeowners for Property Investments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, businesses, for-profit developers, tenants, homeowners, and property owners to make property investments in designated downtown districts. Funding is intended to support qualified real property investments in industrial,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180722

Grants to Southeast Alaska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Southeast Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and services benefitting local communities. The purpose of funding is to ensure that local residents have continuous access to high-quality services and programs to enrich their quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181597

Grants to Canada Published Writers for Financial Assistance During Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance during emergency situations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and receive an application. Funding is intended to provide professional writers w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181768

Grants to Idaho Higher Education Students to Attend STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho higher education graduate or undergraduate students to attend STEM activities and events. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attending an event, conference, training, or other STEM-related events, activities, or collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181903

Grants to Idaho K-12 Educators for STEM Educational and Professional Development Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho K-12 teachers to defray the costs of class and professional development trips. Grant funds may be used for expenses associated with travel to competitions, science centers, camps, field trips, and other STEM-related activities. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 181904

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Grants to Massachusetts Medical Professionals for Educational Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts medical and paramedical professionals in eligible locations for educational training programs. Funding is intended for associated costs including travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and conference registration fees. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182046
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