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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,473 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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3,473 grants found

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

Grants to British Columbia Young Individuals for Education Related to the Car Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia young individuals for education and training in the automotive sector. Funding is intended for training, education, and apprenticeship programs as preparation for a career in the new car industry. Successful applicants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 229359

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Families of Child Cancer Patients for Financial Help

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania qualifying families in eligible counties for financial support. Funding is intended to provide assistance to families who have children undergoing long-term cancer treatment. Funds may be used for parking, tolls, gasoline, meals...

GrantWatch ID#: 229393

Grants to New York Women for Finance Career Development, Training, and Certification

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New York women working within the financial services sector in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support training, continuing education, career development opportunities. and expenses associat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229394

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Join a Membership Organization to Enhance Women's Lives

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA individuals to participate in a membership organization to enhance the lives of women. Membership offers access to perks, discounts, microgrants, and discounted online shopping. The goal of the organization is to increase the collective power o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229412

Opportunity for Florida School-Age Children to Participate in a Program to Promote Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Florida school-age children to participate in a program to promote literacy. Participants will receive free books and learning activities to support the development of reading skills, build confidence, and encourage an appreciation for reading. Boo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229434

Grants to California Homeowners to Repair Homes Destroyed by Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California homeowners and landlords to repair homes destroyed by natural disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to rebuild and/or repair homes via reimbursement that were damaged by severe storms from February through July 2023 and January ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229435

Grants to Minnesota Farmers and Agricultural Businesses for Sustainable Farming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses to promote sustainable farming practices. Funding is intended to support the adoption and implementation of a range of sustainable agricultural practices that have been demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229450

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Families of Children With Pediatric Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and Canada families of children with pediatric cancer to offset the cost of living expenses. Funding is intended to be used towards bills, including utility, rent and mortgage payments, car payments, and lodging during treatment. Paymen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229451

Incentives for Utah Individuals, Businesses, and Institutions to Replace Lawns with Water-Savi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives for Utah individuals, businesses, and institutions to replace lawns with water-saving alternatives. Participants will receive funding per square footage for more water-efficient alternatives. Projects include full yard conversions, park strips, and side...

GrantWatch ID#: 229480

Grants to USA Individuals for Home Purchase Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Delaware, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia individuals to assist with costs associated with purchasing a home. Funding is intended to assist first-time homebuyers by helping cover down payment expenses and closing costs associated with pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229508

Opportunity for USA and Canada Women to Participate in a Business Continuity Training Course

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Canada women to participate in a training course for business continuity. Funding is intended to help women succeed professionally in business continuity management by providing them with professional development and other support, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229515

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit and civic organizations, CBOs, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229537

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit, community-based, and civic organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of youth and education, economic development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229538

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support individuals, nonprofit organizations, families, and community projects. Grants will support a variety of charitable, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229539

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota Nonprofits and Individuals to Assist with Various Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa and Minnesota nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to assist with various needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for community causes as well as to help families and individuals experiencing crisis and hardship. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 229540

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for Various Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals for various needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for family emergency disasters as well as for organizations and individuals in need. Eligible applicants should serve residents of or reside in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 229541

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals for basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community and individual needs such as clothing, food, shelter, education, health, and service projects. Applicants must reside in the following c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229542

Prize to a Pennsylvania Individual to Celebrate a Transportation Milestone

Deadline: Ongoing

Prize to a Pennsylvania individual in eligible locations to celebrate a transportation milestone. A bike share rider will receive a prize package, including a riding pass, a variety of branded items, a t-shirt, and tickets to a baseball game. Participants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229551

Grants to Hawaii Native Homeowners for Disaster-Related Home Repairs After Recent Storms

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Hawaii Native homeowners in eligible regions for disaster-related home repairs. The purpose of the program is to assist Native Hawaiian homeowners in communities highly impacted by recent storm events. Funding is intended for non-structural re...

GrantWatch ID#: 229588

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Best Hardwood Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

GrantWatch ID#: 229645

Grants to Virginia Landowners and Nonprofits to Address Invasive Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and homeowner associations for forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to treat hemlock trees impacted by destructive non-native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229646

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for charitable causes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits, such as police departments, fire and rescue departments, schools, and youth organizations. Families and individuals in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229647

Grants to Virginia Logging Contractors for Stream Crossing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia logging contractors for stream crossing projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist loggers with costs related to the installation of a proper stream crossing that minimizes the impact of sedime...

GrantWatch ID#: 229648

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Address Invasive Tree Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners to address invasive tree species. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pre-commercial pine thinning related to pine bark beetle prevention. Thinned loblolly pine stands grow more vigorously, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229649

Grants to Virginia Loggers for Tree-Thinning Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia loggers for tree-thinning projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incentivize landowners and loggers for specific forest management projects aimed at improving the health of managed pine stands. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229652
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