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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 North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Residents and Businesses for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia individuals and businesses for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents and companies who were negatively impacted by Hurricane Helene. The grant provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 217863

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Small Businesses for Business Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California small businesses and entrepreneurs in low-to-moderate income neighborhoods in eligible regions for business development activities. Funding is intended to help businesses increase their workforce, strengthe...

GrantWatch ID#: 217867

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to Texas Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Events to Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Texas individuals, organizations, and businesses to hold small events that will attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for first-time events in public spaces that will draw in visitors, increase money spent at local bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 217911

Grants to Texas Owners of Commercial Properties for Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas owners of commercial properties in eligible locations for property improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, signage, lighting, building facade enhancements, accessibility improvements, awnings, and more. All projects must receive advance a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217912

Financial Assistance to California Advertising Agencies and Employees for Unexpected Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to California advertising agencies, firms, and employees in eligible regions to meet unexpected needs that are the result of a crisis. Funding is intended as a response to a variety of crises, including but not limited to sudden illness, injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217976

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska Professional Writers for Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 217978

Grants and Loans to Montana Individuals and Private Contractors Working in the Wood Industry t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Montana individuals and private contractors working in the wood industry to encourage job opportunities. Funding is intended as loans to businesses in the wood products industry, focusing on geographical locations where there is the greatest th...

GrantWatch ID#: 217997

Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans or Individuals Currently Serving in the Military to Repay Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 for Pennsylvania veterans or individuals currently serving in the US military to repay costs expended for agricultural cost-share projects. Funding is intended for individuals who are owners of property and spend a significant amount of time worki...

GrantWatch ID#: 218089

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Individuals, Organizations, and Groups for Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Forgivable Loans to Oklahoma Households for Housing Rehabilitation Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Forgivable loans to Oklahoma income-eligible households for housing rehabilitation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that focus on energy efficiency upgrades, structural safety improvements, handicap accessibility, and sanitary conditi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218106

In-Kind Grants to Oklahoma Homeowners for Tree Pruning and Removal Services

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Oklahoma homeowners in eligible regions for tree pruning and removal services. The purpose of the program is to improve the health and safety of urban forests in the area. Eligible applicants are those who cannot afford tree removal or trimming s...

GrantWatch ID#: 218107

Grants to New York Low-Income Families to Cover Medical Treatments for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York children from low-income families in eligible regions to cover expenses related to medical treatments. Requests for assistance must be submitted by the family's social service worker or school employee. Funding is intended to cover counseling, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 218142

Grants to West Virginia Artists, CBOs, and For-Profits to Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, community-based organizations, and small businesses for arts activities and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with getting original art projects off the ground. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218177

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Artists, and Schools for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, clubs, artists, cultural and neighborhood groups, schools, and event organizers to support community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218329

Opportunity for USA Individuals in Multiple States and Tribal Communities to Participate in a ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and Montana individuals and entrepreneurs from tribal communities to participate in a business development program that will assist in commercializing a food product. The opportunity is intended to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 218353

Grants to California Homeowners to Assist with Damage Caused to Their Groundwater Wells

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions to compensate for anticipated damages caused to local groundwater wells. Funding is intended to assist with repairs and replacement necessitated by proximity to a hard ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218387

Tax Credits to Minnesota Individuals and Businesses Who Lease or Sell Assets to Farmers

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Minnesota individuals and businesses who lease or sell land, equipment, or livestock to beginning farmers. Funding is intended to encourage established individuals and businesses to work with beginning farmers. Eligible farmers can also receive tuit...

GrantWatch ID#: 218503

Grants to Indiana Teachers in Eligible Locations for Projects to Enhance Learning in the Class...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana school teachers in eligible locations for projects to enhance learning in the classroom. Funds may be used to support lessons, materials, learning equipment, special programs, and teacher education. Teachers may also collaborate on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218536

Grants to California Musicians for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California musicians for disaster relief. The purpose of funding is to provide immediate assistance to professional musicians who have been affected by sudden natural disasters including a fire, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flood, or volcanic eruption...

GrantWatch ID#: 218688

Grants to Quebec Artists with Disabilities in Eligible Regions for Assistance in Receiving Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 218765

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, Farmers, and Schools to Promote Agricultural and Nutrit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, and farmers to improve nutrition and promote healthy eating habits. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance agricultural education and increase procurement at the local education level....

GrantWatch ID#: 218793

Grants to Alabama Individuals with Cancer for Help with Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama qualifying individuals in eligible regions for financial relief while undergoing cancer treatment. Funding is intended for a variety of daily living expenses, including but not limited to utilities, groceries, medication, medical supplies, copays...

GrantWatch ID#: 218810

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218852

Grants to Connecticut Dentists and their Families for Crisis and Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut dental organizations, individual dentists, and their immediate family members for financial support during times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide support and financial aid to dental professionals and their families who ho are experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 218870

Grants to Alabama and Georgia Families in Emergency Situations to Meet Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama and Georgia families in emergency situations to meet expenses. This funding aims to support those children and their families facing unexpected emergencies such as accidents or tragedies or dealing with terminal or life-altering diseases. Grants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218952

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Residents for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan residents for programs to benefit and engage the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including block parties, organizing community meals, celebrating diversity, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218963

Grants to Tennessee Individuals For Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee individual homeowners for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help with repair, rehabilitation, and restoration activities related to significant exterior architectural elements of residential bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 218968

Opportunity for New Hampshire Individuals and Ensembles to Participate in a Roster for State A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Hampshire individuals and ensembles to participate in a roster for state artists and arts education professionals. Enrolled artists will receive opportunities to participate in educational residencies, STEAM education programs, and arts integra...

GrantWatch ID#: 218980

Opportunity for New Hampshire Artists to Participate in a Program to Engage Residents in Healt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Hampshire artists to participate in a program to engage residents in health-related programming. The purpose of the program is to provide arts engagement to local communities in the focus areas of public health and health and healing. Visual, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218983

Grants to Ontario Downtown Property Owners and Tenants in Eligible Regions for Building Facade...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ontario owners and tenants of commercial and mixed-use properties in eligible regions for building facade improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that improve aesthetic appeal and encourage public use. Buildings mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 219080

Grants to Texas Businesses for Expansion and Relocation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas businesses for business expansion and relocation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to encourage job creation, capital investment, and increased local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219133

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Families of Special Needs Children to Defray Costs of Care and P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio qualifying nonprofit organizations and special needs children and their families to defray costs of care and provide support. Funding is intended for educational materials, parent and medical professional seminars, and to mitigate expenditures on tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219157

Loans to Nevada Individuals to Assist with Funding Large Expenses or to Cover a Period of Inco...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Nevada individuals to assist with funding large expenses or to help the applicant through a period of income loss. Funding is intended as a bridge to get individuals through a difficult financial period or unexpected expense. Applicants must have resided ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219209

Grants to Florida Senior Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Essential Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 to Florida qualifying homeowners in eligible locations to provide financial assistance for essential repairs. Eligible applicants are low-income senior citizen residents whose homes are in need of immediate repair work. Funds may be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 219221

Grants to Florida Low-Income Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Support Essential Paint Repai...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida qualifying homeowners in eligible locations to support essential paint repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income homeowners through home beautification projects that address code violations of single-family owner-occupied ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219222

Grants to Florida Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Meet Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to meet basic needs. Funding is intended fo help with urgent issues that are not being met by existing resources in the area. Grants are meant to serve as short-term donations t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219254

Grants to Pennsylvania Farmers for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers in eligible areas for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to reduce pollution that enters local streams and waterways by i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219375

Grants to Ontario Physician Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Medical Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physician researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for medical research projects. Funding is intended for research in the focus areas of patient care and education for practicing physicians. Eligible research types include clinical res...

GrantWatch ID#: 219612

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

Grants to Ontario Physicians to Gather and Analyze Data Related to their Practice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians to gather and analyze data related to their practice. Funding is intended to assist community-based physicians in improving patient care and enhancing effectiveness. Eligible uses of funds include covering costs related to data gatheri...

GrantWatch ID#: 219615

Grants to Ontario Physicians Practicing in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Opp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians practicing in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. The purpose of the program is to provide training programs to improve research methodology and acquire clinical knowledge and skills. Eligible physicians must...

GrantWatch ID#: 219616

Grant to a New Mexico Teacher for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to a New Mexico teacher for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help offset the cost of acquiring mandatory credentials. The program is available to teachers who have taught for less than five years and are looking to advance to the n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219703

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Support Post-Secondary Education in Eligible Occupations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 per year to Pennsylvania individuals to support post-secondary education in eligible occupations. Students will be required to work within the state for a period of time following their completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Ther...

GrantWatch ID#: 219943

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska Individuals for Projects to Improve Neighborhoods and F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220005

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Organizations to Assist BIPOC Single Mothers in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals and human services agencies to assist BIPOC single mothers in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include housing, education, transportation, and employment. Funding is intended to assist single minority women with children wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 220075

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Locations for the Design and Installation of Exterio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220575

Grants to Florida Individuals and Businesses for Events and Activities that Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals and businesses for events and activities that promote tourism in eligible regions. First time applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff prior to filling out an application. Eligible funding focus areas include special even...

GrantWatch ID#: 220625

Grants to Iowa K-12 Students for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa K-12 students in eligible regions for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of water conservation, waste and energy reduction, employing nature-based solutions, and low-emission transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 220668
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

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Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.