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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 New York Contractors to Install More Efficient Energy Storage Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York contractors to install more efficient energy storage systems. Funding is available for both retail and residential buildings. Residential buildings can be either new or existing, and retail facilities are exclusively for projects with up to 25 k...

GrantWatch ID#: 220672

Grants to Texas Entities and Individuals to Increase the Number of Tennis Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas entities or individuals to increase the number of tennis facilities and programs in their communities. Funding is intended for fees, travel, court rental, maintenance, promotion, marketing, equipment, and food. The funder's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220753

Rebates to Michigan Residents for Home Energy Improvement Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Michigan residents for home energy improvement expenses. Applicants must first be accepted into the rebate program. Eligible projects include switching from gas to electric appliances, HVAC improvements, and insulation upgrades. Applicants are deemed el...

GrantWatch ID#: 220787

Grants to New York Farmers for Activities to Improve Worker Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York farmers for activities to improve worker safety. Funding is available to small and mid-sized non-dairy and dairy farms for work that has not yet been finished. Previous safety measures that have been funded include slip-resistant...

GrantWatch ID#: 220814

Grants to Massachusetts Residents in Eligible Areas for Expenses Related to the Death of a Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents in eligible communities for expenses related to the death of a family member from overdose. Funding is intended to cover behavioral health services, legal fees, child wellness support, and funeral expenses. Through...

GrantWatch ID#: 220882

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Provide Assistance for Repair and Restoration Projects Follow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual renters, homeowners, and businesses to provide assistance during the recovery process following disaster events. Funding is intended to support the repair, restoration, and replacement of destroyed or damaged homes and properties locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 220887

Opportunity for Montana Native American Businesses to Obtain Bank Loans

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Montana Native American-owned business entities to obtain bank loans for business growth. This program intends to solve the barrier facing Native American businesses that apply for loans but are missing sufficient collateral. Participating lenders ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221023

Grants to Ohio Homeowners to Carry Out Exterior Improvements to Their Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to carry out exterior improvements to their homes. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply together with a group of neighbors from the same street. All repairs carried out must be visible from the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221089

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Grants to Missouri Homeowners for Disaster-Related Recovery Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri homeowners for disaster-related recovery support. Funding is intended to help offset expenses associated with major physical or structural damage to a private residence or real estate office caused by natural or human-caused disa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221213

Sponsorships to Colorado Film Festival Organizers to Promote Festivals and Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado film festival organizers to promote tourism and the arts. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support film festivals of all kinds, especially newer festivals, to help communities start and host suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221231

Grants to Mississippi Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Mississippi property owners for capital improvements to buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for façade enhancements and upgrades in three areas: signage, awnings, and paint. Eligible properties are located within the downt...

GrantWatch ID#: 221238

Scholarships to Wyoming Individuals to Attend Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming individuals to attend art classes in eligible regions. Applicants must explain their need for financial assistance and describe why the art class is important to them. Funding is intended to encourage a vital, creative community by providin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221331

Opportunity for Washington, DC Homeowners and Renters to Receive Solar Installation Benefits

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Washington, DC homeowners and renters to receive the benefits of solar installations. Applicants must meet the appropriate income levels to qualify for the program. Individuals who own their rooftops can qualify for no-cost private rooftop installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221332

Grants to Wyoming Individuals in Eligible Locations Who Are Receiving Medical Treatment for Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals in eligible locations who are receiving medical treatment for cancer. Funding is intended to assist with the financial burden of medical treatments related to cancer. There are no restrictions on how recipients may use the funds. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221335

Scholarships to Wyoming Youth for Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming youth to help cover the cost of art classes in eligible regions. Applicants must explain their need for financial assistance and describe why the art class is important to them. Funding is intended to encourage a creative and vital communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221362

Grants to British Columbia Athletes or Sports Organizations for Attending Provincial and Natio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to British Columbia athletes or sports organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to defray the costs of participation in provincial or national spring events. Priority will be given to youth applicants. Eligible events must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221363

Grants to Maine Artists and Organizations for Arts Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Maine artists and organizations for arts programs in eligible locations. Grantees will collaborate with local leadership and artists in decisions about funding distribution and receive funding for their own arts projects. All programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 221399

Scholarships to Wisconsin High School Seniors to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of $1,500 and $2,000 to high school seniors to continue their education at academic institutions and technical colleges. The scholarships are given to students who intend to further their education after graduation. Leadership qualities, volunteer eff...

GrantWatch ID#: 221440

Grants to Alabama Residents in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Their Roofs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alabama residents in eligible locations to strengthen their roofs. Funding is intended for roof upgrades that protect a home against wind and related damage. Homeowners who complete the upgrades will be eligible for insurance discounts. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221473

Grants for Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee Families Facing Childhood Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee residents in eligible counties to support families in the community facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. Eligible expenses include automobile insurance, house or rent payments, utility bills, automobile repairs, automobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221526

Grants to Kentucky Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries to Cover Related Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Kentucky individuals with traumatic brain injuries to cover services for which there is otherwise a lack of adequate funding. Funding is intended for employment, therapy, mental health, and housing services, along with case management an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221642

Financial Assistance to Wisconsin Individuals to Pay Past-Due Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Wisconsin individuals in eligible regions to pay past-due bills. Funding is intended for payments including car repairs, cell phones, utilities, security deposits, rent, and mortgage payments. Vouchers for gas will be available to individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 221649

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Programs to Benefit the Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221716

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Organizations that Support the Funder's Mission to Increas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and organizations that support the funder's mission to increase participation in the sport of rugby. Focus areas include development of leadership potential, health and wellness, and maximizing educational opportunities. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221719

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals to Improve Their Skills as Rugby Referees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals to improve their skills as rugby referees. The funding source's mission is to provide support for the ongoing improvement of rugby referee skills at all levels of play. This mission includes providing referees with the opportunity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221775

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

Grants to California Families Impacted By a Natural Disaster to Assist with Mortgage Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California families whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by a recent natural disaster to assist with mortgage payments. Funding is intended to help families whose homes have been deemed uninhabitable due to a natural disaster. Applicants must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221820

Grants to Arkansas Individuals with Cancer in Eligible Regions to Cover Expenses Related to Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Arkansas individuals with cancer in eligible regions for assistance with costs related to treatment. Funding is intended to help cover a range of medical and other expenses incurred as a result of cancer treatment, including but not limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221842

Financial Assistance to Nevada Individuals for Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Nevada individuals to help with overdue utility bills. Funding is intended to assist people who are facing financial difficulties that prevent them from paying their electricity and/or gas bills. This is a one-time payment designed to fill ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222017

Grants to Manitoba Organizations Involved with Community Athletics for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals involved with community athletics for professional development activities. Funding is intended for training, evaluations, certification, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage the development of commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 222021

Grants to Alabama Individuals to Benefit Residents With Developmental Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama residents for projects that promote the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to empower individuals with disabilities and their family members with the opportunities, experiences, resources, and informatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222226

Grants to New York Individuals to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals for equipment and services that benefit children and young adults with disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support items that have been denied by insurance or Medicaid. Items requested may vary, but they must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 222248

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

Grants to Montana Farming Businesses and Ranches for Natural Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222323

Grants to Texas Individuals for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to Texas individuals in eligible locations for disaster relief and recovery. Funding is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to dialysis and post-transplant patients impacted by recent flooding. Emergency grants are available to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 222348

Grants to Florida Individuals to Offset the Cost of Extra-Curricular Activities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Florida individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of extra-curricular activities for children. Funding may be used for expenses including sports equipment, musical instruments, and enrichment programs for children up to the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222450

Financial Assistance to Florida Cancer Patients to Offset Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida cancer patients in eligible regions to offset living expenses. Funding may be used for utilities, rent, car repairs, mortgage payments, car and home insurance, car payments, and gas to travel to treatments. Eligible individuals are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222457

Grants for Missouri Cancer Patients and their Families for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri cancer patients and their families in eligible counties for financial support. Funding is intended to cover non-medical expenses. The purpose of the program is to assist families during their treatment and recovery process. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222469

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Emergency Funding for Those Experiencing Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan individuals for emergency funding for those experiencing a crisis. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families with urgent expenses relating to health expenses, disability modifications, medical equipment, housing, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222584

Grants to Ontario Residents to Offset the Costs of Participation in Recreational Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $100 per person to Ontario residents in eligible regions to offset the costs of participation in recreational activities. Funding is intended for fee subsidies and assistance for arts, cultural, leisure, and recreational activities for individuals experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222621

Grants to Israel Qualifying Immigrants to Assist with Rental Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel qualifying new immigrants and immigrant students to assist with rental payments. Funding is intended to help new immigrants cover rental costs for housing throughout the country. Eligible applicants have recently become Israeli citizens. Greater f...

GrantWatch ID#: 222642

Rebates to Minnesota Businesses for Energy-Saving Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222644

Rebates to Minnesota Residents in Eligible Regions to Make Their Homes More Energy Efficient

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Minnesota residents in eligible regions to make their homes more energy efficient. Funding is intended for upgrading appliances, insulation, and lighting to increase energy efficiency, with the ultimate goal of the area becoming carbon n...

GrantWatch ID#: 222645

Sponsorships and In-Kind Support to Wyoming Event Hosts to Support Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and in-kind support to Wyoming event hosts to support public events. Funding and gift bags are available for a range of activities, including sports events, festivals, meetings, conferences, group tours, and events to benefit the local community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222705

Grants to Delaware Teachers for Projects that Enrich Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware teachers in eligible locations for projects that enrich education. Funding is intended for a wide variety of activities and opportunities, including STEM activities, field trips, competitions, arts programs, travel expenses for out-of-state comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 222737

Grants to Indiana Building Owners and Businesses in Eligible Locations for Exterior Improvemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana building owners and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvement projects. Eligible expenses include signage, lighting upgrades, awnings, and façade renovations, such as repairs and cleaning the exterior painting of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222814
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