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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,456 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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3,456 grants found

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

In-Kind Grants of Specially-Designed Mortgage-Free Houses to USA Veterans Who Were Severely Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially designed mortgage-free houses to USA severely injured armed-force veterans to allow them to live independently. Eligible applicants are military service members from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy who have returned ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193683

In-Kind Donations to USA Families of Fallen Military Service Members for Housing Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of housing assistance to USA families of fallen military service members. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Families must have at least one child aged 16 or younger. The goal of the program is to offer support to families of servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193684

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Groups, Nonprofits, and Individua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people w...

GrantWatch ID#: 193801

Grants to Missouri Individuals for Assistance with Expenses Related to Amputation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Missouri individuals for assistance with expenses related to amputation. Funds may be used for a variety of uses, including equipment, medical and DME supplies, items offered by prosthetic companies, and camp fees. The goal of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193835

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Assist Needy Children in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist needy children in eligible regions. Funding may be requested to provide a child with food, clothing, counseling, tutoring, medical assistance, and activities or outings. The purpose of the grant program is to assist children...

GrantWatch ID#: 193885

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Theater Professionals to Address Urgent Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia theater professionals in eligible regions to address urgent needs, including personal and medical emergencies and the resulting lack of income. Eligible applicants include actors, designers, director...

GrantWatch ID#: 194200

Grants to Montana Native Families and Individuals to Support the Search for Missing Persons

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Montana Native families and individuals to help locate missing people. Funding is intended to assist families who are conducting community-wide searches for missing loved ones in reservations and in urban and rural areas by providing direct ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 194591

Opportunity for USA Individuals from Underrepresented Groups to Join a Law School Prep Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA individuals from underrepresented minority and socio-economic populations to participate in a law school preparatory program. The purpose of the program is to provide potential law students with guidance and resources to facilitate law school a...

GrantWatch ID#: 194679

Grants to USA Families of Fallen First Responders for Bereavement Costs and to Mitigate Financ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to USA bereaved families of fallen first responders. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families after the loss of their loved ones. For the purposes of this grant, first responders include police officers, EMTs, paramedics, fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 194686

Grants to Illinois Low-Income Residents for Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois low-income residents for home improvements. Funding is intended to make residences more weather-secure and energy-efficient by providing insulation, sealing, water heater repairs, ventilation, and electrical repairs. Applicants may be eligible t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194732

Grants to Kentucky Farmers and Businesses to Improve Water Management Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky farmers and agricultural businesses to improve water management efforts. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to contracted labor, project-related equipment, and the construction or renovation of facilities. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 194785

Grants to Texas Individuals in Eligible Areas for Home Modifications that Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas homeowners and renters in eligible locations to improve accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support home improvements and modifications that increase home safety. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194812

Grants to Texas Individuals and Families for Critical Home Repairs and Safety Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Texas individuals and families in eligible locations to improve home safety and habitability. Funding is intended for critical home repairs and safety modifications, including accessibility improvements, plumb...

GrantWatch ID#: 194816

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Robotics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with IHEs, hospitals, and agencies for collaborative robotics research. Funding is intended for research projects that advance the field of robotics, particularly in terms of intelligence, embodiment, and computa...

GrantWatch ID#: 195128

Loans and grants to Florida Residents and Landlords in Eligible Regions for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Florida households in eligible locations for housing support. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families, households with members who are 60 years or older, homeless individuals, and people and families who have been impacted by nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195180

Sponsorships to Wyoming Event Organizers to Encourage Tourism and Increase Overnight Stays

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Wyoming entities of events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events that will attract visitors, preferably for overnight stays. The purpose of the program is to support promotion related expenses, with funds used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195375

Support and Services to Idaho Individuals for Financial Assistance Associated with Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Support and services to Idaho individuals in eligible regions for financial assistance and case management associated with housing payments. Funding is intended to assist with owed rent, security deposits, and eviction notices. Eligible families are residents of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 195527

Financial Assistance to Maryland Individuals in Eligible Locations for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Maryland individuals and families in eligible locations for housing support. Applicants must obtain pre-approval prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist qualifying low-income renters who are at risk of eviction due...

GrantWatch ID#: 195681

Grants to North Carolina Residents in Eligible Locations for Urgent Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Carolina families and individuals in eligible areas for emergency housing support. Funding is intended to help eligible residents avoid eviction. Grants may be used for rent, late fees, and court fees associated with housing issues....

GrantWatch ID#: 195839

Financial Assistance to Vermont Individuals in Eligible Areas for Housing-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Vermont individuals in eligible areas for housing-related expenses. Eligible individuals and families may receive housing support depending on their household composition, level of income, and, for managed properties, suitability. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196137

In-Kind Services to Nebraska Seniors in Eligible Locations for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to Nebraska residents in eligible locations for home modifications and repairs. Applicants must be over age 60 and reside in a home that they own. The goal of the program is to enable older adults to remain in their homes by addressing fixable saf...

GrantWatch ID#: 196157

Grants to New Mexico Income-Eligible Households to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico individuals and families for direct assistance in addressing basic needs. Funding, in the form of monthly cash allotments, is intended to temporarily help low-income residents meet basic family needs, such as utilities, housing, and clothing. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196278

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Families in Eligible Counties for Housing and Rent Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and families in eligible locations for direct housing and rental payment assistance. The purpose of funding is to support local residents who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 196324

Grants to Texas Individual Artists for Public Art Displays in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas individual artists for publicly accessible art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will increase tourism and benefit local residents. Projects may be related to any art form, including performance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196581

Grants to Minnesota Veterans for Critical Support During a Time of Financial Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota veterans for critical financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide one-time support to a veteran or surviving spouse that will assist them during a time of financial crisis. Applicants must demonstrate need as well as future sustainabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 196584

Grants to Massachusetts Older Residents or Those with Disabilities for Housing Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Massachusetts qualifying residents in eligible locations to implement housing upgrades and repairs. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible older residents and those with disabilities who are seeking to make home repairs related to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196646

Grants to Illinois Jewish Women in Eligible Regions for Financial Assistance During Unpaid Mat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois Jewish women in eligible regions who do not receive paid maternity leave. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide women with temporary monthly income following the birth o...

GrantWatch ID#: 196662

Grants to Alabama and Georgia Individuals in Eligible Counties to Address Urgent and Unmet Nee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Georgia individuals in eligible counties to address urgent and unmet needs. Funding is intended for residents of the funding source's service area who are either disabled, are over 60, have low income, or are mentally or physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196854

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials....

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Financial Assistance to USA Healthcare and Emergency Workers for Mental Health Treatment Resul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,000 to USA healthcare and emergency workers for mental health treatment. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be seeking treatment for diagnoses resulting from frontline work. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 196989

Fellowships to Israel and International Scientists in Eligible Countries for Biology Research ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Israel and International scientists and scholars in eligible countries for short-term biology research collaboration. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote collaborative research studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 197075

Grants to Alberta Producers to Enhance Water Management

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Alberta producers to improve water management. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the growth of primary producers, including bee, crop, and livestock operations, and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197305

Grants to Kentucky Low-Income Families for Assistance with Household Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky individuals and households for assistance with household expenses. Funding is intended to help low-income families with minor children (or up to age 19 if eligible) pay for basic household expenses. The goal of the program is to assist residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 197317

Grants to Kentucky Residents for Assistance with Medical Insurance Coverage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky households for assistance with medical care coverage. Funding is intended to help families that include Medicaid members pay the cost of employer-sponsored insurance premiums. The goal of the grant is to help low-income families pay their health...

GrantWatch ID#: 197319

Opportunity for USA Underrepresented Composers to Participate in a Grant and Mentorship Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA composers to participate in a long-term grant and mentorship program for professional development. Funding is intended for film composers from underrepresented groups. The purpose of the program is to support film projects currently in producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 197378

Grants to Alberta Neighborhood Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Alberta individuals and neighborhood groups for community gatherings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood events that promote safety, prevent crime, and help residents meet and engage with each other. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197414

Fellowships to California Individuals for Personal Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible areas to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Grants will be aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197541

Opportunity for NYC Seniors and Residents with Disabilities to Maintain Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for NYC seniors and residents with disabilities to maintain affordable housing. The program is intended to provide a tax credit to allow tenants to avoid rental increases. Applicants must currently live in an apartment that is rent-controlled or rent-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197586

In-Kind Support of Eye Exams and Glasses to Arkansas PreK-12 Students

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of eye exams and glasses to Arkansas residents to benefit underprivileged or uninsured PreK-12 students. The purpose of the program is to provide eye tests and glasses at no cost to children and youth from low-to-moderate-income families who would ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197796

Grants to Arkansas Teachers and School Faculty to Assist in the Purchase of Art Supplies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas teachers and school faculty members to assist in the purchase of art supplies. Funding is intended to support projects in public schools in low-income areas throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to increase students' access to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 197809

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Geophysics and Geology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for geophysics and geology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of topics related to ocean basins, margins, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 198009

Grants to USA Optometrists and Optometry Students to Address Critical Needs Due to Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA optometrists and optometry students to meet critical and pressing needs resulting from disasters. The program is intended to assist eye professionals with needs such as clothing, food, and shelter following disasters including, but are not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 198147

Grants to USA Authors of Published Works to Provide Emergency Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA published authors to provide emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for authors with an urgent need resulting from a medical emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must have published at least one full-length fiction or nonfiction wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 198243

Grants to California Researchers for Projects to Investigate Methods to Control Populations of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California researchers for projects to investigate methods to control populations of vertebrate pests. Funding is intended for education and research projects to address the impact of pests such as rats, squirrels, mice, rabbits, gophers, birds, voles, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198262

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research and Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and exploration projects. Eligible projects include fieldwork in the following disciplines: ecology, archaeology, earth sciences, astronomy, paleontology, and biological sciences, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198287
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