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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,481 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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3,481 grants found

Grants to USA Critically Ill Children and Their Families in Multiple States to Fulfill Special...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA critically ill children and their families in multiple states to fulfill special wishes. Children must be aged 3-17 and have a diagnosis of a life-threatening or terminal illness. Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Califo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227531

Grants to Indiana Families and Individuals to Promote Sports Programs for Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana families and individuals to assist young athletes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth involved in team sports, with an emphasis on assisting with team participation fees, camp tuition fees, and equipment. Families with you...

GrantWatch ID#: 227540

Residency Opportunities for Texas Educators to Provide Programming for Community Residents in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Residency opportunities for Texas educators to provide programming for community residents in eligible locations. Selected professionals will be given free housing in exchange for providing classes, events, and activities. Applicants will be working independently ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227566

Awards to Alabama K-12 Teachers to Recognize Impact and Excellence

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $1,000 to Alabama K-12 teachers to recognize educational impact and teaching excellence. The award is intended to support projects with clear goals and measurable improvements in student learning. Finalists are selected through a combination of community...

GrantWatch ID#: 227578

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists and culture bearers to assist with unanticipated expenses or loss of income due to emergencies or natural disasters. Funding is intended for emergencies, including but not limited to illness or injury, loss of housing, health or...

GrantWatch ID#: 227589

Grants and In-Kind Support to Iowa Property Owners to Promote Recycling

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Iowa property owners for projects to promote recycling in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support single-stream recycling programs for residential apartment buildings in the area. Participants will r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227597

Grants to Ohio Organizations and Individuals to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio organizations and individuals to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, programs, and purchases to address specific needs. Eligible proposals serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 227607

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Individuals, and Families to Enhance Wellbeing and Improve the C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, individuals, and families to enhance wellbeing and improve the community. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects, services, and initiatives. Examples of eligible uses of funding include equipment for firefighters and cloth...

GrantWatch ID#: 227609

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations to address urgent needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a broad range of expenses, including those related to shelter, clothing, food, childcare, special equipment, and educational programs. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227610

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, groups, and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with projects that meet urgent needs such as food, shelter, equipment, clothing, health expenses, and education. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 227611

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Local Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals to address local community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects and programs such as volunteer fire departments, renovating community facilities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227625

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended improve communities or assist individuals who have experienced extreme hardships (such as home fire, et...

GrantWatch ID#: 227626

Grants to USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents for Educational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiology residents for educational needs. Priority is given to residents who are within one year of graduation. Funding is intended to allow residents to complete their education in the face of financial constrai...

GrantWatch ID#: 227649

Grants to Students, Youth Leaders, Teachers, and Student Groups for Projects and Initiatives i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to students, youth leaders, teachers, and student groups for projects and initiatives in eligible regions to address climate change. Eligible activities include projects to encourage students to walk or bike to school, reduce food waste at ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 227666

Grants to USA Pregnant Women in Eligible Regions to Assist with Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee pregnant women in eligible regions to assist with expenses. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to expectant mothers to assist with a wide range of expenditures. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227691

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits for Financial Assistance and Community Projects in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for financial assistance and community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide support to residents experiencing crisis and/or financial hardship, and to support the work of local...

GrantWatch ID#: 227702

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Educators for Financial Assistan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and educators for financial assistance, community services, and educational projects in eligible locations. The program makes grants available in three ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227719

Grants to Minnesota Property Owner for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners, businesses, and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement building facade enhancements to strengthen the downtown area as a shopping and dining destination....

GrantWatch ID#: 227729

Fellowships for USA Post-Doctoral Individuals to Research Criminal Justice Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships for USA post-doctoral individuals to research criminal justice practices. Fellows will receive a financial award plus coverage of travel, research expenses, and other benefits. This fellowship is for individuals who received their doctorate degree no l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227748

Grants to Nebraska Veterinarians for Veterinary Work in Rural Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska veterinarians for accepting veterinary work in rural areas. Applicants must commit to working and residing for eight consecutive years in rural communities. Eligible applicants will work mostly with production animals, have relevant experience w...

GrantWatch ID#: 227815

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Individuals for Critical Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and individuals for critical community needs in eligible counties. Examples of eligible uses of funding include accessibility ramps, senior citizen services, meal services, youth programs, scholarships, medical equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227835

Grants to Illinois Cancer Patients for Treatment-Related Assistance in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois cancer patients for treatment-related assistance in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include lodging, food, and transportation related to cancer treatments. Applicants must live in the funder's service area, which covers p...

GrantWatch ID#: 227839

Grants to Indiana High Schools to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana high schools in eligible locations to enrich the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to allow secondary school students to explore new interests, build skills, and grow beyond the traditional high school coursework. The grant su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227913

Grants to Alberta Veterinary Clinics to Expand the Veterinary Workforce

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta veterinary clinics to strengthen the veterinary workforce. Funding is intended to support the hiring of veterinary students and build pathways to full-time veterinary practitioners in rural clinics. The clinic must have a food pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227918

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Offset the Cost of House Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of house repairs. Funding is intended for income-eligible individuals who require assistance with the cost of installing new roofs or heaters. Eligible applicants are located in the Municipa...

GrantWatch ID#: 227952

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners for Capital Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage the redevelopment of commercial and industrial districts. The program's goal is to re-invigorate commercial properties par...

GrantWatch ID#: 227958

Grants to Florida Educators for Classroom Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida educators for classroom funding in eligible regions. Eligible applicants teach grades Pre-K-12. Funding is intended for bringing new and exciting learning experiences to the classroom. While applicants' schools aren't required to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 227968

Grants to Wyoming Building Owners and Businesses for Facade Updates and Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming building owners and businesses to conduct updates and repairs to building facades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for updates to signage and lighting, basic maintenance such as repainting or weather proofing, and restoration and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 227977

Grants to Pennsylvania Homeowners for Home Improvement Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania homeowners for home improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist low-income property owners by helping cover the costs associated with acquiring and installing new roofing systems or heating equipment, ensuring th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227993

Grants to Pennsylvania Residential and Commercial Property Owners for Beautification Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania residential and commercial property owners for beautification projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the exterior of commercial and residential buildings including painting, porch repairs, cornice repair...

GrantWatch ID#: 227996

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals for community benefit initiatives in eligible counties. Funding is intended for educational, health, charitable, scientific, and safety programs. Funding will be distributed in the gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 228016

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Food Banks to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, and community food banks to meet community needs. Eligible uses of funding include health, education, nutrition, after-school programs, supporting families experiencing serious illness or the deat...

GrantWatch ID#: 228072

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Local Community Residents Experienci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and individuals to benefit local community residents experiencing hardship in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for local residents, address local concerns, and support educational purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 228073

Grants to Nebraska Property Owners for Home Improvements in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nebraska property owners for home improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the quality of existing affordable housing and extend the life of the building, with outcomes of ensuring tenants are provided with decent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228084

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin Organizations and Individuals for Community Benefit

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in the funder's service area. Funding is intended to address a wide range of community needs, such as medical care, shelter, food, clothing, and education. The service ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228105

Grants to Colorado Individuals Experiencing Sudden Economic Difficulties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Colorado individuals in eligible regions experiencing sudden economic difficulties. Funding is intended to assist with basic needs, including rent, food, childcare, transportation, and utilities. Eligible organizations support residents i...

GrantWatch ID#: 228117

Grants to Kentucky Homeowners for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky homeowners for roof repairs. Funding is intended to help Kentucky homeowners strengthen their roofs to better withstand high wind and hail damage. The grant program aims to assist qualified homeowners in upgrading their roofs to...

GrantWatch ID#: 228121

Grants to Nevada Artists for Professional Development Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada individual artists for professional development expenses. Funding is intended to assist artists in pursuing further professional development, including attendance at conferences, classes, seminars, and more. This grant may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228123

Loans to Texas Homeowners for Housing Repairs and Rehabilitation

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Texas homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs or to demolish and rebuild a home. The interest-free loan program is intended for interior and exterior repairs that address substandard housing conditions and bring the home up to code. The program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228156

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Individuals to Address Charitable Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations and individuals to address the charitable needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for charitable projects to improve the local quality of life and for assistance to individuals experiencing financial hardsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 228188

Grants to Montana and Wyoming Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects and Activities to Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and activities to benefit local community members in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote worthy causes in local communities. Some of the organizations that have been he...

GrantWatch ID#: 228189

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Individuals for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, individuals, and groups for community projects and financial support that benefit residents in the funder's service territory. Funding is intended for a wide range of charitable activities, such as equipment for emergency service...

GrantWatch ID#: 228190

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Individuals for Community Projects and Financial Assista...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota charitable organizations for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is also available to individuals and families in crisis. Focus areas for funding include community service, economic development, environment, disaster relief, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 228204

Grants to Montana and Wyoming Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals for events and projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible projects provide community-wide improvement and enhance public perception of the utility industr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228212

Grants to Wyoming Individuals for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals for financial support in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help local members in the funder's service area during crisis situations, with scholarships, and various other community needs. Eligible applicants are experiencing f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228238

Grants to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming Individuals for Emergency Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming individuals and families in eligible regions for emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for essential needs such as electricity, propane, or firewood. Applicants are required to have a signature from recommending ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228250

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Residents to Host Block Parties for America's 250th Anniversary

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Pennsylvania qualifying residential blocks to host block parties to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must receive a permit before applying. Awardees will receive a $250 gift card and kits containing supplies to celebrate civic prid...

GrantWatch ID#: 228259

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

Discounts to Massachusetts Farmers and Farm Businesses to Help with Utility Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to Massachusetts qualifying farmers and agricultural businesses for assistance with utility expenses. This opportunity provides eligible individual and corporate farmers with a 10% discount on their natural gas and electricity bills. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228290

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228312
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

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.