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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,480 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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3,480 grants found

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Events and Programs Related to the Japanese Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and individuals for events and programs related to the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Funding is intended to support programs and events, whether one-time or multiple-time events, that showcase, teach about, and publicize the Japan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222905

Grants to Oregon Building Owners and Tenants for Initiatives to Enhance Commercial Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon building owners and tenants for projects and services to enhance commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for design, engineering, and architectural services, or for projects to improve properties. Eligible properties are u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222963

Grants to Oregon Business and Property Owners for Projects to Enhance Store Exteriors in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon business and property owners for projects to enhance the exterior of stores in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve or restore building facades, including but not limited to replacing exterior lighting, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222964

Grants to Delaware Qualifying Households to Assist with Energy Bills and Weatherization Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware individuals and households to assist with energy bills and weatherization costs. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible households with heating, cooling, and other energy-related bills. Weatherproofing rental or owned homes to reduce ener...

GrantWatch ID#: 223004

Grants to Delaware Homeowners to Assist with Critical Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware homeowners to assist with critical home repairs. Funding is intended to address home health and safety issues, as well as fixes or replacements that will increase home accessibility. Example repairs include roof, plumbing, ramps, bars, and heati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223006

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career App Developers to Participate in an Acce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223008

Grants And In-kind Support To USA Farmers to Promote Farming Practices that Mitigate the Adver...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA farmers in multiple states for activities to promote sustainable agriculture. The program will provide financial support, technical assistance, and marketing support to help farmers implement tillage reduction, planting cover stop...

GrantWatch ID#: 223025

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

Sponsorships to Indiana Organizers for Neighborhood Festivals and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana organizers for neighborhood programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events, festivals, initiatives, and leadership summits that promote equity in the areas of health, housing, environment, and economy. Events must...

GrantWatch ID#: 223035

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to North Carolina Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs. Funding is intended for renovations and accessibility improvements. The grant program aims to address health or safety risks or to assist with the installation of accessibility modificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 223138

Grants to Alberta Residents in Eligible Regions for Activities that Connect Residents and Stre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta residents in eligible regions for activities that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, and events that promote connections among neighbors, foster a sense of belonging, and instill community pride. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 223170

Grants to New York Researchers for Scientific Studies Related to AIDS and HIV

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York researchers for scientific studies related to AIDS and HIV. Funding is intended for research in the prevention, treatment, or cure of AIDS and HIV-related infections. Previous funding has been used for studies that involve clinical research, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223225

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Attract and Encourage Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support events that promote the region as a premier tourist destination, bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 223415

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Neurological Disorders to Provide Su...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals living with paralysis and other neurological disorders to provide financial assistance for equipment, medical supplies, and outpatient therapy services. Funding is intended to support wheelchairs, modest car and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223468

In-Kind Donations of Beds and Bedding to Texas Needy Families with Children

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of beds and bedding to Texas needy families with children ages 4 to 18 in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to enable children in need to be well-rested and succeed in school. Each qualifying child will receive a bed, mattress, box ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223471

In-Kind Donations and Services to Texas Nonprofits and Families for Transportation Services to...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and services to Texas nonprofit organizations and families for transportation services for children with disabilities. Organizations may apply for a handicapped accessible van, and families may apply for transportation services. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 223472

Grants to New York Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries for Equipment, Home Modifications, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals with spinal cord injuries in eligible regions for equipment, home modifications, rehabilitation programs, and more. Funding is intended to provide people with qualifying life-changing injuries with the financial assistance needed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223473

Grants to USA Veterans and Military Service Members with Physical Disabilities for Adaptive Sp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veterans and military service members with physical disabilities for adaptive sports programming. Funding is intended to support veterans with disabilities, both combat and non-combat acquired, to fully participate in sports. This program focuses on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223474

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Teach in Summer Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying educators to teach in summer programs in Israel. In addition to professional development opportunities and social events, fellows will receive meal stipends, transportation, accommodations, and insurance. Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223487

In-Kind Home Repair Services to Illinois Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind home repair services to Illinois low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions for individuals who are unable to make the repairs themselves due to physical or economic constraints, such as veterans, elderly people, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223499

In-Kind Donation of Adaptive Bicycles to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donation of adaptive bicycles to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 with a documented sensory, physical, or mental disability to receive an adaptive bicycle so they may experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 223501

Financial Assistance to British Columbia and Yukon Families to Support Children with Disabilit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to British Columbia and Yukon families to support children with disabilities or demanding health concerns. Funding is available for a range of focus areas, including mental health, mobility, specialized therapies, tuition and tutoring, psychoe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223502

Financial Assistance to USA Stroke Survivors and Their Families to Help with Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA stroke survivors and their families to help with medical expenses. The funds are intended to support a range of rehabilitation services, including but not limited to physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223509

Grants to Florida Individuals for Expenses Related to Stroke Recovery Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals for expenses related to stroke recovery treatments. Funding is intended to assist with treatment for injuries that occurred as a result of an individual experiencing a stroke. The purpose of funding is to offset the cost of expenses n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223510

In-Kind Support to USA Children and Youth with Disabilities to Receive an Adaptive Bicycle

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA children and youth with disabilities to receive an adaptive bicycle. Funding is intended to benefit children with severe mobility impairments, including but not limited to amputations, quadriplegia, and paraplegia. Grant recipients must be 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 223511

Grants to Indiana Individuals Living with Neuromuscular Diseases for Equipment and Home Modifi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals living with neuromuscular diseases for equipment and home modifications to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to purchase a wide range of assistive equipment, to modify or update floors and bathrooms for increased acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 223512

Grants to Texas Individuals with Life-Changing Injuries from Eligible Industries to Assist wit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals with life-changing injuries from eligible industries to assist them with equipment and home renovations. Funding is intended for medical equipment or home renovations such as ramps, doorway widening, and other changes to allow freedom o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223514

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Individu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals for medical equipment. Funding is intended to provide necessary healthcare-related devices to encourage self-sufficiency and help individuals living w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223515

Grants to USA Families of Children with Disabilities for the Purchase of Tools and Sensory Ite...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families of children living with lifelong disabilities for financial support to enhance their quality of life. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of tools and sensory items such as shower chairs, jogging strollers, specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223517

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California Children and Youth for Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California children and youth for medical equipment to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to help young people with physical or developmental challenges gain access to specialized devices, mobility aids, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223522

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals Under 21 with Special Needs to Purchase Specialized Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals under the age of 21 with special needs to purchase specialized equipment. Funding is intended to provide children with specialized therapies and equipment that will allow them to more fully participate in daily life and in fun activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223523

Grants to California Individuals to Benefit Children with Special Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals to benefit children with special needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide specialized bicycles and other mobility equipment, like specialized strollers. Equipment must benefit residents 18 years of age or younger...

GrantWatch ID#: 223526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Paraplegics and Quadriplegics to Improve Their Qualit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International paraplegics and quadriplegics to improve their quality of life. Eligible individuals have sustained a spinal cord injury. Funding is intended to offset the cost of specialized equipment, therapies, modifications, and medica...

GrantWatch ID#: 223527

Opportunity for Artists, Curators, and Collectives from Multiple States to Propose an Exhibit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for artists, curators, and collectives from multiple states to propose an art exhibit at a gallery. Artists at all levels are welcome to submit proposals. Artists will benefit from free exhibition space and support throughout the exhibition process. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223533

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

In-Kind Services of Dental Treatments to Florida Needy Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services of dental treatments to Florida needy individuals in eligible regions who cannot otherwise afford treatment. Eligible applicants must be over 65 years old, or have a permanent disability, or be medically compromised. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223547

Grants to Colorado Individuals to Assist with a Wide Variety of Basic and Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado individuals to assist with a wide variety of basic and medical needs. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance with household essentials, daycare...

GrantWatch ID#: 223548

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut Impaired...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut impaired individuals for medical expenses related to cranial damage. Funds may be requested to offset the expenses of specific resources and/or therapies that aid in the recovery...

GrantWatch ID#: 223551

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio Individuals for Expenses Associated with Having a Hospita...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio individuals for expenses associated with having a hospitalized loved one. Funding is intended to offset travel-related costs and ease the financial burden for family members and close friends who wish to visit individuals curre...

GrantWatch ID#: 223552

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to USA Families with a Family Member with a Disability

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of vehicles to USA families who need adapted vehicles for a family member with a disability. This program is intended to provide an adapted vehicle to families who otherwise would not be able to afford it on their own. Eligible applicants are the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223555

Grants to California Individuals Who Have Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury to Help With Mobility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to California individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury to help with mobility. Funding is intended to make work and home environments more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment, ramps a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223556

Grants to Washington, DC Individuals to Help Children and Youth with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit children with disabilities. Funding is intended to assist children facing mobility challenges who are in special need of financial assistance. The grant can help children under...

GrantWatch ID#: 223557

Grants to Wisconsin Artists, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin individual artists, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and collaborative teams for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovation by supporting arts, humanities, history, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223583

In-Kind Donations of Communication Devices to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of communication devices to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended to provide individuals between the ages of 2 and 21 who have a communication disorder with a specially-designed device to help them communicate at a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223604

In-Kind Donations of Adaptive Strollers to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of adaptive strollers to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to facilitate mobility for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 in a less cumbersome manner than traditional wheelchairs. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 223606

Grants to Indiana Individuals with Neuromuscular Disorders to Assist with the Purchase of an A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals with neuromuscular disorders to assist with the purchase of an adapted vehicle. Funding is intended to be paired with other sources of funding in order to purchase specialized vans meeting the accessibility needs of the applicants and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223682

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist with the Purchase of Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals to assist with the purchase of medical equipment. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, v...

GrantWatch ID#: 223797

Grants to New York Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Home Expansion and Renovation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York homeowners in eligible locations for home expansion and renovation projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of home additions, including garage conversions, basement apartments, standalone cottages, and other accessory dwelling units. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 223805
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