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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 Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for Community Service Projects in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including medical care, housing, education, food, housing, clothing, and more. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226080

Grants to Florida Homeowners for Repairs and Renovations of Storm-Damaged Homes in Eligible Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida homeowners for repairs and renovations of storm-damaged homes in eligible counties. Eligible activities include providing safe single and multifamily housing and construction measures to minimize future damage. Homes must have been damaged by Hur...

GrantWatch ID#: 226082

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Enhance Communities in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia organizations and individuals for initiatives to enhance communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and projects that improve the lives of individual residents, families, and groups located in the funding source's service...

GrantWatch ID#: 226083

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Individuals for Personal Assistance Due to Unexpected ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and individuals for personal assistance due to unexpected problems in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include special equipment, healthcare, food, shelter, clothing, and other needs. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226109

Opportunity for Israel and Germany Investigators to Apply for Joint Funding for Collaborative ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Israel and Germany investigators to apply for joint funding for collaborative research projects. Israeli applicants must be pre-registered prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support research in all disciplines of the humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226147

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects and Programs to Address...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for projects and programs to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community services and other charitable purposes. Eligible expenses may include equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 226158

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Local Youth in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska individuals and organizations for initiatives to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support events or activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to culture, education, athletics, and health. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 226160

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Programs, Projects, and Activities to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California organizations and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events as well as charitable and educational projects that are available to all residents. Eligible activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 226171

Grants to Oregon Property Owners, Developers, and Buyers to Assess and Upgrade Neglected Prope...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon property owners, potential buyers, and developers to promote economic development, transform blighted areas, and create healthier communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental site assessments to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 226185

Grants to Wisconsin Homeowners and Tenants of Single-Family and Multi-Family Dwellings for Hom...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Wisconsin homeowners and tenants of single-family and multi-family dwellings for home improvement projects. The purpose of the program is to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for income eligilble families. Eligible projects must be carried out ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226201

Rebates of up to Wisconsin Low- and Moderate-Income Families for Home Equipment Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $14,000 to Wisconsin low- and moderate-income families for home equipment upgrades. The purpose of the program is to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for income eligilble families. Rebates are available only when upgrading from a non-ele...

GrantWatch ID#: 226202

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Jewish Residents in Eligible Counties to Assist with Atten...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont Jewish residents in eligible counties to assist with expenses of Jewish overnight camp during the summer. Funding is intended to support the attendance of children and youth ages 6 and up at an approved camp for...

GrantWatch ID#: 226233

Grants to Massachusetts Jewish Individuals in Eligible Counties to Form Peer-Led Groups That E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts Jewish individuals in eligible counties to form peer-led groups that explore topics of Jewish interest. The purpose of the program is to form connections among members of the group and offer an enriching Jewish experience. In addition to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 226235

Grants to Virginia Individuals at Risk of Eviction to Assist with Rent Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Virginia individuals in eligible locations who are at risk of eviction to assist with rent payments. Funding is intended for rent payments for individuals who are unable to pay rent due to a sudden hardship, such as illness or job loss. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 226242

Grants to Texas Homeowners for Housing Repairs and Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas homeowners in eligible locations for home renovations and upgrades. Funding is intended to support exterior improvements that enhance curb appeal and preserve neighborhood character. An additional 2% is available if the project use...

GrantWatch ID#: 226270

Grants to Alabama Individuals, Organizations, Hospitals, Schools, and EMS Entities to Address ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama individuals, organizations, hospitals, schools, and EMS entities to address the needs of residents experiencing financial difficulties in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for essentials related to shelter, clothing, food, health, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226275

Grants to Texas Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for Emergency Assistance and Charitable ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for emergency assistance and charitable causes. Funding is intended for crucial community needs including healthcare, food, equipment, clothing, shelter, education, and more. Applicants must live i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226310

Grants to South Carolina Organizations, Agencies, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina organizations, agencies, individuals, and families in eligible locations to provide essentials. Funding is intended to be used for basic needs, including clothing, food, health care, education, and shelter. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226315

Grants to South Carolina Individuals and Families in Eligible Regions for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals and families in eligible regions for emergency assistance. Applicants must contact staff by phone prior to applying. Funding is intended to help those who have urgent needs as a result of a catastrophic illness, accident, or de...

GrantWatch ID#: 226321

Grants to North Carolina Low-Income Residents in Eligible Locations for Property Tax Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina low-income residents in eligible locations for property tax assistance. Requests will be accepted from homeowners who are current on all property taxes and have owned and lived in their home as their primary residence for a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226333

Financial Assistance to North Carolina Qualifying Residents in Eligible Locations for Child Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to North Carolina qualifying residents in eligible locations for child care expenses. Requests will be accepted from families whose need for child care has been determined by factors that include employment or schooling of parent or caretaker;...

GrantWatch ID#: 226335

Grants to Washington Individuals and Households for Disaster Recovery Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individuals and households in eligible locations for disaster recovery assistance. Funding is intended to assist residents whose homes were damaged in recent floods. The grant program aims to help people deal with their immediate needs in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226340

Grants to North Carolina Residents in Eligible Locations to Provide Financial Assistance for F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina qualifying residents in eligible locations to provide financial support for families experiencing a short-term crisis. Funding is intended to support urgent rent payments to prevent eviction as well as critical utility payments after recei...

GrantWatch ID#: 226342

Grants to North Carolina Residents in Eligible Locations to Provide Critical Rental Support fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina residents in eligible locations to provide critical rental support for low-income households. Funding is intended to provide emergency assistance for residents who are facing eviction or are past due in their rent payments. Requests will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226345

Grants to South Carolina Individuals to Assist During a Time of Personal Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals in eligible locations to assist during a time of personal crisis. Funding is intended for various community services and basic needs such as healthcare, food, shelter, clothing, and more. Applicants must live within the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226358

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals to Meet a Wide Range of Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations to meet a wide range of community needs. Funding is intended for education, elderly assistance, healthcare, shelter, and other basic needs. Applicants must live in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 226360

Grants to South Carolina Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Meet Crucial Comm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet crucial community needs. Funding may be used for housing, medical care, home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and other critical needs. Applicants must prove financial need an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226361

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Services and Home...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for community services and home repairs in eligible counties. Eligible repairs include accessibility ramps, heating systems replacement, home repairs, and, in some cases, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226362

Grants to Illinois Commercial Building Owners and Business Owners for Safety and Accessibility...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226364

Loans to Illinois Single-Family Homeowners for Home Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $25,000 to Illinois single-family homeowners in eligible locations for home improvement projects. Funding is intended for permitted renovations to older, owner-occupied homes. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions and preserve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226365

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Local Projects That Benefit the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for local projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include equipment for ambulance and rescue teams and firefighters, food pantries, youth programs, indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226374

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations to Meet Critical...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations to meet critical needs. Funding is intended to support the health, safety, food, shelter, and education needs of residents in the funding source's service area. All applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 226384

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools and fire departments, to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226386

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable Programs and Education Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for critical assistance, charitable programs, and education assistance. Funding is intended for civic, charitable, and social programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must liv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226389

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Educational, Cultural, and Religious Institutions to Pre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut individuals and educational, cultural, and religious institutions to preserve historic sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended for repairs as well as for research and documentation necessary to nominate a structure to be designated as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226395

Grants to California Scholars, Scientists, and State Park Staff for Research Studies in the Fi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California scholars, scientists, state park staff, and funding source members for research projects in the field of paleontology. Funding is intended to support studies by eligible applicants conducting research or educational activities in the Anza-Borr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226398

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Athletic Activities to Benefit Youth in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for athletic activities to benefit youth in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial support to young people who wish to participate in ice hockey camps, leagues, or lessons. Preference is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 226401

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals Serving as First Responders in Eligible Regions for Mental ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals serving as first responders in eligible regions for mental health support. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Eligible applicants must be currently ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226402

Grants to California Early Childhood Educators to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to California early childhood educators for training and professional development programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to allow early childhood teachers to attend advocacy-related workshops, conferences, or training that advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 226406

Grants to North Carolina Individuals for Emergency and Medical Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina individuals for emergency and medical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for those requiring assistance due to a house fire, as well as families dealing with serious illness. Assistance can be in the form of shelter, clothing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226425

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community projects and assist members facing unexpected hardships, such as illness, injury, job loss, house fires, or n...

GrantWatch ID#: 226428

Grants to Alabama Veterans and Their Families for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama individuals to address emergencies. Funding is intended to assist US Marines or their immediate family members who are facing unexpected hardship. The grant program aims to honor Alabama-connected Marines who are experiencing a financial emergenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226445

Grants to Ohio Students for Philanthropic Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio students for philanthropic projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects are conducted by students in grades K-12 and are community-based or humanitarian in nature. Eligible applicants are encouraged to have a project mentor. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 226537

Opportunity for Kansas Home-Based Childcare Providers in Eligible Counties to Participate in a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kansas home-based childcare providers in eligible counties to participate in a mentorship program and receive grant funding. Mentors will be paired with new providers and receive training, one-on-one guidance, and a start-up grant of $5,000. Progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 226556

Grants to New York Homeowners for Home Improvements and Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York homeowners in eligible locations for home improvements and repairs. Funding is intended to benefit income-eligible applicants. Eligible repairs include, but are not limited to, windows, plumbing, heating, and accessibility accom...

GrantWatch ID#: 226558

Grants to New Jersey Individual Property Owners and Businesses to Develop the Downtown Area in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey individual property owners and businesses to develop the downtown area in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of residential units available, make use of unused commercial spaces, and promote local businesses. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 226561

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado individuals and community groups for community events in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support community building events such as neighborhood block parties, movie nights, and social gatherings. Events should be open to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 226628

Grants to USA Families to Assist With Children's Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families for healthcare expenses related to children's health issues. Funding is intended to help with critical expenses, including clinical care, medical equipment, and travel-related costs, so families can focus on their child’s health and not on...

GrantWatch ID#: 226644

In-Kind Support to Florida Graduate Students, College Seniors, and Career Changers for Assista...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Florida graduate students, college seniors, and career changers for assistance in becoming classroom teachers in eligible locations. Awardees will receive a stipend, coverage for certification and exam costs, testing support, mentorships, and te...

GrantWatch ID#: 226693

Grants to Vermont Early Childhood Educators for Program Certification Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $450 to Vermont early childhood educators for Program certification costs. Funding is intended to assist registered providers and licensed center staff with the cost of the Child Development Associate credential fees for a first CDA, and/or the sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 226749
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