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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,473 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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3,473 grants found

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and Students to Promote Equitable Health Care

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants and students to promote equitable health care. Funding is intended for initiatives that will prioritize addressing inequalities in local communities. Priority will be given to projects that reduce disparities, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 213712

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Organizations, and Students to Support Inclusion, Equity, ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213713

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Address Mental Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213714

Grants to USA Physician Assistants, Students, and Organizations to Create and Implement a Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to create and implement a project to advance the oral health of patients. Special consideration will be given to projects benefiting vulnerable populations, including but not limited t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213715

Grants to Massachusetts Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities for Therapeutic Shoes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts individuals in eligible regions to cover the costs of therapeutic shoes. Applicants must verify that the expense will not be covered by their insurance company before applying. Funding is intended to assist older adults or ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 213758

Financial Assistance to Massachusetts Women with Cancer for Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts women with a cancer diagnosis who reside in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover basic living expenses for women with financial needs. Eligible expenses include food, housing, childcare, utilities, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213759

Financial Assistance to Connecticut Women with Cancer for Basic Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to Connecticut women cancer patients in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist patients and their families in financial need with their basic living expenses. Eligible expenses include food, housing, transportation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213760

Grants to Connecticut Individuals with Cancer for Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Connecticut individuals with a cancer diagnosis in eligible locations for medical expenses. Funding is intended to assist patients and their families who are in need of financial assistance. Eligible applicants are those who reside in the t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213761

Loans to Pennsylvania Farms to Implement Best Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Pennsylvania farms and individual farmers for operational support and conservation plans. Funding is intended to assist agricultural entities in implementing best management practices listed in Act 38 Nutrient Management Plan, Chapter 102.4 Ag E&S Plan (o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213767

Grants to Indiana Library Staff to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana library personnel in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support a range of needs, including registrations, materials, leadership development programs, travel and lodging to attend profes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213776

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Recover from Recent Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania individuals to help with disaster recovery in eligible regions. Funding is available in three categories: essential property loss, temporary housing, and housing repairs. The current funding cycle is intended to address loss...

GrantWatch ID#: 213777

Grants to Wyoming Individuals and Families to Provide Critical Needs Assistance and Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals and families in eligible regions to provide financial assistance for critical needs. Funding is intended to assist with one-time emergency costs related to shelter, transportation, child care, small medical items, and other necessitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213791

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, First Responders, Agencies, Individuals, and School Districts f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, individuals, first responders, school districts, faith-based entities, and government agencies to prevent, prepare for, and address disasters in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet the immediate and long-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 213819

Grants, Loans, and Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Individuals for Projects to Benefit the Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for projects to benefit the agricultural industry. The program is intended to implement best management practices within the industry. Eligible costs include but are not limited to project design, equipment, and post-construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 213826

Grants to Competitive Athletes to Promote Exceptional Performance in the Sport of Rowing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying individual athletes to encourage exceptional performance in the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for athlete training- and competition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are future rowers from groups that are historically underrepre...

GrantWatch ID#: 213871

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Restore Heritage Buildings in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia property owners to restore heritage buildings in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to preserve the region's heritage asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 213884

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Journalists to Report on Rainfore...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International journalists to report on rainforest abuses. Reporting should focus on systemic issues plaguing the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazon. Priority will be given to reports that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 214041

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

Financial Assistance to California Residents in Eligible Locations who have Experienced Unexpe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to California residents in eligible locations who have experienced unexpected incidents. Funding is intended to support applicants or surviving family members who have experienced a range of urgent situations, including but not limited to natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214102

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to a Jewish Summer Camp

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214157

Vouchers to New York Individuals to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to New York individuals in eligible regions for assistance purchasing a home. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to help first-time homeowners buy homes and to assist them with the attend...

GrantWatch ID#: 214167

Loans to Delaware Small Business Entities to Support Growth or Assist with Credit Issues

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Delaware small for-profit and nonprofit business entities to provide support for minor credit or collateral issues or to enable expansion and growth. Applicants must contact and meet with a business manager prior to applying. The goal of these programs is...

GrantWatch ID#: 214212

Grants to Delaware Residents and Commercial Property Owners to Promote the Use of Renewable En...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to qualifying Delaware residents and commercial property owners to promote the use of renewable energy systems. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to the installation of a particular solar-energy syst...

GrantWatch ID#: 214221

Financial Assistance to Yukon Individuals and Small Businesses after Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Yukon individuals and businesses to address losses sustained due to natural disasters. Assistance is available to homeowners, farmers, and small businesses. Homeowners may apply for aid with repairs, replacement of lost or damaged possessio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214354

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Cancer Patients in Multiple States for Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $800 and grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont cancer patients for assistance. The purpose of funding is to relieve financial hardships so that patients can focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214367

In-Kind Support to California Homeowners to Implement Energy-Reducing Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to California qualifying homeowners and tenants to implement energy-reducing home improvements in eligible areas. Funding is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs by installing energy-saving appliances and home upgrades...

GrantWatch ID#: 214374

Opportunity for Massachusetts Low-Income Households to Join in a Healthy Food Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income households to participate in a healthy food program. Eligible participants will receive monthly food stipends, with incentives for purchasing healthy food. Household members can also participate in workforce training and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 214392

Opportunity for Massachusetts Low-Income Parents and Caregivers to Participate in a Financial ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income parents and caregivers to participate in a financial assistance program. The purpose of the program is to enable families with young children to improve their finances and employment options. Participants will receive cash ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214393

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Urgent Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts individuals for emergency assistance. Funding is intended to help income-eligible seniors, children, and people with disabilities meet critical and emergent needs. Grants are also available to help individuals who are living with and taking...

GrantWatch ID#: 214394

Grants to USA Medical Professionals to Support Participation in a Medical Mission Trip

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA medical professionals to support participation in a medical mission trip. Funding is intended for those who have insufficient funds to cover program costs related to such a trip. Applicants must have applied and been accepted to a med...

GrantWatch ID#: 214414

Grants to Alberta Early-Career Athletes to Offset the Cost of Training and Competing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta early-career athletes in eligible regions to help offset the costs of training and participating in competitions. Funding is intended for professional athletes who do not yet qualify for funding from official sports organizations. Eligible athlet...

GrantWatch ID#: 214473

Grants to Oklahoma Property Owners for Signage Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oklahoma commercial property owners and renters for signage projects that promote economic development and advance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop a corridor with historic and historically inspired signs tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 214492

Grants to Maryland Commercial Property Owners to Offset the Cost of Sprinkler System Installat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of sprinkler system installation. Eligible properties can be mixed-use, multi-family residential, or commercial buildings. Funding is intended for properties that...

GrantWatch ID#: 214495

Grants and Loans to Utah Individuals for Critical Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Utah individuals and families in eligible locations for home repairs and upgrades. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households repair critical damage to homes or address health and safety risks. The program is available to qualified ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214500

Financial Support to Washington Individuals in Eligible Regions to Help Pay Monthly Rental Fees

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial support to Washington individuals in eligible regions to help pay monthly rental fees. Funding is intended to prevent homelessness by assisting eligible individuals with back rent. Eligible applicants have a household income that does not exceed 80% of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214559

Loans to Michigan Homeowners and Renters to Replace Faulty Sewer Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Michigan homeowners and renters to replace inadequate sewer systems. Funding is intended to replace substandard septic systems that back up wastewater into a home or discharge wastewater onto the ground surface, potentially contaminating surface and drink...

GrantWatch ID#: 214604

Opportunity for Florida Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs to participate in an accelerator program. Applicants from the following types of companies are invited to apply: agriculture, smart city, fintech, education and talent, enterprise software and services, healthcare, food and be...

GrantWatch ID#: 214617

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Neuromuscular Disease Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214764

Grants to New Jersey Farm Owners, Operators, and Lessees to Install Protective Fencing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Jersey farm owners, operators, and lessees to install fencing around their land. Funding is intended for specific types of fencing that will keep out unwanted wildlife that could harm the agricultural operation. Applicants may apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214777

Grants to Alberta Businesses, Property Owners, and CBOs for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses, community organizations, and property owners for building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair and upgrade eligible commercial, institutional, mixed-use, and apartment buildings and properties. The program...

GrantWatch ID#: 214833

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Businesses for Commercial Property Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500, grants of $1,500, and grants of $5,000 to Pennsylvania individuals and businesses for commercial property improvements. The purpose of funding is to rehabilitate the exteriors of rundown buildings. Eligible expenses include paint, doors, windows, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214835

Loans to USA Residents in Eligible Areas to Reduce Mortgage Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to reduce mortgage costs. The program is intended to support low- and very-low income residents. Loans may be used to purchase homes, repair, build, relocate, or renovate homes, or purchase and prepare site....

GrantWatch ID#: 214842

Loans to USA Rural Residents to Purchase or Build a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to purchase or build a home. The program is intended to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents can build, purchase, renovate, or relocate homes in eligible areas of the country. Applicants will apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 214843

Grants to USA Individuals with Kidney Disease to Defray Health Insurance Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories individuals with kidney disease to defray health insurance costs. Funding is intended to save and improve lives by allowing individuals to maintain their insurance coverage, thereby continuing with all necessary treatments for their i...

GrantWatch ID#: 214848

Grants to Washington Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Product Development Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington personnel affiliated with state nonprofit research institutions for studies that promote technology development. The program is intended to provide employees, including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and research scientists, with funding prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 214876

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals to Produce Collaborative Artwork

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and individuals to collaborate on artistic works in eligible regions. Eligible projects include creative activities that represent the neighborhood, including visual arts, performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 214916

Opportunity for Maine Employers in the Clean Energy Industry to Host Paid Interns

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Maine employers in the clean energy industry to host paid interns. Funding is intended to give individuals work experience in the clean energy industry, include training and mentorship opportunities. Funded internships are expected to be short-term...

GrantWatch ID#: 214938

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Equipment that Assists People Suffering from Paralysis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for equipment that assists people with spinal cord injury or a spinal cord-related disorder. Funding is intended to help those suffering from paralysis live a more independent and fulfilling life. Applicants must request specific mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 215114
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