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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,657 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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3,657 grants found

Grants to New York Entrepreneurs in Eligible Locations for Business Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business support. Funding is intended for equipment purchases or as financial support for applicants to expand or initiate their businesses. Applicants must be under 35 years old and have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225267

Grants and Loans to California Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to California homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs. Funding is intended to assist homeowners that meet certain income limits to make repairs to their homes to improve their quality of life through addressing health and safety concerns...

GrantWatch ID#: 225269

In-Kind Services to Oregon Qualifying Homeowners for the Repair of Homes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to Oregon qualifying homeowners for the repair of homes in eligible regions. This program provides free repairs that ensure home properties are both livable and safe. Eligible applicants are low-income homeowners that are unable to complete the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 225283

Opportunity for New Jersey Homeowners Whose Houses Are at Risk of Flood Damage to Sell Their H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey homeowners whose houses are at risk of flood damage to apply to sell their houses. The purpose of the program is to protect families while repurposing the land as a buffer against future flooding. Through this program, applicants would b...

GrantWatch ID#: 225296

Opportunity for New Jersey Landowners to Sell or Donate Their Property to the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225299

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Montana property and business owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance facades along Main Street for preservation and economic purposes. Eligible applicants own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 225306

Grants to Texas Business and Commercial Building Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas business and commercial building owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for aesthetically pleasing facade improvements in design for publicly visible buildings. Properties must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225309

Grants to Kentucky Property Owners and Developers for Capital Improvements to Their Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky property owners and developers for capital improvements to their properties in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to expand existing buildings by building upwards, adding an additional story for residential use. Eligible buildings are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 225390

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Hardships and Support Worthy Caus...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address hardships and support worthy causes. Individuals requesting donations must be sponsored by a qualifying organization. All applicants must be located within D...

GrantWatch ID#: 225415

Grants to British Columbia Young Individuals to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals ages 12 to 17 to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth-led initiatives in the focus areas of social connection, leadership, and beautification. The goal of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225460

Grants to Wisconsin Artists and Collectives for Community-Based Art Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin artists and collectives for community-based art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support exciting art projects, programs, and activities that fall outside the scope of the funding source's standard grant cycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225470

Grants to Ohio Homeowners in Eligible Locations for New Cooling and Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations for new cooling and heating systems. Applicants' income must be within specified limits and have at least one household member above age 65 with a disability. This grant provides new systems at no cost to homeowners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225601

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to assist small companies and commercial building owners (less than 40k square feet) with energy-efficient upgrades that reduce energy usage and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225651

Financial Assistance to Florida Low-Income Individuals to Help With Rent and Utility Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida low-income individuals in eligible regions to help with rent and utility payments. Funding is intended for individuals who have experienced a sudden loss of income or have unanticipated expenses. Assistance is available for mortgage...

GrantWatch ID#: 225699

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Fellowships to USA Undergraduate and Graduate Students for Professional Development Opportunit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $1,000 to USA and territories undergraduate and graduate students to support early career pest management professionals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support professional development through attending meetings, interning with com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225709

Grants to USA and Territories Individuals, Agencies, Businesses, and INstutitions for Time-Cri...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, government organizations, businesses, and institutions for time-critical projects addressing pest management in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that have a wider and more regional scop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225710

Grants to Canada Undergraduate Students at Eligible Institutions to Support Research on Specif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada undergraduate students at eligible institutions to support research on specific topics. Funding is intended to provide work experience and to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 225743

Grants to Texas Business and Commercial Property Owners for Capital Improvements in Eligible R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas business and commercial property owners for capital improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior renovations of commercial and office buildings to increase their visual appeal. Improvements must be on building...

GrantWatch ID#: 225787

Financial Assistance to Florida Low-Income Individuals to Offset the Cost of House Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida low-income individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of house repairs. Funding is intended for a range of improvements, including plumbing, electrical, roof repairs, window and door replacements, and HVAC installation. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 225805

Financial Assistance to Florida Home Buyers to Assist With the Purchase of a Single-Family Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida home buyers in eligible regions to assist with the purchase of a single-family home. Applicants are required to attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help with down payments or closing costs. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 225806

Rebates to Maryland Individuals for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $700 to Maryland individuals for electric vehicle charging station installations. The purpose of the program is to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and support the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals.​ The rebate is available only f...

GrantWatch ID#: 225817

Grants to Colorado Veterinarians, Animal Control Officers, Farriers, Law Enforcement, and Anim...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado veterinarians, animal control officers, farriers, law enforcement, and animal welfare organizations for equine emergency care expenses. Funding is intended for single-occurrence emergencies, including medical and dental care, gelding, euthanasia...

GrantWatch ID#: 225826

Grants to Minnesota Families of Young Children to Offset the Cost of Speech Therapy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota families of young children in eligible regions to offset the cost of speech therapy. Children are required to undergo a professional evaluation before an application can be submitted. Funding is intended for children between the ages of two and...

GrantWatch ID#: 225888

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin individuals and grants of up to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for clothing, shelter, food, education, health, and community projects. Eligible expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 225941

Grants to Arkansas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used to assist children, seniors, and families experiencing crisis and food insecurity. Expenses for services benefiting emergency vo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225955

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities that will enhance overall well-being, comfort, and daily living conditions for community re...

GrantWatch ID#: 225957

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locations for Charitabl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families in eligible locations for charitable, environmental, emergency, and educational assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of needs including food, clothing, health, and shelter; educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 225959

Grants to Wyoming Individuals and Nonprofits to Meet Personal and Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals and nonprofit organizations to meet personal and community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, clothing, health, food, and shelter needs. Applicants must be located in the service area of the funding source...

GrantWatch ID#: 225962

Grants to Oregon Commercial Property and Business Owners for Projects to Renovate Properties a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon commercial property and business owners for projects to renovate properties and address blight in eligible locations. Funding is intended for enhancements to a building's structure or for exterior aesthetic improvements that are publicly visible. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225992

Grants to Tennessee Property Owners for Building Facade Enhancements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee property owners for building facade enhancements in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity. Eligible proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 226003

Grants to Pennsylvania Business and Individual Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and individual property owners for capital improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase property values through upkeep of the street appearance of business and commercial façade. Eligible proper...

GrantWatch ID#: 226006

Grants to Ohio Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the façades and street appeal of business structures. The goal of the grant program is to positively impact the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226007

Grants to Tennessee Property Owners and Developers for Building Redevelopment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee property owners and developers for building redevelopment projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to reduce blight while boosting economic vitality, increasing property values, and encouraging business and residential activity...

GrantWatch ID#: 226012

Grants and Scholarships to Connecticut Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Li...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, youth, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226059

Financial Assistance to North Carolina Individuals to Cover Expenses During Cancer Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to North Carolina individuals to cover expenses during cancer treatments. Applicants must contact their social worker to request assistance. Funding is intended to cover a range of expenses, including but not limited to utilities, housing, tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 226074

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
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