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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 Massachusetts Property Owners and Tenants to Improve the Appearance of Commercial Bu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts property owners and tenants in eligible locations for exterior renovations to commercial structures. Funding is intended to enhance the physical appearance of business buildings and improve local commercial districts. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210704

Grants to Massachusetts Commercial Property Owners and Tenants to Improve Accessibility in Eli...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts property owners and business tenants in eligible locations for interior accessibility improvements to commercial structures. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovation and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 210706

Grants to Virginia Property Owners and Homeowners Associations to Address Flooding in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia residential and commercial property owners and homeowners associations to address flooding in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop and implement flood-prevention activities that will help...

GrantWatch ID#: 210772

Grants to Ohio Engineers and Conservation Districts to Improve Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio county engineers and soil and water conservation districts for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended to enhance water quality through the construction of two-stage and self-forming ditches. The ditches provide environmental benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210807

Grants to Ohio Individuals to Provide Short-Term Assistance to Recover from Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals to provide short-term assistance to recover from natural disasters in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to individuals negatively impacted by unanticipated disasters and emergencies. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210946

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Building Deconstruction and Salvage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential property owners and developers to upgrade buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support expenses related to deconstruction and salvage projects for residential properties with a maximum of four unit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211084

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and For-Profit Property Owners for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and individual property owners to renovate the exterior portion of buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211103

Scholarships to Indiana Individuals for Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana residents in eligible locations to attend post-secondary classes to further their financial success and independence. The scholarship is intended to cover expenses related to any course (trade school, college, or other training) that advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211119

Grants to California Landowners and Tenants to Mitigate Damage Caused by Beavers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California landowners and tenants to mitigate beaver-related damage. Funding is intended to plan and implement projects that help to deter beaver damage in non-lethal ways. The goal of the program is to abate or prevent property damag...

GrantWatch ID#: 211151

Grants to Maryland Homeowners to Improve Their Properties in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Maryland homeowners to improve properties in eligible locations. The properties that qualify must be currently deemed uninhabitable. Funding is intended to upgrade unsightly residences in local neighborhoods and reduce blight. The homeow...

GrantWatch ID#: 211354

Grants to USA Community Service Heroes in Multiple States for Help in Purchasing a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, postal workers, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 211644

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Improve Local Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners to improve the surface water quality of wetlands, streams, and lakes in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that use bioengineering techniques and native vegetation, including practices such as gully repair...

GrantWatch ID#: 211882

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities utilizing bioengineering techniques and native vegetation that improve surface water quality of wetlands, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Remove Beavers from Private Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual property owners in eligible locations to promote beaver removal activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reimburse property owners for hiring a trapper to remove beaver...

GrantWatch ID#: 211889

Grants to Oregon Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to new and existing buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural enhancements and consulting services to support business and property-related improvements rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 211973

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Individuals to Assist with First-Time Home Purchases i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin qualifying individuals to assist with first-time home purchases in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to help low- and moderate-income individuals obtain greater financial stability through home o...

GrantWatch ID#: 212772

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Assistance in Dealing with Local Courts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for training and financial assistance in dealing with local courts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to train drug treatment court staff and provide financial assistance to participants in the veterans treatment court who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212930

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Associations, Committees, and Individuals to Support E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and for-profit organizations, associations, committees, and individuals to support events and encourage tourism in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to determine eligibility and access the applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 212966

Internships to Saskatchewan Individuals to Learn about Rural Administration

Deadline: Ongoing

Internships to Saskatchewan individuals to learn about rural administration through a year-long program. The internship offers on-the-job experiences while meeting the qualifications for a career in the field. Rural administrator interns will learn about applying ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213003

Grants to Colorado Referring Professionals to Meet the Medical and Dental Health Care Needs of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado referring professionals to meet the medical and dental health care needs of clients. Applicants apply on behalf of clients who lack to the financial means to pay for essential medical equipment or dental care. Funding is intended to cover ​a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 213178

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to Florida Individuals for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida low-income homeowners to repair and upgrade single-family houses in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support minor exterior property improvements that can enhance the aesthetics of a residential dwelling and increase pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 213311

Grants to Ontario Neighborhood Groups and Residents for Community-Based Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ontario neighborhood groups and residents for community-based events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist groups and events with operating expenses that support eligible activities. Neighborhood events must take place in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 213324

Grants to Pennsylvania Farms to Promote Long-Term Success and Viability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania farms to promote long-term viability and success. Funding is intended to support professional services for those planning for the future of a farm. The program will enhance the vitality of farms through sound business planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 213441

Grants to Arizona Renters to Promote Housing Stability and Rental Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona households in eligible locations for rental support. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible families and individuals who are renting, facing financial hardship, and at risk of homelessness. Eligible applicants can receive funding for past-...

GrantWatch ID#: 213461

Grants to Arizona Households for Rent Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona individuals and families in eligible locations for rent support. Funding is intended to assist households that have experienced a crisis resulting in a reduction or loss of income, unexpected expenses, or danger to household health and safety. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 213462

Grants to Connecticut Youth in Eligible Locations for Travel Experiences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut youth in eligible locations to promote domestic and international travel. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 213536

Grants to California Students to Defray Costs Associated with Obtaining a Teaching Credential

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California students to defray costs associated with obtaining a teaching credential. Applicants must commit to work at a priority school or preschool for a period of time after they complete their certification. Funding is intended for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213599

Grants to Montana Property Owners for Technical Assistance for Redevelopment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana property owners, developers, and tenants for technical support during the early stage of rehabilitation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of services, including planning, analysis, design, assessments, researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 213682

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 program provides assistance to households impacte...

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 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 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

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
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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.