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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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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 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 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

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

Grants to British Columbia Households for Rental Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants for British Columbia households and families for rental support. Funding is intended to assist low-income working families with monthly rent payments. Financial assistance is available for residents with at least one dependent child and an annual income of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215172

Vouchers to Colorado Low-Income Families to Offset the Cost of Groceries

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to Colorado low-income families to offset the cost of groceries. Participants have the option to double their benefits by shopping for produce at specific stores that support local farmers. Eligible participants are also entitled to discounts at many cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 215304

Grants to Wisconsin Military Veterans to Provide Financial Assistance for Health Related Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin military veterans for critical financial support. Funding is intended to provide assistance for state veterans and their families for hearing, vision, and dental care expenses, as well as for basic expenses due to loss of income resulting from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215366

Grants to Wisconsin Qualifying Veterans to Provide Assistance for Training Programs Leading to...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying veterans to provide financial assistance for pursuing a training course that will lead to employment. Funding is intended for veterans in need who became unemployed during the past year, whose income falls below federal poverty guide...

GrantWatch ID#: 215367

Grants to Alberta Residents to Improve the Well-Being of Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta groups and households for projects that improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote mental health and well-being. Projects must be offered at no cost to participant...

GrantWatch ID#: 215392

Grants to California Homeowners and Renters for Flood Prevention Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California homeowners and renters in eligible regions for flood prevention activities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for residences that have already suffered damage due to flooding and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215422

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Economic Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible regions for economic development activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including structural work, facade im...

GrantWatch ID#: 215488

Discounts on Monthly Utility Fees to Iowa Qualifying Residential Customers

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to Iowa qualifying residential customers in eligible locations for monthly utility bills. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of the fees charged by the city for residential premises for all four utilities - water, storm water, refuse collection, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215541

Grants to Iowa Landlords and Tenants to Offset the Cost of Repairs for Water Leakage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $100 to Iowa landlords and tenants to offset the cost of work performed to repair water leaks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reimburse repairs carried out on individually metered residential units (to include rentals) as well as on b...

GrantWatch ID#: 215542

Grants to Massachusetts Homeowners to Improve Residential Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts homeowners in eligible locations for projects to improve residential properties. The purpose of funding is to address health and safety issues affecting low- and moderate-income families. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215549

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses for Property Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 215550

Loans to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Property Owners for Economic Revitalization Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit property owners for economic revitalization projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended for clean-up activities conducted at cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 215554

Grants to Missouri Business Owners and Tenants for Capital Projects that Enhance Downtown Shop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri business owners and tenants in eligible locations to support long-term capital enhancement projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that improve street-level shopping and walkab...

GrantWatch ID#: 215707

Grants to Minnesota Homeowners in Eligible Regions to Replace Septic Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota homeowners in eligible regions to replace septic systems. Funding is intended to address tanks that pose a threat to public safety or to the local environment. Applicants must own their home and must meet income requirements to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215726

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Programs that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs that benefit residents throughout the province. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and culture. Particu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215796

Grants to Missouri Small Businesses and Tenants for Projects to Enhance Commercial Areas in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri small businesses and tenants for activities to improve commercial street areas in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that assist businesses on downtown str...

GrantWatch ID#: 215820

Grants to Texas Veterans and Their Families to Address Financial Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas veterans and their families in eligible locations to address financial emergencies. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of rent, mortgage, utility payments, food, transportation, or to offset the funeral costs for the veteran. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 215875

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Projects that Engage the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia artists for art projects that engage the public in eligible regions. Projects can be presented in a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, photography, pottery, and writing. Eligible uses of funds include artists' supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215967

Grants to Texas Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners for exterior structural improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of building enhancements, including painting, awnings, facades, landscaping, and more. Approved pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216044

Grants to Texas Commercial Property Owners to Destroy Substandard Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas property owners to destroy and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage commercial property owners to raze neglected and abandoned buildings for future development. Eligible projects are...

GrantWatch ID#: 216045

Opportunity for Pennsylvania High School Students from Underserved Communities to Participate ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Pennsylvania high school students from underserved communities in eligible regions to participate in a mentorship program. This opportunity is designed for 11th and 12th grade students who are interested in a future career that does not require a c...

GrantWatch ID#: 216066

Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve Special Education in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana special education teachers in eligible locations to improve curricula and address student needs. New applicants must register in the system before applying. Funding is intended for resources, equipment, and supplies that enrich p...

GrantWatch ID#: 216158

Grants to Indiana Teachers in Eligible Locations to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to Indiana teachers in eligible locations to promote career development. New applicants must register in the system before applying. Funding is intended for professional enrichment opportunities that lead to more engaged teaching. Grants allow tea...

GrantWatch ID#: 216159

Grants to Wisconsin Owners and Leasers of Qualifying Properties to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 for Wisconsin owners and leasers of qualifying properties to improve commercial buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate, maintain, and upgrade commercial properties. The goal of the program is to encou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216224

Tax Credits to Wisconsin Property Owners to Rehabilitate Historic Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Wisconsin property owners to rehabilitate historic properties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project-related expenses, including development fees, legal fees, engineering and architectural fees, exter...

GrantWatch ID#: 216256

Grants to Ontario Residents to Avert Flooding and Sewage Backup

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario residents for activities to avert flooding and sewage backup in eligible regions. Preventative work must be carried out by an authorized contractor. Funding is intended to prevent sewage backup or overloading the sanitary system a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216396

Grants to Canada Trail Operators and Organizations for Projects to Improve the Trans Canada Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada trail operators and organizations for activities and projects to improve the Trans Canada Trail. Funding is available in the following categories: trail accessibility and inclusion, adaptation and infrastructure, Indigenous knowledge, signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216530

Loans to Wisconsin Residential Property Owners for Property Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $7,500 to Wisconsin residential property owners for property revitalization in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve the quality and appearance of local properties and enhance local neighborhoods. Eligible properties are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216669

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Organizations to Address Substance Abuse Disorders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota individuals and organizations for assistance in addressing substance abuse and mental health disorders. Funding is intended to lower or eliminate the financial obstacles for individuals seeking treatment services. These grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 216747

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Projects to Revitalize and Enhance Public S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana property and business owners to revitalize and enhance public spaces in eligible areas. Funding may be used for placemaking activities such as outdoor performances, for art installations, and for the implementation of safety impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216791

Grants to Maryland New Business Owners for Startup Costs and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 216803

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Property Owners and Farmers to Protect Grassland Habitats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario property owners and farmers to protect grassland habitats in eligible regions. Eligible farmers include poultry, beef, cash crops, dairy, and non-agricultural farmers. The purpose of the program is to create and maintain agric...

GrantWatch ID#: 216814

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Support Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to support residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 216935

Grants to Utah Individuals to Host a Block Party in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Utah individuals to host a block party in eligible areas. Eligible expenses include entertainment, door prizes, paper goods, and food. The applicant must agree to host all neighborhood residents, and must take responsibility for cleanup. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216944
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