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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 Wisconsin Individuals to Improve Their Skills as Rugby Referees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals to improve their skills as rugby referees. The funding source's mission is to provide support for the ongoing improvement of rugby referee skills at all levels of play. This mission includes providing referees with the opportunity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221775

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

Grants to California Families Impacted By a Natural Disaster to Assist with Mortgage Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California families whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by a recent natural disaster to assist with mortgage payments. Funding is intended to help families whose homes have been deemed uninhabitable due to a natural disaster. Applicants must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221820

Grants to Arkansas Individuals with Cancer in Eligible Regions to Cover Expenses Related to Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Arkansas individuals with cancer in eligible regions for assistance with costs related to treatment. Funding is intended to help cover a range of medical and other expenses incurred as a result of cancer treatment, including but not limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221842

Grants to Arizona Children and Young Adults Involved with the Child Welfare System for Basic N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona children and young adults involved with the child welfare system in eligible regions for financial support. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as food, school supplies, clothing, technology, diapers, and orthodontics. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221856

Financial Assistance to Nevada Individuals for Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Nevada individuals to help with overdue utility bills. Funding is intended to assist people who are facing financial difficulties that prevent them from paying their electricity and/or gas bills. This is a one-time payment designed to fill ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222017

Grants to Manitoba Organizations Involved with Community Athletics for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals involved with community athletics for professional development activities. Funding is intended for training, evaluations, certification, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage the development of commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 222021

Grants to Alabama Individuals to Benefit Residents With Developmental Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama residents for projects that promote the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to empower individuals with disabilities and their family members with the opportunities, experiences, resources, and informatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222226

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

Grants to Montana Farming Businesses and Ranches for Natural Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222323

Grants to Texas Individuals for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to Texas individuals in eligible locations for disaster relief and recovery. Funding is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to dialysis and post-transplant patients impacted by recent flooding. Emergency grants are available to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 222348

Grants to Florida Individuals to Offset the Cost of Extra-Curricular Activities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Florida individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of extra-curricular activities for children. Funding may be used for expenses including sports equipment, musical instruments, and enrichment programs for children up to the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222450

Financial Assistance to Florida Cancer Patients to Offset Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida cancer patients in eligible regions to offset living expenses. Funding may be used for utilities, rent, car repairs, mortgage payments, car and home insurance, car payments, and gas to travel to treatments. Eligible individuals are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222457

Grants for Missouri Cancer Patients and their Families for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri cancer patients and their families in eligible counties for financial support. Funding is intended to cover non-medical expenses. The purpose of the program is to assist families during their treatment and recovery process. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222469

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Emergency Funding for Those Experiencing Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan individuals for emergency funding for those experiencing a crisis. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families with urgent expenses relating to health expenses, disability modifications, medical equipment, housing, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222584

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Teachers for Educational Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs for youth ages 5–18. Activities should align with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222619

Grants to Ontario Residents to Offset the Costs of Participation in Recreational Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $100 per person to Ontario residents in eligible regions to offset the costs of participation in recreational activities. Funding is intended for fee subsidies and assistance for arts, cultural, leisure, and recreational activities for individuals experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222621

Grants to Israel Qualifying Immigrants to Assist with Rental Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel qualifying new immigrants and immigrant students to assist with rental payments. Funding is intended to help new immigrants cover rental costs for housing throughout the country. Eligible applicants have recently become Israeli citizens. Greater f...

GrantWatch ID#: 222642

Rebates to Minnesota Businesses for Energy-Saving Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222644

Rebates to Minnesota Residents in Eligible Regions to Make Their Homes More Energy Efficient

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Minnesota residents in eligible regions to make their homes more energy efficient. Funding is intended for upgrading appliances, insulation, and lighting to increase energy efficiency, with the ultimate goal of the area becoming carbon n...

GrantWatch ID#: 222645

Sponsorships and In-Kind Support to Wyoming Event Hosts to Support Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and in-kind support to Wyoming event hosts to support public events. Funding and gift bags are available for a range of activities, including sports events, festivals, meetings, conferences, group tours, and events to benefit the local community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222705

Grants to Delaware Teachers for Projects that Enrich Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware teachers in eligible locations for projects that enrich education. Funding is intended for a wide variety of activities and opportunities, including STEM activities, field trips, competitions, arts programs, travel expenses for out-of-state comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 222737

Grants to Indiana Building Owners and Businesses in Eligible Locations for Exterior Improvemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana building owners and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvement projects. Eligible expenses include signage, lighting upgrades, awnings, and façade renovations, such as repairs and cleaning the exterior painting of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222814

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Benefit Underprivileged Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, organizations, and groups to benefit underprivileged children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the educational, medical, cultural, and recreational needs of children under the age of 18. The purpose of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222862

Grants to Nunavut Film, Television, and Media Producers to Promote Their Productions Locally a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut film, television, and media producers to promote their productions locally and abroad. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel and registration fees to attend marketing conferences. Funds may also be used by producers and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222875

Grants to Nunavut Individuals and Film Production Companies for Professional Development Activ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut individuals and film production companies for professional development activities. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including independent studies, lecture series, online courses, and tailored film camps. Workshops must be conducted ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222878

Grants to Oregon Building Owners and Tenants for Initiatives to Enhance Commercial Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon building owners and tenants for projects and services to enhance commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for design, engineering, and architectural services, or for projects to improve properties. Eligible properties are u...

GrantWatch ID#: 222963

Grants to Oregon Business and Property Owners for Projects to Enhance Store Exteriors in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon business and property owners for projects to enhance the exterior of stores in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve or restore building facades, including but not limited to replacing exterior lighting, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222964

Grants to Delaware Qualifying Households to Assist with Energy Bills and Weatherization Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware individuals and households to assist with energy bills and weatherization costs. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible households with heating, cooling, and other energy-related bills. Weatherproofing rental or owned homes to reduce ener...

GrantWatch ID#: 223004

Grants to Delaware Homeowners to Assist with Critical Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware homeowners to assist with critical home repairs. Funding is intended to address home health and safety issues, as well as fixes or replacements that will increase home accessibility. Example repairs include roof, plumbing, ramps, bars, and heati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223006

Sponsorships to Indiana Organizers for Neighborhood Festivals and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana organizers for neighborhood programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events, festivals, initiatives, and leadership summits that promote equity in the areas of health, housing, environment, and economy. Events must...

GrantWatch ID#: 223035

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to North Carolina Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina homeowners in eligible locations for home repairs. Funding is intended for renovations and accessibility improvements. The grant program aims to address health or safety risks or to assist with the installation of accessibility modificatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 223138

Grants to Alberta Residents in Eligible Regions for Activities that Connect Residents and Stre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta residents in eligible regions for activities that strengthen local communities. Funding is intended to support programs, projects, and events that promote connections among neighbors, foster a sense of belonging, and instill community pride. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 223170

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Attract and Encourage Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies, and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to support events that promote the region as a premier tourist destination, bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 223415

In-Kind Donations of Beds and Bedding to Texas Needy Families with Children

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of beds and bedding to Texas needy families with children ages 4 to 18 in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to enable children in need to be well-rested and succeed in school. Each qualifying child will receive a bed, mattress, box ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223471

In-Kind Services to Texas Nonprofits and Families for Transportation of Disabled Children

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and services to Texas nonprofit organizations and families for transportation services for children with disabilities. Organizations may apply for a handicapped accessible van, and families may apply for transportation services. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 223472

In-Kind Home Repair Services to Illinois Low-Income Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind home repair services to Illinois low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions for individuals who are unable to make the repairs themselves due to physical or economic constraints, such as veterans, elderly people, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223499

In-Kind Donation of Adaptive Bicycles to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donation of adaptive bicycles to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 with a documented sensory, physical, or mental disability to receive an adaptive bicycle so they may experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 223501

Financial Assistance to British Columbia and Yukon Families to Support Children with Disabilit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to British Columbia and Yukon families to support children with disabilities or demanding health concerns. Funding is available for a range of focus areas, including mental health, mobility, specialized therapies, tuition and tutoring, psychoe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223502

Grants to Florida Individuals for Expenses Related to Stroke Recovery Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals for expenses related to stroke recovery treatments. Funding is intended to assist with treatment for injuries that occurred as a result of an individual experiencing a stroke. The purpose of funding is to offset the cost of expenses n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223510

Grants to Indiana Individuals Living with Neuromuscular Diseases for Equipment and Home Modifi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individuals living with neuromuscular diseases for equipment and home modifications to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to purchase a wide range of assistive equipment, to modify or update floors and bathrooms for increased acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 223512

Grants to Texas Individuals with Life-Changing Injuries from Eligible Industries to Assist wit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals with life-changing injuries from eligible industries to assist them with equipment and home renovations. Funding is intended for medical equipment or home renovations such as ramps, doorway widening, and other changes to allow freedom o...

GrantWatch ID#: 223514

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Individu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals for medical equipment. Funding is intended to provide necessary healthcare-related devices to encourage self-sufficiency and help individuals living w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223515

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California Children and Youth for Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California children and youth for medical equipment to improve their quality of life. Funding is intended to help young people with physical or developmental challenges gain access to specialized devices, mobility aids, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223522

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals Under 21 with Special Needs to Purchase Specialized Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals under the age of 21 with special needs to purchase specialized equipment. Funding is intended to provide children with specialized therapies and equipment that will allow them to more fully participate in daily life and in fun activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223523

Grants to California Individuals to Benefit Children with Special Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals to benefit children with special needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide specialized bicycles and other mobility equipment, like specialized strollers. Equipment must benefit residents 18 years of age or younger...

GrantWatch ID#: 223526

Grants to Colorado Individuals to Assist with a Wide Variety of Basic and Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado individuals to assist with a wide variety of basic and medical needs. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance with household essentials, daycare...

GrantWatch ID#: 223548
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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.

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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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