Grants for Individuals

Grant of $1,000 to a Maine small business owner or entrepreneur in eligible locations for business development. Funding supports entrepreneurs with low to moderate incomes to strengthen and grow their businesses. Priority is given to cosmetology businesses, first-...

Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further...

In-kind donations of plants and classroom resources to Florida PreK-12 teachers to establish school gardens throughout the state. Funding is intended to educate students through outdoor learning, heighten their appreciation of the state's plants and animals, and p...

Scholarships to Colorado women pursuing secondary education degrees. The purpose of the scholarship program is to aid women with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to enable women to achieve self-sufficiency through pursuing educational opportunities and car...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and teachers in eligible communities to enhance science education. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of resources and classroom equipment that engage students in the STEAM lear...

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

Rebates to Texas residential property owners for the planting of trees in eligible regions. The program provides a rebate to participants who purchase and plant qualifying trees. Eligible trees are those determined to be appropriate for the region's rainfall level...

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York individual artists, groups, museums, schools, theaters, and other community nonprofit arts or cultural organizations in eligible communities for arts projects. Projects should positively impact the cultural life and needs of the ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Arizona artists, organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for public performances and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that increase, support, and motivate the performing arts. Funded ...

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...

Awards to California dentists for exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry. The purpose of the award program is to recognize California dentists for outstanding service to disadvantaged populations. Award recipients are honored for a long work history...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of physical and health education. Eligible nominees are individuals who have demonstrated leadership on multiple le...

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. The purpose of the aw...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for high-quality musical performances benefiting residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote cultural music, including symphony orchestras, smaller orchestras, bands, and choral societies; and musicia...

Awards to Nova Scotia young teachers to recognize exceptional contributions to the fields of physical education and health education. Awards are intended to honor individual PE and health teachers, up to the age of 34, who demonstrate excellence and exemplify outs...

Grants to New Mexico artists and art collectives in eligible locations for public art projects. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing arts, design, literature, visual arts, and mu...

Awards to Nova Scotia teachers in eligible school boards in recognition of exceptional physical education instruction. The award is open to teachers in elementary, middle school, and secondary school. The purpose of the award is to honor teachers who have instille...

Grants to Colorado qualifying young girls to support participation in the sport of hockey. Funding is intended to assist girl hockey players ages 7-10 of Hispanic heritage with hockey association membership and registration fees. The purpose of the program is to m...

Grant of $40,000 per year to Iowa qualifying investigators and faculty members for engineering and research projects related to science and space. Projects that engage undergraduate students will be considered favorably. Funding is intended for research projects t...

Scholarships of $1,000 to New Jersey Individuals in eligible locations to pursue educational opportunities. Funding is intended for women aged 21 years or older who are full- or part-time students. The purpose of funding is to help non-traditional students who hav...

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submi...

Grants to Connecticut teachers, school staff, students, and community members for projects that promote athletics and physical fitness among students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enable students to improve their competitiveness...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa faculty members at eligible institutions of higher education for programs that promote STEM education. Funding is intended to support the development of STEM-related curricula that focus on improving student skills. The grant will s...

Award to a Canada K-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of geographic education. The award is intended to honor an educator for encouraging engagement and literacy in the discipline of geography. Nominations are invited for educators who...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs related to teen parenting and programs that promote independent living for individuals with mental illness. Teen parenthood programs should focus on the developmen...

Grants to Florida individuals to cover expenses related to purchasing or building a first-time home in eligible regions. Applicants must complete an education course and contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for closing costs and gap fu...

Loans of up to $75,000 to Florida qualifying low-income homeowners in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is primarily intended for exterior improvements that improve property value and r...

Grants of up to $3,000 and up to $6,000 to Florida property owners and homeowners for exterior painting projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover the expenses of a qualified contractor or company for homes that...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida homeowners in eligible regions for exterior painting projects. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is intended for painting, pressure cleaning, stucco, fascia board repair, and eave repair. The property must ...

Financial assistance to Florida individuals in eligible regions for rental payments. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is intended for income-eligible residents experiencing a rent increase, with priority given to senior citizens and househ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida income-eligible individuals in eligible regions for expenses related to weatherproofing residential properties. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is intended for costs related to installing impact glass an...

Grants to Florida low-income senior citizens for exterior improvements to residential properties in eligible regions. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is primarily intended for exterior improvements that improve property value and conditio...

Grants of up to $500 per month to Florida low-income seniors in eligible locations for housing expenses. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is intended to cover rent and utilities expenses for senior households (ages 60 and older) who reside...

Grants to Vermont landowners and project managers for water quality projects in eligible regions. Funding is available for the management of existing clean water projects. The purpose of the program is to provide an economical approach to reducing phosphorus to me...

Award of $500 to a Michigan educator or professional museum staff member to recognize outstanding contributions to Earth Science mentoring and education. Strong candidates have demonstrated excellence in the development, design, and implementation of informal Eart...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Texas K-12 teachers to improve classroom curricula in eligible regions. Funding is intended to purchase educational resources and special teaching materials that fall outside of school budgets. The grant program encourages and supports te...

Tax credits to Vermont property owners and lessees, including nonprofit organizations, for projects that enhance non-residential historic and older structures in eligible locations. Successful applicants may use credits toward code compliance work, general rehabil...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for health and human services programming to improve the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities. Special consideration is given to organizations that serve low-income individuals. Preference will be g...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania staff members employed or volunteering at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to enable nonprofit executive directors and boards of directors to participate in...

Grants to Iowa and Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that focus on and benefit animals, and to public schools for educational and outdoor programs. Qualified nonprofits may apply for animal related projects, with priority given ...

Grants to Ohio researchers, faculty members, and students affiliated with eligible academic institutions for studies related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support research projects, graduate student recruitment efforts, teaching programs, educational tra...

Fellowships to Delaware artists to recognize and support creative excellence. Funding is intended to advance the careers of both rising and established artists in a range of artistic genres, including folk, literary, media, performing, and visual arts. Eligible us...

Financial assistance to Minnesota individuals and families in eligible communities for disaster relief. Support will be provided to cover bills or grocery expenses. Applicants are located in communities that were impacted by recent lightning storms. Households mus...

Award of $10,000 to an Indiana board member of a nonprofit organization that serves the residents of eligible communities. This program recognizes an individual board member whose management skills and strategic planning abilities have contributed to the financial...

Fellowships to Alaska emerging artists to promote their professional development in visual arts. Awarded fellows may use the funding for arts career-related activities. The fellowship is intended to support emerging professional artists and recognize their excepti...

Grants of $5,000 per year to Texas 8th to 11th-grade students, including homeschooled students, to further studies in the arts. Funding is intended for programs, structured classes, and private lessons in a range of disciplines. Students are to receive the grant f...

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...