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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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Grants to Quebec Artists and Curators for Travel Opportunities Leading to Professional Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists and curators to assist with travel expenses. Funding is intended to support travel opportunities that will further professional development and networking. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, arts and crafts, architectural research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165294

Grants to Wisconsin Local Governments and Landowners to Implement the Removal of Dams

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin local governments, Tribes, lake districts, and private landowners to implement the removal of dams. Funding is intended to support planning and implementation expenses as well as the restoration of the impoundment. Funds may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 165394

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Artists for Professional Learning Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit arts organizations, educational institutions, art educators, and artists for professional training programs. Funding is intended to support learning activities related to the arts. Funds may be used for activities s...

GrantWatch ID#: 165432

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits and High School Groups for Travel Costs to Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Yukon nonprofit organizations and extracurricular high school groups to support participation in athletic, recreational, and arts events. Funding is intended to assist with the travel costs associated with competing or participating in even...

GrantWatch ID#: 165466

Grants to Nunavut Producers and Production Companies for the Development of Media Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut producers and production companies to support the development of media projects. Funding is intended for projects designed for television, film, and digital media. Priority will be given to proposals for projects developed and produced within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 165526

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in New England to Promote Tennis for Older Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165681

Scholarships to Minnesota Jewish Individuals in Eligible Locations to Participate in an Israel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Minnesota Jewish individuals in eligible locations to participate in a program in Israel. Applicants must be at least 16 years old to apply. Eligible programs are a minimum of three weeks in length and must include a strong educational component. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 165788

Grants to New York Nonprofit Staff Members in Eligible Counties for Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organization staff members in eligible counties for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to defray the cost of attendance at a training course or event. The goal of the program is to increase the potential for ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 165916

Grants to Northwest Territories Qualifying Entities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Northwest Territories businesses, entrepreneurs, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, and residents to foster economic development. Funding is available in the following categories: micro-business, entrepreneur support, community economic developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 166058

Grants to Prince Edward Island Individuals and Families for Home Safety and Disability Renovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island low-income individuals and families for assistance in making necessary home renovations. Funding is intended to support renovations in one or more of the following categories: home structure, heating, plumbing, electrical systems, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 166164

Grants to Maryland Individuals and Organizations for Developmental Disabilities Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals, groups, and organizations to benefit people with developmental disabilities and their family members. Funding is intended to support projects, conferences, and trainings related to the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166282

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Forestry Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland individuals, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, agencies, educational institutions, and conservation districts for reforestation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that improve forest habitat and water qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 166548

Grants to Vermont K-5 Teachers for Programs on Dairy Farming and Healthy Eating

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Vermont K-5 teachers for programs that increase students’ appreciation and knowledge of dairy farming, dairy products, and healthy eating. Funding is intended for educator visits to the classroom and a dairy farm field trip. Students will experience a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166815

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri individuals, families, organizations, and K-12 schools in eligible locations to address the needs of local residents and the communities in which they live. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, youth, health, emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 166974

Grants to Ohio Jewish High School Students and Young Adults in Eligible Locations to Visit Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio Jewish high school students and young adults in eligible locations to travel to Israel on an approved program. Trips for high school student participants ages 16-18 will focus on areas that include but are not limited to, Jewish studies, outdoor adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 167608

Grants to Alabama Jewish Youth for Trips to Israel and Jewish Leadership Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama Jewish youth to attend programs and trips in Israel or Jewish leadership programs in the United States. This grant offers financial aid to enable youth to attend identity-strengthening and educational programs located in Israel. Funding is also a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167654

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Organizations and Individuals to Engage Residents in Impac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations, artists, volunteers, project organizers, and educators in eligible counties for impactful and meaningful community programs that relate to aspects of Jewish life. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167793

Scholarships to Nevada Jewish High School and College Students to Attend Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $2,000 to Nevada students between the ages of 13 and 22 to attend peer-based programs in Israel. Funding is intended to support student participation in high school summer, semester and other approved Israel programs. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169648

Grants and Scholarships to New York Youth to Travel to Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York youth and young adults in eligible communities to participate in programs in Israel. Funding is intended to give college and high school students the opportunity to participate in an organized trip to Israel. The Foundation offe...

GrantWatch ID#: 169650

Awards to Northwest Territories Individuals or Groups to Recognize Volunteer Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $1,000 to Northwest Territories individuals or groups of volunteers to recognize community-building efforts. Awards are intended to honor volunteers and groups who have worked to improve the quality of life in local communities. Awards are available in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 169669

Scholarships to Arkansas Jewish Young Adults to Participate in an Israel-Based Study or Travel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Arkansas Jewish young adults to experience Israel. Funding is intended to provide the opportunity for young residents to travel and study in Israel. Recipients will be expected to share their experiences with their local community upon return by wr...

GrantWatch ID#: 170224

Scholarships to North Carolina Jewish Teens and Young Adults to Participate in Youth Programs ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to North Carolina Jewish youth in eligible areas to participate in study, travel, and peer group programs in Israel. Successful applicants must participate in a service project or complete volunteer work in the Jewish community. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 170225

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects, Activities, and Attend...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies for projects and activities and grants to organizations, agencies, and individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve operations, enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 171460

Grants to Idaho Individuals, Agencies, and Organizations for Activities that Benefit Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho individuals, government agencies, and organizations to benefit veterans throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs that serve veterans, including equipment purchases, career training programs, and ceremonies. Preference ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172179

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Enrichment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, school districts, and municipalities in eligible regions for projects that enrich the local community. Funding is intended for projects or programs that demonstrate extensive community impact. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172362

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Individuals for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individuals and families in eligible regions for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide support to families in financial distress. Eligible expenses include medical and utilities bill...

GrantWatch ID#: 172839

Grants to USA Teachers in Multiple States for Academic Projects that Improve Student Achieveme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA individual teachers in multiple states for academic projects that will improve student achievement. Priority will be given to proposals that are focused on the environment, energy efficiency, math, technology, and science. Projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 173167

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Individuals and Families in Eligible Counties for Educatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont individuals and families in eligible counties to offset the costs of educational trips to Israel. The purpose of this program is to provide local adults, youth, and families with the opportunity to experience Israeli and Jewish ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173330

Grants to Kansas K-6 Teachers for Agricultural Education in the Classroom

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Kansas K-6 certified educators who demonstrate excellence in integrating agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Funding may be used to purchase supplies in support of agricultural projects and lessons, such as garden equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 173560

Rebates to Maryland Property Owners, Businesses, and Nonprofits for Water Management Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Maryland residential property owners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for water management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for environmental and landscaping installations and modifications. The goal of the program is to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 173601

Grants to California Teachers and Educators in Eligible Areas to Enhance Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California K-12 classroom teachers and enrichment program directors in eligible areas to enhance educational opportunities. This program supports excellence and creativity in the teaching profession. Grants will be awarded for use in local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173779

Grants to California TK-12 Teachers in Low-Income Schools to Bring Artists to the Classroom

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California teachers at low-income TK-12 schools in eligible counties to bring an artist or art historian to their classroom. Eligible guest artists are material and visual artists who can complement the teacher’s lesson plan, such as sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173813

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits Staff, Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Practitioners and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit arts organization staff, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners and producers in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for activities that hone business skills, build administrative cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173827

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, Individuals, and Community Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, neighborhood and homeowner associations, community organizations, and individuals for projects to enhance local communities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 173839

Financial Assistance to Minnesota Jewish Teenagers for Educational Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Minnesota teenagers in eligible locations to defray the costs of educational trips to Israel. Funding is intended to ensure that local Jewish teenagers have the opportunity to study in Israel. Eligible applicants are Minneap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173903

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Art Collectives, and Artists to Advance First Nations, Inuit, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174350

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Programs that Benefit Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts individuals for programs that benefit children with disabilities in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for people who work with children with developmental issues, processing disorders, learning disabilities, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174969

Grants to Colorado Homeowners to Install Solar Energy Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to Colorado individual homeowners in eligible locations for capital projects that increase energy efficiency. The purpose of this program is to support the installation of thermal and photovoltaic solar systems. Eligible applicants are incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 175299

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to a Kansas Individual to Cover Expenses Related to Attendance at Educational Farming P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Kansas individual to cover expenses related to attendance at educational farming programs. Funding is intended to support participation in activities that support environment-friendly farming practices. The attendee must be a member of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 175819

Grants to Alaska Residents and Organizations to Promote Healthy Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska individuals and organizations to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober communities. New applicants will be given preference. The grant program reflects the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176255

Grants to Ohio Urban Gardeners in Eligible Areas to Support For-Profit Food Ventures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations to support for-profit gardening ventures. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in advancing the local food system so that residents have access to healthy, fresh, and afforda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176274

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas Teachers and School Organizations for Stude...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas teachers, PTAs, college professors, and school-based clubs or organizations for academic enrichment activities that benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176336

Grants to Kentucky Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Enhance the Local Quality of ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky individuals, businesses, and organizations in eligible communities for projects that enhance the local quality of life. Projects must be resident-driven and must demonstrate a great impact on the community. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 176583

Grants to Virginia Individuals and Businesses to Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individuals and businesses for projects to promote the use of electric vehicles in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the purchase and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. Chargers must be located in p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176625

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Delaware Educators and Organizations for Holocaust Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding is intended to promote continued Holocaust education, raise awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177365

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Individuals, and Artists to Rent Performing Arts Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,200 to Colorado organizations, individuals, and artists to rent performance venues within eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local groups afford and access performance space. Venues may be non-traditional and must be located within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177605
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