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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 Yukon Artists, Collectives, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and First Nations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to Indiana Property Owners in Eligible Areas to Renovate Abandoned Properties and Build...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana property owners in eligible locations for project evaluation and clean-up activities related to abandoned properties. Applicants must contact program staff and select a contractor prior to submitting an application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 204837

Grants to Massachusetts Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Mortgage Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Massachusetts residents in eligible locations for mortgage assistance. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible homeowners experiencing financial difficulties in making mortgage payments. Grants may be used toward arrears of outstand...

GrantWatch ID#: 204866

Grant to a Florida Artist, Arts Nonprofit, or School in Eligible Locations for Community-Based...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Florida individual artist, nonprofit arts organization, or educational institution in eligible communities for arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to help organizations and artists pursue artistic projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 204954

Grants to Kentucky Jewish Youth to Subsidize Trips to Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky Jewish youth in eligible areas to subsidize trips to Israel. Funding is intended for local residents aged 15-24 for organized trips to Israel that are at least 21 days. Applicants who need assistance finding a suitable trip may contact the Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205042

Grants to Louisiana Professional Artists in Eligible Locations for Out-of-City Art Exhibitions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Louisiana individual artists in eligible locations for out-of-city art exhibitions. Funding is intended to offset travel costs and other exhibition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are professional artists who have been invited or ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 205313

In-Kind Mental Health Training to Nova Scotia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind training services to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses to address mental health issues. This opportunity offers training that will be conducted in a single six-hour course. The course presents instruction on mental health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 205441

Grants and Loans to California Individuals in Eligible Regions for Capital Improvements to Liv...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to California individuals in eligible regions for capital improvements to living spaces. Funding is intended for individuals from low-income households. Grants and loans are available for renovations to enhance health and safety, energy efficiency...

GrantWatch ID#: 205522

Grants to Kansas Single Mothers for Financial Assistance to Address Needs and Improve Life Cir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas women in eligible locations for financial assistance. Applicants must be referred by an agency that assists women in need. Funding is intended to improve the lives of single mothers and their children. Eligible applicants have documented needs and...

GrantWatch ID#: 205701

Grants to Kansas Cancer Patients for Assistance to Offset the Financial Impacts of Cancer and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Kansas cancer patients for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide support and relief for families facing cancer. Funds may be used to offset the costs associated with transportation, nutrition, shelter, cleanliness, and compan...

GrantWatch ID#: 205702

In-Kind Donations of Travel Vouchers to British Columbia Nonprofit Sports Organizations, Coach...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of travel vouchers to British Columbia nonprofit provincial and national sports organizations, coaches, and athletes to attend tournaments, league games, and events. The purpose of the program is to facilitate travel for athletes with disabilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 205764

Rebates to Connecticut Residents to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $5,000 to Connecticut residents to promote the use of electric vehicles. The rebates are intended to offer an incentive for the purchase of an electric car and to help the state meet its clean air and energy goals. The program also offers income-e...

GrantWatch ID#: 205859

Incentives to New Jersey Residents for the Purchase or Lease of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to New Jersey residents for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Some applicants must prequalify in order to submit an application. Applicants must complete the purchase or lease at one of the participating dealerships and showrooms. Additional i...

GrantWatch ID#: 205863

Rebates to New York Residents, Businesses, and Agencies to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,000 to New York individuals, businesses, and government entities to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended for rebates that may be applied to the purchase price of new plug-in hybrid or battery-powered cars. The goal of the r...

GrantWatch ID#: 205865

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, CBOs, Tribal Entities, and Individuals for Professional Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska nonprofit, faith-based, and tribal organizations, individuals, and community-based associations for programs that help to prevent child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for training opportunities and conferences that support...

GrantWatch ID#: 206000

In-Kind Grants to New York Artists to Promote Artistic Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of $1,000 in equipment rentals to New York individual artists and creatives in eligible locations to promote video production and artistic projects. Funding is intended to assist individuals who are seeking to develop and create projects that requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 206050

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals at Eligible Organizations and Institutions to Improve the H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals affiliated with eligible organizations and institutions to improve the health of Indigenous people throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the increased dissemination of knowledge from the field of health research.

GrantWatch ID#: 206113

Grants to New York Individuals and Organizations for Educational Programs that Benefit Local S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals and organizations for educational programming that benefits students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the education of public school students and to raise awareness of the role that public education plays in pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 206145

Grants and Scholarships to Hawaii Underprivileged Individuals for Assistance in Achieving Goal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to Hawaii individuals for assistance in achieving goals and promoting success. Funding is intended to help local underserved and underprivileged residents to realize their passions and dreams. Grants and scholarships may also be requested t...

GrantWatch ID#: 206166

Grants to British Columbia First Nation Leaders for Language Preservation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to preserve Native languages. Funding is intended to enable First Nation leaders to implement programs and projects that are devoted to language revitalization efforts. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206221

Grants to Illinois Homeowners and Commercial Property Owners for Housing Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois homeowners, commercial property owners, and individuals in the process of purchasing a home in eligible locations for housing assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote housing and homeownership. Eligible propert...

GrantWatch ID#: 206466

Grants to Maryland Store and Building Owners, and Tenants for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland store owners, building owners, and authorized building tenants for exterior improvements to buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the renovation and preservation of street-facing buildings. The primary focus of the project are...

GrantWatch ID#: 206529

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Florida Residents for Home Safety Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida residents for home safety projects. Funding is intended to assist owners of single-family homes in protecting their houses in the event of hurricanes. Owners of any site-built, one-family residential house or townhouse in Florida...

GrantWatch ID#: 206826

Grants to Florida Owners of Historic Buildings in Eligible Areas for Rehabilitation and Reno...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial and residential historic building owners in eligible locations for rehabilitation and renovation activities. Funding is intended for visible exterior improvements and improvements to ensure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206839

Grants to Florida Homeowners in Eligible Areas for Exterior Improvements to Residential Prope...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Florida homeowners in eligible locations for exterior improvements to residential properties. The purpose of this program is to improve the appearance of residential buildings and encourage investment in single...

GrantWatch ID#: 206844

Grants to Florida Commercial Building Owners to Convert Upper Floors to Residential Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial building owners in eligible locations to convert portions of commercial buildings to residential units. Certain applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include building costs such as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 206845

Grants to Idaho Teachers, Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development in th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Idaho teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for professional development efforts that enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to assist K-12 educators in impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206998

Scholarships to Ohio Students and Young Adults to Offset the Cost of Driver's Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Ohio students and young adults to offset the cost of driver's education. The purpose of the program is to reduce financial barriers to driver training for individuals between the ages of 15 1/2 and 20-years-old from low-income families. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207217

Grants to New York Individuals in Eligible Counties for Urgent Financial Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York residents in eligible counties who are experiencing unanticipated and urgent financial needs. Funding is intended to provide one-time assistance to self-reliant individuals who find themselves faced with a sudden financial emergency. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 207318

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Financial Assistance to Missouri Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Treatment Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $1,500 to Missouri individuals for expenses associated with pediatric cancer treatments. The program is intended to help pay outstanding invoices resulting from the treatment of patients aged 18 or younger. Preference is given to but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207431

Grants to Missouri Individuals for Expenses Associated With Cancer Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to Missouri individuals for expenses associated with cancer treatments. Funding is intended for costs that include but are not limited to prescriptions, insurance co-payments, groceries, and transportation. Preference is given to, but not limi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207432

Grants to Missouri Individuals in Hospice Care for End-of-Life Wishes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri individuals in hospice care. Funding is intended to support adults of any age who are diagnosed with a terminal illness and currently in hospice care. The goal of the program is to fulfill end-of-life wishes. These funds primarily support partia...

GrantWatch ID#: 207433

Grants to Canada Competitive Athletes to Offset the Cost of Training for International Competi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada competitive athletes to offset the cost of training for international competitions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist athletes in high-performance sports to balance their trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 207459

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for community-based projects in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects related to educational opportunities and financial literacy. In addition, scholarships are available for local high school students to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207503

Grants to Kansas Residents to Address Transportation Needs Related to Medical Care

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kansas individuals and families in eligible locations for transportation needs related to medical tests and health care. Funding is intended to assist residents experiencing temporary financial hardships caused by the need for medical care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207532

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Women in Eligible L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities to enhance the health and well-being of women in eligible locations. The applicant must be applying on behalf of a woman who is facing challenges, such as a sudden ill...

GrantWatch ID#: 207534

Financial Assistance to Oklahoma Individuals with Developmental Disabilities for Adaptive Equi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,500 to Oklahoma individuals with a severe to profound developmental disability for adaptive equipment. Applicants must contact program staff to apply. Funding is intended to meet the needs of income-eligible individuals with develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 207682

Grants to Minnesota Neighborhood Associations, Community Organizations, and Residents for Comm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota neighborhood associations, community organizations, and residents for events that build local communities in eligible locations. Examples of eligible activities include social gatherings, neighborhood block parties, and movie nigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 207910

Grants to Florida Households in Eligible Locations for Projects that Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for projects that help to lower utility bills. Funding is intended to improve the energy efficiency of local rental units. Eligible requests include home upgrades, including attic insulation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207987

Grants to Oregon Homeowners to Address Critical Issues Related to Household Wells

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon individual homeowners and tribal members to address critical issues related to household wells. Funding is intended to repair, replace, or abandon water wells that are used for household purposes. Applications are accepted from lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 208190

Grants to California Individuals to Meet Urgent Health-Related Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals in eligible counties to meet urgent health-related needs. Funding must benefit children. Funds will be provided for needs in the following focus areas: therapy services vision needs, medical, dental, and vision needs, emergency ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 208823

Financial Assistance to Indiana Veterans to Defray Living Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,500 to Indiana veterans to help defray living costs. Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate financial difficulties as evidenced by their income, spending habits, or emergency situation. Funding may be used for transportati...

GrantWatch ID#: 208879

Grants to Tennessee Qualifying Homeowners for Essential Home Repair Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee homeowners to support expenses associated with essential home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income elderly and disabled homeowners whose residences have critical structural issues or an essential system in need of replacement or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 208930

Grants to Tennessee Low-Income Households for Financial Assistance with Home Energy Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee qualifying households to defray the costs of home energy consumption. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in paying their heating and cooling bills, including gas, electricity, oil, and other forms of energy. Crisis assistance is...

GrantWatch ID#: 208932

In-Kind Grants to Tennessee Individuals with Disabilities to Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Tennessee individuals with disabilities to make homes more accessible. The purpose of this program is to provide individuals with mobility impairments with wheelchair ramps for their homes. Income-eligible grantees will be provided with the neces...

GrantWatch ID#: 208933

Grants to Tennessee Households to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee households to improve energy efficiency and lower energy-related expenses. Funding is intended to assist low-income households in reducing heating and cooling costs, particularly for the elderly, people with disabilities, and children, by impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 208934

Loans to Tennessee Homeowners for Home Rehabilitation

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Tennessee homeowners in eligible locations for home rehabilitation. Funding supports major home repairs to bring owner-occupied homes into compliance with local housing standards. The purpose of the program is to improve housing quality through financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208935

In-Kind Donations of Fuel Credits to Iowa Individual Farmers to Promote the Use of Renewable F...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of up to $500 in fuel credits to Iowa individual farmers to promote the use of renewable fuel. The purpose of funding is to help cover the cost of filling an on-site bulk fuel tank that is used for farm operations. Credits are intended for farmer...

GrantWatch ID#: 209177
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

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.

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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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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.