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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,430 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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3,430 grants found

Rebates to Iowa Property Owners for Rain Barrel Installation Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa property owners in eligible locations to cover expenses related to installing rain barrels. The purpose of the program is to encourage rain harvesting and reduce stormwater runoff. Applicants may apply for up to two rain barrel rebates per property...

GrantWatch ID#: 229850

Rebates to Iowa Residential Property Owners for Rain Garden Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa residential property owners, businesses, nonprofits, and homeowner associations in eligible locations for the installation of rain gardens. Rain gardens capture rainwater from yards, roofs, and driveways, directing it to the soil instead of running...

GrantWatch ID#: 229851

Rebates to Iowa Property Owners for Expenses Related to Improving Lawn Soil Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $400 to Iowa residential property owners and rebates of up to $1,200 to businesses, nonprofit organizations, and HOAs in eligible regions for expenses related to improving lawn soil quality. The purpose of the rebate program is to reduce stormwat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229852

Rebates to Iowa Residents for Composting Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa residents in eligible regions to cover expenses and equipment related to installing composting systems. The purpose of the rebate program is to encourage activities that reduce stormwater runoff and promote water quality. Program participants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229853

Grants to Kansas Students to Strengthen Their Leadership Skills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas students in eligible regions to strengthen their leadership skills. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and activities that improve leadership and enhance the quality of life for local residents. Eligible students are located in and carry ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229858

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for programs, projects, and activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended exclusively for charitable purposes that serve residents of the C...

GrantWatch ID#: 229859

Rebates to Iowa Residents for Expenses Related to Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Iowa residents in eligible regions for expenses related to energy-efficient upgrades. Rebates are available for the purchase and installation of appliances, heat pump water heaters, air conditioning, attic insulation, electric vehicle chargers, electric...

GrantWatch ID#: 229881

In-Kind Support to British Columbia Food Producers and Processors to Grow Food Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to British Columbia food producers and processors in eligible regions to promote the development of businesses related to food operations. Successful applicants will receive customized assistance in identifying services, training programs, grants, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229895

Grants to Indiana Entities for Enhanced Learning Opportunities for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, libraries, teachers, CBOs, and educational organizations for learning opportunities for students in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include technology equipment, robotics tools, arts materials, and other supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229961

Grants to California Artists for Public Art Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California artists to create public art in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the creation, design, and installation of artwork from a wide range of media, including landscape, mosaic, light art, mural, sculpture, flooring, ground, and interactive...

GrantWatch ID#: 229978

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Project Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229982

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community projects and financial assistance. Funding is intended to help a wide range of community needs, including nonprofit charitable organizations, individual families in a time o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229989

Grants to Illinois Individuals to Assist with Home Purchasing Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois individuals to assist with costs associated with purchasing a home in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support eligible homebuyers in attaining the goal of homeownership by providing financial assistance to help cover down payment requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 230007

Grants to Kentucky Children to Facilitate Participation in Arts Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky children and teens to facilitate participation in arts education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow children access to art lessons, camps, classes, and more that they would otherwise be unable to afford. The program must take pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230009

Grants to Saskatchewan Blind Individuals to Address Their Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $700 to Saskatchewan blind individuals to address their needs. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: tuition, aid, or specialized training. The purpose of funding is to assist blind individuals with the specific...

GrantWatch ID#: 230010

Financial Assistance to Florida Individuals for Housing Needs Following a Natural Disaster

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida individuals in eligible locations to address housing needs following a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help with costs related to overdue mortgage or rental payments, relocation, and short-term emergency housing. The goal o...

GrantWatch ID#: 230037

Grants to Indiana and Michigan Homebuyers to Assist with the Down Payment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana and Michigan first-time homebuyers to assist with their home purchase. All homebuyers must complete a housing counseling program to be eligible. Funds may be used for counseling costs, or for down payments and closing costs related to the home pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230067

Grants to Kansas Property Owners and Businesses for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Kansas property owners and businesses in eligible locations for capital improvements to commercial buildings. Funding is intended to support architectural services, construction costs, and materials for permanent exterior and interior bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 230099

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Business Owners for Capital Improvement Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for facade improvements, including signage, exterior painting, windows and doors, and exterio...

GrantWatch ID#: 230114

Grants to Florida Businesses and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida businesses and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for exterior enhancements, including signs, landscaping, façades, masonry, murals, painting, and other cosmetic repairs. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 230118

Grants to Washington Businesses for Community Beautification Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1,500 to Washington businesses and property owners for community beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the economic vitality of downtown businesses and beautify the district by suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230123

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario property owners for facade improvements in eligible locations. Eligible improvements include new signage and awnings, anti-graffiti window treatments, painting, and more. The goal of this program is to revitalize commercial distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230124

Grants to Maryland Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland individual and business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible improvements include renovation and upgrade of building exteriors, window and facade improvement, ADA accessibility, painting...

GrantWatch ID#: 230125

Grants to Georgia Property Owners to Preserve Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia property owners and tenants to upgrade and repair structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to maintain the integrity and beauty of the historic district's buildings. Grants are available to support exterior improvements and may be ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230134

Grants to Oregon Businesses and Property Owners for Improvements to Commercial Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve conditions in selected economic distric...

GrantWatch ID#: 230141

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Residents for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Georgia organizations and residents for community events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the historic downtown and benefit the community at large. The grant program seeks to stimulate community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230145

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits for Heritage Preservation Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind services to Alberta community groups and nonprofit organizations for heritage preservation events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset costs of heritage events and gatherings, such as equipment rental, marketing f...

GrantWatch ID#: 230151

Grants to Texas Veterans and Their Families to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas veterans and family members to address critical needs. Funding is intended to respond to short-term financial needs for veterans and military families. The grant program aims to assist veterans in urgent situations, such as those related to housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 230191

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community and economic development projects, including rehabilitation, restoration, or improvement of commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings...

GrantWatch ID#: 230195

Incentives to New Jersey Individuals to Build Energy-Efficient Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to New Jersey individuals joining with approved partners to build energy-efficient buildings. Depending on the building type, applicants may choose from multiple pathways. Larger incentives are given to buildings with higher energy efficiency. This prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 230238

In-Kind Services to New Jersey Households to Implement Energy-Saving Measures in Their Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey households to implement energy-saving measures in their homes. Eligible applicants must be at or below the federal poverty guidelines. Funding is intended for measures such as hot water conservation, efficient lighting, insulation up...

GrantWatch ID#: 230239

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to a Jewish Summer Camp

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experience. Eligible c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230317

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to Jewish Summer Camps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to Jewish summer camps. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to campers from families with at least one parent, or the camper, born in a country of the former Soviet Union. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230318

Grants California Individuals to Send Children and Youth to Jewish Overnight Camps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 per year to California individuals in eligible locations to send their children and youth to Jewish overnight summer camps. The purpose of the program is to increase access to Jewish summer camp experiences and strengthen engagement in Jewis...

GrantWatch ID#: 230319

Grants to Virginia Individuals to Assist with Housing Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individuals to assist with housing costs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to cover a portion of the rent, depending on a variety of eligibility factors. Applicants must be over the age of 65, living with a disability, or have working a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230355

Grants to New York Qualifying Homeowners for Home Repair Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York qualifying homeowners for home repair projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of repairs and enhancements, including, but not limited to electrical work, plumbing, heating, roofing, doors, windows, and insulation. The h...

GrantWatch ID#: 230394

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Write Academic Research Article Reviews

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to write article reviews focused on academic research. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Eligible candidates have a doctorate degree or equivalent experience. Priority is given to expertise ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230403

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Vaccine Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for vaccine development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Funding is intended for the development of Strep A vaccines across the pipeline. The funder's primary interest is preventing r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230406

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Researchers for Research Related to AI Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers to conduct research related to AI safety. Fellows will receive a stipend, funding to cover research expenses, mentoring, a shared workspace, and opportunities to connect to the AI safety and security commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230409

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Researchers for AI Security Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers, engineers, and individuals with a technical background for research involving AI security. This fellowship offers a stipend and funding for research expenses, mentoring, a shared workspace, and connection...

GrantWatch ID#: 230410

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Engineers and Researchers for ML System Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom engineers, researchers, and other individuals with a strong technical background for research involving machine learning systems. This 4-month fellowship offers a stipend, research funding, mentoring, a workspace, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230411

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Researchers and Engineers for RL Systems Resear...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers, engineers, and individuals with strong technical backgrounds for research related to reinforcement learning systems. The 4-month program provides a stipend and funding for research-related expenses, mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 230412

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Researchers for AI Policy and Economics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers with strong technical backgrounds for AI-related policy and economics research. Fellows will participate in a program that provides a stipend and funding for research-related expenses, mentoring, a shared ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230413

Grants to Ontario Individual Homeowners for Essential Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario individual homeowners for essential home repairs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support people living with disabilities as well as older adults with limited to moderate earnings in making their residences safer, more functional, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230422

Financial Assistance to USA Individuals to Relocate to Wisconsin

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA individuals to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 230544

Financial Assistance to USA Remote Workers to Relocate to Wisconsin

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA remote workers to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230564

Grants to Minnesota Individuals for Arts-Related Workshops, Classes, and Mentorship

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to Minnesota individuals in eligible counties for arts-related workshops, classes, and mentorship. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage local individuals to take advantage of opportunities to pursue creative exploration. Individuals must...

GrantWatch ID#: 230565

In-Kind Support to Colorado Cultural Groups and Artists for Rent-Free Use of Event Space

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Colorado cultural groups and artists for rent-free use of performance and event space in eligible locations. Applicants must include a letter of commitment from the venue. Funding is intended for awardees to receive one day per calendar year of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230585

Grants to Yukon Students to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue a degree at a designated institution of higher education. Funding is intended for students studying at a post-secondary school. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements can use the grant for graduate or doctoral studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 230613

Grants to Yukon Individuals to Support Participation in a Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon individuals to participate in a training program at an eligible post-secondary school. Funding is intended to support Yukon residents attending an approved training program at a Yukon institution. The funding amount is calculated based on the numbe...

GrantWatch ID#: 230614
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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.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

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.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

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.