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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,480 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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Prize to a Pennsylvania Individual to Celebrate a Transportation Milestone

Deadline: Ongoing

Prize to a Pennsylvania individual in eligible locations to celebrate a transportation milestone. A bike share rider will receive a prize package, including a riding pass, a variety of branded items, a t-shirt, and tickets to a baseball game. Participants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229551

Grants to Hawaii Native Homeowners for Disaster-Related Home Repairs After Recent Storms

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Hawaii Native homeowners in eligible regions for disaster-related home repairs. The purpose of the program is to assist Native Hawaiian homeowners in communities highly impacted by recent storm events. Funding is intended for non-structural re...

GrantWatch ID#: 229588

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Promote Forest Diversity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to implement forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist forest landowners in establishing three endangered species, there...

GrantWatch ID#: 229640

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Forest Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, corporate, and governmental landowners to conduct forest management practices. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve the forest resources for the landowner, as well as for th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229644

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Conduct Best Hardwood Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia individual, nonprofit, for-profit, and governmental landowners to conduct hardwood management practices recommended by a forestry professional. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to carry out practices des...

GrantWatch ID#: 229645

Grants to Virginia Landowners and Nonprofits to Address Invasive Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and homeowner associations for forestry projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to treat hemlock trees impacted by destructive non-native ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229646

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for charitable causes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help nonprofits, such as police departments, fire and rescue departments, schools, and youth organizations. Families and individuals in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229647

Grants to Virginia Logging Contractors for Stream Crossing Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia logging contractors for stream crossing projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist loggers with costs related to the installation of a proper stream crossing that minimizes the impact of sedime...

GrantWatch ID#: 229648

Grants to Virginia Landowners to Address Invasive Tree Species

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia landowners to address invasive tree species. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pre-commercial pine thinning related to pine bark beetle prevention. Thinned loblolly pine stands grow more vigorously, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229649

Grants to Virginia Loggers for Tree-Thinning Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia loggers for tree-thinning projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incentivize landowners and loggers for specific forest management projects aimed at improving the health of managed pine stands. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 229652

Grants to Virginia Private Landowners to Address Tree Insect Infestations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia private landowners to address tree insect infestations. The purpose of funding is to plant pine trees that are moderately resistant to southern pine beetle infestations. Funding may be used for preparatory activities, tree planting, and maintena...

GrantWatch ID#: 229653

Grants to Virginia Landowners, Companies, and Forest Industry Organizations to Plant Pine Tree...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia private landowners, companies, and forest industry organizations to plant pine trees on their property. The purpose of funding is to repurpose land that has not been producing sufficient yields. Eligible uses of funds include site preparation, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229654

Tax Credits to Virginia LLCs, Individuals, and Trusts to Create Streamside Buffers

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Virginia LLCs, individuals, trusts, and S corporations to encourage landowners to retain harvested timber to create streamside buffers. The purpose of the program is to establish moderate-sized buffers to protect the nearby water quality. Eligible r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229655

In-Kind Support of Buffer Installation to Virginia Private Property Owners

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of buffer installation and maintenance to Virginia property owners, homeowners' associations, and civic leagues. The purpose of the program is to increase riparian buffers while providing landowners with added benefits, including shade, improved wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 229656

Grants to Virginia Logging Contractors to Offset the Cost of Creating Temporary Bridges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia logging contractors to offset the cost of supplies required to create temporary bridges while logging is underway. The purpose of funding is to protect the waterways from sediment in the areas in which logging is taking place. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229657

Grants to Louisiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations for a variety of needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable causes and for donations to individuals who are faced with a critical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229661

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Families to Support Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to support basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local residents with needs such as education, food, shelter, healthcare, and clothing. Recipients must live within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229666

Grants to Missouri Families and Nonprofits to Assist with Basic Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri families and nonprofit organizations to assist with basic needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist families that have encountered unexpected financial hardship with needs such as clothing, healthcare, food, and shelter. Recipie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229677

Grants to Maryland Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Exteriors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to building exteriors. Eligible uses of funds include painting, masonry, lighting, porch repair, siding, steps, handrails, and weatherization. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229682

Grants to Maine Property Owners for Exterior Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine property owners in eligible regions for exterior improvements to commercial buildings. Eligible uses of funds include exterior lighting, window repair and replacement, signage, landscaping, painting, and restoration activities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229689

Grants to Wisconsin Businesses and Property Owners for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin businesses and property owners in eligible regions for exterior building improvements. Eligible expenses include painting, gutters, window and door repair or replacement, exterior lighting, awnings, contractor's fees, and pressure washing. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229694

Grants to Illinois Residential Property Owners to Repair Damaged Public-Use Sidewalks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois residential property owners for projects to repair damaged public-use sidewalks in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the replacement of unsafe sections of sidewalk that are adjacent to private property. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 229696

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage property owners to invest in exterior building improvements that enhance the downtown’s appearance, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229697

Grants to Illinois Residential Property Owners for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Illinois residential property owners for tree planting projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the planting of a tree in the parkway adjacent to the applicant's property. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for expenses r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229698

Grants to Missouri Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri property owners for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help restore a building's historic features, make structural improvements, and preserve the past. This grant program is an opportunity for property owners to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229702

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners and Tenants for Exterior Building Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina property owners and tenants for exterior building improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for facade enhancements to improve the appearance of non-residential buildings. Priority is given to projects involving the por...

GrantWatch ID#: 229703

Grants to Iowa Homeowners to Offset the Cost of Installing Energy-Efficient Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to Iowa homeowners in eligible regions to offset the cost of installing energy-efficient heating systems. Equipment must be installed and functioning prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to assist moderate-income in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229722

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended for recovery efforts from natural disasters, including flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The purpose of funding is to offset the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229766

Grants to Minnesota Artists, Creators, and Culture Bearers for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota artists, creators, performers, and culture bearers in eligible locations for emergency assistance. Funding is intended to help artists in the event of a major illness or natural disaster and to address urgent needs in areas such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229791

Grants to California Landowners, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Protect Grasslands

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California landowners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and special districts for projects to protect grassland and grazing land. Funding is intended to support partnerships of various stakeholders who come together to protect wildlife, open...

GrantWatch ID#: 229795

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Short-Term Projects and Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota culture bearers and artists and arts-related nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for short-term projects and urgent needs. Funding is intended for costs related to training, essential travel, transportation, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 229799

Loans to Michigan Individual Homeowners for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $24,000 to Michigan individual homeowners for home repairs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for essential safety related home repairs such as roof or furnace replacements, treatment of lead-based paint or asbestos hazards, or upgrades to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 229807

Grants to Michigan Homebuyers in for Home Purchasing Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Michigan low- and moderate-income homebuyers in eligible regions for home purchasing costs. Funding is intended to assist eligible homebuyers with the upfront costs associated with purchasing a home, including contributions toward the dow...

GrantWatch ID#: 229809

Grants to Alberta Businesses and Investors to Offset Business Investment Property Taxes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta businesses and investors in eligible regions to offset increased property taxes resulting from qualifying business investments. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for app...

GrantWatch ID#: 229841

Grants to Iowa Property Owners to Plant Native Trees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa property owners in eligible regions to reimburse expenses related to planting native trees. The purpose of the program is to develop the urban canopy that will reduce stormwater runoff in residential areas and protect local water resources. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 229848

Grants to Iowa Homeowners, Nonprofits, Businesses, and HOAs to Install Native Landscaping

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa homeowners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and homeowner associations in eligible regions to install native landscaping. The purpose of the program is to reduce runoff and restore soil quality in residential areas. Applicants must own property...

GrantWatch ID#: 229849

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
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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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