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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 British Columbia Individuals to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of $5,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue higher education in the fields of nursing and welding. Funding is intended to promote professional development and help individuals who work hard, care deeply, and want to give back t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226666

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $9,000 to Minnesota individual artists and culture bearers in eligible counties for professional development activities and supplies. Funding is intended to encourage and support professional artists in all artistic media and in all stages of their caree...

GrantWatch ID#: 154648

Grants to Mississippi Master and Apprentice Artists to Support Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $3,000 to Mississippi master and apprentice artists to support the teaching and practice of traditional art forms. Applications are submitted jointly by the master and apprentice artists. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 177833

Fellowships to Mississippi Professional Artists to Support and Honor Outstanding Work

Deadline: 03/01/27

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to Mississippi individual artists to support and honor outstanding work. Funding is intended to help artists in select artistic disciplines advance their careers and enhance their ability to create new work. Professional artists working...

GrantWatch ID#: 179374

Grants to North Dakota Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Pr...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187586

Grants to Mississippi Artists and Other Individuals to Promote the Arts Throughout the State

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi artists and other individuals for projects that promote the arts throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects initiated by artists in any discipline as well as projects initiated by others that benefit Mississippi artists. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194273

In-Kind Grants to New York Landowners to Preserve Local Waterways in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind grants of trees and technical assistance to New York property owners to preserve and protect local watersheds in eligible regions. The program is intended to offer free support and plantings to landowners interested in restoring riparian buffers (transitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 208320

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208

Grants to Canada Indigenous Screen-Based Companies and Individuals for Travel Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223062

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Artists for Original Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania emerging artists in eligible regions to create original projects and advance their professional growth. Benefits include art supplies, studio access, storage space, and consu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223680

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Building Facade Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois business and property owners for building facade enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to door and awning replacements, lighting installation, and improved signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225979

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Culture Bearers for Professional Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support expenses related to exhibiting, performing, or producing creative work; purchasing materials or equipment to create works of art; educational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226322

Grants to Indiana Troop Leaders to Benefit Boy Scouts

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist boy scouts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Boy Scout and Cub Scout troop leaders who are seeking to support local boy scouts who are attending scout camp. Eligible applicants are troop leaders who reside in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227543

Grant to a Montana High School Teacher to Encourage Them to Teach in Rural Schools

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grant to a Montana high school teacher in eligible regions to encourage them to teach in rural schools. The purpose of the grant is to support teachers currently working in Class B or smaller school districts, as well as those interested in teaching in these distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228229

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development and Artistic Achievement

Deadline: 03/05/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota professional artists for artistic achievement and career development in eligible regions. The grant is designed to enable artists to learn new professional or artistic skills, conduct planning and research for creative projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 178120

Grants to Virginia Arts Organizations, CBOs, and Artists for Arts Programming in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Virginia arts and community-based organizations, and individual artists for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of disciplines including music, visual arts, literature, dance, theater, media, film, and vide...

GrantWatch ID#: 168356

Grants to Yukon Families for Sports and Recreation Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $500 per child to Yukon families to subsidize sports and recreation activities for children and youth. Funding is intended to help children from income-eligible families participate in sports within the territory. Grants may be used for registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181478

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Youth to Participate in Arts Enrichment

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $800 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts young people in eligible locations to participate in arts-related enrichment programs during the summer. Funding is intended to assist youth between the ages of 13 and 19 with activities that include...

GrantWatch ID#: 202587

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 Arts Teachers for Continued Education and Arts Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 arts educators to advance their artistic skills and promote professional development through continued education and arts projects. Funding is intended to support art activities and attendance at art-making workshops, institutes, festiva...

GrantWatch ID#: 203715

Grants to Massachusetts Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 03/29/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210705

Grants to Ohio Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Benefit Communities isn Eligible Count...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Ohio government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, individuals, and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote the greater good of society through charitable works and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 217710

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Administrators, and Community Members to Enhance Educati...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin school districts, administrators, and community members to enhance education programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide new opportunities, experiences, and materials for students that cannot be afforded through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222970

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Tuition Assistance

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students for tuition assistance in eligible locations. Funding is intended for girls from low-income, single-parent or disabled parent households who attend independent or parochial schools. Students must maintain a minimu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225464

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Women for Educational, Athletic, Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,200 to Massachusetts and New York women for educational, athletic, or health related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover a range of costs associated with personal development and well-being, including travel expenses, necessary equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 225902

Grants to Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 03/24/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 03/25/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended for services, supplies, equipment, training programs, production or presentation, and time and travel expenditures. The program is open to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177790

Awards to California K-12 Educators to Recognize Innovation in Education

Deadline: 03/26/27

Awards of $500 and awards of $1,000 to California K-12 educators in eligible regions to recognize innovative teaching and creative curriculum that inspire student learning. The purpose of the program is to introduce fellow educators to outstanding projects for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 149784

Grants to Georgia Women at Local Nonprofits to Promote Leadership Skills

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to Georgia women and groups of women affiliated with Jewish nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities, such as conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Washington K-12 Public School Teachers for Educational Programs and Professional Dev...

Deadline: 03/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington K-12 public school teachers and teams of teachers for educational and extracurricular programs that benefit students. Funding is intended for programs that enhance student learning and promote the professional development of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182495

Grants to Massachusetts Small Business Owners for E-Commerce Upgrades

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 03/30/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts small business owners in eligible locations for e-commerce improvements. Funding supports the purchase of e-commerce equipment and online upgrades to strengthen digital competitiveness. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 207494

Travel Vouchers to British Columbia Sports Nonprofits and Athletes

Deadline: 03/31/27

In-kind grants of transportation vouchers to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations and individual athletes to travel to sports events. Funding is intended to assist youth with travel to international sports events, national championships, Western Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 157250

Award to an Indiana Individual in Recognition of Nonprofit Leadership Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize outstanding service and contribution to a community-focused nonprofit organization in eligible locations. The nominating organization will receive a $2,500 grant. The award program honors community involvement and the le...

GrantWatch ID#: 180558

Grants to Ontario Property Owners to Rehabilitate and Enhance Building Exteriors

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195725

Grants to Kentucky School Personnel for Costs Related to Arts-Focused Field Trips

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Kentucky PK-12 teachers, administrators, or staff members for transportation expenses related to arts-focused field trips. Funding is intended to offer students high-quality arts experiences by supporting transportation to programs provided by organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223886

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists and Ensembles for Art Pieces for Display

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Alberta artists and ensembles to produce works of art for display. First-time applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Eligible artists may produce artwork in the disciplines of sculpture, fibre art, painting, glass, photograph...

GrantWatch ID#: 153748

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201

Grants to Minnesota Individuals for Public Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota individuals in eligible counties for public arts projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of disciplines, including music, dance, theater, visual art, literature, folk art, culinary arts, and media arts. Artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 230566

Grants to Minnesota Artists With Disabilities to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 04/06/27

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota artists with disabilities for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the arts, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the community. The grant program aims to assist artists with disabilities in creating...

GrantWatch ID#: 225771

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Enrichment Programs and Supplies

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students in eligible regions for enrichment programs and supplies. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Students must be attending public and charter schools and come from a low-income, singl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225478

Grants to Minnesota Culture Bearers and Artists for Public Arts Projects and Activities

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota individual culture bearers and artists for public arts projects and activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-quality initiatives led by artists, including but not limited to clas...

GrantWatch ID#: 229801

Grant to Maine Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 04/15/27

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-...

GrantWatch ID#: 231002

Fellowship to a Minnesota Artist to Foster Artistic Growth

Deadline: 04/22/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163528

In-Kind Donations of Plants and Resources to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for School Gardens

Deadline: 04/30/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 170657
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