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Explore 351 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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351 grants found

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 USA Farmers, Ranchers, and Landowners to Implement Conservation Practices in Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and landowners to implement conservation practices in agriculture. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Successful applicants will receive funding and technical assistance in order to devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 207277

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Oceanic Research

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International investigators and teams to conduct impactful oceanic research. Successful applicants will receive access to scientific facilities, a vessel, research tools, lab equipment, and other relevant services. Eligible rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 209119

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

Grants to Washington Individuals, Youth Groups, and Neighborhood Groups to Improve the Quality...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington individuals, youth groups, and neighborhood associations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for beautification activities including tree planting, community celebrations, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209738

Grants to Vermont Farmers for Water and Pasture Management Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, and in-kind support to Vermont farms and farmers for agricultural projects. Funding is intended to provide pasture management technical assistance and economic support to farmers to improve water quality and on-far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209972

Grants to Delaware Homeowners in Eligible Regions for Home Maintenance Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to Delaware homeowners in eligible locations for home maintenance activities. Funding is intended for projects that help to maintain septic pumps in order to prolong the life of the water systems and protect surface and ground waters from cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 210571

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to provide disaster relief financing to residents affected by flooding in eligible counties. Funding is intended to offer emergency home repair assistance to impacted homeowners for whom FEMA Individual A...

GrantWatch ID#: 210605

Grants to California Landowners and Tenants to Mitigate Damage Caused by Beavers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California landowners and tenants to mitigate beaver-related damage. Funding is intended to plan and implement projects that help to deter beaver damage in non-lethal ways. The goal of the program is to abate or prevent property damag...

GrantWatch ID#: 211151

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Improve Local Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners to improve the surface water quality of wetlands, streams, and lakes in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that use bioengineering techniques and native vegetation, including practices such as gully repair...

GrantWatch ID#: 211882

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota property owners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities utilizing bioengineering techniques and native vegetation that improve surface water quality of wetlands, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Remove Beavers from Private Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota individual property owners in eligible locations to promote beaver removal activities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to reimburse property owners for hiring a trapper to remove beaver...

GrantWatch ID#: 211889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Investigative Reporting on Issues Rel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212928

Loans to Pennsylvania Farms to Implement Best Management Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Pennsylvania farms and individual farmers for operational support and conservation plans. Funding is intended to assist agricultural entities in implementing best management practices listed in Act 38 Nutrient Management Plan, Chapter 102.4 Ag E&S Plan (o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213767

Grants, Loans, and Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Individuals for Projects to Benefit the Agricul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for projects to benefit the agricultural industry. The program is intended to implement best management practices within the industry. Eligible costs include but are not limited to project design, equipment, and post-construction...

GrantWatch ID#: 213826

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Journalists to Report on Rainfore...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International journalists to report on rainforest abuses. Reporting should focus on systemic issues plaguing the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazon. Priority will be given to reports that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 214041

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, and Business Districts fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....

GrantWatch ID#: 214075

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia First Nations, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, agencies, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit the environment. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 214141

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Agencies, For-Profits, Nonprofits, Academic Institut...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for projects to benefit local watersheds. Applicants must contact staff to begin the application process. Securin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214142

Loans to Michigan Homeowners and Renters to Replace Faulty Sewer Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Michigan homeowners and renters to replace inadequate sewer systems. Funding is intended to replace substandard septic systems that back up wastewater into a home or discharge wastewater onto the ground surface, potentially contaminating surface and drink...

GrantWatch ID#: 214604

Loans to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Property Owners for Economic Revitalization Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit property owners for economic revitalization projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended for clean-up activities conducted at cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 215554

Grants to Minnesota Homeowners in Eligible Regions to Replace Septic Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota homeowners in eligible regions to replace septic systems. Funding is intended to address tanks that pose a threat to public safety or to the local environment. Applicants must own their home and must meet income requirements to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215726

Grants to Canada Trail Operators and Organizations for Projects to Improve the Trans Canada Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada trail operators and organizations for activities and projects to improve the Trans Canada Trail. Funding is available in the following categories: trail accessibility and inclusion, adaptation and infrastructure, Indigenous knowledge, signage, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216530

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Property Owners and Farmers to Protect Grassland Habitats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario property owners and farmers to protect grassland habitats in eligible regions. Eligible farmers include poultry, beef, cash crops, dairy, and non-agricultural farmers. The purpose of the program is to create and maintain agric...

GrantWatch ID#: 216814

In-Kind Grants to Ohio Homeowners to Provide Trees in Urban Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to provide trees in urban areas. The purpose of the program is to plant trees in approved areas in order to bring the economic, climate, and health benefits associated with trees to local residents. Intereste...

GrantWatch ID#: 216962

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals to Protect Native Plants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to promote the protection and appreciation of native plants in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities and uses, including but not limited to public l...

GrantWatch ID#: 217660

Grants to California Freight, Truck, and Marine Vehicle Owners for Environmental Protection Ac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California freight, truck, and marine vehicle owners for environmental protection activities. The purpose of the program is to incentivize vehicle owners to upgrade or replace their vehicles with combustion or zero-emission technologies. Marine and rail ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217664

Grants to Vermont Farmers to Address Erosion and Surface Runoff

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to Vermont farmers for projects that address erosion and surface runoff. Funding supports expenses related to establishing perennially vegetated grassed waterways, filter strips, critical source area seeding, and associated infrastruc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217743

Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans or Individuals Currently Serving in the Military to Repay Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 for Pennsylvania veterans or individuals currently serving in the US military to repay costs expended for agricultural cost-share projects. Funding is intended for individuals who are owners of property and spend a significant amount of time worki...

GrantWatch ID#: 218089

Grants to Pennsylvania Farmers for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers in eligible areas for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to reduce pollution that enters local streams and waterways by i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219375

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska Individuals for Projects to Improve Neighborhoods and F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220005

Grants to Iowa K-12 Students for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa K-12 students in eligible regions for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of water conservation, waste and energy reduction, employing nature-based solutions, and low-emission transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 220668

Grants to New York Contractors to Install More Efficient Energy Storage Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York contractors to install more efficient energy storage systems. Funding is available for both retail and residential buildings. Residential buildings can be either new or existing, and retail facilities are exclusively for projects with up to 25 k...

GrantWatch ID#: 220672

Rebates to Michigan Residents for Home Energy Improvement Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Michigan residents for home energy improvement expenses. Applicants must first be accepted into the rebate program. Eligible projects include switching from gas to electric appliances, HVAC improvements, and insulation upgrades. Applicants are deemed el...

GrantWatch ID#: 220787

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Opportunity for Washington, DC Homeowners and Renters to Receive the Benefits of Solar Install...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Washington, DC homeowners and renters to receive the benefits of solar installations. Applicants must meet the appropriate income levels to qualify for the program. Individuals who own their rooftops can qualify for no-cost private rooftop installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221332

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Biodynamic Educational Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $500 to USA individuals for biodynamic educational opportunities. Funding is intended to give more people access to training, conferences, online and in-person courses, and other educational opportunities on the topic. Applicants are able to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221397

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

Rebates to Minnesota Businesses for Energy-Saving Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222644

Grants And In-kind Support To USA Farmers to Promote Farming Practices that Mitigate the Adver...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA farmers in multiple states for activities to promote sustainable agriculture. The program will provide financial support, technical assistance, and marketing support to help farmers implement tillage reduction, planting cover stop...

GrantWatch ID#: 223025

Sponsorships to Indiana Organizers for Neighborhood Festivals and Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Indiana organizers for neighborhood programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events, festivals, initiatives, and leadership summits that promote equity in the areas of health, housing, environment, and economy. Events must...

GrantWatch ID#: 223035

Grants to Nebraska Teachers at Preschools and Schools in Eligible Regions for Environmental Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Nebraska teachers at preschools and schools in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities to teach students about grasslands, forests, wildlife, soil, and water resources. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224003

Grants to Nebraska Educators for Professional Development Expenses Related to Environmental an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Nebraska educators for professional development expenses related to environmental and natural resources education. Funding is intended to cover costs to attend workshops, classes, and conferences to enable them to improve education for loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 224004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Grants to Tennessee Property Owners for Green Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee property owners in eligible locations to promote the design and construction of green infrastructure projects on private properties. Funding is intended to offer businesses, nonprofits, institutions, and other non-single-family residential cust...

GrantWatch ID#: 224448

Loans to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote the Recycling of Waste Ti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to California nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, and sanitation agencies to promote the recycling and reuse of waste tires. Funding is intended for machinery and equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and capital projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224706

Grants to Washington Individuals to Improve Fish Passage on Private Land

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individual land owners to improve fish passage on private forested land. Funding is intended to fix fish passage barriers in the form of culverts, bridges, and fords, or to remove barriers on fish-bearing streams. Priority is given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 225014

Incentives to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to California nonprofit entities, government agencies, and residents in eligible counties for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles. Incentive amounts will be doubled for low-income residents. Eligible vehicles include new or used hydrogen-fueled, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225044

Grants to Illinois Individuals, Groups, and Nonprofits for Plant Conservation Projects in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for plant conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for one-time projects such as the study of native plants, prairie restoration, native plant education, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 225223
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