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Grants for Individuals

Explore 332 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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Grants to Minnesota Individuals, For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Salvage Construction...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects to salvage construction materials. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 228563

Rebates to Delaware Individuals and Businesses for Renewable Energy Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Delaware individuals and businesses for renewable energy upgrades. The purpose of the program is to enable residential and commercial applicants to install renewable energy technologies, such as solar water heating, geothermal, wind, and photovoltaic (s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228666

Grants to New York Building Owners and Property Managers to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York building owners and property managers in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended to enhance building envelopes and upgrade systems. Grants can support technical assistance and the installation of measures, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229093

Grants to Minnesota Farmers and Agricultural Businesses for Sustainable Farming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota farmers, producers, and agricultural businesses to promote sustainable farming practices. Funding is intended to support the adoption and implementation of a range of sustainable agricultural practices that have been demonstrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229450

Incentives for Utah Individuals, Businesses, and Institutions to Replace Lawns with Water-Savi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives for Utah individuals, businesses, and institutions to replace lawns with water-saving alternatives. Participants will receive funding per square footage for more water-efficient alternatives. Projects include full yard conversions, park strips, and side...

GrantWatch ID#: 229480

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa nonprofit and civic organizations, CBOs, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic development, community service, environment, youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229537

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit, community-based, and civic organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of youth and education, economic development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229538

Grants to Iowa Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support individuals, nonprofit organizations, families, and community projects. Grants will support a variety of charitable, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 229539

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 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 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 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 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

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

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

Grants to Colorado Stakeholders to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado stakeholders such as government agencies, NGOs, and private organizations to protect water resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to protect rivers that are not adequately protect...

GrantWatch ID#: 231294

Grants to California Individuals, Organizations, and Indian Governments to Develop Geothermal ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals, organizations, and units of Indian government for projects to develop geothermal energy resources. Funding areas of interest include research and development, planning and policy development, collecting baseline data, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231606
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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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