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Explore 932 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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932 grants found

Grants to Arkansas K-12 Teachers for School Trips to State Parks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arkansas teachers for field trips for K-12 students. Applicants must contact the park interpreter to schedule a visit prior to applying. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with bringing students on a trip to one of Arkansas’ s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184330

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Professional Arts Organizations and Collectives for Arising...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan artists and grants of up to $2,000 to professional arts organizations and collectives to address arising needs. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that contribute to the development of professional artists or...

GrantWatch ID#: 184402

Grants to Colorado Teachers for School Field Trips to Cultural Destinations in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado teachers at Title I schools for arts and cultural class field trips in eligible locations. Funding may be used to cover entrance fees and transportation costs for visits to local cultural destinations. Funding is intended to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 184842

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals to Replace and Repair Instruments for Youth Mu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible communities to repair, lend, or replace instruments for local youth music programs. Funding may be used for instrument and case purchases, broken instrument repairs and tune-ups, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 185272

Grants to New Brunswick Musicians, Groups, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Musical Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick musical artists, groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for musical performances. Funding is intended to promote local artists in both local and international venues. The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 185427

Grants to New Brunswick Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Increased Market Access an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to participate in career growth activities. This initiative aims to help musicians access domestic and international markets and encourage professional development. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 185455

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Arts Agencies and Artists for Commissioned Art Exhibitions

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and artists to participate in public art exhibitions in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 in funding for a commissioned piece of artwork. Funding is intended for the commission of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185556

Grants to Illinois Artists for Arts Projects, Events, and Performances in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unique and innovative artistic activities that benefit local residents. Requests may also be made for project st...

GrantWatch ID#: 186521

Grants to Florida Landowners for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida landowners for preservation initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage the rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration of historic structures. Grant funds may be used for interior or exterior improvements of commercial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188143

Grants to Quebec Artists and Curators for Artistic Research and Innovative Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Quebec professional artists and curators to support artistic research and experimental activities. Funding is intended for projects that promote innovation and for the development of new projects. Eligible applicants may come from a wide...

GrantWatch ID#: 188297

Grants to Québec Professional Artists for the Creation of New Work and Development of Artisti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Québec professional artists for the development of innovative art works and the promotion of artistic variety. Funding is intended to support new methodologies, encourage diversity of practices and new approaches to creation, research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188298

Grants to Québec Professional Artists and Curators to Present Local Artistic Works

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Québec professional artists and curators to support local artistic presentations. Funding is intended for publicly accessible projects that come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. The goal of the grant is to highlight these artistic works within...

GrantWatch ID#: 188299

Grants to Québec Artists and Curators for Artistic Presentations within the Province

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Québec professional artists and curators to support artistic presentations throughout the province. Funding is intended to promote local artists and curators, increase public exposure to artistic works, grow audiences, extend the lifespan of the works, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188301

Grants to Québec Artists and Curators to Present Artistic Work in International Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Québec professional artists and curators to present local artworks internationally. Funding is intended for expenses such as travel, living, shipping, and equipment, as well as costs related to promotion, agency, and administration. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188302

Grants to Québec Artists and Curators to Advance and Develop Eligible Artistic Disciplines

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Québec professional artists and curators to advance and develop eligible artistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support projects that are focused mainly on living artists and contribute to the exposure of local artists and curator...

GrantWatch ID#: 188304

Grants to Québec Artists and Curators to Pursue Career Development and Professional Opportuni...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Québec professional artists and curators for unconventional projects that foster artistic career development and work. Eligible applicants may come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support long-term projects, multiple ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 188305

Grants to Quebec Artists for the Promotion of Inuit and First Nations Arts and Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Quebec artists for the promotion of Inuit and First Nations arts and culture. Artists may be beginning or established First Nations or Indigenous artists in a wide variety of disciplines. Funding is intended for professional development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 188347

Grants to Québec Inuit and First Nations Artists for Arts Promotion and Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Québec Inuit and First Nations artists for arts promotion and development. Funding is intended to support individual artists in their artistic career advancement as well as to support the dissemination of Inuit and First Nations arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 188348

Grants to Quebec Inuit and First Nations Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Quebec Inuit and First Nations individual artists and artist groups for career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote professional development activities that enhance the recognition, knowledge, and awareness of Inuit and First Nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 188349

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Writers for Emergency Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International writers for expenses related to emergencies. Funding is intended for writers of any citizenship based in America and for American writers living in foreign countries. Funding is also intended for a range of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188606

Grants to New York Individual Art Professionals for Assistance with Critical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York individual arts professionals to provide assistance for critical needs. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred for legal aid, medical assistance, and housing. Eligible applicants are individuals who have supported thems...

GrantWatch ID#: 188621

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals in the Theater Industry to Address Needs Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individuals working in the theater industry in eligible locations for assistance related to emergencies. Funding is intended to address a range of costs, including but not limited to a loss of work due to vandali...

GrantWatch ID#: 188696

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals in the Music Industry for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International eligible individuals in the music industry to address emergency needs. Grant funds may be used to respond to urgent needs such as food, medical and dental expenses, transportation, and housing. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 188776

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Organizations for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to Minnesota artists and arts organizations in eligible counties to address urgent needs and unexpected opportunities. Funding is intended for a wide range of uses, such as emergency travel, equipment replacement, and creative projects. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188851

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Charitable Activities and Scholarships to Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York City nonprofit organizations and individuals. Grants are intended to assist impoverished individuals and meet cultural, literary, educational, scientific, health-care related, and humanitarian charitable needs. Scholarships are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188923

Residencies for Florida, Texas, and Virginia Artists for Community Enrichment

Deadline: Ongoing

Residency opportunities for USA artists to provide programming for community residents in eligible regions. Selected professionals will be given free housing in exchange for providing classes, events, and activities. Applicants will be working independently as wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 188989

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Reporters, Journalists, Photographers, and Filmmakers...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists, reporters, photographers, and filmmakers for projects that report on a crisis situation occurring anywhere in the world. Priority will be given to projects with minimum traveling requirements and projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189176

Grants to Nunavut Filmmakers and Production Companies for Creative Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut filmmakers and production companies for creative activities. Funding is intended for diverse projects not currently supported by the funding source and for professional development activities. The purpose of the fund is to help Nunavummiut explor...

GrantWatch ID#: 189208

Grants to Nunavut Filmmakers to Produce Films

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Nunavut filmmakers to produce films of under 30 minutes. Successful applicants will receive mentoring from an established industry professional for project development and support. Filmmakers working with the Inuktut ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189210

Grants to USA and Canada Entertainment-Sector Workers for Financial Assistance During Times of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers for financial assistance during times of crisis. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of individuals and their families whose major source of income is from a craft related to production. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 189226

Grants to Rhode Island Artists and Musicians for Emergency Financial Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island artists, musicians, and creators for financial relief and to support artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support artists and crews who have experienced unexpected hardships. A focus of the grant is the support of B...

GrantWatch ID#: 189262

Financial Assistance to USA Performing Arts and Entertainment Professionals Facing Financial H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA individuals working in the fields of performing arts and entertainment. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardship due to the California fires or other unforeseen circumstances. Assistance can help cover the cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 189534

Grants to USA and Canada Comic Creators in Need for Financial Support and Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 189678

Grants and In-Kind Services to California Jazz Artists During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and medical referral services to California jazz artists for help during emergency situations. Eligible uses of funding include basic needs such as utilities, rent, car payments, medical and dental expenses, psychotherapy, prescriptions, and other related e...

GrantWatch ID#: 189804

In-Kind Technical Support to Michigan Municipalities, Organizations, and Individuals to Assist...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind technical support to Michigan municipalities, organizations, and individuals to assist communities in revitalizing historic downtown areas. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic development and preservation of traditional downtown areas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189821

Grants to Nevada Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada qualifying teaching artists, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations for arts education programs. Funding is intended to support short-term hands-on learning experiences focusing on the arts or traditional cultural practic...

GrantWatch ID#: 190252

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia property owners in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for renovation, conservation, and stabilization of historically significant buildings. Buildings and structures that are eligible for this program include pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190268

Grants to California Artists and Craftspeople to Encourage Professional Growth in the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to California individual artists and craftspeople to encourage professional growth in eligible regions. The purpose of this program is to promote the exploration of new images, techniques, media, materials, and ideas. Applications are welcome fro...

GrantWatch ID#: 192434

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Theater Professionals to Address Urgent Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia theater professionals in eligible regions to address urgent needs, including personal and medical emergencies and the resulting lack of income. Eligible applicants include actors, designers, director...

GrantWatch ID#: 194200

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs to Support Recovery After Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195041

Grants to Texas Individual Artists for Public Art Displays in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas individual artists for publicly accessible art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that will increase tourism and benefit local residents. Projects may be related to any art form, including performance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196581

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs, Engineers, Scientists, and Artis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials....

GrantWatch ID#: 196927

Opportunity for USA Underrepresented Composers to Participate in a Grant and Mentorship Progra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA composers to participate in a long-term grant and mentorship program for professional development. Funding is intended for film composers from underrepresented groups. The purpose of the program is to support film projects currently in producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 197378

Fellowships to California Individuals for Personal Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible areas to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Grants will be aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197541

Grants to Arkansas Teachers and School Faculty to Assist in the Purchase of Art Supplies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas teachers and school faculty members to assist in the purchase of art supplies. Funding is intended to support projects in public schools in low-income areas throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to increase students' access to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 197809

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to USA Authors of Published Works to Provide Emergency Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA published authors to provide emergency financial assistance. Funding is intended for authors with an urgent need resulting from a medical emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must have published at least one full-length fiction or nonfiction wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 198243

Grants to Colorado Filmmakers, Production Companies, and Film Industry Professionals to Produc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado filmmakers, production companies, and film industry professionals to produce film projects in the state. The purpose of the program is to foster job creation for local residents, stimulate economic development, and to promote Colorado as a touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 199530

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New Jersey and Pennsylvania K-8 Educators for Student Art Proj...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind product donations to New Jersey and Pennsylvania K-8 individual educators and teams of educators in eligible locations for student visual art projects. The goal of the program is to promote excellence and creative innovation in the classroom. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 200082

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for 3D Computer Graphic Designs

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals studying arts engineering designs, computer graphics, animation, and designs. The purpose of the program is to encourage development and advancements in the 3D industry.

GrantWatch ID#: 200767
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