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Explore 931 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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931 grants found

Grants to Maryland Artists, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland individual artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts-related programs, events, and activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200794

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Support Public Tours of Art Studios

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $750 to Rhode Island groups of artists to support tours of art studios. Eligible expenses include paying participating artists, marketing, presentation, production, and reasonable administrative expenses necessary for carrying out the project. Tours must...

GrantWatch ID#: 201387

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Public Chamber Musi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 201530

Grants to Yukon Residents and Nonprofits for Professional Development in the Film, Digital Con...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Yukon residents and nonprofit organizations for professional development in the film, digital content, and television industries. Funds are available for training in the areas of marketing, post-production, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 201772

Grants to Florida Business and Property Owners to Upgrade Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida business and property owners to aesthetically enhance and upgrade local properties in eligible areas. Funding is intended for expenses related to the development and installation of a painted or mosaic mural on the exterior surface of buildings a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203662

Grants to Alaska Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Traditional Languages

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska organizations and individuals to preserve traditional languages and promote language learning projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that will help to invigorate Indigenous languages over the next decade. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 203977

Grants to Yukon Entities for Arts Projects and Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individual artists and creatives, collectives, nonprofit societies, businesses, municipal agencies, and First Nations for projects and professional development. Funding is intended to assist people in the creative and cultural indus...

GrantWatch ID#: 204656

Grants to USA Musicians to Address Mental Health Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individual musicians and music industry employees to address mental health concerns. Funding is intended to cover unmet expenses for a specified number of sessions with a dedicated clinician. The goal of the grant program is to provide financial assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204916

Grant to a Florida Artist, Arts Nonprofit, or School in Eligible Locations for Community-Based...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Florida individual artist, nonprofit arts organization, or educational institution in eligible communities for arts programming that benefits local residents. Funding is intended to help organizations and artists pursue artistic projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 204954

Grants to Louisiana Professional Artists in Eligible Locations for Out-of-City Art Exhibitions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Louisiana individual artists in eligible locations for out-of-city art exhibitions. Funding is intended to offset travel costs and other exhibition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are professional artists who have been invited or ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 205313

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Recognize Independent Advances in the ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of independent advances in the field of historical sound recording. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have dedicated their personal time to improving, developin...

GrantWatch ID#: 205876

In-Kind Grants to New York Artists to Promote Artistic Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of $1,000 in equipment rentals to New York individual artists and creatives in eligible locations to promote video production and artistic projects. Funding is intended to assist individuals who are seeking to develop and create projects that requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 206050

Grants to New York Individuals and Organizations for Educational Programs that Benefit Local S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals and organizations for educational programming that benefits students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the education of public school students and to raise awareness of the role that public education plays in pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 206145

Grants to British Columbia First Nation Leaders for Language Preservation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to preserve Native languages. Funding is intended to enable First Nation leaders to implement programs and projects that are devoted to language revitalization efforts. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206221

Grants to Idaho Teachers, Schools, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development in th...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Idaho teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, Tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for professional development efforts that enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to assist K-12 educators in impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206998

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Grants to Florida Event Organizers to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida event organizers to promote tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for events, programs, and projects that bring visitors to the area and generate overnight stays...

GrantWatch ID#: 209496

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, units of government, and artists for arts activities and professional development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the improvement of virtual, online, or technical capacity and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209902

Grants to Ontario Youth to Attend Sports and Cultural Events Locally and Outside of Canada

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario youth in eligible regions to offset the cost of transportation to sports competitions and cultural events. Funding is intended for youth aged 18 and younger to travel independently or as part of a team to local events or to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210205

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and For-Profit Property Owners for Building Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana commercial, industrial, nonprofit, and individual property owners to renovate the exterior portion of buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211103

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Individuals for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 213309

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Restore Heritage Buildings in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia property owners to restore heritage buildings in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to preserve the region's heritage asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 213884

Grants to Maryland Commercial Property Owners to Offset the Cost of Sprinkler System Installat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of sprinkler system installation. Eligible properties can be mixed-use, multi-family residential, or commercial buildings. Funding is intended for properties that...

GrantWatch ID#: 214495

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals to Produce Collaborative Artwork

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, neighborhood groups, and individuals to collaborate on artistic works in eligible regions. Eligible projects include creative activities that represent the neighborhood, including visual arts, performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 214916

Vouchers to Colorado Low-Income Families to Offset the Cost of Groceries

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to Colorado low-income families to offset the cost of groceries. Participants have the option to double their benefits by shopping for produce at specific stores that support local farmers. Eligible participants are also entitled to discounts at many cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 215304

Grants to Alberta Residents to Improve the Well-Being of Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta groups and households for projects that improve the quality of life of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote mental health and well-being. Projects must be offered at no cost to participant...

GrantWatch ID#: 215392

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Programs that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs that benefit residents throughout the province. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: health, education, and arts and culture. Particu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215796

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Projects that Engage the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia artists for art projects that engage the public in eligible regions. Projects can be presented in a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design, photography, pottery, and writing. Eligible uses of funds include artists' supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215967

Grants to USA Native Culture Bearers and Artists for Artistic Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA Native culture bearers and artists for financial assistance. Funding is intended to aid Native artists with emergency situations, artistic opportunities, disaster relief, and unanticipated business expenses or personal expenses, such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216513

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Projects to Revitalize and Enhance Public S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana property and business owners to revitalize and enhance public spaces in eligible areas. Funding may be used for placemaking activities such as outdoor performances, for art installations, and for the implementation of safety impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216791

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits and Indigenous Collectives and Artists in Eligible Regions for Art...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 for Quebec nonprofit organizations and Indigenous collectives, artists, and cultural workers in eligible regions for artistic initiatives. Funding is intended for projects and expenses that are not covered by other grant programs. This progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216993

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners and Businesses for Capital Improvements to Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements to building façades. Applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revitalize heritage buildings...

GrantWatch ID#: 217194

Grants to British Columbia Home and Business Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Faça...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia home and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects for building façades. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revital...

GrantWatch ID#: 217195

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Performance Venues and Promoters to Respond to Emergenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

GrantWatch ID#: 217301

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Youth to Travel Outside the Province for Educational and A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador youth in eligible regions to travel outside the province to expand their athletic and educational experiences. Funding is intended for individuals under the age of 29 who will be participating in sports championships, competitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217506

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to USA Individuals Battling Breast Cancer to Assist with Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals battling breast cancer to assist with expenses. Applicants must be part of the design and furnishings industry. Funding may be used for medical bills, household expenses, transportation costs, and more. The purpose of these grants is to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 218032

Grants to British Columbia Equity-Seeking Individuals, Organizations, and Groups for Community...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia equity-seeking individuals, organizations, groups, and collectives for arts and cultural activities that unite communities in eligible regions. Priority will be placed on activities that benefit Indigenous, Black, and Peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218091

Grants to West Virginia Artists, CBOs, and For-Profits to Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, community-based organizations, and small businesses for arts activities and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with getting original art projects off the ground. Grants are desi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218177

Grants to California Musicians for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California musicians for disaster relief. The purpose of funding is to provide immediate assistance to professional musicians who have been affected by sudden natural disasters including a fire, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flood, or volcanic eruption...

GrantWatch ID#: 218688

Grants to Quebec Artists with Disabilities in Eligible Regions for Assistance in Receiving Fun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists with disabilities in eligible regions for assistance in receiving grant funding and completing arts projects. The purpose of the grant program is to cover the costs of artists with disabilities or hearing loss who are seeking funding or ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 218765

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Meet the Needs of Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218852

Grants to Tennessee Individuals For Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee individual homeowners for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help with repair, rehabilitation, and restoration activities related to significant exterior architectural elements of residential bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 218968

Opportunity for New Hampshire Individuals and Ensembles to Participate in a Roster for State A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Hampshire individuals and ensembles to participate in a roster for state artists and arts education professionals. Enrolled artists will receive opportunities to participate in educational residencies, STEAM education programs, and arts integra...

GrantWatch ID#: 218980

Opportunity for New Hampshire Artists to Participate in a Program to Engage Residents in Healt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Hampshire artists to participate in a program to engage residents in health-related programming. The purpose of the program is to provide arts engagement to local communities in the focus areas of public health and health and healing. Visual, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218983

Grants to USA and Canada Musicians to Assist with Emergency Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada musicians to assist with emergency expenses. In addition to financial assistance, individuals are also eligible for crisis counseling, resources for elder care, access to health insurance, and support for substance abus...

GrantWatch ID#: 219151

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Schools to Repair Public Artworks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, residents, and schools to preserve and restore publicly accessible art projects. Funding is intended for projects that require significant refurbishment or repair and that were com...

GrantWatch ID#: 219389

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

Sponsorships to Colorado Film Festival Organizers to Promote Festivals and Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado film festival organizers to promote tourism and the arts. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support film festivals of all kinds, especially newer festivals, to help communities start and host suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221231

Scholarships to Wyoming Individuals to Attend Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming individuals to attend art classes in eligible regions. Applicants must explain their need for financial assistance and describe why the art class is important to them. Funding is intended to encourage a vital, creative community by providin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221331
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