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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

Scholarships to Wyoming Youth for Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming youth to help cover the cost of 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 creative and vital communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221362

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

Grants to Florida Individuals to Offset the Cost of Extra-Curricular Activities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Florida individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of extra-curricular activities for children. Funding may be used for expenses including sports equipment, musical instruments, and enrichment programs for children up to the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222450

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Teachers for Educational Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs for youth ages 5–18. Activities should align with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222619

Grants to Ontario Residents to Offset the Costs of Participation in Recreational Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $100 per person to Ontario residents in eligible regions to offset the costs of participation in recreational activities. Funding is intended for fee subsidies and assistance for arts, cultural, leisure, and recreational activities for individuals experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222621

Grants to Delaware Teachers for Projects that Enrich Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware teachers in eligible locations for projects that enrich education. Funding is intended for a wide variety of activities and opportunities, including STEM activities, field trips, competitions, arts programs, travel expenses for out-of-state comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 222737

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Benefit Underprivileged Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, organizations, and groups to benefit underprivileged children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the educational, medical, cultural, and recreational needs of children under the age of 18. The purpose of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222862

Grants to Nunavut Film, Television, and Media Producers to Promote Their Productions Locally a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut film, television, and media producers to promote their productions locally and abroad. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel and registration fees to attend marketing conferences. Funds may also be used by producers and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222875

Grants to Nunavut Individuals and Film Production Companies for Professional Development Activ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut individuals and film production companies for professional development activities. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including independent studies, lecture series, online courses, and tailored film camps. Workshops must be conducted ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222878

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Museums, Public Institutions, and Independent Curator...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums, public institutions, and independent curators to broaden photography collections. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of acquisitions, exhibitions, programming, and publications to be featured at art in...

GrantWatch ID#: 223031

In-Kind Donations of AI Technology to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individual...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of AI audio communications technology to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and individuals with voice impairments. Organizations will complete projects in the areas of education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 223354

Exhibition Opportunity for USA Artists, Curators, and Collectives from Multiple States

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA artists, curators, and collectives from multiple states to propose an art exhibit at a gallery. Artists at all levels are welcome to submit proposals. Artists will benefit from free exhibition space and support throughout the exhibition process...

GrantWatch ID#: 223533

Grants to Wisconsin Artists, Nonprofits, and CBOs to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin individual artists, nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, and collaborative teams for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovation by supporting arts, humanities, history, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223583

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and K-12 Teachers for Special Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and K-12 teachers for special arts projects. Funding is intended to enable teachers and organizations to take advantage of unexpected opportunities that come up to enhance arts ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 223600

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Address Sudden and Unanticipated Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists in eligible regions to address sudden, unanticipated concerns. Funding is intended to help individuals who have urgent housing, legal, healthcare, or property loss needs, including those resulting from theft or natural disasters...

GrantWatch ID#: 224016

Opportunity for California Organizations and Individuals to Create and Display Art Installatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for California organizations and individuals to create and display art installations and cultural programs for a library in eligible locations. Eligible artwork can be in any discipline, using any type of materials. The artwork or program must be site-...

GrantWatch ID#: 224041

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Groups, and First Nations Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initia...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada artists, arts groups and organizations, and First Nations groups, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to expand and support the arts sector. Eligible activities include digital platform development, production, management servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224115

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Property Owners, Artists, Businesses, and Cultural Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California property owners, as well as artists, businesses, cultural organizations, and entrepreneurs for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects to convert vacant storefronts into t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224847

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Mexico Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations and Commercial...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to New Mexico nonprofit and for-profit organizations and commercial property owners in eligible regions to offset the cost of installing security systems. Funding is intended for expenses, including security cameras, door...

GrantWatch ID#: 225152

Grants to Wisconsin Artists and Collectives for Community-Based Art Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin artists and collectives for community-based art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support exciting art projects, programs, and activities that fall outside the scope of the funding source's standard grant cycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225470

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locations for Charitabl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families in eligible locations for charitable, environmental, emergency, and educational assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of needs including food, clothing, health, and shelter; educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 225959

Grants and Scholarships to Connecticut Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Li...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, youth, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226059

Opportunity for Israel and Germany Investigators to Apply for Joint Funding for Collaborative ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Israel and Germany investigators to apply for joint funding for collaborative research projects. Israeli applicants must be pre-registered prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support research in all disciplines of the humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226147

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Local Youth in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska individuals and organizations for initiatives to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support events or activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to culture, education, athletics, and health. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 226160

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Educational, Cultural, and Religious Institutions to Pre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut individuals and educational, cultural, and religious institutions to preserve historic sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended for repairs as well as for research and documentation necessary to nominate a structure to be designated as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226395

Grants to Texas Individuals and Organizations for Initiatives to Benefit Residents in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals and organizations for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for items, training, and the funding of projects in the focus areas of philanthropy, the arts, parks, and nature. Projects must...

GrantWatch ID#: 226878

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Groups for Community Improvement Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Indiana clubs, nonprofit organizations, and churches to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help residents come together to fix things, clean up empty lots, plant gardens, or create community gathering spaces. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227341

Grants to Florida Residents, Nonprofits, and Groups for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida residents, nonprofit organizations, and groups for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that encourage citizen engagement and participation. Grants can be used for small-scale projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227345

Grants to Pennsylvania Residents for Neighborhood Revitalization Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Pennsylvania residents, organizations, and groups for revitalization projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale projects that address community needs, encourage teamwork, and result in sustainable improvements. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227346

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Artists for Arts Activities in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, schools, and individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Grants are intended to assist new and established organizations, as well as schools for arts-related progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 227380

Grants and In-Kind Services to Pennsylvania Artist Entrepreneurs for Business Creation and Man...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind services to Pennsylvania artist entrepreneurs for business creation and management in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. In addition to funding, awardess will receive access to mentorships...

GrantWatch ID#: 227382

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Meet Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet urgent needs. Funding is intended for a wide range of charitable purposes including food, healthcare, clothing, the arts, shelter, education, and more. All applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227390

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists and culture bearers to assist with unanticipated expenses or loss of income due to emergencies or natural disasters. Funding is intended for emergencies, including but not limited to illness or injury, loss of housing, health or...

GrantWatch ID#: 227589

Grants to Indiana High Schools to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana high schools in eligible locations to enrich the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to allow secondary school students to explore new interests, build skills, and grow beyond the traditional high school coursework. The grant su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227913

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational and Youth Groups, and Individuals for Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, educational and youth groups, and individuals to support programs and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for impactful events and activities as well as for youth competitions and perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227927

Grants to Nevada Artists for Professional Development Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada individual artists for professional development expenses. Funding is intended to assist artists in pursuing further professional development, including attendance at conferences, classes, seminars, and more. This grant may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228123

Opportunity for Pennsylvania Residents to Host Block Parties for America's 250th Anniversary

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Pennsylvania qualifying residential blocks to host block parties to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must receive a permit before applying. Awardees will receive a $250 gift card and kits containing supplies to celebrate civic prid...

GrantWatch ID#: 228259

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, community groups, and individuals, for projects to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the eligible focus areas of sport and recreation, arts, culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 228402

In-Kind Support for California Artists and Organizations for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support for California artists and arts organizations to exhibit publicly accessible programming in eligible locations. Applicants will receive in-kind marketing support and free use of qualifying facilities to display art exhibits. The purpose of this pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 228493

Grants to Alabama Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Expand and Promote the Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Alabama artists, groups, and arts organizations to expand and promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide public art initiatives or programs that further the mission of creating a thriving arts ecosystem. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 229062

Grants to Iowa Artists for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa artists for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for a range of expenses and activities that enhance the artist's capacity and practice or support the learning of innovative techniques. Eligible uses of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 229196

Grants to Missouri Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri property owners for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help restore a building's historic features, make structural improvements, and preserve the past. This grant program is an opportunity for property owners to enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229702

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Short-Term Projects and Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota culture bearers and artists and arts-related nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for short-term projects and urgent needs. Funding is intended for costs related to training, essential travel, transportation, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 229799

Grants to Indiana Entities for Enhanced Learning Opportunities for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, libraries, teachers, CBOs, and educational organizations for learning opportunities for students in eligible counties. Eligible uses of funds include technology equipment, robotics tools, arts materials, and other supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229961

Grants to California Artists for Public Art Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California artists to create public art in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the creation, design, and installation of artwork from a wide range of media, including landscape, mosaic, light art, mural, sculpture, flooring, ground, and interactive...

GrantWatch ID#: 229978

Grants to Kentucky Children to Facilitate Participation in Arts Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky children and teens to facilitate participation in arts education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow children access to art lessons, camps, classes, and more that they would otherwise be unable to afford. The program must take pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230009
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