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Grants for Pennsylvania Individuals

Explore 1,165 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 Pennsylvania. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,165 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Textile Art Opportunities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support textile art opportunities for children. Funding may be used for yarn, looms, bobbins, shuttles, beaters, and a stipend for the teaching artist. Funding is intended to provide training to teach...

GrantWatch ID#: 200769

Technical and Financial Assistance to USA Agencies and Tribes to Protect Land and Infrastructu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Technical and financial assistance to USA and territories governmental and tribal agencies to protect land and infrastructure following a natural disaster. Private and public landowners may apply with a project sponsor. Funding is intended to help communities reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 200893

Opportunity for USA Veterans to Participate in a Business Development Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA veterans to participate in a business development training program. Successful applicants will participate in the program at no cost to themselves, including travel costs and lodging. Programs consist of an online portion and an in-person resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 201071

Grants to Pennsylvania Families to Cover Medical Expenses for Children With Physical Differe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania families to cover medical expenses for children with physical differences. Funding is intended for travel costs and indirect and direct medical expenses. In previous years, grants have been awarded to build lifts for a child with mobility is...

GrantWatch ID#: 201097

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Address Specific Needs of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals to address specific needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support children with critical needs, including but not limited to, medical, physical, social, and educational needs. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 201098

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals With Cystic Fibrosis in Eligible Locations for Medical and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with cystic fibrosis in eligible locations for medical and other essential expenses. Funding is intended to cover the cost of items and services that will improve or enhance the individual's quality of life. Applicants must obtai...

GrantWatch ID#: 201102

Grants to Pennsylvania Residents in Eligible Counties to Cover Dental Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania residents in eligible counties to cover dental expenses. Funding is intended to cover the costs of dental work for local residents who are unable to afford it. The program is in recognition of the local dental hygienists association. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201105

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Educational Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for educational costs. Funding is intended to cover educational expenses for men up to the age of thirty. Individuals may apply as well as court officials or caseworkers on behalf of the young man. Funds must not benefit any part...

GrantWatch ID#: 201109

Financial Assistance to Pennsylvania Families in Eligible Locations to Support Dependent Child...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Pennsylvania families in eligible locations to support dependent children with special needs. Funding is intended to support families with minor or adult children with special needs that have occurred as a result of long-term illnesses or i...

GrantWatch ID#: 201111

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Family Members With Dement...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible locations to support family members with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to cover the costs of home care assistance, including in-home aides, care companions, and other providers of respite care. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201112

Grants to Pennsylvania Undergraduate College Students in Eligible Locations for Unexpected Fin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania undergraduate college students in eligible locations for unexpected financial concerns. Funding is intended to support students for expenses other than tuition. Eligible expenses include books, transportation, uniforms, living expenses, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 201114

Grants to Pennsylvania Residents in Eligible Locations for Animal Welfare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania residents in eligible locations for animal welfare. Funding is intended to cover veterinary costs for animals facing life-threatening situations. Owners may apply when they are unable to afford veterinary expenses for their a...

GrantWatch ID#: 201116

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

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Jewish Teenagers to Offset the Costs of Summer Programs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial Assistance of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada Jewish teenagers to offset the costs of summer programs in Israel. Funding is intended to assist Jewish high school students in participating in an impactful, transformative experience in Israel over the summe...

GrantWatch ID#: 201779

In-Kind Support to USA Individuals for Programs and Projects that Benefit Young Burn Victims

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA children and youth for assistance following a burn injury. The purpose of the program is to facilitate burn care and improve the quality of life for pediatric burn survivors and their families. The program will also support summer camps that...

GrantWatch ID#: 202372

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students for Sensory Disorder Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students at accredited institutions of higher education for research related to sensory disorders. Funding is intended for a broad range of research projects, including but not limited to, causes and treatments, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202396

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research Related to Lennox-Gastaut Syn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $25,000, grants of $50,000, and grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Unsolicited proposal...

GrantWatch ID#: 202400

Grants to Pennsylvania Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements. The purpose of the funding is to make enhancements to storefronts in commercial areas. Eligible applicants are those with...

GrantWatch ID#: 202430

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Industry Employees to Recognize Outstandi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $5,000 and awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International employees in the hospitality industry to recognize exceptional customer service. The purpose of the award is to honor front-line employees who improve the customer experience and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202742

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA Employees in the Hospitality Industry to Address Discrimination in the Workplace

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA employees in the hospitality industry for recovery assistance in the wake of discrimination in the workplace. Funding is intended for financial assistance, legal aid, job search help, and mental health support. The goal of the grant program is to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 203449

In-Kind Donations and Grants to USA Military Veterans and First Responders to Provide Homes an...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and grants to USA military veterans, first responders, and their families to provide homes or to conduct required home improvement projects. Recipients will receive mortgage-free homes or modifications to their current homes implemented by builde...

GrantWatch ID#: 203678

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Faculty for Costs Related to Ac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty affiliated with educational institutions for costs related to their studies. Funding is intended for individuals who intend to have a career in academia. Priority will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204338

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and Postdoctoral Fellows for Career Advance...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for career advancement in academia. This program is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship. Funding is intended to assist students in completing research work to be pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204348

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on inequities in healthcare. The purpose of the program is to help expose health system failures and inequities. Funding may be used for the hard costs of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 204813

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Investigative Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for investigative projects with a focus on gender equality. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus on systemic issues, projects that include and elevate underrepresented voices,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204815

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms for Technological Solutions...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms for projects to provide technological solutions to problems in journalism. Funding is intended for projects that utilize advanced data mining techniques in investigative journalism. Collaborative p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204816

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Teach English in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International eligible teachers to work in K-12 schools in Israel. In addition to the professional salary, this program will provide fellows with a stipend, professional development, mentorship, Hebrew language learning, job placeme...

GrantWatch ID#: 205407

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

Grants to USA Theater Writers for Essential Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to USA theater writers for essential living expenses. Funding is intended for financial support to offset the costs of transportation, utilities, medication, groceries, mental health care, dependent care, accessibility support, holistic health care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206635

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Start-Ups Led by Military Veterans for Assistance in Busines...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA start-up business ventures led by military veterans. The purpose of this program is to help veteran entrepreneurs successfully build their businesses. In addition to funding, businesses will receive support in strategic planning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206648

Grants to USA First Responders for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders for financial assistance. The purpose of funding is to cover expenses due to unforeseen events such as sudden illness or natural disaster. Funding is intended for emergency housing, medical care, and childcare issues. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 207198

Grants and Loans to USA Military Members, Veterans, and Family Members for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA military members, veterans, and family members for financial assistance. Funding may be used for unexpected emergency financial needs and to improve the individual's financial situation. The purpose of the program is to assist members of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 207202

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

Grants to USA Bomb Disposal Experts and their Families for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA bomb disposal experts and their family members for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide assistance in paying for current needs such as travel expenses, childcare, debt relief, special equipment necessary due to job-related injuries, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 207293

Grants to USA Coast Guard Members to Mitigate Loss Resulting from Natural Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA Coast Guard members for financial assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Funding is intended to relieve the personal financial burden that these first responders have experienced from damage wrought to their own homes and proper...

GrantWatch ID#: 207296

Grants and Scholarships to USA Coast Guard Members and their Families for Assistance Following...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to USA Coast Guard members and their families for assistance following a catastrophe within the family. Funding is intended to assist with family expenses if a Coast Guard member passes away, is injured, or is critically ill, or if a member...

GrantWatch ID#: 207297

Grants to USA Qualifying Service Members, Veterans, and First Responders for Critical Financ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying service members, veterans, and first responders for financial support to offset personal and family monetary difficulties. Funding is intended to support injured, wounded, critically ill, and disabled active duty service members, veterans...

GrantWatch ID#: 207299

Grants and Loans to USA First Responders and Other Individuals for Assistance in Purchasing a ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA first responders, medical personnel, military individuals, and educators for assistance in purchasing a home. The purpose of funding is to make homeownership more affordable and accessible for those who educate, provide medical care for, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207516

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners to Participate in a Professional D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners to participate in a professional development program to gain valuable resources, connections, and skills. The two-to-three-month program will provide group education workshops and individualized coaching ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208319

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Cover Medical Expenses for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals for medical expenses. Funding is intended to help income-eligible parents and caregivers cover the costs of medical care for individuals aged 21 or younger. Assistance may be requested in the following four categories: equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 208955

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

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

Grants to USA Qualifying Engineering Students Who Identify as Female to Support the Achievemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying engineering students who identify as female to support the achievement of educational goals. Funding is intended to help cover expenses, so students can continue to pursue a degree or certification. Eligible applicants in two-year, four-y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209338

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals in Eligible Locations for Educational and Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible locations for educational and housing support. Funding is intended to support adults who were once in foster care, a foster home, or were local residents at the time of their placement. Individuals mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 209385

Grant to Pennsylvania Residents in Eligible Locations for Assistance with Cancer-Related Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible locations to assist with costs associated with cancer treatment. Funding is intended to help with expenses not usually covered by insurance for residents under the age of 30 who have been diagnosed with or are recover...

GrantWatch ID#: 209435

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish Education Professionals to Participate in a Training and Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Pennsylvania Jewish lay leaders and professionals in eligible locations to participate in a training and professional development program. Selected fellows will participate in a 10-month program that includes virtual sessions, in-person seminars, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 210223

Grants to Pennsylvania Children of Military Veterans for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania children of military veterans to provide financial assistance for education expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the education of children (ages 16 to 23) of honorably discharged v...

GrantWatch ID#: 210413
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.