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Grants for Pennsylvania Individuals

Explore 1,157 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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1,157 grants found

Grants to USA Families and Individuals for Support as They Battle Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families and individuals for support as they battle cancer. Funding is intended for help with paying bills, mortgage payments, and other costs. Applicants must send proof of diagnosis directly from the patient's primary physician, and outline their s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222444

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations to Support Young Adults and Children with Autism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and organizations to support those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Funding is intended to address the needs of young adults and children who are on the Spectrum by working with organizations and providing direct benefits. The funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222456

Grants to USA Individuals for Youth Sports Participation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to USA individuals for youth recreational sports participation. Funding is intended to help children under 18 access organized team sports by offsetting registration fees that might otherwise prevent them from participating. The program also s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222458

Financial Assistance to USA Individuals with an Inflammatory Muscle Condition for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,000 to USA individuals with an inflammatory muscle condition to meet urgent needs. The purpose of the funding program is to help cover costs related to mobility devices, medical bills, travel, and certain household expenses. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 222736

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Events and Programs Related to the Japanese Ar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and individuals for events and programs related to the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Funding is intended to support programs and events, whether one-time or multiple-time events, that showcase, teach about, and publicize the Japan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222905

Fellowships to USA Individuals to Gain Knowledge and Experience in Public Policy and Politics

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA young people who want to be involved in public policy and politics to gain knowledge, skills, and experience in Washington, D.C. Awardees will receive a monthly stipend in addition to other benefits. Fellows will be placed at relevant internship...

GrantWatch ID#: 222971

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career App Developers to Participate in an Acce...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223008

Grants And In-kind Support To USA Farmers to Promote Farming Practices that Mitigate the Adver...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA farmers in multiple states for activities to promote sustainable agriculture. The program will provide financial support, technical assistance, and marketing support to help farmers implement tillage reduction, planting cover stop...

GrantWatch ID#: 223025

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Neurological Disorders to Provide Su...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals living with paralysis and other neurological disorders to provide financial assistance for equipment, medical supplies, and outpatient therapy services. Funding is intended to support wheelchairs, modest car and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223468

Grants to USA Veterans and Military Service Members with Physical Disabilities for Adaptive Sp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veterans and military service members with physical disabilities for adaptive sports programming. Funding is intended to support veterans with disabilities, both combat and non-combat acquired, to fully participate in sports. This program focuses on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223474

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Teach in Summer Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying educators to teach in summer programs in Israel. In addition to professional development opportunities and social events, fellows will receive meal stipends, transportation, accommodations, and insurance. Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 223487

In-Kind Donation of Adaptive Bicycles to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donation of adaptive bicycles to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 with a documented sensory, physical, or mental disability to receive an adaptive bicycle so they may experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 223501

Financial Assistance to USA Stroke Survivors and Their Families to Help with Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA stroke survivors and their families to help with medical expenses. The funds are intended to support a range of rehabilitation services, including but not limited to physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy,...

GrantWatch ID#: 223509

In-Kind Support to USA Children and Youth with Disabilities to Receive an Adaptive Bicycle

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA children and youth with disabilities to receive an adaptive bicycle. Funding is intended to benefit children with severe mobility impairments, including but not limited to amputations, quadriplegia, and paraplegia. Grant recipients must be 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 223511

Grants to USA Families of Children with Disabilities for the Purchase of Tools and Sensory Ite...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families of children living with lifelong disabilities for financial support to enhance their quality of life. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of tools and sensory items such as shower chairs, jogging strollers, specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223517

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Paraplegics and Quadriplegics to Improve Their Qualit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International paraplegics and quadriplegics to improve their quality of life. Eligible individuals have sustained a spinal cord injury. Funding is intended to offset the cost of specialized equipment, therapies, modifications, and medica...

GrantWatch ID#: 223527

Opportunity for Artists, Curators, and Collectives from Multiple States to Propose an Exhibit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for 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. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223533

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Families, and Individuals to Address Medical Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA disadvantaged first responders, military families, veterans, and individuals with rare medical conditions to enhance the quality of life or address medical needs. Funding is intended to support the purchase of therapy equipment, service dogs, wheelch...

GrantWatch ID#: 223546

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to USA Families with a Family Member with a Disability

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of vehicles to USA families who need adapted vehicles for a family member with a disability. This program is intended to provide an adapted vehicle to families who otherwise would not be able to afford it on their own. Eligible applicants are the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223555

In-Kind Donations of Communication Devices to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of communication devices to Pennsylvania individuals in eligible regions. The program is intended to provide individuals between the ages of 2 and 21 who have a communication disorder with a specially-designed device to help them communicate at a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223604

In-Kind Donations of Adaptive Strollers to Pennsylvania Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of adaptive strollers to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to facilitate mobility for individuals between the ages of 3 and 21 in a less cumbersome manner than traditional wheelchairs. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 223606

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist with the Purchase of Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals to assist with the purchase of medical equipment. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, v...

GrantWatch ID#: 223797

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Property Owners for Housing Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to New York and Pennsylvania property owners for home repairs. Funding is intended to renovate and upgrade homes that will be rented out to low- to moderate-income individuals and families. There are two types of...

GrantWatch ID#: 223926

In-Kind Support of Athletic Prosthetic Devices to USA, Canada, and International Individuals W...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of prosthetic devices to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities. Individuals who have lower extremity limb differences or amputations are eligible to apply for athletic prostheses from the funding source. Eligible prostheses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223964

Grants to USA Researchers for Medical Journal Article Access Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA researchers for medical journal article access costs. Funding is intended to cover the costs of making research articles accessible to all without a fee or subscription. The purpose of funding is to enable research findings to be available to a wide ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224002

Loans to USA Federal Employees to Assist with Unexpected Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $2,000 to USA federal employees to assist with unexpected expenses arising from illness, injury, natural disaster, or a death in the family. Funding is intended to assist with medical and dental expenses, funeral costs, costs related to a natural di...

GrantWatch ID#: 224185

Grants to USA Individuals to Attend an Equestrian Course Design Conference or Clinic Outside N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $3,000 to USA individuals to attend a conference or clinic related to equestrian eventing outside North America. Funding is intended for equestrian cross-country course designers with a current FEI Level II or III Cross-country Design license. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224309

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Legal Firms, and Lawyers for Urgent Financial Assistance for Social ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224322

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities for Classro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities for classroom funding. Applicants must be funding source members. Eligible uses of funds include technology, curriculum materials, remote learning aids, special needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224832

Grants to USA Organizers, Education Groups, and Trainers to Benefit Riders and Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizers, education groups, and trainers to benefit riders and horses. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for riders to learn important skills, as well as information about conditioning and fitness. The goal of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 224906

In-Kind Donations of Sportswear to USA Female Teenagers Who Participate in an Eligible Flag Fo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of sportswear to USA female teenagers who participate in an eligible flag football league. This program is intended to appropriately outfit young female athletes with sports bras. Applications must be submitted by the parent or legal guardian of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225230

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Activities to Promo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to promote veganism across the globe. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to assist individual activists and organizations e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225290

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Par...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225624

Grants to USA University Start-Ups, Academic Investigators, and Early-Stage Businesses for Inn...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225674

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying PhD Students to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students to participate in a residency. Funding is intended to support students who want to enhance their research by traveling to an academic institution other than their own. Successful applicants are expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 225678

Grants to Pennsylvania Residences for Utility Payment Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $600 to Pennsylvania residences for utility payment assistance. Applicants must first apply for programs that help with payments before submitting an application. Funding is for one-time assistance for eligible low-income households. Applications m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225704

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Companies, and Researchers for Researc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225727

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

In-Kind Donations and Services to USA Children Coping with Chronic Illness, Disabilities, or F...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations and services valued at $500 to USA children coping with chronic illness, disabilities, or financial challenges to enhance their quality of life. Eligible requests include but are not limited to assistive devices, medical equipment, sensory items,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225834

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals for Athletic Activities to Benefit Youth in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals for athletic activities to benefit youth in eligible regions. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial support to young people who wish to participate in ice hockey camps, leagues, or lessons. Preference is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 226401

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals Serving as First Responders in Eligible Regions for Mental ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania individuals serving as first responders in eligible regions for mental health support. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to counseling and treatment for mental health issues. Eligible applicants must be currently ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226402

Grants to USA Families to Assist With Children's Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families for healthcare expenses related to children's health issues. Funding is intended to help with critical expenses, including clinical care, medical equipment, and travel-related costs, so families can focus on their child’s health and not on...

GrantWatch ID#: 226644

Scholarships to USA and Canada Unpaid Caregivers of Family Members to Attend a Retreat

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA and Canada unpaid caregivers of family members to attend a retreat. The purpose of the grant is to provide caregivers of ill or disabled family members with a much-needed break from their duties. Eligible applicants are the primary caregivers o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226864

In-Kind Support and Grants to USA and Canada Primary Caregivers of Family Members with Dementi...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support and grants to USA and Canada primary caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's or other dementias for relief and to address emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to provide caregivers with alternate supervision opportunities for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226867

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 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 USA, Canada, and International Students for Initiatives Addressing Youth and Child A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students for initiatives addressing youth and child abuse. Funding is intended for ideas of how to support survivors of abuse and prevent youth and child abuse. Eligible uses of funds will be judged by the amount of autonom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227423

Grants to USA Entrepreneurs, Scientists, and Companies for Innovative Dairy Processing Technol...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

GrantWatch ID#: 227513
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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.

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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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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.