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Grants for Florida Individuals

Explore 1,185 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 Florida. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,185 grants found

Loans and grants to Florida Residents and Landlords in Eligible Regions for Housing Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Florida households in eligible locations for housing support. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families, households with members who are 60 years or older, homeless individuals, and people and families who have been impacted by nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195180

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

Financial Assistance to USA Healthcare and Emergency Workers for Mental Health Treatment Resul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,000 to USA healthcare and emergency workers for mental health treatment. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be seeking treatment for diagnoses resulting from frontline work. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 196989

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Geophysics and Geology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for geophysics and geology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of topics related to ocean basins, margins, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 198009

Grants to USA Optometrists and Optometry Students to Address Critical Needs Due to Disasters

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA optometrists and optometry students to meet critical and pressing needs resulting from disasters. The program is intended to assist eye professionals with needs such as clothing, food, and shelter following disasters including, but are not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 198147

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 USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research and Exploration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research and exploration projects. Eligible projects include fieldwork in the following disciplines: ecology, archaeology, earth sciences, astronomy, paleontology, and biological sciences, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198287

Financial Assistance to Florida Individuals in Eligible Counties to Cover Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $500 to Florida individuals in eligible counties to cover utility bills. The program is intended to support residents who have experienced a family or personal crisis and are in danger of being unable to pay for utility services. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 198963

Grants to Florida Residents in Eligible Areas to Assist With Utility Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $350 to Florida individuals and households in the funding source's service area to cover residential utilities. Funding is intended to benefit residents who are experiencing financial difficulties and are in need of assistance. Applicants must be t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198964

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Biological Research Projects Related to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative international scientific research related to integrative organismal systems. Funding is intended for research projects on behavioral systems, neural systems, plant bioti...

GrantWatch ID#: 199424

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research Projects Related to Manufacturi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with agencies, hospitals, and nonprofit IHEs for innovative collaborative research projects related to manufacturing and engineering. Funding is intended for cooperative international research in manufacturing, biomec...

GrantWatch ID#: 199429

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools and Parents to Provide Underserved K-12 Students with Internet C...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA schools, school districts, parents, and guardians to provide qualifying K-12 students with internet access and software. Recipients will receive free mobile hotspots and internet connections, as well as the opportunity to purchase laptops and...

GrantWatch ID#: 199451

Financial Assistance to USA Veterans to Offset the Cost of Fertility Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $10,000 to USA veterans to offset the cost of fertility treatments. Funding is intended to support veterans with fertility challenges related to their service. Additionally, veterans requiring donor embryos, eggs, or sperm, or who are...

GrantWatch ID#: 199816

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Biological Infrastructure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research related to biological infrastructure. Funding is intended for innovative and capacity-building collaborative research to build infrastructure for f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200323

Grants to USA Service Members and their Family to Cover Airfare Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA injured, ill, or wounded service members and veterans and their loved ones to cover airfare expenses. The purpose of this program is to provide service members with the unique and critical support of being together with their loved ones. Grants may a...

GrantWatch ID#: 200475

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

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 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

Grants to Florida Property Owners to Renovate Commercial and Residential Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for structural and site improvements that enhance residential and commercial properties. Funding is intended for the renovation and exterior beautification of business buildings and historic h...

GrantWatch ID#: 201906

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

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

Grants to Florida Business and Property Owners in Eligible Areas to Renovate Commercial and Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida property and businesses to enhance and renovate commercial and residential structures and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended for capital projects to restore, upgrade, and impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 203660

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

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 Florida Property Owners, Tenants, and Businesses in Eligible Locations to Improve Sa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida businesses, property owners and tenants in eligible locations to improve safety and security. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible uses of funds include security enhancements such as se...

GrantWatch ID#: 204560

In-Kind Assistance to Florida Residents in Eligible Locations to Implement Energy-Saving Measu...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Florida individuals and families in eligible locations to improve energy efficiency in residential properties. The grant program is intended to assist households with energy usage assessments and evaluations. Program personnel will work with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204567

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

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

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 Florida Residents for Home Safety Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida residents for home safety projects. Funding is intended to assist owners of single-family homes in protecting their houses in the event of hurricanes. Owners of any site-built, one-family residential house or townhouse in Florida...

GrantWatch ID#: 206826

Grants to Florida Owners of Historic Buildings in Eligible Areas for Rehabilitation and Reno...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial and residential historic building owners in eligible locations for rehabilitation and renovation activities. Funding is intended for visible exterior improvements and improvements to ensure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206839

Grants to Florida Homeowners in Eligible Areas for Exterior Improvements to Residential Prope...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Florida homeowners in eligible locations for exterior improvements to residential properties. The purpose of this program is to improve the appearance of residential buildings and encourage investment in single...

GrantWatch ID#: 206844

Grants to Florida Commercial Building Owners to Convert Upper Floors to Residential Units

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida commercial building owners in eligible locations to convert portions of commercial buildings to residential units. Certain applicants require pre-approval prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include building costs such as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 206845

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
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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.