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Grants for New York Individuals

Explore 1,217 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 New York. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,217 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fantasy and Science Fiction Writers for Legal Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying authors of science fiction, fantasy, and related genres for legal support. Funding is intended to assist writers who must dispute a writing-related issue in court. Eligible uses of funding include legal costs and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231006

Contract for Services to New York Training Experts to Cultivate Energy Efficiency Training Con...

Deadline: Ongoing

Contract for services to New York curriculum developers, training providers, and technical workforce experts to create a bank of energy efficiency training contractors. The purpose of funding is to develop the skills of current workers and to grow the number of wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231207

Grants to New York City Performing Artists to Address Mental Health Concerns

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to New York City performing artists to address mental health concerns. The purpose of funding is to help offset mental health-related costs, including medication, meditation classes, and therapy. Priority will be given to BIPOC applicants, immigrant...

GrantWatch ID#: 231251

Loans to New York City Independent Theater Companies and Individuals to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to New York City independent theater companies and venues, and individuals to address unanticipated needs. Funding is intended to support continued theater production amid unexpected challenges. Priority will be given to venues or companies that are BIPOC, T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231252

Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs and Business Owners to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 231306

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Program Developers for Project De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International program developers to support project development. The purpose of the grant is to fund projects that build on or otherwise strengthen the funder's blockchain ecosystem. In addition to fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231363

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Individuals for Climate Change Activism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA organizations and individuals to promote peaceful climate change activism. In addition to funding, grantees will have access to training and workshops, as well as campaign guidance. The purpose of the program is to foster strong c...

GrantWatch ID#: 231417

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Climate Change Init...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for climate change initiatives. Funding is intended to recognize organizations and individuals who have made strides in addressing climate justice and to compensate individuals and communities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231418

Grants to USA Communities, Businesses, and Individuals to Address the Effects of Climate Chang...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, students, communities, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to address the effects of climate change. Funding is intended to support renewable energy enterprises and other activities that promote climate change leadership within...

GrantWatch ID#: 231419

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Spinal Injuries to Enhance Wellbeing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada individuals with qualifying spinal cord injuries to enhance wellbeing. Funding is intended for a wide variety of services, activities, and equipment purchases. The goal of the funding program is to improve the grantee's qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 231436

Grants to New York City Individuals Afflicted with ALS to Offset the Costs of Medical Expenses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City individuals afflicted with ALS to offset the costs of medical expenses. Funding can be applied toward healthcare and insurance expenses, as well as home modifications. Individuals wishing to conduct their own fundraising efforts may request...

GrantWatch ID#: 231437

Grants to New York Homeowners for Restoring and Constructing Front Porches

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York homeowners for restoring and constructing front porches in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improving or building street-facing roofed porches in owner or non-owner occupied homes. Construction should be compatible with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231635

Grants to New York Elderly or Disabled Homeowners for Urgent Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York elderly or disabled homeowners for urgent home repairs in eligible areas. Applicants must be income-eligible and over age 62 or qualify for a disability property tax exemption. Funding is intended for home improvements and repairs that are consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231638

Grants to Oklahoma Professionals for Financial Assistance with Student Loan Repayments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma qualifying individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance with student loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist professionals who are committed to residing and working in the local community, who have incurred student loan debt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231694

Grants to USA Healthcare Workers for Home-Based Cancer Care Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA healthcare workers for home-based cancer care research. Funding is intended for expedited research into the feasibility of using home infusions for cancer patients instead of in hospitals. Eligible projects must prove the economic be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231708

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entities Facing Digital Security ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and communities facing digital security threats and emergencies. The program is intended to help activists, human rights defenders, and journalists who are at...

GrantWatch ID#: 231772

Grants to USA Journalists for Investigative Reporting on What Drives Intolerance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA journalists for investigative reporting on intolerance and social justice. Eligible applicants are women journalists or teams led by women journalists. Reporting should cover topics including misogyny, antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231790
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How to Find & Apply for Individual Grants in New York

Securing individual grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your project, field, or goals. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering arts and culture, education, research, and community service. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

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A free GrantWatch account includes newsletter updates, access to grant listings, and light use of the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, Claim Your Profile, and AI Grant Writing Tool features. To fully search, filter, and track grants as a serious grant seeker, a MemberPlus+ subscription is required. GrantWatch does not charge a fee to apply for a grant directly with a funding source, and never requires payment in exchange for a guaranteed award.

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.