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Grants for Maryland Individuals

Explore 1,187 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 Maryland. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,187 grants found

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 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

Grants to Maryland Childcare Providers to Address Childcare Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland childcare providers to address childcare needs in eligible locations. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist residents who are federal employees or contractors who were required to work in person ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225035

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 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

Rebates to Maryland Individuals for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installations

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $700 to Maryland individuals for electric vehicle charging station installations. The purpose of the program is to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and support the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals.​ The rebate is available only f...

GrantWatch ID#: 225817

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 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 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 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

Grants to Maryland Individuals and Organizations to Serve Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland individuals and organizations to serve residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, medical needs, equipment, shelter, clothing, and food. Funding is intended to b...

GrantWatch ID#: 227516

Grants to USA Critically Ill Children and Their Families in Multiple States to Fulfill Special...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA critically ill children and their families in multiple states to fulfill special wishes. Children must be aged 3-17 and have a diagnosis of a life-threatening or terminal illness. Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Califo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227531

Grants to USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents for Educational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiology residents for educational needs. Priority is given to residents who are within one year of graduation. Funding is intended to allow residents to complete their education in the face of financial constrai...

GrantWatch ID#: 227649

Fellowships for USA Post-Doctoral Individuals to Research Criminal Justice Practices

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships for USA post-doctoral individuals to research criminal justice practices. Fellows will receive a financial award plus coverage of travel, research expenses, and other benefits. This fellowship is for individuals who received their doctorate degree no l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227748

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Leaders to Receive Leadership Mentori...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit leaders to participate in a leadership mentoring program. This program is available to leaders who are working to improve their organization's effectiveness. Participants will benefit from courses on topics ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228544

Grants to USA Individuals and Families Impacted by Cerebral Palsy to Promote Independence

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and families impacted by cerebral palsy for help in achieving independence. Funding is intended to assist with expenses related to ongoing therapy services, vehicle modifications, and specialized equipment that are paid for by government ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228597

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Assist with Transportation Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to assist with transportation costs. Funding is intended to lower the cost burden of travel for essential daily activities such as commuting to employment, purchasing food and necessities, and participati...

GrantWatch ID#: 228773

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Assist with Disaster Relief Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to assist with disaster relief costs. Financial support is designed to aid individuals with disabilities who have been impacted by crises, disasters, or urgent emergency events. Eligible expenses include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228780

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities for Assistive Devices

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individuals with disabilities for assistive devices. to help individuals living with physical impairments obtain vital assistive devices, adaptive equipment, and supportive technologies that enhance their independence, promote daily c...

GrantWatch ID#: 228783

Grants to Maryland Homeowners and Renters for Home Energy Conservation Measures

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland homeowners and renters for home energy conservation measures. Funding is intended for income-eligible applicants to reduce heating and cooling costs by installing insulation, hot water system improvements, reducing air infiltration, and more. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228862

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage Autism Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...

GrantWatch ID#: 228965

Grants to USA Independent Investigators to Commercialize Cancer-Related Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories independent investigators at nonprofit institutions to commercialize cancer-related technologies. Funding is intended for the commercialization of technologies for testing biopsies, improved healthcare delivery, testi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228974

Grants to USA Individuals to Offset the Cost of Cancer Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals to offset the cost of cancer medications. Funding is intended for income-eligible individuals who are suffering from acute myeloid leukemia to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treatment. A ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229102

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist With the Cost of Lung Disease Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA individuals to assist with the cost of lung disease medications. Funding is intended for financially-eligible individuals who are suffering from Bronchiectasis to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 229103

Grants to USA Individuals to Offset the Cost of Parkinson's Disease Medications

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA individuals to offset the cost of Parkinson's Disease medications. Funding is intended for economically-eligible individuals who are suffering from the disease to purchase the biologics and prescription drugs required for their treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229109

In-Kind Grants of Medical Equipment to Maryland Residents In Need

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Maryland individuals for medical support equipment. The grant program is intended to help residents stay mobile, safe, and connected in their homes and communities. Free durable medical equipment is available to people with any illness, injury, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229212

In-Kind Assistance to Maryland Residents to Use Public Transportation at a Reduced Rate

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind assistance to Maryland individuals with disabilities to use public transportation at a reduced rate. The program is designed to help residents who have limited mobility due to an illness, injury, congenital condition, or other disability expected to last 9...

GrantWatch ID#: 229213

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Join a Membership Organization to Enhance Women's Lives

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA individuals to participate in a membership organization to enhance the lives of women. Membership offers access to perks, discounts, microgrants, and discounted online shopping. The goal of the organization is to increase the collective power o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229412

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Families of Children With Pediatric Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and Canada families of children with pediatric cancer to offset the cost of living expenses. Funding is intended to be used towards bills, including utility, rent and mortgage payments, car payments, and lodging during treatment. Paymen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229451

Opportunity for USA and Canada Women to Participate in a Business Continuity Training Course

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA and Canada women to participate in a training course for business continuity. Funding is intended to help women succeed professionally in business continuity management by providing them with professional development and other support, includin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229515

Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599

Grants to Maryland Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Exteriors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to building exteriors. Eligible uses of funds include painting, masonry, lighting, porch repair, siding, steps, handrails, and weatherization. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229682

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Project Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 229982

Grants to Maryland Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland individual and business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Eligible improvements include renovation and upgrade of building exteriors, window and facade improvement, ADA accessibility, painting...

GrantWatch ID#: 230125

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to a Jewish Summer Camp

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experience. Eligible c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230317

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals to Send Children and Youth to Jewish Summer Camps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to Jewish summer camps. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to campers from families with at least one parent, or the camper, born in a country of the former Soviet Union. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230318

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Write Academic Research Article Reviews

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to write article reviews focused on academic research. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Eligible candidates have a doctorate degree or equivalent experience. Priority is given to expertise ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230403

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Vaccine Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for vaccine development. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Funding is intended for the development of Strep A vaccines across the pipeline. The funder's primary interest is preventing r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230406

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom Researchers for Research Related to AI Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom researchers to conduct research related to AI safety. Fellows will receive a stipend, funding to cover research expenses, mentoring, a shared workspace, and opportunities to connect to the AI safety and security commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230409
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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.

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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.