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Grants for Kentucky Individuals

Explore 1,161 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 Kentucky. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,161 grants found

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Pulmonary Hypertension. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221563

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Renal Cell Carcinoma Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Renal Cell Carcinoma. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221564

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Schizophrenia

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Schizophrenia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221565

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Tardive Dyskinesia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221568

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Treatment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221569

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to Kentucky Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries to Cover Related Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Kentucky individuals with traumatic brain injuries to cover services for which there is otherwise a lack of adequate funding. Funding is intended for employment, therapy, mental health, and housing services, along with case management an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221642

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Conflict Impact Reporting

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international journalists and news entities for projects covering the impact of conflict. Funding is intended for reporting costs as well as increased expenses that accompany reporting from conflict areas. Applicants are required to incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221919

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

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

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 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

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

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

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 Kentucky Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky small companies to promote business development. Funding is intended to support emerging and small businesses by addressing the significant barriers to accessing capital. The program aims to connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223851

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 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 Kentucky Restaurant and Bar Workers in Eligible Locations to Assist with Sudden Fina...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky restaurant and bar workers in eligible locations to assist with sudden financial hardship. Funding is intended to provide financial support to bartenders with unexpected financial needs resulting from the death of a family member, natural disast...

GrantWatch ID#: 225187

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

Grants to Kentucky Property Owners and Developers for Capital Improvements to Their Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky property owners and developers for capital improvements to their properties in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to expand existing buildings by building upwards, adding an additional story for residential use. Eligible buildings are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 225390

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

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
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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.