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Grants for Ohio Individuals

Explore 1,192 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 Ohio. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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1,192 grants found

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

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio Individuals for Expenses Associated with Having a Hospita...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Ohio individuals for expenses associated with having a hospitalized loved one. Funding is intended to offset travel-related costs and ease the financial burden for family members and close friends who wish to visit individuals curre...

GrantWatch ID#: 223552

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

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

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 Ohio Homeowners in Eligible Locations for New Cooling and Heating Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations for new cooling and heating systems. Applicants' income must be within specified limits and have at least one household member above age 65 with a disability. This grant provides new systems at no cost to homeowners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225601

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 Ohio Businesses for Structural Improvements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses in eligible locations to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the façades and street appeal of business structures. The goal of the grant program is to positively impact the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226007

Grants to Ohio Students for Philanthropic Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio students for philanthropic projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects are conducted by students in grades K-12 and are community-based or humanitarian in nature. Eligible applicants are encouraged to have a project mentor. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 226537

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 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 Ohio Organizations and Individuals to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio organizations and individuals to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, programs, and purchases to address specific needs. Eligible proposals serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 227607

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Individuals, and Families to Enhance Wellbeing and Improve the C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, individuals, and families to enhance wellbeing and improve the community. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects, services, and initiatives. Examples of eligible uses of funding include equipment for firefighters and cloth...

GrantWatch ID#: 227609

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations to address urgent needs in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a broad range of expenses, including those related to shelter, clothing, food, childcare, special equipment, and educational programs. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227610

Grants to Ohio Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, groups, and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with projects that meet urgent needs such as food, shelter, equipment, clothing, health expenses, and education. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 227611

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Local Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals to address local community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community benefit projects and programs such as volunteer fire departments, renovating community facilities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227625

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended improve communities or assist individuals who have experienced extreme hardships (such as home fire, et...

GrantWatch ID#: 227626

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

Grants to New Jersey, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee Pregnant Women in...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey, Nebraska, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee pregnant women in eligible regions to assist with expenses. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to expectant mothers to assist with a wide range of expenditures. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227691

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits for Financial Assistance and Community Projects in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for financial assistance and community benefit projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide support to residents experiencing crisis and/or financial hardship, and to support the work of local...

GrantWatch ID#: 227702

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

Grants to Ohio Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio organizations, businesses, and individuals to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that help to develop tourism in the area. Grants may be used for event promotion, facility improvements, market...

GrantWatch ID#: 228286

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 Ohio Households for Home Energy Efficiency Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio households for home energy efficiency initiatives. Income-eligible households may apply for home weatherization services to lower energy costs. Priority is given to families with children, those with high energy use, senior citizens, and disabled pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 228899

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
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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.