Grants for Individuals

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to visual artists residing in specific Georgia counties, enabling them to advance their creative projects without restrictions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers in Rhode Island for innovative health-related projects, particularly in areas like infectious diseases, cancer, and heart disease, to advance medical research and improve community health.

This grant provides $100,000 to individuals or organizations dedicated to advancing human rights, anti-fascism, and social justice, reflecting the legacy of those who fought against authoritarianism in the Spanish Civil War.

The Neal Peirce Foundation is offering up to seven travel grants of up to $1,500 each in 2024 to journalists, particularly those early in their careers or from underrepresented backgrounds, to support the coverage of underreported stories about urban solutions that improve cities and regions for all people, with the expectation that travel and story submission will occur within three months of receiving the award.

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

This grant provides financial support to artists in Auburn, Washington, for public projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility in the arts.

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development for leaders in California who are dedicated to advancing Environmental Justice in their communities.

This grant provides financial support to enrolled tribal members and descendants who are artists residing in select Minnesota counties, helping them with costs related to creating and showcasing their artistic work.

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

This grant provides funding for Salt Lake City residents, nonprofits, and community organizations to propose and implement significant infrastructure improvements in parks, streets, and neighborhoods.

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

This grant provides funding for Kentucky schools and nonprofit organizations to bring professional teaching artists into classrooms, enhancing student engagement and teacher development through immersive arts residencies.

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Cambridge to create projects that promote social justice through various forms of artistic expression, fostering community engagement and awareness.

The Assets for Artists' 2025 Capacity-Building Cohort is a 6-month program offering a $2,000 unrestricted grant and professional development resources to emerging or mid-career artists from under-resourced communities in Northern Berkshire County, Massachusetts, aiming to strengthen their creative practice and achieve long-term sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to young social innovators in California who are developing creative solutions to community challenges across various fields, including education, health, and technology.

This program provides financial support to individual artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations in San Benito County to foster creative and cultural activities that promote community engagement and diversity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

The Individual Artist Fellowship Program by the Oregon Arts Commission is a one-year grant, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, aimed at supporting and honoring Oregon's professional artists in the performing arts sector, with eligibility criteria including being 18 years or older, domiciled in Oregon for at least a year, and not having received the same fellowship in the prior five years.

This funding initiative provides $30,000 to support Native performing artists and organizations in producing live performances that showcase Indigenous stories and traditions.