Grants for Individuals - Private

This grant provides financial support to local visual artists, writers, performers, and musicians in Clatsop and Tillamook counties to create original work and engage the community through public presentations or educational activities.

Poynter Reporting Grants for Transgender Coverage Grant Amount: $10,000 to $15,000 (three grants available) Eligibility: Reporters planning projects on all platforms (online, radio, video, print). Must have attended or watched both Beat Academy Transgender Coverage webinars. If not attended, enroll in the course. Support: One-on-one coaching available as needed. Focus: Strong applications focus on concrete local examples of transgender issues. Focus can be personal, family, community, or state level. Emphasis on a crisp story pitch, clear reporting plan, and evidence of reporting skill. Projects should be completed by December 31, 2024. Application Details: Applications due by May 3, 2024. Winners announced in late May. For questions, email Jon Greenberg at beatacademy@poynter.org. Funding Source: Supported by the Gill Foundation.

This fellowship provides funding to filmmakers at various stages of documentary production focused on the science, culture, and policy of psychedelics, with a special emphasis on supporting diverse voices and emerging talent.

This grant provides financial assistance to nontraditional college students, established entrepreneurs, and community advocates in El Dorado, Arkansas, who demonstrate a commitment to community service and embody the values of compassion and leadership.

This program provides a free ten-week learning opportunity to help individuals with less than five years of work experience or those transitioning careers develop essential skills for success in the modern workforce.

This funding initiative provides $10,000 grants and mentorship to small businesses in the U.S. that face challenges in accessing traditional financing, helping them grow and improve their operations.

This grant provides funding for artists and teams across the U.S. to create temporary public art projects in San Francisco that reimagine monuments and promote inclusive community narratives.

The Waukegan Arts Council (WAC) 2024 Public Art Grant program aims to promote art within the city of Waukegan, Illinois. This grant program is aligned with the WAC's mission to support high-quality public art experiences, encourage artistic expression, energize public participation, and promote cultural appreciation for the diverse Waukegan community. The program's strategic priority is to foster a vibrant arts landscape that enriches the lives of Waukegan residents, operating under the theory of change that by funding accessible and engaging public art, WAC can directly contribute to community well-being and cultural development. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are primarily residents of Waukegan. The impact goals include increasing artistic awareness, public participation in cultural activities, and overall appreciation for cultural arts within the city. Projects must take place within Waukegan and demonstrably benefit its residents, ensuring that the grants directly serve the community they intend to uplift. The program prioritizes projects that show multiple sources of funding, indicating a commitment to sustainability and broader community support. It also encourages ongoing or repeat events to demonstrate an ability to continue independent of grant funds, fostering long-term artistic initiatives. Furthermore, applications must provide evidence of artistic merit and include a detailed, accurate budget that specifies how grant funds will be used and allocates adequate resources to the project. Expected outcomes include the successful execution of public art projects that meet the outlined eligibility criteria. Measurable results will stem from projects that encourage artistic awareness, public participation, and/or cultural arts appreciation. The grant program seeks to support projects that take place between June 15, 2024, and June 14, 2025, and require that projects recognize the support of the Waukegan Arts Council. The total funding available for the WAC 2024 grant program is $5000, with individual grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000.

This program honors and supports outstanding young leaders in Kansas who are making significant contributions to their communities and fields, encouraging their continued growth and impact.

This program provides $25,000 awards to New York City-based artist mothers with children under three, helping them cover childcare costs while advancing their artistic careers.

This fellowship provides funding for early-career researchers focused on advancing clinical or translational research in ocular or uveal melanoma.

This grant provides financial support to women in Western North Carolina who are starting or advancing careers in the food, beverage, agriculture, and hospitality industries, particularly those affected by Hurricane Helene.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to emerging U.S. artists in melodic genres like rock, folk, and R&B, helping them produce music projects and develop their careers.

The Paint Oklahoma Beautiful program, a Keep Oklahoma Beautiful initiative, is designed to empower community organizations and volunteers to rejuvenate unsightly buildings within their localities. This program aligns with the foundation's mission by fostering community engagement, promoting civic pride, and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Oklahoma's communities through the creative and resourceful renovation of structures. The target beneficiaries of this program are groups and organizations located in Oklahoma that are dedicated to improving their communities. The program aims to encourage volunteerism and provide resources for community-led beautification projects. Impact goals include fostering a sense of ownership among residents, improving the visual landscape of towns and cities, and creating more inviting public spaces. The program prioritizes projects that utilize the provided 5-gallon pails of paint for renovation, with an option for a primer stipend if needed. Eligible projects encompass a wide range of community structures, such as downtown buildings, schools, community centers, playground equipment, fences, and walls. For safety, projects must avoid heavy traffic areas, highways, and streets. The program focuses on encouraging broad participation, while also offering a contest for those who adhere strictly to the provided paint. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the number of renovated community structures and a heightened sense of community spirit. Measurable results are demonstrated through the "Communities Primed for Change" contest, which awards prizes for first, second, and third place, with prizes of $1000, $750, and $500 respectively. This incentivizes participants to complete projects using only the provided paint and the structure included in their application, reinforcing the program's strategic priority of resource-efficient community improvement.

This program provides free professional development for K-12 educators in the U.S. to enhance empathy and connection in classrooms through storytelling practices.

This grant provides financial support and professional development resources to Black trans women visual artists in the United States, helping to elevate their work and address systemic barriers in the art field.

This grant provides financial support to exceptional artists in the metro Detroit area, enabling them to further their creative practice and community impact.

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.

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) is offering Special Project Grants of $100,000 to $500,000 for a 3-year period to arts nonprofit organizations for youth arts programs, arts service organizations, and Asian and Pacific Islander arts and culture programming, with the application deadline set for October 9, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports partnerships between universities and community organizations in Indiana to improve health outcomes and address social determinants of health through collaborative planning activities.