Massachusetts Grants for Individuals

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and private entities to propose solutions using quantum technologies for a wide range of biomedical uses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. The program aims to address key subje...

Opportunity for USA individuals, IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and other inventors to develop innovative energy storage solutions. This challenge is meant to focus on less conventional use cases such as energy storage in extreme climates or re...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying students for projects and activities to combat plastic pollution. Applicants must participate in required online activities hosted by the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants to USA researchers partnered with BIPOC arts organizations for research that is important to both partners. Research topics may include equity in the arts and the organizational well-being of BIPOC arts organizations, as well as other related topics. Funding is ...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Native innovators for initiatives to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to provide resources and support to advance community-based projects that positively impact Native communities throughout the country. Focus areas include...

Grants to USA and territories entities to build or renovate a manufacturing facility. Applicants are required to submit a statement of interest prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support the construction and renovation of facilities to support clean en...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to foster peace and economic prosperity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions to educational inequities. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, oppo...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that increase access to healthcare and foster health equity. In addition to cash prizes, winners will ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, businesses, and teams to participate in a competition to develop technology-based solutions that address climate change. In addition to cash prizes, winners will receive personalized support, op...

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The purp...

Grants to USA scientists and researchers affiliated with research organizations and institutions for research projects related to peanut consumption and its effects on human health. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of topic areas that address nutrition and pea...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in t...

Fellowships to USA and territories individuals to conduct research projects related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The fellowships are intended to support a range of projects and activities that...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and present new works of performance art in New York City. Funding is intended to support the career advancement of early-career artists of all backgrounds. Selected artists are expected to pre...

Grants to USA early-career researchers at IHEs for research projects related to the criminal justice system. Funding is intended to give assistant professors the research experience necessary to advance in the field, while also providing research and dated needed to in...

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals, businesses, and organizations to develop sustainable business models. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed before applying. Applicants must use existing climate data, projections,...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories female artists for art projects with an environmental focus. Funding is intended for thought-provoking projects that benefit and engage the public. Applications are encouraged from artists of color, artists with disabiliti...

Grants to USA investigators for research addressing the impact of air pollution on health. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research that utilizes air quality data collected from satellites. The overarching goa...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early career researchers at IHEs and research organizations to investigate the impact of AI on scientific research. Funding is intended for projects to help understand the impact that AI has already had and continues to hav...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts artists in eligible locations to promote professional development and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to support workshops, coaching, working capital grants, and creative community building for art...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams of small businesses and academic organizations to participate in a challenge related to protecting undersea infrastructure. Funding is intended for the development of technological solutions to monito...

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals in a range of disciplines to participate in a professional development and enrichment program in the fields of aging and healthcare. The fellowship program offers training in communications, professional networking, and ...

Grants to Massachusetts individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to improve energy efficiency in schools. Funding is intended to help schools install and maintain clean energy infrastructure. Grants are available to assist vendors in providing technical ass...

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and international researchers for collaborative studies on ovarian cancer using machine learning or AI. A Letter of Intent is required before submission of a full application. The funding is intended for research in coordinat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to devise educational solutions to environmental concerns. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the program is for individuals to identify place-based ...

Grants to USA and territories nurses and nurse faculty members in eligible locations to repay nursing education loans. Funding is intended as an incentive to recruit and retain nursing staff in critical shortage facilities. Awardees are required to work for two years a...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been publis...

Grants to USA and Canada vascular surgeon-scientists for research projects related to vascular health. Funding may be used for direct research costs in the areas of foundational science, clinical studies, patient-focused research, outcomes and health services, educatio...

Scholarships of up to $6,000 to USA post-secondary students to study at a qualifying academic institution in Israel. Partial scholarships will be awarded to students attending a pre-approved university, institution of higher learning, or study program. Funds may be use...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...

Grants of up to $36,000 to USA individual painters and groups of painters over the age of 45 who need financial assistance. The goal of this program is to support the creation of American art and to support American artists who have not been shown fitting recognition. ...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofit institutions for projects related to children's health. Funding is intended to support basic science, clinical, public health, health ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible investigators and for-profit companies to provide additional support for research related to psoriasis. The purpose of the program is to support the long-term careers of individuals who will go on to conduct research th...

Grants of $500 and grants of $6,000 to USA and Canada PreK-12 teachers and student teachers for book purchases to enhance their classroom libraries. Grantees will choose books based on the specific needs of their students. Funding is intended for applicants dedicated t...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International poets and authors of any age to recognize outstanding humorous poems. Works that have been previously published as well as unpublished works are eligible. In addition to the cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winne...

Residencies to USA emerging ceramic artists to gain experience and advance their careers. Residencies take place at a ceramic art center in New York. Residents will receive a monthly stipend, free firing, studio space, opportunities to teach and exhibit work, and profe...

Scholarships to USA juniors at accredited colleges and universities to pursue careers in the field of public service. The goal of the program is to create the next generation of leaders and community builders. Funding is intended for applicants with demonstrated financ...

Grant of $2,000 to a USA Jewish college or graduate student for independent study relating to Israel in the visual arts. Applicants must contact the funder prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher for projects addressing SCN2A-related disorders. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Priority will be given to projects investigating therapeutic treatments, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA children of enlisted Coast Guard members to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to reduce student loan debt accrued by the children of active or retired service members to provide them with a stronger future. Eligible applicants m...

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with for-profit companies for projects to develop drug treatments for neurological disorders. The purpose of the program is to support projects that demonstrate potential for future commercial development. Projects should address com...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts teams of individuals in eligible areas for community improvement projects. The purposes of the program are to enhance resilience to climate change, address housing or transportation inequities, and improve the quality of life...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories individual artists or artist-led nonprofit organizations for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support accomplished mid-career musicians to pursue residency experien...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that addr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers with doctoral degrees at qualifying institutions for research related to Lupus. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Preference is given to early-stage investigators. Funding is intended for n...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects related to mental health and substance use. Selected fellows will choose a timely, significant mental health related topic to report on. Preference will be given to applicants who have a media outlet that will broadcast or pu...