Business and Individual Grants

Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 to Washington Jewish high school students to participate in educational programs in Israel. This scholarship supports programs taking place the summer after ninth grade through the student’s graduation from high school. This p...

Scholarships to Greater Philadelphia Area, Pennsylvania high school students, college students, young adults, and teachers in Jewish settings to attend educational programs in Israel. Eligible applicants must submit a letter of acceptance from the Orthodox yeshiva progra...

Grants to Norman, Oklahoma nonprofits for health, education, independence, and financial programs that impact the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation focuses on long-term goals, such as improving the...

Grants of up to $500 to North Dakota individuals with visual impairment to help cover their educational expenses. Funding is intended for both children from infancy through 12th grade and adults. Eligible uses of funds include equipment, personal needs, daily living skil...

Grants to Maine local municipal governments (excluding entitlement communities) and for-profit micro-businesses for renovations, façade improvements, and planning activities. A Letter of Intent must be submitted before submission of a full application. Assistance to bus...

Grants to USA talented athletes to participate in world-class athletic competitions and pursue excellence in their sport of choice. Funding is intended to cover costs related to coaching, training, equipment, and event participation, including travel expenses. Fundin...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and individuals within the Funding Source’s service area to meet basic human needs and positively impact local communities. Individuals or families may receive up to $2,500, and organizations may receive up to $10,000. Eligibl...

Awards to USA curators or curatorial teams in partnership with an established nonprofit exhibition space, such as a traditional gallery or museum, or an alternative nonprofit venue for thematic contemporary art exhibitions. Funding is intended to provide support for exh...

Grants to Ohio credit unions for funds to rebuild communities after a catastrophic event. Credit unions may apply for funding on behalf of their members, employees, and community. Funding is intended to assist in rebuilding efforts after natural disasters such as tornad...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to Eastern Massachusetts nonprofits for human services, housing, and community development programs that benefit residents in communities served by the Funding Source. Funding is intended to support proposals that address the followin...

Grants of up to $1,200 to New Hampshire low- and moderate-income individuals with physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities for products and services not funded elsewhere. Funds may be requested for a broad range of purposes, but must specifically benefit the i...

Scholarships to Rochester area, New York teens for organized trips and educational programs in Israel. The Foundation offers two types of needs-based grants: a one-time gift for all teens enrolled in organized trips to Israel and grants for teens participating in organiz...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals in Hancock and parts of Henry, Hamilton, Madison, Rush, Marion, and Shelby Counties for community benefit projects and financial assistance. Grants to individuals are made only to help individuals...

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin organizations and individuals to foster financial stability and enhance their quality of life. The Foundation seeks to provide personal financial assistance, as well as coaching, to help financially prudent and hardworking individu...

Grants to Jasper Area, Georgia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families to provide critical community services or to address basic needs in the Funding Source's service area. Funds are intended to provide those in need with housing, food, health, education, an...

Grants of up to $7,500 and low-interest loans of up to $20,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-interest loa...

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance to buy a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating concessio...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and their families for effective treatments for autism. The program is dedicated to supporting the urgent needs of those impacted with autism and their families based upon need and fund availability. The funding source recognize...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals seeking assistance and information about moving to Israel. The purpose of this program is to assist Jews from North, Central, and South America who are making Aliya to Israel. The Cyrus Foundation provides finan...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International professional artists to address catastrophic incidents and other unforeseen events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floo...

Scholarships to Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania students and adults who identify as Jewish to participate in qualifying Israel programs. The purpose of this program is to support opportunities for Jewish individuals to participate in organized programs that deepen Jew...

Grants to Juneau, Alaska individuals and organizations that operate youth activity programming to address unanticipated financial needs. Funding may be requested for unexpected purchases, events, or travel for participating youth to attend an advanced level competition.

Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for targeted program support and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals for financial assistance. Applicants may be located in Banks, Clarke, Barrow, Gwinnet, Franklin, Jackson, Hall, Madison, Oglethorpe, and Lump...

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota nonprofits for emergency financial assistance to residents of Ramsey, Washington, and Dakota Counties. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to unanticipated health or human services needs such as medical expenses, rent, or utili...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for servic...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofits and accredited colleges and universities to encourage bioscience innovation that will improve human health, improve healthcare coordination, quality or efficiency; reduce healthcare costs; and increase job growth. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA assault victims to provide travel assistance to enable up to two family members or close friends to accompany them to a court trial. The purpose of this grant is to relieve the financial burden on the victim and their family. To qualify, the trial venue mus...

Grants to North Carolina children under the age of 18 and organizations that serve children for financial assistance, equipment, and services to children suffering from serious medical, mental, or dental issues. Funding is intended to help children obtain services they m...

Scholarships of up to $1,000 per semester to Vermont child care providers and licensed staff members to attend relevant college courses. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. The course must take place at an accredited school and be directl...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA families of military personnel who are experiencing extreme financial hardship. This fund is intended to assist families of military personnel who were seriously injured or killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The purpose of this fund is t...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to promote music culture and heritage, and grants of up to $2,000 to individuals to cover funeral costs of deceased individuals involved in music and cultural heritage within the state. The Foundation’s missio...

Financial assistance to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to expand or improve their operations. Applicants must contact their local program office prior to submitting an applic...

Grants of up to $500 to cover a period of respite for Central Arkansas caregivers servicing elderly patients with chronic illness. Eligible applicants are located in Pulaski, Monroe, Saline, Faulkner, and Lonoke Counties. Please note that the grant does not pay the careg...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA military personnel (including active duty, reserve, national guard, and veterans) to cover the costs of purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist with the cost of a down payment and closing fees. Eligible applicants are first-t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International child healthcare providers to meet specific health care needs of children, ages eighteen years old or younger, from low-income families. Note that an individual aged nineteen to twenty-one years old may be considered a "child" if...

Grants of up to $500 to Beaverton, Oregon arts and cultural organizations, artists, students, and other individuals to address an unanticipated arts event or opportunity. Applications must demonstrate the critical role of the grant for the requesting individual or organi...

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Grants of up to $3,000 to USA established craft artists who are experiencing career emergency situations. Applications are accepted from artists working in craft disciplines including folk and traditional arts including metalsmiths, potters, furniture makers, glass artis...

Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home. Funding is also available for the modification of an existing home t...

Grants to Metropolitan Detroit, Michigan Jewish teens and young adults (ages 13-28) to attend educational and volunteer programs in Israel. Eligible individuals reside in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties. Programs may include but are not limited to study abroad opport...

Grants to USA, Canada, and England immigrants to Israel who are interested in moving to Israel’s Southern communities. These grants provide special financial assistance and additional support services to Olim making Aliyah to Southern Israel. Grants are based on finan...

Grants of up to $750 to Clackamas County, Oregon individuals and nonprofit organizations for arts-related time-limited opportunities or unexpected needs. Applicants must demonstrate how a grant is essential for the individual or organization at this time. Eligible activi...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance to cover expenses associated with an emergency situation. Funding is intended to provide professional writers with monetary relief and thereby enable them to complete a current boo...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA professional musicians requiring emergency financial assistance. Applications may be submitted by established musicians representing any instrument or genre. The purpose of this program is to support American musicians by coverin...

An indemnity program is available to USA livestock producers and owners to mitigate losses exceeding normal mortality due to adverse weather events, disease, and attacks by wild animals. Eligible classes of livestock include, but are not limited to, cattle, poultry, and ...

Emergency assistance to USA and Puerto Rico livestock producers impacted by grazing losses due to drought or wildfire. This program compensates producers who have experienced grazing losses for eligible livestock. This includes improved or native pastureland with permane...

Financial assistance is available to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to rehabilitate and replace qualifying trees, vines, and bushes that have been damaged in natural disasters. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual crops. N...

Financial assistance to USA agricultural producers to mitigate crop losses due to natural disasters and adverse conditions resulting in low yields, inventory loss, or the prevention of crop planting. Assistance may be requested for commercially produced crops for which i...

Grants of up to $500 to Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont Jewish youth ages 6 through 18 to attend Jewish programs and events. Applicants should confirm eligibility with program staff prior to applying. This program enables Jewish youth to participate in program...

Grants of up to $300 to Arkansas individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or dementia for needed services. Financial assistance is provided for home care supplies, in-home assistance, legal counsel, adult day care, or mental health counseling. Examples of...