Business and Individual Grants

Grants and scholarships to New York youth in eligible regions for international travel. Funding is intended to give students and teens the opportunity to participate in an organized trip to Israel. The Foundation offers a needs-based scholarship and two types of grants. ...

Grants of up to $3,000 per quarter to Texas organizations and agencies, and grants of up to $500 per year to Texas individuals and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide food, shelter, clothing, health needs, education, and public safety. Programs s...

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...

Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to encourage education and research in STEM fields. Funding is intended to support the enrichment, research, mentorship, and educational development of emerging scientists, mathematicians, and engineers...

Educational fellowships to Colorado public officials, librarians, school superintendents, and individuals to develop effective leadership skills. In this learning environment, participants will have the ability to find solutions to complex problems by analyzing case stud...

Grants to Central Oklahoma organizations to address local community needs and for individuals in need of financial assistance. Funding is intended to support healthcare, education, disaster relief, and personal needs. Eligible communities are located in the counties of G...

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 from the summer after ninth grade through the student’s graduation from high school. F...

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania teens to participate in an approved trip to Israel. Applicants must attend a group session prior to applying. Funding is available for programs that are offered by an organization and that provide supervisi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alaska individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations and agencies for financial assistance and community benefit projects in the funding source's service area, which includes Eagle River, Matanuska, and Susitna. Indiv...

Grants to Georgia organizations, individuals, and families in eligible regions to support worthy charitable causes and to offer financial assistance to those in need. Eligible applicants must reside within the Funding Source's area of service. Funding is intended to assi...

Grants of $60,000 to California nonprofit organization leaders in eligible regions for an opportunity to engage in personal and professional development. The purpose of the program is to provide senior nonprofit leaders with a leave-of-absence. Funding is intended to rec...

Scholarships to Nevada Jewish children to attend overnight summer camp programs. Scholarships are available for children and youth between the ages of 8 and 17 who do not attend Jewish schools during the regular school year. Eligible applicants may be first-time or retur...

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin organizations and individuals to foster financial stability and enhance the quality of life. Funding may be used to support a range of financial assistance programs, including support to needy families, scholarships for higher educ...

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, Prairie, Saline, Faulkner, and Lonoke Counties. Please note that the grant does not pay ...

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 $4,375 to Edmonton, Alberta individual athletes and amateur sports teams for financial support to cover the cost of traveling to sports championship events in which they compete (in Western Canada, nationally, or internationally). Applicants must complete...

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 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 $99,999 to Alberta Inuit, Métis, and Status or Non-Status entrepreneurs for expanding a small business or funding a start-up. For Métis or Non-Status applicants, additional business loans are also available for up to 60% of the total project costs. The ...

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 $25,000 to Quebec professional artists and writers, as well as groups of artists and writers, for artistic and literary projects. Grantees must either be immigrants or be part of at least one minority community, i.e. of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, La...

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 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 services to victims, as well as e...

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 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...

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 $6,000, grants of up to $8,000, and in-kind energy efficient upgrades to Prince Edward Island low-income individuals and families for assistance in making major structural home renovations. Funding is intended to support essential renovations in one or mo...

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 New Brunswick top performing senior and junior athletes for financial assistance. Eligible applicants are those who have achieved significant results at the junior/senior national and/or international level or have demonstrated the potential to earn a place on ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Jewish young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to attend a gap year or educational program in Israel. Funding is intended to make it as easy and as affordable as possible for Jewish young adults to come to Israel. The program a...

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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 of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Memphis, Tennessee high school juniors, seniors, and graduates to attend educational programs in Israel geared for teens and young adults. Funding is intended to foster bonds between the Memphis Jewish community and Is...

Grants of up to $400 to Yukon low-income families to support art, sport, cultural, recreational, and social activities for children and youth aged birth to 18 years. Funding may be used for recreational and sport registration fees, including memberships, lessons, camps, ...

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 $350 to Arkansas individuals who have been diagnosed with dementia for care and support services. Funding is intended to provide supplies, housing adaptations, daycare, counseling for caregivers, utility costs, respite care, and legal and other services.

Grants to Arizona public school staff to provide financial assistance to individual students. Funding is intended to purchase items that will improve the student’s academic performance or physical well being. Purchases may include (but are not limited to) items such as...

Grants to Israel individuals to relieve the financial burdens of patients with breast cancer. Funding is intended for immediate expenses related to the illness, such as transportation and parking, lost income, wigs and prostheses, and childcare and other types of assista...