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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,597 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for individuals, including artists, teachers, veterans, musicians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, farmers, homeowners, and students pursuing college scholarships and fellowships, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Awards to Faculty Members for Excellence in Mentoring Scientific Researchers

Deadline: 10/15/26

Awards to USA early- or mid-career faculty members to acknowledge excellence in mentoring scientific researchers. This prize competition is meant to recognize and encourage high-quality mentoring that prepares the next generation of scientific researchers, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 232536
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Grants to Louisiana PK-12 Math and Science Teachers to Purchase Classroom Materials

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana PK-12 math and science teachers for classroom materials and equipment. Funding is intended to purchase non-consumable materials and equipment for standards-based, effective, innovative, and high-quality mathematics, science, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 159655

Grants to USA School and IHE Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA school and IHE qualifying teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional development activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators for Projects that Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying educators, instructional support personnel, and education support professionals at public schools and IHEs to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Classroom Equity and Understanding

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Grants to Rhode Island Artists for Project Support

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to create and present new works of art. Funding is intended to support new projects that expand the public’s understanding of the visual arts, especially through collaborations. The goal is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220816

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Jersey Entrepreneur Teams to Grow Startup Businesses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey entrepreneur teams to grow startup business ventures. Awardees will receive grant funding and mentorship support, with added funding being awarded to applicants from qualifying regions. This program is designed to address s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231321

Grants to Vermont Farmers and Food Producers to Increase Market Options

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Vermont farmers, food hubs, supply chain service providers, food producers, and technical support providers to increase market options for local farmers and food producers. Funding is intended to support new and expanded partnerships bet...

GrantWatch ID#: 232533

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Fields

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions of higher education for research in the social sciences and humanities fields. The purpose of funding is for research into individual behavior and society's behavior as a whole. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 160930

Opportunity to USA Eligible Female Business Founders to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. The following industries will be eligible to participate: consumer products, beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 216912
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Grants to Colorado Youth Teams for Projects to Address Climate Concerns

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado youth teams for projects to address climate concerns in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15 to 24 related to waste reduction, food preservation, walkability and bikeability projects, tree pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 231410

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Organizations for K-12 Cultural Studies Materials

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individuals and organizations to develop academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for K-12 students from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to expand educational resources for communities whose cultures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231702

Contracts to USA Academics, Industries, and Researchers to Benefit the Defense Industry

Deadline: 09/14/26

Contracts for services to USA and territories academics, industries, researchers, and for-profits to increase manufacturing capability for the defense industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The goal of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231709

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland organizations, groups, and individuals for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of health and wellness education, practical life skills, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 159442

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland individuals, organizations, and groups to promote the arts in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that engage residents in interactive arts experiences. Eligible projects include but are not limited to community dance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162618

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121

Fellowships to USA Journalists for Projects Addressing Healthcare Topics

Deadline: 09/25/26

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on h...

GrantWatch ID#: 174537

Grants to Wisconsin Women for Business Start-Up Support

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 191183

Medical Positions in Underserved Minnesota Regions for Canada and International Physicians

Deadline: 10/12/26

Opportunity for Canada and International physicians to practice medicine in underserved regions of Minnesota. The program is designed to remedy the lack of physicians in rural areas by enabling medical graduates to bypass the two-year home residency requirement of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192553

Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to USA Teachers, IHEs, and Schools for Holocaust Education Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teac...

GrantWatch ID#: 216446

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Grants to USA Agricultural Producers for Projects to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA agricultural producers collaborating with a technical advisor in multiple states and territories to benefit the agriculture industry. Funding is intended to support projects that promote sustainable agriculture. With the support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158702

Grants to Massachusetts Startups and Researchers for Clean Energy and Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts early-stage companies and researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects related to clean energy and climate technologies. Funding is intended to support prototype development that demonstrates the...

GrantWatch ID#: 169484

Grants to Florida Artists to Support Projects and Career Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida individual artists in eligible locations for work in all artistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support artistic projects that include a public event. The grant program is designed to be flexible and accessible and aims to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 194632

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191

Grant to a Florida Visual Artist to Create Original Works

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a Florida visual artist in eligible regions to create original works. Artists working within the following disciplines are eligible to apply: sculpture, mixed media, photography, painting, craft, experimental, and multi-disciplinary. One ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221712

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals for Training in Agriculture Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories for professional training related to sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support programs that educate these professionals so that they will be able to conduct training p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176395

Grants to New York City Female Arts Administrators and Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of $3,500 to New York City female arts administrators and artists in eligible locations to pursue career development opportunities. Funding is intended for applicants who are part of the local art community. Eligible applicants can take advantage of activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 186453

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Housing Authorities to Repair Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and owners of affordable rental housing to repair affordable rental housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair units damaged during a specific storm event, to prevent t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232326

Fellowships to Washington Individuals for Leadership Development and Community Improvement

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Washington individuals in eligible locations for leadership development and community improvement. Fellows will receive a stipend, coaching, and training, and attend retreats and monthly gatherings. The goal of the program is to bring together a col...

GrantWatch ID#: 205041

Grants to Arizona Youth Working with a Nonprofit for Youth-Led Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona young individuals collaborating with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, club, group, or museum for youth-led environmental projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include heat mitigation, energy, air quality, mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214883

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to North Carolina Artists to Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists and groups of artists to promote arts and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of new works, professional development, training, and related travel. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196242
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Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio artists in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to help artists advance their work, elevate the quality and raise the profile of artistic work in the region, and assist artists in achieving their arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210578

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Career Development and Artistic Endeavors

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development and to support artistic endeavors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support established and upcoming artists in a wide range of artistic dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 223537

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and developing cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230873

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury pilot project research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230875

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawai...

GrantWatch ID#: 184781

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Collectives for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives for arts projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-related activities that include a presentation or engage the local community, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 185441
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Grants to Colorado and Wyoming Artists for Public Arts and Cultural Programs and Activities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Colorado and Wyoming artists to carry out public arts and cultural programs and activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset personal expenses, including artistic supplies, professional development, groceries, rent, bills, travel, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149179
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Educator to Improve Advanced Placement Classes

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International educator to improve the instruction of advanced placement classes. Interested applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for field trips, supplies, mater...

GrantWatch ID#: 164646
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Grants to Canada Artistic Organizations and First Nations Nonprofits to Translate Canadian Dra...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada artistic organizations, artist groups, and First Nations nonprofit organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Funding is intended for translation into French, English, Indigenous languages, ASL, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Enhance STEAM Learning

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, fie...

GrantWatch ID#: 185180
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

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Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

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Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

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