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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,430 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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Opportunity for Texas K-12 Teachers to Provide Agriculture-Based Educational Programs

Deadline: 08/12/26

Opportunity for Texas teachers to engage students in educational programs related to agriculture. The program provides a chance to connect K-12 students with a farmer or rancher to enhance their understanding and deepen their knowledge of agricultural concepts. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 217427
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Opportunity for Indiana Businesses to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/12/26

Opportunity for Indiana small businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. This educational opportunity includes a series of on-demand virtual training courses. The program supports and empowers local small businesses, restaur...

GrantWatch ID#: 221615
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Grants to USA Food Producers to Mitigate Damage from Natural Disasters in 2023 and 2024

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research on Schizophrenia

Deadline: 12/08/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers and clinical academics at qualifying institutions for research related to schizophrenia. Applicants must submit an expression of interest prior to applying. The program aims to support research...

GrantWatch ID#: 230354
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International MD, PhD, or ScD for Outstanding Ovarian Cancer Resear...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International MD, PhD, or ScD affiliated with a nonprofit research or medical institution in recognition of outstanding research in the field of ovarian cancer. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their exceptional cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231386

Grants and Scholarships to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Blood Banking Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and scholarships of up to $70,000 to California nonprofit organizations, qualifying hospitals, and individuals in eligible regions for programs related to blood banking. Funding may be used for educational programs, scholarships for post-do...

GrantWatch ID#: 181338

Grants to California Healthcare Professionals for Assistance in Repaying Educational Loans

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants to California individuals working in the healthcare field for financial assistance in making educational loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist healthcare professionals who obtained government or commercial loans in order to pursue their undergradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 191383

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

Fellowships to Washington Individuals for Leadership Development and Community Improvement

Deadline: Ongoing Conference Date: 08/12/26

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

Fellowships to USA and Canada Educators and Leaders for Professional Development in Jewish Edu...

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada educators and leaders to increase their teaching effectiveness and improve their leadership abilities. Participants will benefit from individualized mentoring and will be encouraged to share their knowledge with each other as they att...

GrantWatch ID#: 211777

Grants to Alaska Artists and Artist Collectives for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $6,000 to Alaska individual artists and artist collectives for visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the development and presentation of innovative public arts projects. Experimental and collaborative presentations that elevate audience and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223930

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Opportunity for Nonprofits, CBOs, and Artists to Use Public Space for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

Opportunity for nonprofit arts and culture organizations, Indigenous governments, CBOs, groups, and individuals to utilize public space for community engagement projects in eligible locations. Space and funding is available for exhibitions, workshops, storytelling...

GrantWatch ID#: 230826

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

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/12/26

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
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Grants to USA Young Adults to Mitigate the Adverse Financial Effects of Cancer Treatments

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to USA young adults to mitigate the adverse financial effects of their cancer experiences. Funding is intended for housing expenses, car payments, education expenses, fertility storage fees, and cosmetic, dental, and reconstructive treatments needed as a re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215226
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Opportunity for a Colorado Poet to Serve as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 08/13/26

Opportunity for a Colorado poet in eligible locations to serve as a poet laureate. Poets may self-nominate or may be nominated by other people. The appointed poet will be expected to participate in civic and public programming, community outreach, and must showcas...

GrantWatch ID#: 231145
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Light Rail S...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research light rail systems. The goal of the contract is to explore emerging technologies in the field, particularly those related to automation. The contractor will gather information to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 231356

Fellowships to Vermont Middle and Secondary School Teachers to Promote Positive Change

Deadline: 12/31/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Fellowships to Vermont middle and secondary school teachers, counselors, and special educators to design and launch positive school-wide changes. Grants are intended to provide the grantee with a leave of absence to promote professional and school system developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 170468

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artists to Present Art Programming in Local Libraries

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to present art programming to local public libraries. The purpose of the program is to support artists' engagement with the community. Eligible uses of funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172829

Grants to New York City Arts Entities for Arts Development and Production Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives and ensembles, and artists in eligible locations for the development and production of performing arts projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 209616

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112

Fellowships to USA PhD Students for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Fellowships to USA early-career doctoral students for creative research projects related to the social sciences and humanities. Funding is intended to assist doctoral students who are seeking innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 211233

Grants to Tennessee Individual Artists to Support the Creation of Artistic Works

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of $5,000 to Tennessee individual artists in eligible locations to support the creation of quality artistic works. Eligible categories for this cycle include dance, visual arts, and film. Applicants must be professional artists with at least three years of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213455

Grants to Texas Musicians, Promoters, and Venues to Advance the Music Industry

Deadline: 08/18/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 224377

Grants to Canada Researchers at Hospitals and IHEs for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with hospitals and universities to conduct studies related to cystic fibrosis. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support research projects that enhance the und...

GrantWatch ID#: 161561
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Grants to Iowa K-8 Teachers to Enrich Learning

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $1,000 to Iowa K-8 teachers for initiatives and supplies that enhance the learning experience for students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enable teachers to purchase items that may otherwise prove unaffordable, including technology, equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 172548
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Grants to South Carolina Artists in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support expenses for projects that assist in the advancement of artists who practice in theater, visual arts, music, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 180698
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Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Leadership Training Program

Deadline: 08/14/26

Opportunity for USA individuals in eligible locations to participate in an executive leadership training program. The program offers business and community leaders an opportunity to network, enhance their knowledge, and develop skills, tools, and strategies to ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 183806
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Grants to Minnesota Artists to Mitigate Financial Losses Due an Emergency

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists for urgent financial needs as a result of a natural disaster or professional or personal emergency. Funding is intended to mitigate the loss of income or cover unexpected expenses. Eligible applicants are located in the seven me...

GrantWatch ID#: 188844
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 08/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...

GrantWatch ID#: 190813
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Eczema

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to eczema. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers for studies that can lead to increased or broader hypothesis-driven investigations on skin conditions. Rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 191709
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Skin Condition Research

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to skin conditions. The purpose of this program is to encourage seasoned investigators from a range of fields to carry out cutting-edge research. Funding is intended for established...

GrantWatch ID#: 191781
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research on Pediatric Skin Conditions

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators to promote research focusing on pediatric skin conditions. Funding is intended to encourage research that will improve the quality of life and health of patients and their families. Grants are available to ear...

GrantWatch ID#: 194673
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Small Research Projects About Eczema

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for small research projects addressing eczema. Funding is intended for early-stage investigators for exploratory research projects and additional analysis of previous research. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 194674

Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Investigators for for Biological Science Research

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada emerging investigators for research related to the biological sciences. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended to support emerging researchers who are seeking a career in academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 197577
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Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Preeclampsia Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators associated with research institutions for studies related to preeclampsia. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of the program is to discover alternative meth...

GrantWatch ID#: 209868
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Grants to Texas Homeschool Teachers to Help Students Understand Agricultural Concepts

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $200 to Texas homeschool teachers for programs that help students understand agricultural concepts. Eligible proposals are science-based projects that help students gain an appreciation for and greater understanding of agriculture and caring for plants. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210276
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Grants to California Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Support Equity in the Justice S...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives that support equity within the criminal justice system in eligible regions. Funding is available for events, program support, and addressing racial inequities in marginalized communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213943
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Grants to North Carolina Individuals and Organizations for Historic Site Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina individuals, organizations, and owners of historic sites for preservation projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational programs, activities to improve historic structures, and projects invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 215918
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Property Owners for Commercial Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216373
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Grants to Illinois Property Owners for Capital Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois for-profit and nonprofit developers, individual tenants, property owners, and religious organizations for construction projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service...

GrantWatch ID#: 218271

Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Study Cystinosis

Deadline: 10/12/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers, scientists, and fellows for studies related to cystinosis. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for children and adults with cystinosis, to advance treatment, and to encourage care...

GrantWatch ID#: 220030
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to encourage professional and academic development. Eligible applicants are from groups that are underrepresented in the field of medicine. Successful applicants will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 223185
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Students for Career Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International qualifying medical students to support professional development. Successful applicants will receive a travel stipend, free registration at a medical conference, and a certificate. The intent of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223186
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Scholarships to Mississippi Individuals to Promote Higher Education

Deadline: 08/14/26

Scholarships to Mississippi individuals in eligible locations to achieve academic education goals. Funding is intended to support higher education, which is fundamental to helping families and raising overall economic standards. The program's goal is to help creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 224881
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Loans to Maryland Veteran-Owned Businesses to Defray Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Loans to Maryland businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, and National Guard personnel for business expenses. Funding is intended for business-related costs. For veterans with disabilities, grants can be used for accessibility projects and to defray oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 226030

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's and Dementia Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible institutions for research related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 226304
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

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.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

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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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.