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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,482 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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3,482 grants found

Grants to Ohio K-12 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio K-12 public and private school teachers for innovative educational projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to encourage imaginative learning experiences that extend beyond standard school budgets and core curriculum o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227614

Grants to British Columbia Farmers, Research Institutions, Processing Companies, Nonprofits, a...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 170123

Grants to USA Junior Faculty for Research Projects Related to Tumors

Deadline: 03/10/27 LOI Date: 11/13/26

Grants to USA junior faculty in association with research institutions for research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to address gaps i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200617

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to Arizona Public Defenders and Prosecutors for Loan Repayment Assistance

Deadline: 11/13/26

Financial assistance to Arizona public defenders and prosecutors to repay educational loans. Funding is intended for loan assistance in exchange for a commitment to continue employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. The goal of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 218805

Grants to Colorado Educators and School Staff for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Colorado educators and school staff in eligible locations for educational projects. Funding is intended to enhance student learning through projects, programs, and additional resources that teachers may not otherwise be able to afford. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 224431

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline: 11/15/26

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Business Support and Professional Development in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Minnesota artists for business support and professional development activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for expenses related to production, performances, and exhibitions, mentoring, and educational opportunities. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 161073

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists for arts projects in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that require immediate funding. Grants may be used for presentation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Award to a New York City Writer for an Outstanding Essay About Brooklyn

Deadline: 11/15/26

Award of $500 to a New York City writer to recognize an outstanding non-fiction essay that takes place in Brooklyn and is about Brooklyn or Brooklyn-based characters. Entries will be accepted from writers of all backgrounds and ages. The award is intended to showc...

GrantWatch ID#: 163365

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Academics to Conduct Holocaust Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for writing and research on the subject of the Holocaust and other meaningful research topics. Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates include PhD candidates, postdoctoral rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 163510

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Practice Bookmaking

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International women artists to practice bookmaking. The purpose of the program is to teach students in the studio and the classroom setting and to create a limited series artist's publication by hand. The residency may last up to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 173672

Awards to Texas K-12 and College Educators for Outstanding Contributions to History Education

Deadline: 11/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to a Texas K-12 teacher and a college-level educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of history education. Nominations are invited on behalf of worthy individuals who teach full-time at the kindergarten, elementary, secondary...

GrantWatch ID#: 175643

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Stipends to Kentucky IHE Faculty Members to Visit Aeronautics and Space Exploration Research C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Stipends to Kentucky IHE faculty members to visit designated aeronautics and space exploration research centers throughout the country. Stipend amounts are based on the faculty member’s destination. Funding is intended to foster relationships and expand collabor...

GrantWatch ID#: 182208

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 11/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Produce Books

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190631

Loans to Utah Agricultural Producers to Mitigate Agricultural Losses

Deadline: 11/15/26

Loans to Utah agricultural producers to mitigate losses incurred due to disasters. Funding is intended to help agricultural producers address extraordinary circumstances related to declared disasters that have resulted in production losses. Loans may be used to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 198583

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women for Educational Training Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International women in eligible countries and territories for educational training programs. Funding is intended to support women who are the main financial supporters of their families and who are pursuing a vocational or skills trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199122

Fellowships to UK and Israel Researchers for Projects on Sustainable Economic Development

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 per month to UK and Israel Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers for collaborative research related to sustainable economic development. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration and strengthen connections between r...

GrantWatch ID#: 206579

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve BPOC Access to Arts Resources

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people of color, specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Grants to Ohio Individuals for Disability-Related Services and Equipment

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio individuals with disabilities for disability-related services and equipment. Funding is intended for therapy, summer camps, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Eligible applicants are children receiving early intervention, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215740

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Grants to South Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Projects an...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to South Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations for a range of community benefit projects in the funding source's business footprint. Individuals may apply for funds to address unexpected expenses. Funding is intended for initiatives in the followin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225419

Grants to North Carolina Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to North Carolina businesses and property owners to implement physical improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the city, leading to increased property values and economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227954

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to Louisiana K-12 Public School Teachers for Creative Classroom Activities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Louisiana K-12 public school teachers in eligible regions for creative classroom activities. Funding is intended for interactive activities, new curricula, and educational field trips. Eligible schools are located in the funding source's ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229660

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 166923

Fellowships to Nebraska Artists to Recognize and Support Outstanding Artistic Work

Deadline: 11/16/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 for Nebraska artists to recognize and support exceptional artistic work. The fellowship program rotates among three categories of artistic achievement: literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry); filmmaking and performing arts (choreogra...

GrantWatch ID#: 175786

Grants to South Carolina Artists in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/16/26

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

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Higher Education Students for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students for research related to cystic fibrosis. The purpose of the grant is to encourage students to pursue careers in cystic fibrosis research. Priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203149

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Farms for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpect...

GrantWatch ID#: 204298

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Hematological Disease Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to hematological diseases. Funding is intended to support young researchers who are advancing scientific understanding of blood cancer. Eligible applicants have received a doctoral degree in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Treatment Development

Deadline: 03/12/27 LOI Date: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for cancer treatment development. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to facilitate collaborations between cancer immunologists and technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 221386

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations for Career Advanceme...

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to promote professional development for Jewish educators. The goal of the grant program is to enable teachers in local Jewish school...

GrantWatch ID#: 195664

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Research Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty or senior scientists at research institutions for studies related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192165

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Improve Care and Treatments for Ataxia

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior scientists and faculty members at research institutions for studies related to patient care and treatments for ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 197423

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Development

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral medical researchers at research institutions to support the establishment of research programs investigating ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 197424

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Neurological Disorder Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-stage researchers affiliated with research institutions for research related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197426

Fellowships to USA MD and PhD Students to Promote Career Growth and Diversity in Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA MD and PhD students to promote career growth in the field of ataxia research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants are from underrepresented po...

GrantWatch ID#: 204541

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Post-Graduate Students for Ataxia Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-graduate students for research projects studying neurological diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204542

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Neurodegenerative Disease Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members and senior scientists at research institutions for research related to multiple system atrophy, cerebellar subtype. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 230443

Grants to USA Medical Researchers for Student Loan Repayment

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers for student loan repayment. Funding is intended to support medical researchers who have outstanding loans equivalent to 20% or more of their current salary. Current subcategories support clinical researchers and pediatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 231984
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