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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,572 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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3,572 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for the Cost of Travel for Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212986

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208

Grants to USA Individuals and Nonprofits for Photography Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 221914

Grants to Canada Indigenous Screen-Based Companies and Individuals for Travel Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223062

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Artists for Original Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania emerging artists in eligible regions to create original projects and advance their professional growth. Benefits include art supplies, studio access, storage space, and consu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223680

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Scholarships to USA Archivists and Librarians for a Virtual Course on Genealogical Research Fo...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International archivists and librarians for a virtual course on genealogical research focused on African Americans. Course is offered in July. Funding is intended for applicants who help patrons with research and are committed to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225320

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Building Facade Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois business and property owners for building facade enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to door and awning replacements, lighting installation, and improved signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225979

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Culture Bearers for Professional Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support expenses related to exhibiting, performing, or producing creative work; purchasing materials or equipment to create works of art; educational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226322

Grants to Indiana Troop Leaders to Benefit Boy Scouts

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist boy scouts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Boy Scout and Cub Scout troop leaders who are seeking to support local boy scouts who are attending scout camp. Eligible applicants are troop leaders who reside in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227543

Grant to a Montana High School Teacher to Encourage Them to Teach in Rural Schools

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grant to a Montana high school teacher in eligible regions to encourage them to teach in rural schools. The purpose of the grant is to support teachers currently working in Class B or smaller school districts, as well as those interested in teaching in these distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228229

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development and Artistic Achievement

Deadline: 03/05/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota professional artists for artistic achievement and career development in eligible regions. The grant is designed to enable artists to learn new professional or artistic skills, conduct planning and research for creative projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 178120

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Address Sustainable Development Goals Wi...

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators in collaboration with middle school or high school students to address Sustainable Development Goals that affect their communities. Eligible educators are employed at public or private schools, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 225363

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research Related to Veteran Cancer

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to support research in clinical oncology related to veterans. Requests will be accepted from either oncologists who themselves are United States veterans, or from oncologists who wish to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 224810

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Research on Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career physician to conduct research studies on mantle cell lymphoma. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will advance the unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 224812

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Lymphocytic Leukemia Research

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to carry out research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Funding is intended to support a preclinical or clinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will improve the und...

GrantWatch ID#: 224814

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research to Advance Early Diagnosis

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying physician to conduct research studies in clinical oncology centered on early-stage detection. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project conducted by an early-career onco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231459

Grants to Virginia Arts Organizations, CBOs, and Artists for Arts Programming in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Virginia arts and community-based organizations, and individual artists for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of disciplines including music, visual arts, literature, dance, theater, media, film, and vide...

GrantWatch ID#: 168356

Grants to Yukon Families for Sports and Recreation Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $500 per child to Yukon families to subsidize sports and recreation activities for children and youth. Funding is intended to help children from income-eligible families participate in sports within the territory. Grants may be used for registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181478

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/15/27

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

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Youth to Participate in Arts Enrichment

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $800 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts young people in eligible locations to participate in arts-related enrichment programs during the summer. Funding is intended to assist youth between the ages of 13 and 19 with activities that include...

GrantWatch ID#: 202587

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 Arts Teachers for Continued Education and Arts Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 arts educators to advance their artistic skills and promote professional development through continued education and arts projects. Funding is intended to support art activities and attendance at art-making workshops, institutes, festiva...

GrantWatch ID#: 203715

Grants to Massachusetts Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 03/29/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210705

Grants to Ohio Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Benefit Communities isn Eligible Count...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Ohio government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, individuals, and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote the greater good of society through charitable works and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 217710

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Administrators, and Community Members to Enhance Educati...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin school districts, administrators, and community members to enhance education programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide new opportunities, experiences, and materials for students that cannot be afforded through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222970

Fellowships to USA Postgraduate Students for Studies in Culturally-Sensitive Psychiatric Care

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA postgraduate students to advance their studies in culturally-sensitive psychiatric care. Fellows will participate in professional development sessions, receive mentorship, have access to employment opportunities, and make connections with like-m...

GrantWatch ID#: 223350

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Promote Leadership

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to promote leadership positions within the field of psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from national leaders, participate in workshops, and receive leadership training. Ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 223379

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Students for Careers in Child and Adolesce...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral graduate students to pursue careers in child and adolescent psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the field, including senior psychiatrists, participate in scientific meetings, and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223380

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Patients in Underrepre...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to learn to treat minority and vulnerable populations. This fellowship includes a field placement component to assist students in fully understanding the patient population. The opportunity is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 223381

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Minority Populations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to perfect their abilities to treat minority and vulnerable populations. The fellowship is available to both students from minority populations and those with a focus on treating minority populations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223382

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Student for Studies in Public, Community, ...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada postdoctoral graduate student to pursue studies related to public, community, or forensic psychiatry. The fellow will participate in workshops and courses, develop a network of peers, and be required to dedicate time to volunteer in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223383

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Psychiatrists to Pursue Advocacy Work

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA early-career psychiatrists to pursue advocacy work related to child or minority mental health. The fellows will have the opportunity to work in a congressional office, learn about federal healthcare issues and government processes, and advise th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223384

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Early-Career MD or DO in Psychiatry for Health Policy Research

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada early-career MD or DO in general or child psychiatry to create and carry out a research study related to health services or policy. The fellow will conduct studies under the instruction of a research mentor and will have access to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223385

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Encourage Careers i...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to encourage careers in the public sector. The purpose of the fellowship is to promote the importance of this area of practice and to prepare residents to pursue leadership roles in the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 223386

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Tuition Assistance

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students for tuition assistance in eligible locations. Funding is intended for girls from low-income, single-parent or disabled parent households who attend independent or parochial schools. Students must maintain a minimu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225464

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Women for Educational, Athletic, Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,200 to Massachusetts and New York women for educational, athletic, or health related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover a range of costs associated with personal development and well-being, including travel expenses, necessary equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 225902

Grants to USA Individuals for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals for historic preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to support initiatives that advance the funding source's mission of preserving and showcasing historic tools, crafts, and trades, as well as interpreting how ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227464

Scholarships to USA Students, Trade Apprentices, Museum Professionals, and Individuals to Atte...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA students, trade apprentices, museum professionals, and individuals to attend an annual conference on the topic of historic preservation. Funding will cover the cost of conference registration and events, as well as hotel accommodation for the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227465

Scholarships to USA Individuals to Acquire Skills for a Career in Historic Preservation

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA individuals to acquire practical skills for a career in historic preservation. Funding is intended to support the learning of a specific trade utilized for historical preservation. Eligible uses of funding include equipment, too...

GrantWatch ID#: 227466

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators for Excellence in Education

Deadline: 03/18/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Grants to Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 03/24/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 03/25/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended for services, supplies, equipment, training programs, production or presentation, and time and travel expenditures. The program is open to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177790

Awards to California K-12 Educators to Recognize Innovation in Education

Deadline: 03/26/27

Awards of $500 and awards of $1,000 to California K-12 educators in eligible regions to recognize innovative teaching and creative curriculum that inspire student learning. The purpose of the program is to introduce fellow educators to outstanding projects for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 149784

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Washington K-12 Public School Teachers for Educational Programs and Professional Dev...

Deadline: 03/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington K-12 public school teachers and teams of teachers for educational and extracurricular programs that benefit students. Funding is intended for programs that enhance student learning and promote the professional development of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182495
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