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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,448 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 Alaska Writers to Recognize Outstanding Literary Work

Deadline: 08/17/26

Awards of $5,000 to Alaska individual writers to recognize outstanding literary work. The awards are intended to honor exceptional writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. The main consideration in determining ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198180
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Grants to USA and Canada General Surgery Residents and Recent Graduates for Research in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Canada general surgery residents or recent graduates for research in the field of colon and rectal disease. Award criteria include the potential for leadership in the field, mentor and environment, research plan, and career development...

GrantWatch ID#: 204779
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Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans to Expand Farming Operations

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania veterans to support farm projects. Funding is intended to expand farming operations to encourage sustainability and profitability. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, and costs associated with contracted labor. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 213566
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Opportunity for Texas Nonprofit Leaders to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 08/17/26

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit leaders in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to offer individuals in nonprofit organizations a chance to achieve personal growth as part of the foundation’s commit...

GrantWatch ID#: 222145
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on AI and its Impact on News an...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research on artificial intelligence and its impact on news and journalism. Eligible applicants include scholars in media production, communications, information systems, mass media, or journali...

GrantWatch ID#: 230274
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Photographers and Videographers f...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International photographers and videographers to create meaningful projects. The purpose of the program is to support emerging content creators as they develop their skills and to bring them international attention. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230465
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Residency for a Kentucky Artist to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Residency for a Kentucky artist to promote artistic development. The residency, including a $2,000 stipend, will support an emerging, feminist, social change artist of any discipline who resides in the state. The program aims to encourage artistic growth by develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230556

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/18/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231300

Opportunity for USA Medical Doctors to Obtain Certification Through a Training Program

Deadline: 08/18/26

Opportunity for USA medical doctors to obtain certification through a training program focused on clinical research. The program provides applicants with professional development opportunities and access to resources. Training focuses on investigating treatment an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225846

Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359

Opportunity for Colorado Artists to Participate in a Business Cohort

Deadline: 08/18/26

Opportunity for Colorado artists in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort. Artists will receive tools and training to help them be successful in running a creative business. Participants will receive a stipent, mentorship, resources, and access to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231540

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199295

Awards to New York Individual Artists to Encourage Professional Growth

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Awards of $3,000 to New York individual artists in eligible counties to encourage professional growth and stability. Artists in all disciplines may apply, including but not limited to traditional, visual, written, performing, digital, and experimental mediums. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 203000

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

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

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

Grants to Oregon Entities for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, individuals, and entities for projects and services to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-bound, specific initiatives that fulfill at least one specified goal to benefit the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 150849

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International High School Teacher or Counselor to Attend a Conferen...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 164647

Grant to a New York Artist or Arts Professional for Innovative Theatrical Projects

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grant of $1,000 to a New York theatrical artist or arts professional for theater-based projects. Funding is intended for the writing or production of a new work, completion of a work in progress, or a new production of an existing work. Proposals should support or...

GrantWatch ID#: 191491

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International High School Educator for Mental Health Curriculum

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International high school educator, counselor, or administrator for educational materials related to mental health and well-being. Applicants are required to register as educators prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist educator...

GrantWatch ID#: 208580

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Support Special Needs Learne...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for projects to support learners with special needs. Funding is intended for adaptive learning tools, assistive technology, classroom materials, and other resources that create learning oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228106

Grants to Nova Scotia Entities to Address Economic Opportunities and Challenges

Deadline: 11/10/26 LOI Date: 08/19/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 231877

Grants to Louisiana PK-12 Math and Science Teachers to Purchase Classroom Materials

Deadline: 09/06/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to USA School and IHE Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 Conference Date: 08/19/26

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 to North Carolina Public School Entities for Projects to Enhance Equity

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina public school students, staff, families, and community members in eligible areas for projects to enhance equity and opportunities. Proposals must align with the focus areas of empowering youth, strengthening wellbeing, adva...

GrantWatch ID#: 223266

Grants to Indiana Artists and Artist Groups for Public Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of $12,000 to Indiana artists and artist groups for visual arts projects in public spaces. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including performances, visual art, video, writing, film screenings, media, social practice, public programming...

GrantWatch ID#: 231783

Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Charitable Causes

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable causes. Funding is intended for scientific, health, education, charitable, and safety purposes in the funding source's service area. All applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225963

Grants to Alabama Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Alabama teachers and educators for classroom projects and activities that benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the learning experience for students. The program provides educational classroom grants for teachers at scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 226156

Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226381

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research

Deadline: 08/20/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 231354

Grants to Canada Postdoctoral Fellows and Students for Research on Aging and Technology

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Canada postdoctoral fellows and students affiliated with a post-secondary institution or representing their own start-up company to advance research on aging and technology. Funding areas of interest include cognitive health, mobility, employm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231626

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Artists for Public Arts and Cultural Events

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 138467

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

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

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

Fellowships to USA PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Fellowships to USA and territories PhD scholars for academic research projects in the humanities and eligible social sciences. Fellowships are intended to support projects at all stages of development. Eligible proposals for social science research must utilize pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205458

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

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

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

Fellowships to USA Qualifying Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Fellowships of $60,000 to USA qualifying scholars for social science and humanities research projects. Funding is intended to support individuals engaged in full-time writing and research. The applicant's goal should be to produce a significant scholarly work. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231406

Grants to Colorado Youth Teams for Projects to Address Climate Concerns

Deadline: 09/02/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

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 West Virginia Teaching Artists and Apprentices for Folk Arts Apprenticeships

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to West Virginia teaching artists and apprentices for folk arts apprenticeships. Funding is intended for partnerships to teach traditional arts in a wide range of disciplines, including dance, music, craft, storytelling, and foodways. Both the teaching arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231785

Grants to USA Filmmakers in Multiple States for Pre-Production Assistance

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $2,500 and grants of $5,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont documentary film producers for support in the early stages of filmmaking. Funding is intended for costs incurred during the early development and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166563

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Veterinary Students for Feline Heal...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome...

GrantWatch ID#: 175909

Awards to Indiana Individuals to Honor Volunteerism in the Community

Deadline: 08/21/26

Awards to Indiana individuals to honor volunteerism in eligible locations. The award is intended to recognize individuals who assist others and go above and beyond to improve lives. Consideration is given to individuals who stepped up without being asked to help a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192489

Grants to USA, Canada, and Int'l Black Women Photographers for Career Advancement

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support of camera equipment to USA, Canada, and International Black women photographers to support the advancement of their careers. Funding is available to offset the cost of business expenses and to facilitate the execution of a visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206748
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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.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

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.