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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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3,430 grants found

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Spinal Injuries to Enhance Wellbeing

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada individuals with qualifying spinal cord injuries to enhance wellbeing. Funding is intended for a wide variety of services, activities, and equipment purchases. The goal of the funding program is to improve the grantee's qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 231436

Grants to New York City Individuals Afflicted with ALS to Offset the Costs of Medical Expenses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City individuals afflicted with ALS to offset the costs of medical expenses. Funding can be applied toward healthcare and insurance expenses, as well as home modifications. Individuals wishing to conduct their own fundraising efforts may request...

GrantWatch ID#: 231437

Grants to West Virginia Artists to Support Their Creative Endeavors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia artists to support their creative endeavors. Funding is intended for projects that will provide an arts experience to their local communities such as workshops, performances, artisan markets, and more. Projects may be across...

GrantWatch ID#: 231461

Grants to Missouri IHE Students and Apprentices for Educational and Training Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri postsecondary education students and qualified apprentices to cover costs associated with certification, credentials, and degrees. Applicants must be seeking employment in a high-need career. Applicants must report their residency and employment...

GrantWatch ID#: 231496

Grants to Minnesota Businesses and Commercial Tenants for Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota businesses and commercial tenants in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that improve community appearance, curb appeal, and business visibility. Properties must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231499

Grants to Canada Artists, First Nations Artists, and Organizations for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada artists, First Nations artists, artist groups, and organizations for professional development and marketing opportunities. Funding is intended for participation in career-advancing opportunities and to support artists who are Deaf...

GrantWatch ID#: 231533

Grants to Kentucky Qualifying Individuals for Urgent Home Repair Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky qualifying individuals in eligible regions for urgent home repair projects. Funding is intended to help homeowners perform a wide range of emergency repairs to ensure the safety and health of household members. Priority is to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231553

Grants to Nevada Individuals, Nonprofits, and Institutions for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions for arts programs and projects. Applicants must consult with the funding source to determine available funding. Funding is intended for a variety of arts initiatives that demonstrate pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231562

Grants to West Virginia Property Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to West Virginia commercial property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support building facade enhancements for businesses. The goal is to improve the overall aesthetic appeal of commercial...

GrantWatch ID#: 231564

Grants to California Individuals, Organizations, and Indian Governments to Develop Geothermal ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals, organizations, and units of Indian government for projects to develop geothermal energy resources. Funding areas of interest include research and development, planning and policy development, collecting baseline data, environmenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 231606

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Property Owners for Property Redevelopment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $40,000 to Alberta and Saskatchewan property owners for redevelopment in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for repurposing existing lands or properties into multi-residential buildings. Eligible proper...

GrantWatch ID#: 231621

Grants to New York Homeowners for Restoring and Constructing Front Porches

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York homeowners for restoring and constructing front porches in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improving or building street-facing roofed porches in owner or non-owner occupied homes. Construction should be compatible with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231635

Grants to New York Elderly or Disabled Homeowners for Urgent Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York elderly or disabled homeowners for urgent home repairs in eligible areas. Applicants must be income-eligible and over age 62 or qualify for a disability property tax exemption. Funding is intended for home improvements and repairs that are consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231638

Grants to Michigan Property Owners and Commercial Tenants for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners and commercial tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Eligible areas of improvement include signage, exterior and façade improvements, landscaping, architecture, and parking. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231651

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners and Tenants to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin property owners and tenants to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the attractiveness of local business districts, promote commercial vitality, and increase economic activity in all commercial dist...

GrantWatch ID#: 231652

Grants to Utah Property and Business Owners for Building Enhancement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Utah property and business owners for interior and exterior enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities to improve interior tenant spaces or building facades. Projects must be in compliance with applicable...

GrantWatch ID#: 231666

Grants to Utah Commercial Property and Business Owners for Sign Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Utah commercial property and business owners in eligible regions for community development projects involving sign improvements. Funding is intended to support signage projects that improve the look and visibility of businesses in the dow...

GrantWatch ID#: 231667

Grants to Wisconsin Property Owners to Redevelop Older Commercial Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin property owners to encourage the redevelopment of older commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to create vibrant commercial spaces within the tradi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231686

Grants to Oklahoma Professionals for Financial Assistance with Student Loan Repayments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma qualifying individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance with student loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist professionals who are committed to residing and working in the local community, who have incurred student loan debt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231694

Grants to USA Healthcare Workers for Home-Based Cancer Care Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA healthcare workers for home-based cancer care research. Funding is intended for expedited research into the feasibility of using home infusions for cancer patients instead of in hospitals. Eligible projects must prove the economic be...

GrantWatch ID#: 231708

Grants to Texas Community Frontliners to Support Their Service Work

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals who are community frontliners in eligible locations to support their service work. Funding is intended to allow service providers such as artists, healthcare workers, social workers, caretakers, and others to continue with their communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231737

Grants to Illinois Veterans for College Tuition and Fees at Approved Colleges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois veterans for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist honorably discharged veterans with their higher education expenses. Individuals may submit an application to confirm eligibility even if they are not yet e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231757

Grants to Illinois Members of the National Guard for College Tuition and Fees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois members of the national guard for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist those who have served in the National Guard with their higher education expenses. Individuals may be eligible for either 4 or 6 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231759

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Degree in Early Childhood Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Funding is intended to increase the number of qualified early childhood educators in the state by offering tuition assistance. Awardees are expected to work in early childhood ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231769

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Entities Facing Digital Security ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and communities facing digital security threats and emergencies. The program is intended to help activists, human rights defenders, and journalists who are at...

GrantWatch ID#: 231772

Rebates to Illinois Farmers to Weatherize Their Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $500 and up to $800 to Illinois farmers in eligible locations to weatherize their homes. All work must be finished before requesting a rebate. Funding is intended for work done by the applicant or by an approved contractor. Eligible work includes ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231779

In-Kind Support to Illinois Residents for Water Efficiency Measures

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Illinois residents for water efficiency measures in eligible regions. Applicants may apply to receive a smart sprinkler system that will increase their water usage efficiency and help save money on water bills. The goal of this program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 231784

Grants to USA Journalists for Investigative Reporting on What Drives Intolerance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA journalists for investigative reporting on intolerance and social justice. Eligible applicants are women journalists or teams led by women journalists. Reporting should cover topics including misogyny, antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, and other fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231790

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institution-Affiliated Scholars for Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with accredited institutions for research projects. Priority is given to proposals that bridge fields of discipline. Eligible projects result in policy white papers, peer-reviewed publications, or sharea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231824

Grants to Washington Youth-Serving Jewish Professionals for Seminar or Fellowship Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington individuals for professional development activities in the field of Israel and Jewish education. Funding is intended to support participation in seminar, fellowship, and certificate programs for youth-serving Jewish professionals working at sy...

GrantWatch ID#: 231862
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How to Find & Apply for Individual Grants in Your Area

Securing individual grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your project, field, or goals. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering arts and culture, education, research, and community service. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to search or apply for grants on GrantWatch?

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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.