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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,615 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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3,615 grants found

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Territories Entrepreneurs to Support Business Activities

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of $10,000, grant of $50,000, and in-kind support to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support businesses. Funding is intended to help businesses reach their full potential. In addition to the cash grant, winners will also receive assistance with small b...

GrantWatch ID#: 214411

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Professionals to Improve Health Equity

Deadline: 11/03/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals working at government agencies and academic institutions to improve health equity, health policy, and health care. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162334

Grants to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Washington individuals, organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals for innovative arts and cultural projects that benefit visitors and residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities and projects that prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 198256

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Studies on Their Professions and...

Deadline: 01/03/27 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals from a range of professional backgrounds to study the ethics of their profession in relation to the Holocaust. Eligible participants are involved in the following careers: business, law, design and technolo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210854

Grants to Maine Schools and Teachers for Environmental and Outdoor Education

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine public schools and teachers for environmental and outdoor educational programming. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate collaboration. Funding is typically used for supplies and gear to support outdoor programming, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 224410

Grants to Minnesota Schools and Individual Artists for Projects to Enhance Arts Access to K-12...

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota schools and individual artists to partner together for projects giving K-12 students in eligible locations arts access during the school day. Funding is intended to enhance the arts education opportunities available to students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224768

Opportunity for USA Teams to Develop Sensors for Satellites

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to participate in a challenge to develop sensors for satellites. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. Applicant teams should propose sensor technology tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 232630

Award to a Michigan Teacher to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Education

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a Michigan teacher to recognize exceptional contributions to education. The selected candidate will have access to professional development programs and will become a candidate for a national teaching award. This award program provides an opportunity for...

GrantWatch ID#: 150051

Residencies for Quebec Emerging Artists for a Film or Video Project

Deadline: 09/23/26

Residencies with a value of $75,000 to Quebec artists in eligible locations for documentary projects. Funding is intended to assist emerging filmmakers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Grants may be used to support the creation and production stages of filmmak...

GrantWatch ID#: 176319

Grants to Oregon Artists for Career Advancement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Oregon artists for career advancement projects. Funding is intended for work in a wide range of disciplines, including music, literature, dance, theatre, performance art, visual arts, design arts, and media arts. Artists from underserved communities are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179524

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Sports and Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180260

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Arts Practitioners for Art Tours

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia artists and arts practitioners for tours both inside and outside the province that will lead to enhanced artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180743

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Arts and Culture Professionals for Career Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to British Columbia artists, cultural practitioners, arts administrators, and other arts and culture professionals to pursue career-advancing opportunities. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180744

Grants to Massachusetts School Educators to Provide Enrichment Opportunities for Students

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts public school teachers in eligible locations to provide enrichment opportunities for students. Funding is intended to cover expenses that include, but are not limited to instructional materials and equipment for science, mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196657

Grants to Alberta Artists, Cultural Workers, and Collectives for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and caree...

GrantWatch ID#: 201153

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve the Learning Experience for Children

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana teachers to improve and enrich educational programming for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop innovative projects that promote learning for students. The goal of the grant program is to enhance the educational experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 210186

Grants to Pennsylvania Farmers and Co-ops to Introduce New Farming Technologies

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers and cooperative associations to introduce new farming technologies. Funding is intended for on-site projects, project planning, and regional impact programs. Eligible projects are those that generate energy while at the same time red...

GrantWatch ID#: 217420

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Strides in Worldwide S...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223425

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Scientists for Studies on Mental Illness

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research scientists for research studies related to treating mental illness. Funding areas of interest include bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating disorders, autism, PTSD, and schizophrenia. The purpose of funding is to create n...

GrantWatch ID#: 223436

Opportunity for Washington Poets to be Chosen as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Washington poets to be chosen as the poet laureate in eligible regions. All forms of poetry are eligible. The selected laureate will participate in city events and public openings, and promote interest in literature and poetry. Eligible poets must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230241

Grant to a Qualifying USA Researcher for Studies Related to Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Grant to a USA qualifying researcher affiliated with an academic medical center for research studies related to ovarian cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research activities of a physician who curre...

GrantWatch ID#: 231390

Grants to Indiana Elementary School Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana certified elementary teachers in eligible locations for classroom enhancement projects. Funding is intended to support a variety of expenditures. Past awards have supported professional development, literacy tools, technology, and much more. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 232083

Financing Opportunity for USA Entrepreneurs in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts entrepreneurs to present their businesses to a panel of judges to win financing. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting an application. In addition to funding, winn...

GrantWatch ID#: 232389

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Employers, LEAs, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Workforce De...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, CBOs, employers, trade and business groups, LEAs, vocational and high schools, IHEs, and government agencies for workforce development programs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 194711

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants and In-Kind to California Journalists for Reporting Expenses

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California journalists for reporting related expenses. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to spread awareness about domestic violence through professional and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 219345

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753

Grants to Ontario Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Presentations and Training

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to Minnesota Individual Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota individual artists for arts and cultural activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase access to arts education and diverse arts experiences for all ages. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174005

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to Maine Researchers for Projects that Support the Local Coastal Region

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine researchers for research and development projects related to the state's coastal regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts in the areas of education, research, exte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180147

Grants to Arizona Artists for Career Development Projects and Opportunities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arizona artists to promote career development. Funding is intended to cultivate new professional skills, introduce artistic work to new markets, and encourage artistic entrepreneurship. Eligible projects are new or developing professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 198927

Fellowships to Colorado Artists to Promote Artistic Pursuits

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to Colorado individual artists in eligible locations to pursue artistic opportunities. Funding is intended to help both youth and adult artists further their careers and creative practices. Applicants may work in a range of arts disciplines, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210697

Award to a USA or Canada Senior Physician for Excellence in Pediatric Hematology or Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology and/or oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 223020

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD for Research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology or oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223218

Award to a USA or Canada Medical Researcher for the Study of Childhood Cancer

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223223

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grant to a Canada Researcher to Safeguard the Mental Health of Canadian Youth

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible nonprofit hospital, research institution, or other nonprofit organization to safeguard the mental health of Canadian youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230391

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

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International clinician-scientists and postdoctoral researchers for post-doctoral studies related to glaucoma treatment, prevention, and etiology. The purpose of the program is to provide support during the final stages of mentored ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230981

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/24/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231687

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Tennessee High School Students

Deadline: 09/24/26

Opportunity for Tennessee high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network w...

GrantWatch ID#: 232185

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants to British Columbia community-based organizations, nonprofit societies, registered charities, service organizations, and individuals to address needs that affect local residents and communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160765

Grants to Canada Individuals at IHEs for Collaborative Humanities and Social Sciences Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative research in the humanities and social sciences. Funding is intended for new research projects by new or existing partnerships. Proposals may involve any disciplines, thematic areas, app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175842
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