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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,616 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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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to preserve historic sites, foster tourism, and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156784
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Projects and Teach at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects and teach at a university in New Jersey. Funding is intended for applicants who show noteworthy potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, application...

GrantWatch ID#: 174673
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Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Environmental Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Nebraska individuals, private organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's natural environments. Funding is intended for high-quality, impactful activities that address various environmental issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 175498
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Grants to Indiana Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies, to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Indiana individuals, organizations, and agencies in eligible counties to provide support for community needs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit families with critical needs such as food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179115
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Award to a USA Individual to Honor an Exceptional First Book of Original Poetry

Deadline: 09/08/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 202811
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Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana educators for creative classroom projects that enhance educational outcomes for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help teachers develop dynamic learning environments that meet the diverse needs of their students...

GrantWatch ID#: 214050
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying computer scientists and practitioners for assistance to attend a conference program held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals or post-doctorates working in computer science or...

GrantWatch ID#: 222338
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Science Students at IHEs to Attend a Confere...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students at IHEs for financial assistance to attend a conference held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are full-time students studying computer science at accredited institutions. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 222339
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Emergency Support

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and emergency support. Funding is intended for projects focused on communities, education and youth, seniors, volunteer fire departments, and individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 225956
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Support Projects and Financial Aid

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and individuals for community support projects and financial aid. Funding is intended for community service projects and to provide assistance to needy families. Funds address a range of community needs such as food, housing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 227603
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Independent Projects at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects at a university in New Jersey. This fellowship is intended for applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231017
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Scholarships to Indiana Individuals to Promote Higher Education

Deadline: 09/08/26

Scholarships of up to $900 to Indiana residents in eligible locations to promote post-secondary education. Funding is intended to cover the costs of required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a BA degree at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231674

Grants to Washington Rural Artists to Offset Basic Living and Career-Related Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $15,000 to Washington artists in eligible locations to offset basic living and career-related expenses. In addition to funds, recipients will also receive promotional support. Applications are invited from artists whose creative practice is rooted in eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 184033

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191962

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania individuals, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and businesses for violence prevention and intervention programming in eligible locations. Funding may be used for summer-long programs or one-time events. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 197830

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

Deadline: 10/10/26

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 PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

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

Fellowships to USA PhD Students for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26

Fellowships to USA early-career doctoral students for creative research projects related to the social sciences and humanities. Funding is intended to assist doctoral students who are seeking innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 211233

Fellowships to USA and Canada Educators and Leaders for Professional Development in Jewish Edu...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada educators and leaders to increase their teaching effectiveness and improve their leadership abilities. Participants will benefit from individualized mentoring and will be encouraged to share their knowledge with each other as they att...

GrantWatch ID#: 211777

Opportunity for USA Student Teams to Develop Technologies for Spaceflight

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Opportunity for USA undergraduate and graduate student teams to participate in a competition to develop technologies to improve spaceflight design. The competition is a design challenge in which college students from across the country help design user interface s...

GrantWatch ID#: 216999

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

Deadline: 09/17/26

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

Leadership and Public Service Opportunity for North Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 LOI Date: 09/27/26

Opportunity for North Carolina qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an education, public service, and leadership program. Required forms must be submitted prior to applying. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship f...

GrantWatch ID#: 232166

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and businesses for violence prevention and intervention programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for anti-violence initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232502

Fellowships for USA IHE Faculty and Affiliated Individuals Focusing on Ecosystem Solutions

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowship opportunity for USA IHE faculty members and individuals associated with an IHE to learn about ecosystem solutions. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Applications are encouraged from individuals from underrepresented groups and from...

GrantWatch ID#: 232657
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Awards and Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits for Outstanding Community Involvement

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grass...

GrantWatch ID#: 161425
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Awards to Canada Authors for Newly Published Books that Address Current Political Issues

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $40,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174284

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Aid Underprivileged ...

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to address t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174694
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, Tribes, and Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit and public organizations, municipalities, public schools, Tribes, and artists in eligible locations to produce new artwork. Eligible art fields include, but are not limited to, dance, film, graphic design, music, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 191370
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Award to a Quebec Arts Nonprofit or Artist for Achievements and Diversity in Dance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 191946
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Professionals to Work in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota healthcare professionals to improve access to primary care and mental health services in underserved areas. Funding is intended to assist health professionals in repaying student loans. The purpose of this program is to promote the recruitment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193166
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Grants to Illinois Teachers to Promote Academic Success

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to promote the academic success of students in eligible counties. Funding is intended for classroom resources and for an array of programming, including STEM, literacy, and special education, that go beyond the planned classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 211067
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Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, MS, or MSc for an Exceptional Science Research Manuscript

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, MS, or MSc to acknowledge an exceptional science research manuscript. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. Eligible areas of interest include in-vitro research, in-vivo animal resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 220906

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS for a Manuscript Submission on Sports Injury Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The purpose of the award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220908

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS Investigator for a Full-Length Research Manuscript

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS early-career investigator in recognition of an outstanding full-length research manuscript. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The award is intended to honor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220910

Grants to USA Scholars Affiliated with Nonprofit Research Institutes for Bioethics Research

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA early-career scholars affiliated with nonprofit research institutes and universities to pursue research projects related to bioethics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for salary support as well as proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 223401
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Fellowship to a California Early-Career Curator to Receive Mentorship in the Field

Deadline: 09/09/26

Fellowship to a California early-career curator or curatorial team in eligible locations to receive mentorship in the field. This opportunity is meant to give early-career curators a space to mount exhibitions, under the close mentorship and guidance of experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 223792
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Grants to USA Medical Organizations for Prostate Cancer Testing Medical Education Programs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA medical oncology and urology organizations to host professional medical education programs related to prostate cancer testing. The purpose of the program is to provide prostate cancer care teams with education regarding genetic and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228746
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Grants to Washington Artists for Public Works of Art

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington artists to develop and create public works of art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow artists to “adopt” fire hydrants and create artistic designs for them. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231604

Grants to Minnesota Students in Grades 5-12 for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota young artists for arts-based camps and arts-related studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible youth are in grades 5-12 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169451

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Artists to Enhance Culture and Tourism in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/26/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists to engage residents and visitors while enhancing culture and tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that heighten disaster resilience awareness and prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 179519

Fellowships to New York City Emerging Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Fellowships of $20,000 to New York City emerging visual artists for professional development as well as a local exhibition of artwork. The purpose of the fellowship program is to support visual artists who are at the beginning of their public careers and who have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183749

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 09/26/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts and cultural programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for innovative arts projects and activities that engage public audiences, promote tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 184497

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Development Activities

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

Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191498

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587

Opportunity for USA Filmmakers to Create Projects Focused on the Black Experience

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Opportunity for USA film producers and directors of color to create projects addressing the Black experience. The program is intended to support creative personnel who are working on nonfiction short films and documentaries. Key creative personnel of the film shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 197869

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

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: 09/09/26

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 California Artists and Organizations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/25/27 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.