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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,643 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 Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Ontario Professional Musicians, Composers, Orchestras, and Choirs to Record Music

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in...

GrantWatch ID#: 153157

Fellowships to USA K-12 Educators to Enhance STEM Education on a National Scale

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying K-12 educators to advance the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers while enhancing STEM education on a national scale. Selected fellows will apply their classroom experience and knowledge to national education policy efforts...

GrantWatch ID#: 160768

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Related to C...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of up to $45,000 to USA and Canada scholars affiliated with an institution for social science and humanities research related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Chinese language. Fellows may use the award for fieldwork, follow-up...

GrantWatch ID#: 192995

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs to Pursue Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with IHEs to pursue writing and research projects in the humanities or interpretive social sciences related to China. Applicants are required to have a working knowledge of Chinese or other languages used in Chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204806

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs for Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with institutions for research and writing on topics related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Chinese or another language used in China. Research on Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibe...

GrantWatch ID#: 204819

Grants to USA and Canada PhD Students for Travel to Conduct Research in or Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada PhD students and contingent faculty to offset the cost of travel to China to undertake research there or to travel to any other destination in order to conduct research related to China. Eligible research also includes studies re...

GrantWatch ID#: 217466

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Oncology Nurse Researchers to Participate in a ...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career oncology nurse research scientists to participate in a mentoring program. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to prepare these researchers...

GrantWatch ID#: 220744

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Publish Liberal Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty members to publish research for the public. Funding is intended for publishing research in multimedia or print formats. Content should be intended for general audiences and be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231823

Grants to California K-12 Teachers for Classroom Water Resource Education Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to California K-12 teachers and educators in eligible locations for classroom projects and activities related to water resources in the region. The primary focus of programs must be on drinking water issues. This may include activities about sources of wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 147280

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Artists for Public Arts Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and artists in eligible regions for community and school arts programs. Grant funds may be used to support public arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to increase access to quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 148956

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Bibliographical and Library Aids

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Fellowships to Virginia Artists and Students for Career Advancement in the Arts

Deadline: 11/06/26

Fellowships to Virginia artists and students at institutions of higher education for career advancement and education in the arts. The fellowships are intended for studies within a range of disciplines, including drawing, crafts, film, painting, sculpture, printma...

GrantWatch ID#: 176004

Awards to Delaware Individuals, For-Profits, and Organizations for Enhancing Local Tourism

Deadline: 11/06/26

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176155

Grants to Ohio School Staff to Develop Environmental Education Programming

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio school educators, administrators, and teachers in eligible regions for environmental education programs. Funding is intended for projects that address solid waste reduction, such as classroom activities, field trips, guest speakers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216843

Grants to Illinois School Administrators and Teachers for Initiatives to Enhance Classroom Edu...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of $500 to Illinois school administrators and teachers for initiatives to improve classroom education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the educational experience. Projects should demonstrate a connection to the fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227827

Grants to Illinois K-12 Administrators and Teachers for Classroom Projects to Benefit Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois K-12 administrators and teachers for classroom projects to benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational materials, unique classroom projects, and other resources to improve learning opportunities. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 227836

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for STEM Activities

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, and individuals for STEM activities to benefit computer technology experts. Funding is intended to encourage education related to computer science and to advance knowledge of STEM top...

GrantWatch ID#: 193285

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Sustainable Devel...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support projects addressing sustainable development. Applicants should be aged 21 to 30 and work in disciplines including art, fashion, architecture, design, engineering, and technology. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 217330

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Outstanding Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/09/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International scientists, researchers, and physicians to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of human disease. Successful nominees will be honored for exceptional work that has led to the treatment, cure, and prevention of hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224124

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

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

Deadline: 11/10/26

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

Grants to Louisiana Teachers for K-12 Classroom Projects

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of $500 to Louisiana teachers in eligible locations for projects that benefit K-12 students. Funding is intended for activities that involve student investigation and meet the needs and curiosity of students. These grants help teachers try an interesting pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229663

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Young Faculty Members for Contributions to Science and Engineeri...

Deadline: 12/02/26 LOI Date: 11/11/26

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico young engineers and scientists with faculty status at qualifying institutions to recognize their past accomplishments and career potential. Nominations are invited on behalf of promising researchers in the following three categories: ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148884

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Academic Research in Israel

Deadline: 11/11/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for academic research in Israel. The fellowship is open to research projects in all academic areas of study. The purpose of the funding is to connect post-doctoral researchers with leading researchers and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192269

Grants to USA Teachers and Student Teams for STEM Programs to Address Community Issues

Deadline: 11/11/26

Grants to USA teachers and student teams at the 6th to 9th grade levels for programs to utilize STEM practices to address community issues. Funding is intended for programs implemented in local schools, classrooms, and organizations. Students can choose to either ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214300

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Scholarships to USA Pathology Residents, Certified Pathologists, and Medical Students for Path...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Scholarships to USA pathology residents, certified pathologists, and medical students for pathology-related projects. Funding is intended to address a new issue each year. The current focus is on activities and projects that use age-appropriate programming to prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227152

Grants to Ohio K-12 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio K-12 public and private school teachers for innovative educational projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to encourage imaginative learning experiences that extend beyond standard school budgets and core curriculum o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227614

Grants to British Columbia Farmers, Research Institutions, Processing Companies, Nonprofits, a...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 170123

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 Schools and Artists for Artist Residencies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 schools, arts organizations, and teaching artists to provide classroom residencies with qualified, trained artists. The purpose of the program is to develop collaborative arts-based approaches with schools, assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 176738

Grants to USA Junior Faculty for Research Projects Related to Tumors

Deadline: 03/10/27 LOI Date: 11/13/26

Grants to USA junior faculty in association with research institutions for research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to address gaps i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200617

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to Arizona Public Defenders and Prosecutors for Loan Repayment Assistance

Deadline: 11/13/26

Financial assistance to Arizona public defenders and prosecutors to repay educational loans. Funding is intended for loan assistance in exchange for a commitment to continue employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. The goal of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 218805

Grants to Colorado Educators and School Staff for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Colorado educators and school staff in eligible locations for educational projects. Funding is intended to enhance student learning through projects, programs, and additional resources that teachers may not otherwise be able to afford. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 224431

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Physical Disabilities for Athletic A...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with physical disabilities to offset the costs of participating in athletic activities. Funding is intended to assist with training costs, competition fees, and travel expenses. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228771

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline: 11/15/26

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists for arts projects in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that require immediate funding. Grants may be used for presentation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162212

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Award to a New York City Writer for an Outstanding Essay About Brooklyn

Deadline: 11/15/26

Award of $500 to a New York City writer to recognize an outstanding non-fiction essay that takes place in Brooklyn and is about Brooklyn or Brooklyn-based characters. Entries will be accepted from writers of all backgrounds and ages. The award is intended to showc...

GrantWatch ID#: 163365

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Academics to Conduct Holocaust Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for writing and research on the subject of the Holocaust and other meaningful research topics. Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates include PhD candidates, postdoctoral rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 163510

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Practice Bookmaking

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International women artists to practice bookmaking. The purpose of the program is to teach students in the studio and the classroom setting and to create a limited series artist's publication by hand. The residency may last up to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 173672

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829
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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.

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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.