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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,581 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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3,581 grants found

Grants to USA Individuals and Couples for Assistance in Adopting a Child

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals and couples to defray the cost of adopting a child. Funds may be requested to support domestic, international, and foster care adoptions. Funding is intended to cover outstanding final fees due to the lawyer or adoption a...

GrantWatch ID#: 154802

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and School Personnel for Projects That Improve Education

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and K-12 school personnel for projects, activities, and programs that improve education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative projects, educational trips, and special events that bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 173456

Grants to Kansas Women in Eligible Areas for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Kansas Individuals in eligible areas for crisis assistance. The purpose of funding is to assist women experiencing financial difficulty. Funding is intended for a one-time expense or crisis that will help women maintain independence. Possible expenses in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212035

Grants to Florida K-12th Grade Teachers for Energy, Science, and Math Education Projects

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to Florida K-12th grade math and science teachers in eligible locations to purchase classroom resources for science, technology, math, and energy education projects. Funding is intended for supplies, software, and equipment expenses related to the proposed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172587

Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers for STEM Learning Activities Conducted with a Business Partner

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida public school K-12 teachers in eligible locations for hands-on STEM education activities conducted jointly with a business partner. Grants must be used for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and software for project implementati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173638

Grants to Florida Teachers for High School STEM Programs

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida high school teachers for STEM programming for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow teachers to implement programs in the areas of computational science, engineering, and cybersecurity. Grants may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197421

Grants to Florida Teachers for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida teachers in arts-related fields to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, equipment, and repairs that help educators innovatively and productively use the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210157

Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers to Teach Students About Recycling and Community Beautification

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible regions for projects, programs, and field trips that teach students about recycling and community beautification. Funding is intended to cover project expenses such as transportation, equipment, supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218957

Grants to Florida K-12 Arts Teachers to Provide Cultural Experiences to Students

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida K-12 teachers of arts and cultural subjects for projects to provide meaningful cultural experiences to students in eligible regions. Funding may be used for field trips, art supplies, museum visits, equipment, and any other expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 223434

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Scientists for Fieldwork

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and emerging scientists to support fieldwork. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research addressing the environment, climate, and the relationship between humanity and wildlife across the glob...

GrantWatch ID#: 231833

Fellowships to USA and Virgin Islands Instructors at IHEs for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/06/26

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to individuals at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to conduct research related to the humanities, education, and social sciences. Funding is intended to create conditions for su...

GrantWatch ID#: 211234

Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422

Grants to Vermont Individual Artists for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont individual artists for career advancement activities. First-time applicants must create an account in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies with a mentor, conference attendance, marketing, travel, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165229

Grants to South Carolina Teachers for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $500 to South Carolina public and private school teachers for educational projects that promote appreciation for the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support both virtual and hands-on projects. The goal of the program is to help the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 173242

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Arts Projects that Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia artists and artist collectives in eligible locations to create collaborative artworks that engage community residents. The purpose of the program is to create artwork for the community, engage residents in the creative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185405

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual Artist, Group, or Nonprofit to Recognize C...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 196235

Grants to Tennessee Educators for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals to promote professional development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and administrators in PreK-12 schools, technical schools, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198039

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $500 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to address critical needs. Funding is intended to mitigate the negative impact of emergencies and crises, such as eviction, utility shut-off, healthcare expenses, phone or internet service interrup...

GrantWatch ID#: 220978

Grants to Manitoba Companies and Individuals for Business Development Efforts

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Manitoba businesses and individuals to promote economic growth and job creation in eligible communities. Funding is intended to establish, acquire, or expand a business that contributes to economic development. Eligible applicants are located and operate...

GrantWatch ID#: 221511

Grants to Hawaii Women to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $4,000 to Hawaii women for career development activities. Funding is intended for conferences, training opportunities, seminars, and certifications. This year, grant funding is focused exclusively on professional development conferences and career advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223123

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Pilot Prostate Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA faculty researchers for pilot research projects on prostate cancer. Funding is intended for projects focused on a wide range of topics, including treatment, diagnosis, prevention, or etiology. The research may be clinical, behavioral, basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227499

Grants to Tennessee Educators for Classroom Projects and Initiatives

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals for classroom projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, projects, or program costs that will benefit students in the classroom or the school as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231450

Grants to Tennessee School or District Administrators to Recognize Teachers for Their Work

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $500 to Tennessee school or district administrators to recognize teachers for their work in eligible regions. Applicants may be from public or private K-12 schools. Funding may be used for materials for new teachers, celebration treats or prizes, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 231451

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Repressive Regimes

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research on repressive regimes. Funding is intended to support research addressing access to the internet, censorship, and other restrictions on the free flow of information. Applicants will work full-time...

GrantWatch ID#: 231770

Grants to Michigan Students and Individuals for Educational Enhancement Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan students and individuals representing nonprofit educational organizations and schools for a wide range of educational programs serving students in eligible regions. Funding may be used for both basic and more innovative programming for schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138744

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

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

Fellowships to USA PhD Students for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

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 Conference Date: 09/08/26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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