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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 California Teachers for Creative Programs and Learning Opportunities

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants of $500 to California teachers in eligible regions for creative approaches to education. Funding is intended to enrich student learning experiences. In previous years, grants have supported initiatives in the areas of history, environmental science, robotic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175656

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin teachers for programs and activities that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for classroom projects, cultural activities, educational programs, technology projects, arts enrichment programs, and career devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 221729

Award to a USA Business Owner to Recognize Perseverance in Facing Business Challenges

Deadline: 09/12/26

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228667

Opportunity for Kentucky Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 09/12/26

Opportunity for Kentucky youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232120

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Address a Global Issue

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to address a global issue. Entries will be ranked based on their social impact, commitment to helping others, relevance, and degree of detail included. All entry materials are required to be or...

GrantWatch ID#: 205006

Grants to British Columbia Residents for Neighborhood Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for resident-driven events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to throw a block party that connects neighbors in their communities or strata. The grant program seeks to promote neighborhood connections, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214144

Opportunity for New York Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 09/13/26

Opportunity for New York individual artists in eligible locations to participate in a professional and career development program. The program serves artists and creatives of all disciplines, including but not limited to visual, literary, and performing arts. Arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215122

Grants to Ohio Individual Artists for Workforce Development Training

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individual artists for workforce development training in eligible regions. Funding is intended for professional development expenses, including development courses on budgeting and leadership, as well as classes, workshops, and profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 227965

Opportunity for New York Entities to Collaborate on Public Policy Publications

Deadline: 09/14/26

Opportunity for New York community organizations, advocacy groups, and designers to collaborate on public policy publications. The purpose of this program is to address complex public policy issues and to promote social justice. The publications focus on systems, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145204

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International clinical and post-doctoral investigators for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 181755

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Dementia and Alzhe...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to advance drug development for Alzhei...

GrantWatch ID#: 181960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Alzheimer's Diseas...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease interventions. The purpose is to support precision prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 182777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Research Related to De...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Funding is intended to support non-clinical studies and early-phase clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187795

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early Career Professors for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career professors affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for melanoma research. Applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals that address pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191652

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Veterinary Clinical Pathology Research

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for research related to veterinary clinical pathology. The funder will consider the quality of the scope of work, clarity, and design of the research proposal, as well as the potential for the research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198500

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Rare Diseases Research Conducted by Early-Stage Resear...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to support research on rare diseases conducted by early-stage researchers. The purpose of the opportunity is to provide the organizations with matching funds to support the investigator's basic bench research. At le...

GrantWatch ID#: 205008

Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to Primary Immunodeficiencies

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA scientific and medical researchers for research projects related to specific diseases. Funding is intended for studies that will improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies (PI). Consideration will also be given to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207120

Grants to USA Freelance Journalists to Research and Write Pieces of Investigative Journalism

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA freelance journalists to research and write pieces of investigative journalism. Funding is intended to conduct preliminary reporting that will lead to full investigations. Funding may be used for initial reporting trips and open-recor...

GrantWatch ID#: 208849

Grants to Mississippi Teachers, Counselors, and Librarians for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi teachers, counselors, and librarians for innovative educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that integrate conventional instruction with other forms of teaching. Eligible applicants are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 210299

Award to a Texas PreK-12 Teacher for Exceptional Efforts to Enhance Agricultural Literacy

Deadline: 09/14/26

Award to a Texas PreK-12 teacher to recognize exceptional efforts to enhance the agricultural literacy of students. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to educate children on the importance of agriculture. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210396

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Innovative Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for innovative research related to glaucoma. Funding is intended for full-time faculty to engage in research in areas including basic science and clinical interventions. Priority will be given to novel proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215898

Grants to New Mexico Teachers, Librarians, and Principals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to New Mexico school personnel, including teachers, librarians, and principals, for educational projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide students in grades K-12 with educational enrichment activities and to encourage families to partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 216491

Grants to South Carolina K-12 Educators for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 educators in eligible school districts for educational projects. Funding is intended to support creative and innovative classroom projects by supplementing limited school resources. Grants are available to grade K-12 e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228608

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International independent and early-career investigators for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 231108

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teams for Collaborative Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigator teams working collaboratively for pediatric cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support consortia of research teams working collaborativel...

GrantWatch ID#: 231109

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the development of more effective and safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231110

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and For-Profits to Improve Water Utilitie...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, research organizations, and consultants to improve the monitoring of underground water utilities infrastructure. The purpose of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 231596

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Explorers for Multidisciplinary Fieldwork

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International explorers for multidisciplinary fieldwork. Funding is intended for applicants that are connecting history to the future, advancing science, and deepening the global understanding of the environment. In addition t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231836

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Translational Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an academic or other nonprofit research institution for translational science research related to melanoma. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232019

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oklahoma Retail Store Owners for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and in-kind support to Oklahoma retail store owners for community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives to improve local neighborhoods, such as planting bushes and trees, putting up holiday decorations, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232273

Grants to Florida Teachers and School Personnel for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida K-12 teachers and school personnel for projects that improve classroom education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovative learning experiences. Grants can be used for student supplies, curriculum materials,...

GrantWatch ID#: 137214

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particularly welcome. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations and Individuals for Preservation and Housing Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations and individuals to enhance communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to open spaces, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation. Eligible activities and programs benefit the resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 140362

Grants to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for Gardening Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Florida PreK-12 teachers for school gardening projects. Eligible projects are those that focus on growing indigenous Florida produce while incorporating lessons from the funding source's textbooks. Eligible uses of funds include gardening tools, seeds, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 141519

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Wisconsin Entities to Train and Educate Hunters

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 148117

Awards to Saskatchewan Residents and Organizations for Advancing Multiculturalism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148354

Grants to Oklahoma PreK-12 Educators to Integrate Agricultural Concepts into the Classroom Cur...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma PreK-12 educators for programs that integrate agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Applicants must participate in professional development training before submitting a proposal. Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will...

GrantWatch ID#: 149414

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars, Writers, Artists, and Scientists to Advance Their Work

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada mid-career scholars, writers, artists, and scientists to support projects in various fields. Funding is intended for professionals with a significant record of publication, exhibition, or performance who have demonstrated exceptional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150420

Awards to Massachusetts Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Massachusetts visual artists in eligible locations to recognize outstanding work in contemporary art. In addition to funding, successful awardees will receive networking opportunities, publicity on the funding source's website, and the opportunity to for...

GrantWatch ID#: 153575

Grants to Ohio K-12 Teachers in Eligible Locations for Innovative Educational Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Ohio K-12 teachers in eligible locations for educational projects, activities, and events. Funding is intended to support programming that is not included in the regular budget. Eligible applicants work at publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155281

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Honor Efforts to Explain Mathematics t...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical information and ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continual basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concepts of mathematics through ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160649

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Business Support and Professional Development in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota artists for business support and professional development activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for expenses related to production, performances, and exhibitions, mentoring, and educational opportunities. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 161073

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Program Support and Financial Assistance

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit and community-based organizations, civic groups, hospitals, and shelters for programming and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and families for financial assistance in eligible counties. Funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 163436

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups for Arts and Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia individuals and groups in eligible locations for a range of arts and cultural projects and activities. Funding is intended for development, competition, and presentation within the fields of media, visual, literary, perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164032

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654

Grants to North Carolina Teachers to Enhance Student Learning

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina educators for innovative and creative projects that enhance the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to assist K-12 teachers in subjects including but not limited to reading, art, math, science, music, history, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171966
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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.