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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,659 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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Award to a Canada Engineer or Scientist to Recognize Excellence in Research

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award of $10,000 to a Canada engineer or scientist for exceptional scientific research. Eligible nominees are below the age of forty. The purpose of this program is to recognize excellence in research, as well as to advance the fields of engineering and science in...

GrantWatch ID#: 189506
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Grants to Maine Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine for-profit entities and individual entrepreneurs in eligible locations for business development activities. Funding is intended for technical support that helps established companies grow and assists with the launching of new busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 195305
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Grants to New York Current and Former Foster Care Youth for Financial Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York qualifying individuals for financial support. Funding is intended to assist young adults who are or were living in foster care. Requests will be accepted from applicants ages 21-22 who are currently in foster care within the Stat...

GrantWatch ID#: 197253
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Grants to Arizona Teachers for Educational Projects Promoting Renewable Energy

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Arizona teachers in eligible locations for educational projects that promote alternative sources of energy. Funding is intended to help classroom teachers be innovative while encouraging education about renewable energy and the effective use of energy re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197547
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Financial Assistance to Colorado Individuals to Live and Work Successfully in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Financial assistance to Colorado individuals to live and work successfully in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the local housing authority prior to applying. Applicants may apply for down payment assistance, move-in assistance, rental assistance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 199173
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875
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Awards to Idaho Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Communities for Arts-Related Achievements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 204136
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Grants to Pennsylvania Researchers for Projects Related to Livestock

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania researchers for studies related to poultry, swine, lamb, sheep, and goat production. Funding is intended for proposals that take a forward-looking approach to research with clear potential benefits for agriculture. Projects that can benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205161
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Grants to Kentucky PreK-12 Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $200 to Kentucky teachers in eligible locations to recognize positive community impact. Funding is intended to demonstrate appreciation for local educators teaching in pre-K through 12th grades who have had a significant and ongoing influence on the comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 205583
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Grants to Minnesota Agencies and Producers for Equipment Purchases to Improve Soil Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Minnesota local governments, tribes, water and soil conservation districts, joint power boards, producers, and producer groups for equipment purchases that improve soil health. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and retrofitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 207665
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Washington Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 or grants of $2,500 to Washington individual artists and arts organizations for career development efforts and arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop new artwork and to produce arts-related eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209719
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215410
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Grants to Missouri Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Facades

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri business owners and property owners for capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase accessibility, enhance building aesthetics, and encourage investments. All improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217341
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Grants to Georgia Public School Faculty for Instructional Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Georgia public school faculty in eligible locations for instructional support. Funding is intended for activities that will make learning exciting for students while also providing opportunities for innovation and growth. The grant seeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217764
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Award to a Maryland Individual to Recognize Exemplary Humanitarian Services to the Local Commu...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland individual to recognize exemplary humanitarian services to the local community in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to honor a lifetime of achievements in a wide range of community services, such as human services, education, youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219680
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Classroom Projects and Supplies

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 to Tennessee K-12 teachers and principals to assist rural schools in eligible counties. Funding is intended to purchase equipment and resources that will have an immediate benefit for the students and the school. Purchases become the property of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223142
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Grants to Texas Individuals, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas individuals, for-profit organizations, and government agencies to replace or repower old equipment and vehicles with electric models. Funding is intended to remove equipment and vehicles in a wide range of categories, including but not limited to f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223451
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Grants to West Virginia Public School Educators to Purchase Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia public school educators in eligible areas to purchase supplies for their classrooms. These funds can be used to purchase music, art, library, and technology equipment as well as other projects created to engage children beyo...

GrantWatch ID#: 223541
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Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Offset the Costs of Predator Prevention Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to offset the costs of predator prevention activities. Funding is intended for producers of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses who have sustained losses as a result of predators. Applicants must indicate the number of confirmed ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 224029
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Grants to Alabama Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226157
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Grants to Georgia Teachers to Support Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia teachers to support innovative classroom projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support K-12 educators and teams for a wide range of initiatives. Projects must directly involve and provide an ongoing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226383
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania entrepreneurs in eligible sectors for business development activities. In addition to funds, grantees will receive customized business planning consultation. Eligible business sectors include publishing, marketi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227449
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Grants and Scholarships to Missouri Residents for Educational and Charitable Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and scholarships to Missouri residents for educational and charitable purposes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support religious, scientific, literary, and charitable activities, as well as provide college scholarships. Scholarship funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 227456
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals to Support Community and Personal Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations to support community and personal needs. Funding is intended to support first responders, schools, community improvement, and community members facing unexpected hardships. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228003
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Bursaries to Alberta Students to Pursue Degrees in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/26

Bursaries to Alberta individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agricultural or environmental sciences. Funding is intended to assist with educational costs. The purpose of this funding is to support students in their agriculture studies. Applicants for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228842
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Residents for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and households for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist residents affected by a recent tornado and to help them bridge immediate gaps. Grants can support those impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 229454
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Grant to an Alabama Building Owner or Tenant to Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to an Alabama commercial building owner or tenant for projects that promote community development. Funding is intended for activities that encourage economic vitality, keep businesses thriving, and improve the aesthetic character of commercia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230013
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Grants to Yukon Individuals to Pursue Higher Education in the Health Sector

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue higher education in the health sector. Funding is intended to assist new students who are seeking educational programs related to health care and social services, including nursing and medicine. The bursary supports students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230618
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Grants to Nova Scotia Qualifying Livestock and Berry Producers for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia qualifying livestock and berry producers for disaster relief. Some applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover costs related to recovery from unusually harsh weather. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 230933
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Grants to Texas Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas individuals, government agencies, and businesses to promote alternative types of energy for cars and equipment. Funding is intended to repower or replace eligible vehicles and equipment with all-electric models, along with supporting infrastructure...

GrantWatch ID#: 231202
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In-Kind Grants of Musical Instruments to Mississippi Teachers to Provide Music Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grants of musical instruments to Mississippi teachers in eligible locations to support hands-on music instruction. The grant is intended to eliminate financial barriers to music education by providing enrichment opportunities to underserved elementary scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 231426
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In-Kind Grants of Musical Instruments to Mississippi Secondary School Teachers

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grants of musical instruments to Mississippi high school and middle school teachers to support music instruction in eligible locations. The grant is intended to eliminate financial barriers to music education by providing enrichment opportunities to unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 231427
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Grants to Missouri Residents, Groups, and Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri residents, neighborhood associations, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community enhancement activities. Funding is intended for public infrastructure projects, including parks...

GrantWatch ID#: 231644
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

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

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

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 North Carolina Artists to Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists and groups of artists to promote arts and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of new works, professional development, training, and related travel. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196242

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Career Development and Artistic Endeavors

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development and to support artistic endeavors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support established and upcoming artists in a wide range of artistic dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 223537

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and developing cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230873

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury pilot project research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230875
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Awards to Texas Teachers in Eligible Regions to Recognize Outstanding Math and Science Teaching

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $3,000 to Texas teachers in eligible regions to recognize outstanding math and science teaching. One award will be given to a K-5th grade teacher and another award will be presented to a 6th-12th grade teacher. Recipients must demonstrate exemplary teach...

GrantWatch ID#: 145270
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency energy assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146427
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Grants to Indiana K-12 Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana K-12 educators for innovative classroom projects that benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to project supplies, basic supplies the classroom may lack, supplemental items to improve class...

GrantWatch ID#: 157605
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Grants to Labrador Nonprofits, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Health and Wellness i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Labrador nonprofits, groups, school councils, agencies, and individuals for programs that foster community involvement and activities that promote wellness. Funding is intended for the following areas: mental health promotion, child and y...

GrantWatch ID#: 158173
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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.