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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,657 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 California Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Nonprofits for Local Arts Programmi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, artists, and arts nonprofits for projects that increase access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of artistic activities that enhance arts related programs and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 173821
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Grants to Manitoba Artists for the Creation and Exhibition of Artwork

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Manitoba artists in eligible locations to support the creation of new artistic works in any discipline. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support artists as they produce, exhibit, curate, or develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 174157
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Grants to Manitoba Artists and Arts and Cultural Professionals for Career Development Opportun...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Manitoba individual professional artists and arts and cultural practitioners for career development opportunities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176175
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Grants to Alaska Professional Artists to Participate in Professional Opportunities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska professional visual, literary, performing, and traditional artists to participate in professional opportunities. The purpose of the funding is to allow artists to participate in unique, short-term opportunities that will advance th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176239
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Awards to Mississippi Individuals to Recognize Accomplishments in Public Administration

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to Mississippi individuals to recognize professional accomplishments and outstanding service in public administration. The awards are intended to honor excellence and innovation in the management of administrative procedures that increase the quality of pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 177672
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Awards to Ohio Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievement Across a Range of Artistic Discipl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio artists to recognize exceptional achievement across a range of artistic disciplines. Applications will be considered in disciplines including but not limited to choreography, crafts, fiction/non-fiction, media arts, poetry, and photography.

GrantWatch ID#: 178200
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Grants to New Mexico Jewish High School and College Students for Educational Trips to Israel

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Mexico Jewish high school and college students for financial assistance to participate in educational trips to Israel. Funding is intended to help students attend trips that enhance their Jewish identity. Preference will be given to applicants going ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178432
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Grants to New Brunswick Organizations and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452
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Grants to Wyoming Artists, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development and Capacity ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178576
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Assist Individuals in Financial Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities to assist residents and families that are facing economic challenges. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, human services, housing, shelter, food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179451
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Grants to Idaho PreK-12 Teachers for Educational Projects and Curriculum Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $800 to Idaho PreK-12 teachers at state-accredited schools for educational projects. Grants are awarded monthly to help teachers who require financial aid beyond the funds available in their school district. Funding is intended to enable these educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179818
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Literary Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for literary arts activities. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 180306
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Ensembles, and Arts Administrators for Music Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the musical arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180307
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Dance Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in dance arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180310
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Individuals for Arts Activities Related to Film or Video

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta artists, art ensembles, and arts administrators for arts activities related to film or video. New applicants must contact the funding source to register for the online grants system prior to applying. Eligible activities include research, marketi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180311
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for New Media and Visual Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in new media or visual arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 180312
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for Projects in Theater and Performance Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the performance or theater arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180313
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Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists and Arts Administrators for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual Indigenous artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific arts and cultural projects. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request...

GrantWatch ID#: 180341
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565
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Grants to Alaska Artists for Apprenticeships in Native and Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska artists to support apprenticeships with master artists in traditional art forms. Funding is intended to offset the costs of materials, travel expenses, and master artist fees. Priority will be given to apprenticeships in which the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180847
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Grants to Kentucky School Teachers and Nonprofits to Host Artists for Art Sessions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky school teachers and nonprofit organizations to host professional artists for teaching residencies. Funding is intended for arts projects that involve student and teacher participation in the creative process. The goal of the program is to enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 181285
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Grants to Indiana Families and Teachers to Benefit Children with Autism

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana teachers and families in eligible locations to support children with autism. Funding is available for summer camp tuition, special services, home equipment, specialized classes, and training for teachers, including Master's Degrees. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182782
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Grants to Nova Scotia Producers and Writers for Costs Related to Television and Film Scriptwri...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184098
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Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996
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Grants to Indiana Students, Teachers, Parents, and Administrators for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana students, teachers, volunteer parents, and administrators in eligible locations for educational projects. Funding is intended for enriching activities and educational projects that are not funded by the school budget. Eligible applicants are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 191567
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Locations for Projects and Professional ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, Indigenous individuals, and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects and career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote innovation, community collaborations, public presentations, and activities that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191957

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Arboreal Research Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada and International researchers for arboreal research projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding will be awarded to programs and projects that address the health of trees, including ris...

GrantWatch ID#: 192134
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Grants to Alberta Directors, Producers, and Writers for Screenwriting Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, producers, and writers for screenwriting projects. First-time applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of developing new professional-quality, commercial product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193472
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Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants to Oklahoma Clubs, Bureaus, Organizations, and K-12 Teachers to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197719
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Grants to Florida Artists in Eligible Counties for Local Arts Projects and Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida individual artists and curators in eligible counties for local arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the cultural landscape of the local area by encouraging and enabling publicly accessible art events and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198352
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Grants to Alabama Individuals to Preserve Traditional Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Alabama individuals to preserve traditional arts. Funding is intended to support master artists or apprentices who are teaching the traditional folk arts. This program is designed to preserve and pass on the state's living cultural herita...

GrantWatch ID#: 207421
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Grants to Oregon Building Owners in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon building owners in eligible areas for building improvements. Funding is intended to support owners of officially designated historic buildings. Grants will help repair and maintain the structures, while preserving its appearance. Buildings must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 210217
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382
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Grants to Maryland Principals for School Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland public school principals for projects and programs that benefit schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address various needs, including professional development, musical instruments, new technology, school events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216070
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Grants to Canada Artists for Expenses Related to the Production of Live Performances

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Canada artists to cover expenses related to the production of live performances. Funding is intended for costs associated with domestic and international showcases and tours. The purpose of the program is to invest in Canadian stage-performing artists an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219055
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Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301
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Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Businesses for Oil-Related Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota individuals, corporations, cooperatives, and consortia for research studies related to the state's oil and gas industry. Funding is intended for research projects that will lead to commercially viable, improved oil recovery approaches that c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222718
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Grants to Colorado Educators to Enhance Student Learning

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado educators in eligible regions to enhance student learning. Eligible project types include literacy projects, hands-on STEM experiences, and creative arts programs. The purpose of funding is to expand th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224435
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Grants to Arkansas Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement and Preservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arkansas business and property owners for capital improvement and preservation in eligible areas. Funding is intended for improvements that will restore and preserve buildings to attract visitors and tell the area's story for future gener...

GrantWatch ID#: 224793
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Grant to an Alberta Visual and New Media Artist to Participate in a Residency in New York

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant of up to $18,000 to an Alberta visual and new media artist to participate in a residency in New York. Funding is intended to cover transportation, accommodation, food, and other expenses related to the three-month residency. The program will take place at th...

GrantWatch ID#: 225075
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Grants to Alabama Teachers to Promote Finance-Based Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama educators in eligible locations to promote classroom education with a focus on financial literacy. Funding is intended to prepare people of all ages to make well-informed financial decisions that can prepare them for a successful future. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225913
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Grants to Massachusetts Businesses and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve signage and implement more extensive upgrades to commercial buildings. The program aims to enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225994
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups for Initiatives to Benefit Residents i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that serve a charitable, religious, scientific, educational, or literary purpose. The goal of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 226125
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Teachers to Address the Mental Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and teachers in eligible regions to address the mental health of residents. Funding is intended to provide mental health education and suicide prevention awareness to the community. Eligible applicants are located in and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228033
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Grants to Massachusetts Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations, individuals, and groups in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for programs, special events, and projects to improve the lives of individuals under age 18 and their families. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228865
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Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Carry Out Electrification Work

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado owners of buildings in eligible locations to carry out electrification work. Funding is intended to change commercial, campus, and multifamily buildings from gas and water heating to electric and thermal heating. Both new and old buildings are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229081
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Families for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address basic needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229667
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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.