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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,430 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 USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Grants to Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Grants to Tennessee Forest and Farm Landowners to Recover Losses from a Natural Disaster

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Tennessee forest and farm landowners to recover from losses incurred by Hurricane Helene in eligible counties. Funding is intended to cover part of verified losses due to timber and agricultural damages. Eligible farm-related losses may include future ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 228609
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Grants to Ohio Artists to Support Artistic Advancement

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of $1,500 to Ohio artists in eligible regions to promote artistic advancement and professional development. Funding is intended to offset the costs of creative projects, materials, equipment, events, and a wide variety of artist‑specific needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 219793
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Grants to Illinois Property Owners for Landmark Restoration

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221303

Opportunity for Israel Businesses and Researchers to Conduct Semiconductor Technologies R&D

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Israel businesses and researchers affiliated with academic institutions to participate in a collaborative research and development program to develop semiconductor technologies. Some applicants must submit a preliminiary proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 228622

Grants to Tennessee Artists for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $7,500 to Tennessee artists to develop innovative and accessible art projects. Funding is intended to assist visual artists and artist collectives in creating non-traditional, independent, and public-facing projects that enrich the conversation within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215558

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572

Opportunity for Minnesota Food Retailers to Participate in a Competition to Support Farmers

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Minnesota grocery and liquor stores to participate in a competition that supports local farmers. The contest is intended to recognize retailers that promote foods produced in the state, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223110
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Grants to Arizona Entities to Restore and Repair State Water Resources

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Arizona organizations, state, local, and tribal agencies, individuals, and political subdivisions to restore and conserve state river and riparian water resources. Funding is available for three project categories: water conservation projects, capital pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 184130

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals and Organizations for Research About Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals and organizations for research studies that address health needs within the community. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research and innovation that will promote new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197411

Grants to Canada Researchers for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations for social sciences and humanities research. Applicants may also apply in tandem with applicants from one of the Nordic countries. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230043

Grants to Washington Building Owners for Early Compliance with New Building Energy Standards

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Washington building owners for early compliance with new building energy standards. Funding is intended to encourage building owners to complete mandatory updates to large buildings well in advance of the legal deadline to do so. This program is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 222778

Grants to Canada Researchers to Improve Healthcare for Seniors

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to improve healthcare for seniors. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to analyze current healthcare programs and determine what chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 229788

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Health Risks of Air Pollution

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the health implications of air pollution. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to better understand the health impact of exposure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231016

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Business Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina artists in eligible regions for artistic development. Funding is intended for craft, performing, visual, interdisciplinary, and traditional art mediums for established and emerging artists. The goal of this program is to as...

GrantWatch ID#: 230495
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Fellowships to Rhode Island Artists for Artistic Projects and Professional Development

Deadline: 08/10/26

Fellowships to Rhode Island emerging and mid-career artists to devote time to creative projects and professional development. These Fellowships allow the individuals time to devote to the development of their careers, their creative process, and to add to the body...

GrantWatch ID#: 170544
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Grants to Washington Individuals and Organizations for Youth-Led Projects to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Washington individuals and organizations for youth-led projects and activities that benefit young people in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that focus on young people and address the negative imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 211791

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals for Youth Recreation

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 166766

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to Minnesota Farmers for Purchasing Farmland and Agricultural Properties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota qualifying farmers to offset the costs of purchasing farmland. Funding is intended to assist farmers in buying their first farm. Grant funds may be used for purchases of real estate used for agricultural purposes such as commer...

GrantWatch ID#: 207026

Grants to California Ranchers, Farmers, and Tribes for Initiatives to Improve Dairy Farms

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to California ranchers, farmers, and Tribes for initiatives to improve dairy farms. Funding is intended to address the farm's management of manure. The goal of the program is to manage levels of salt and nitrogen, reduce overall emissions of methane, and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 230407
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Grants to New York Individuals and Grassroots Organizations for Projects that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York individuals and grassroots organizations for activities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to attend a seminar prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to encourage commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196566
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Opportunity for a California Poet to Serve as Poet Laureate

Deadline: 08/14/26

Opportunity for a California poet in eligible locations to serve as poet laureate. The recipient of the position will be responsible for promoting poetry and literary arts within the community. The poet laureate will serve as a resource for local poetry and litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 198395

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952

Grants to Wisconsin Residents and Resident Groups for Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $600 to Wisconsin individuals and resident groups partnering with nonprofits, companies, or agencies to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood projects, events, and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 146031

Grants to California Entities for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to California government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and owners of shoreline property for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect local habitats, provide flood managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 215586
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Fellowships to Minnesota BIPOC Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/12/26

Fellowships, including a $500 stipend and in-kind technical assistance, to Minnesota artists from BIPOC communities to promote professional and career development in the printmaking sector. The program is intended for individuals with experience in one or more pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222229

Grants to Quebec Research Teams for Collaborative Projects and Studies

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

Grants to Quebec research teams for collaborative projects and studies with scholars from other provinces and territories of Canada. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable researchers to generate new knowledge in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198133
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Contracts for Services to Florida Social Workers for Support of Parents in Court Cases

Deadline: 08/11/26

Contracts for services to Florida social workers, organizations, agencies, and firms to provide social work services to eligible parents involved in court cases in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for both parents and children and to ens...

GrantWatch ID#: 231270

Grants to Utah Folk and Traditional Artists to Train Emerging Artists

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah master artists to train emerging artists in the traditional arts. This program supports qualifying new artists who wish to study with a traditional master artist of a Native, ethnic, rural, or occupational community. The master artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 175021

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina individual artists and collaboratives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to assist new and established artists who aspire to improve their skills, enhance their business op...

GrantWatch ID#: 191557
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Grants to Utah Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Utah individual artists to support professional development and promote career advancement. Funding is intended to help artists access professional opportunities and take advantage of resources that advance their artistic careers. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 199557

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 210791
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Grants to California Music Entrepreneurs to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California music creators and businesses in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support artists and artist teams whose work is rooted in bold innovation, lived experience, and community expression. The grant see...

GrantWatch ID#: 231680

Opportunity for Georgia Individuals to Learn How to Develop Housing with Supportive Services

Deadline: 08/17/26

Opportunity for Georgia teams of individuals to join an educational program about how to develop housing with supportive services. Applicants must be housing developers, supportive services providers, property managers, and peers with lived experience. Over the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231397

Grants to California Visual Artists and Artist-Driven Organizations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to California visual artists and artist-driven organizations in eligible regions for arts projects. Funding is available to artists from a broad range of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, drawing, sound art, performance art, and installations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 216414

Fellowships to Florida Teachers and Principals for Professional Renewal Opportunities

Deadline: 09/28/26

Fellowships to Florida teachers, principals, and assistant principals in eligible locations to pursue professional renewal opportunities. Funding is intended to allow educators to recommit to education and refresh their relationship with the teaching profession. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 209284

Grants to Texas Artists and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Residents and Tourists

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas artists and nonprofit arts organizations for arts and culture initiatives to benefit residents and tourists in eligible regions. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, public art projects, operating expenses, and classes that include a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215330

Grants to Illinois K-12 Teachers for Projects that Promote Agricultural Literacy

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $300 to Illinois K-12 teachers for educational projects that promote agricultural literacy in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Priority will be given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174275

In-Kind Book Donations to Illinois Teachers and Librarians for Agriculture Curriculum

Deadline: 10/16/26

In-kind grants of book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois teachers and librarians to incorporate agricultural topics into the curriculum. Grants are intended to promote the integration of agriculture into a wide range of curriculum areas. Books will be shi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174703

Grants to USA and Territories Women to Pursue Advanced Degrees and Courses of Study

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and territories women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida organizations and individuals for arts activities and programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts enhancement opportunities and arts-focused programs, projects, scholarships, and internships. Collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 215903

Opportunity for USA Research Teams to Conduct Robot Experiments in Space

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Opportunity for USA research teams of researchers at IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research labs to conduct experiments that utilize a robotic arm in low Earth orbit. Applicants must complete an eligibility registration prior to submitting a full white paper....

GrantWatch ID#: 229956

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275
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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.