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Explore 3,473 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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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Companies to Address Autoimmune...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231278

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Teaching Degree

Deadline: 09/18/26

Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a teaching degree at an eligible institution of higher education. Funding is intended to increase the number of trained teachers available to teach in underserved school districts. Awardees must commit to teaching in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231768

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists and Teams to Design Public Murals

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231907

Grants to USA Occupational Therapists for Community-Based Research Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA occupational therapists employed in research positions for community-based research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for rigorous research in partnership with relevant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 232051

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals for Exceptional Leadership

Deadline: 09/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 177586

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers at Institutions for Research on Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers at institutions for research studies that advance the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to the full proposal. The purpose of the program is to assist occupational therapi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222566

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Georgia PreK-12 teachers in eligible locations for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources they need to inspire creativity, enhance learning, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives...

GrantWatch ID#: 226388

Grants to USA Individuals to Address the Impact of Sepsis

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA high school and IHE students to assist those who have been impacted by sepsis. Funding is intended to support sepsis survivors, the children who have lost their parents, and family members who have been affected by this life-changing condit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230865

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Grants to Oklahoma Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Oklahoma organizations and individuals to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for individuals and to support organizational programs that address community needs. The goal of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180875

Award to a Maine Teacher for the Integration of Agricultural Themes in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/21/26

Award of $300 and in-kind support to a Maine PK-12 school teacher to recognize outstanding contributions. Funding is intended for teachers who have successfully integrated agricultural concepts in elementary and secondary school classrooms. Nominations and applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 181234

Award to a USA Sculptor to Recognize Excellence in Sculptural Abilities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA sculptor to recognize excellence in sculptural abilities. Applications are welcome from individuals who have created nature-inspired works that include sculptures in the round and in bas-relief. Funding is intended for applicants with matu...

GrantWatch ID#: 206036

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA early-career investigators for research related to neurodegenerative diseases. Eligible applicants have a doctoral degree and up to a decade of research experience. Funding is intended for novel and revolutionary research with the potential for far-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 206674

Grants to West Virginia Pre-K-12 Educators for Projects to Enhance Student Education

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $750 to West Virginia Pre-K-12 educators for projects to enhance the education of students in eligible counties. Funding may be used for classroom resources, special projects, and materials that are not provided by other sources, including the scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 210206

Grants to Texas Teachers to Promote Agricultural Programming

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of $500 to Texas teachers to promote agricultural programming in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the agricultural curriculum available to children and help them understand the source of their food and nutrients. Projects must di...

GrantWatch ID#: 210275

Opportunity for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226908

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Contract to a New Hampshire Nonprofit, Agency, or Individual for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Contract for services to a New Hampshire nonprofit organization, agency, or individual for initiatives to benefit young children with disabilities. The goal of the program is to improve outcomes in preschool, with a focus on improving school readiness, development...

GrantWatch ID#: 231952

Fellowship to an Oregon Building and Design Professional for Career Development

Deadline: 10/25/26 Conference Date: 09/21/26

Fellowship to an Oregon individual to support professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the career development of building and design professionals and to encourage greater contributions to their profession and community. The goal of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198259

Grants to Maryland Public School Teachers for Creative Classroom Initiatives

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland public school teachers in eligible regions for creative initiatives that are not funded by the school system. Previously funded projects include musical instruments and art supplies, books for students to take home and share with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 147043

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Counselors for Projects to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $250 to Michigan public and private school teachers and counselors in eligible areas for programs and projects that enhance the academic experience. Funding is intended to enhance lessons, align programs with curriculum guidelines, and expand exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 163004

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage sector. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

Award to a Michigan Teacher to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Education

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a Michigan teacher to recognize exceptional contributions to education. The selected candidate will have access to professional development programs and will become a candidate for a national teaching award. This award program provides an opportunity for...

GrantWatch ID#: 150051

Residencies for Quebec Emerging Artists for a Film or Video Project

Deadline: 09/23/26

Residencies with a value of $75,000 to Quebec artists in eligible locations for documentary projects. Funding is intended to assist emerging filmmakers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Grants may be used to support the creation and production stages of filmmak...

GrantWatch ID#: 176319

Grants to Oregon Artists for Career Advancement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Oregon artists for career advancement projects. Funding is intended for work in a wide range of disciplines, including music, literature, dance, theatre, performance art, visual arts, design arts, and media arts. Artists from underserved communities are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179524

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Sports and Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180260

Grants to Alberta Artists, Cultural Workers, and Collectives for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and caree...

GrantWatch ID#: 201153

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Strides in Worldwide S...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223425

Opportunity for Washington Poets to be Chosen as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Washington poets to be chosen as the poet laureate in eligible regions. All forms of poetry are eligible. The selected laureate will participate in city events and public openings, and promote interest in literature and poetry. Eligible poets must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230241

Grant to a Qualifying USA Researcher for Studies Related to Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Grant to a USA qualifying researcher affiliated with an academic medical center for research studies related to ovarian cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research activities of a physician who curre...

GrantWatch ID#: 231390

Grants to Ontario Professional Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to Minnesota Individual Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota individual artists for arts and cultural activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase access to arts education and diverse arts experiences for all ages. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174005

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to Maine Researchers for Projects that Support the Local Coastal Region

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine researchers for research and development projects related to the state's coastal regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts in the areas of education, research, exte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180147

Grants to Arizona Artists for Career Development Projects and Opportunities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arizona artists to promote career development. Funding is intended to cultivate new professional skills, introduce artistic work to new markets, and encourage artistic entrepreneurship. Eligible projects are new or developing professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 198927

Award to a USA or Canada Senior Physician for Excellence in Pediatric Hematology or Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology and/or oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 223020

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD for Research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology or oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223218

Award to a USA or Canada Medical Researcher for the Study of Childhood Cancer

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223223

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grant to a Canada Researcher to Safeguard the Mental Health of Canadian Youth

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible nonprofit hospital, research institution, or other nonprofit organization to safeguard the mental health of Canadian youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230391

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International clinician-scientists and postdoctoral researchers for post-doctoral studies related to glaucoma treatment, prevention, and etiology. The purpose of the program is to provide support during the final stages of mentored ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230981

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231687
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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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