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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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3,430 grants found

Awards to Alabama Researchers for Breast Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alabama researchers for studies related to breast cancer. Funding is intended to support sustained, multi-year research initiatives across all research areas, including basic science and population-based studies. The grant seeks to help investigators sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 231525

Awards to Alabama Researchers for Studies Related to Breast Cancer

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $25,000 to Alabama research scientists and research assistant professors to promote studies related to cancer. Funding is intended to empower and support early-career investigators and accelerate groundbreaking breast cancer research across the state. Fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231526

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Farms and Food-Related Businesses for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Kansas and Missouri farmers, ranchers, food businesses, processors, and tribal food-related entities in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Funding is intended to assist small local farm and food entities enhance their ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 230106

Prizes to USA Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and IHEs to Advance Energy Storage Technologies

Deadline: 10/08/26

Prizes to USA individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, businesses, and IHEs to advance energy storage technologies. The prize is intended to mitigate supply chain issues within the early stage of development of energy storage. The goal of the program is to accelerate...

GrantWatch ID#: 231009

Grants to Minnesota Musicians for Creating, Producing, and Performing Music

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to individual Minnesota musicians for new music projects involving creation, production, or performance. Funding is intended to expand access to Minnesota arts and cultural heritage, strengthen community connections, and provide opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231704
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Grants to California Artists and Artist Groups for Collaborative Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists and artist groups in eligible counties for collaborative visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of programs and projects that are open to the public. In addition, one applicant will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161200
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Awards to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Institutions, and Individuals for R...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, institutions, universities, businesses, and government officials to acknowledge exceptional dedication to recycling. The awards are intended to honor outstanding achievements in and cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 161519
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Awards to New Hampshire Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Volunteerism

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to New Hampshire individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to recognize their outstanding contributions to the community. Service awards will honor individuals and groups that improve the lives of residents and strengthen local communities. Award...

GrantWatch ID#: 175632
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with artist time, materials, and essential project costs. The grant seeks to strengthen relationships and networks, create safe spaces f...

GrantWatch ID#: 194665
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Grants to Indiana Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Indiana early-career artists in eligible locations for career development activities. Funding is intended for the costs and expenses involved in the creation of art. Eligible arts disciplines include but are not limited to visual arts, mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 198935
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Grants to Colorado Entities for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects and activities that protect, conserve, improve, and develop water resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 208004
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Opportunity for Texas Startups to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs and startup companies to participate in a business development program. The program is geared to companies in technology, manufacturing, healthcare, materials science, automation, aerospace, software, green energy, logistics, cy...

GrantWatch ID#: 209844
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346
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Grants to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Individuals for Creative P...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to support a project or a mission that will be completed within the calendar year. Funding is intended to support creatives such as artists, content creators, small business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213660
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Award to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Technology Advancing...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of outstanding technological advances to promote peace. Areas of interest include conflict prevention and mitigation, limiting human suffering during conflict, and post-c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222074
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Opportunity for USA Journalists to Attend a Conference Related to Covering Local Businesses

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for USA journalists to attend a conference related to businesses and business journalism. Participants will learn about the different difficulties small businesses across the nation currently face, and will be given resources and information that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222955
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit youth. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: well-being and mental health of young people. The purpose of funding is to make...

GrantWatch ID#: 229984

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

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

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, and individual artists partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists and artist groups in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage artists who are creating new, original wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

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 Georgia Middle School Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia public school teachers in communities served by the funding source for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are teacher-developed and are not eligible for funding through general educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181322

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191
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Grants to USA Filmmakers in Multiple States to Create Non-Fiction Documentaries

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA filmmakers in multiple states to create non-fiction documentaries. Funding is intended to support projects made in or about the American South that are in the production stage. Funds may be used for short and feature film proposals as well as for doc...

GrantWatch ID#: 198152

Grants to Massachusetts Artists and Artist Collaboratives for Jewish-Themed Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of $7,500 to Massachusetts individual artists and artist collaboratives in eligible locations to create Jewish-themed arts projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support art that explores Jewish identit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202309

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individual agricultural landowners for forest health, wildfire resilience, and agricultural land conservation projects. Funding supports planning, education, partnerships, agricultural operations...

GrantWatch ID#: 220654

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231300
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Awards to Israel Young Researchers to Recognize Excellence in Science and Engineering

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to Israel scientists holding faculty rank at a qualified Israeli university to recognize impact in a range of science and engineering fields. Nominations are invited on behalf of individual investigators demonstrating quality and innovation in their researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 182365
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Grants to Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island Scientists for Disease Research Projects

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island early-career scientists working at nonprofit research, medical, or academic institutions for disease research. The purpose of the program is to support pilot studies and research in a variety of disciplines. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 190060
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for activities to enhance and preserve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that engage the local community in conservation and create positiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193113
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Incentives for USA Agricultural Producers in Multiple States to Promote Agroforestry

Deadline: 08/11/26

Opportunity for USA agricultural producers in 30 states of the Upper Midwest, Lower Midwest, MidAtlantic/Central Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast, and Hawaiian Islands regions to participate in an incentive program to incorporate agroforestry practices. Program pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 212182
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Grants to Ohio Individuals for Environmental Conservation Fellowships

Deadline: 08/11/26

Fellowships to Ohio individuals for innovative projects that support environmental conservation in eligible regions. In addition to a financial stipend, selected fellows will benefit from mentoring and access to a network of resources and experts. Proposed project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215214
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Environmental Innovation

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and public organizations and individuals for creative initiatives to improve the environment in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that provide solutions to environmental problems, engage the community in sustainable...

GrantWatch ID#: 215215
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Opportunity for Virginia Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/11/26

Opportunity for Virginia qualifying entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants will have a chance to meet with business advisors, develop a business plan, take part in a pitch competition, and compete for fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218936
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Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202
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Financial Assistance to New York Farmers to Mitigate the Impact of Federal Tariffs

Deadline: 08/11/26

Financial assistance of up to $25,000 to New York farmers to mitigate the impact of federal tariffs. Funding is intended to support a range of farms, including livestock and livestock products, aquaculture farms, speciality crops, and cow dairy farms. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230652

Grants to California University Faculty for Coastal Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California new faculty at public and private universities and colleges for applied research benefiting coastal communities and natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 169474

Grants to Indiana Teachers and School Staff for Professional and Personal Development

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana teachers, principals, and other educators in K-12 public, charter, and private schools for professional and personal development projects. Funding is intended for activities that will result in renewed excitement, inspiration, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172784

Fellowships to USA Early Career Conservation Scientists for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists of any nationality based at USA institutions. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship program is intended to support leading scientists by fostering research skills improvement and providing field learning experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181857
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Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Advance Creative Goals

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of $6,000 per year and in-kind support to Rhode Island artists to advance creative goals and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists who come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. Grantees will receive unrestricted fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201768

Grants to Colorado Visual Artists for Arts Projects, Collaborations, and Public Events

Deadline: 08/24/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado artists and collectives in eligible locations for short-term visual arts projects, artistic collaborations, and events that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to support projects that go beyond the classic concept...

GrantWatch ID#: 204021

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350

Grants to Massachusetts Youth and Supporting Nonprofits for Climate Resilience Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts youth and supporting nonprofit organizations for activities focused on climate resilience in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15-24 that focus on climate and community. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 231636

Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individual authors and organizations to create and distribute books for youth. Funding is intended to support new literary works that highlight cultural expression, demonstrate strong creative quality, and provide educational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 231703
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Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 09/09/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685
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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.