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Explore 3,572 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 USA, Canada, or International Individual for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations

Deadline: 12/05/26

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grants to USA Veterinary Residents to Conduct Research in the Field of Veterinary Ophthalmology

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 206339

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a st...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support studies that lead to improved care of patients living with the disease by developing new transla...

GrantWatch ID#: 222864

Grants to USA Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa D...

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA investigators and research teams affiliated with institutions for research studies related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that will prove competitive in applying for sustained fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222865

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico IHE Faculty for Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico faculty at institutions of higher education for medical research projects. Funding is intended to assist researchers in strengthening and resubmitting their proposals for an NIH R or other federally funded equivalent award. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226967

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers to Study Liver Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers for studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended to develop the potential of exceptional young scientists and encourage research in liver physiology and disease. Well-trained investigators who hol...

GrantWatch ID#: 231854

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers For Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers and faculty members at institutions of higher education for hepatology research related to the treatment of liver disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that focus on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231855

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior and mid-career faculty members for research related to liver disease. Funding is intended to support new ideas or approaches that have not previously been studied. Clinical/translational/outcomes and basic scienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231856

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Junior Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior faculty members for research studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended for project-based clinical, translational, or outcomes research. Applications in health disparities-related research are encouraged. One awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231857

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Contemporary...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 182647

Grants to USA and Canada Researchers Affiliated with Qualified Institutions for Pediatric Canc...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for childhood cancer research. The purpose of the grant is to share research findings and promote careers in pediatric cancer research. Eligible uses of funds include travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184361

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

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

Financial Assistance to USA Writers Experiencing Financial Hardship

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance to USA theater writers to address financial challenges in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide essential help to needy writers in the event of an emergency. Eligible applicants include composers, playwrights, librettists, and lyrici...

GrantWatch ID#: 188546

Grants to USA Theater Writers for Essential Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants of $500 to USA theater writers for essential living expenses. Funding is intended for financial support to offset the costs of transportation, utilities, medication, groceries, mental health care, dependent care, accessibility support, holistic health care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206635

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers and research organizations for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vacc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Financial Assistance to California Homeowners for Minor Household Repairs

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions for minor home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income families in improving their living conditions by addressing safety and health hazards, code violations, and substanda...

GrantWatch ID#: 212129

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public Educa...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exceptional teachers who inspire students to learn, play an active role in their community and school, and have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144240

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keep...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $600 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Awards to Texas Educators for Outstanding Science Teaching

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Texas educators for outstanding science teaching. The award is intended to recognize exceptional teachers who have encouraged their students' interest in science and medicine. In addition to the awards, winners will receive funds for their schools. The a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161722

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Educator in Computer Science or Enginee...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $10,000 plus travel expenses to a USA, Canada, or International professor of computing education at an undergraduate IHE for excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to educators who have been teaching for ten years or less. Applications will be e...

GrantWatch ID#: 165835

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions to Neuroscience

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. Nominators must be individuals associated with hospitals, medical schools, universities, or research institutes, and have a background in neuro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175244

Grants to Alabama Researchers for Conservation Research

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama researchers for scientific studies related to the conservation of plant and animal life. The purpose of funding is to advance knowledge of birds, wildlife habitats, and the natural environment while supporting projects that contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176448

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Internships for USA Women Visual Artists to Create Projects

Deadline: 12/15/26

Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190924

Internships for USA, Canada, and International Women to Learn Nonprofit Management Skills

Deadline: 12/15/26

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 190925

Grants to California Women in Eligible Locations to Pursue Career Training and Higher Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Grants to USA Agencies and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Civility

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA agencies and individuals for projects and activities related to the study of civility. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of research and discourse, educational practices, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199847

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students for Dissertations on US Immigration

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to support dissertations on US ethnic, emigration, or immigration history topics. Funding is intended to assist these students as they write and research their dissertations. Any Ph.D. candidate who will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 207225

Scholarships to USA Nurses and Teachers to Continue Their Post-Baccalaureate Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to USA nurses and teachers to continue their post-baccalaureate education. Funding is intended to improve education and healthcare through covering the costs associated with teachers and nurses receiving ongoing training and education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221844

Grants to USA and Canada Medical Students and Researchers for Head and Neck Surgery Research

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada medical students, PhDs, medical school faculty, and researchers for research studies in the field of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgeries. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. A vast range of a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224330

Grants to California Researchers at IHEs for Research Studies to Advance the Field of Conserva...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to California researchers affiliated with IHEs, including graduate students, post-graduate researchers, and professionals, for research projects that contribute to the field of conservation. Funding is intended to support field studies focusing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226264

Grants to Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research Related to Health and AI

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with a qualifying institution for research related to health and AI. Funding is intended to support the exploration of new ideas in areas such as AI-enabled prediction and diagnostics and autonomous r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230087

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD Students for Research to Support Seniors

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232074

Competition for USA Individuals and Entities to Develop Rapid, Low-Cost Drug Testing

Deadline: 12/15/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and entities to participate in a competition to develop rapid, low-cost instruments for illicit drug testing. Solutions and ideas must have a strong scientific basis and demonstrate feasibility. Solutions must utilize the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 232238

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 12/16/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grants to Colorado Commercial and Residential Building Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/30/26 Conference Date: 12/16/26

Grants to Colorado commercial and residential building owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229583

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/18/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finali...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development

Deadline: 12/18/26

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309
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