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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 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

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 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

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
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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
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Artistic and Professional Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to North Carolina emerging and established artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development. Funding is intended to provide direct financial support to individual artists. Eligible activities include enhancing their skills and abilitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 157728

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

Deadline: 09/08/26

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

Deadline: 09/04/26

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 New York City Presenters and Small Ensembles for Artistic Music Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City presenters and small ensembles for artistic projects in a wide range of music genres. Presenters include, but are not limited to nonprofit venues, community organizations, music series, artist collectives, and festivals. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 198095
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Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

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
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Grants to Massachusetts Youth and Supporting Nonprofits for Climate Resilience Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

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
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Artistic and Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina established and emerging artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development activities. Funding is intended to support artists in a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing art...

GrantWatch ID#: 231852
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to California Healthcare Professionals for Assistance in Repaying Educational Loans

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California individuals working in the healthcare field for financial assistance in making educational loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist healthcare professionals who obtained government or commercial loans in order to pursue their undergradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 191383

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517
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Grants to California Residents and Organizations For Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California residents, groups, and organizations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Applicants must attend an information session or meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on res...

GrantWatch ID#: 216412

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26

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

Grants to New York City Arts Entities for Arts Development and Production Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives and ensembles, and artists in eligible locations for the development and production of performing arts projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 209616
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112

Grants to Tennessee Individual Artists to Support the Creation of Artistic Works

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of $5,000 to Tennessee individual artists in eligible locations to support the creation of quality artistic works. Eligible categories for this cycle include dance, visual arts, and film. Applicants must be professional artists with at least three years of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213455

Scholarships to Israel Academics for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 09/30/26

Scholarships for Israel individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to attend a prestigious UK university. The scholarships are intended to help with the pursuit of a postgraduate course of study, research or a taught degree, or a second undergraduate d...

GrantWatch ID#: 175877

Grants to Arizona Artists to Create Public Art Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of $10,000 to Arizona artists for public art projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following disciplines: visual, media arts, and film. The grant program supports the creation and presentation of orig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210280
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Opportunity for Nonprofits, CBOs, and Artists to Use Public Space for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for nonprofit arts and culture organizations, Indigenous governments, CBOs, groups, and individuals to utilize public space for community engagement projects in eligible locations. Space and funding is available for exhibitions, workshops, storytelling...

GrantWatch ID#: 230826

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 211252

Grants to Louisiana PK-12 Math and Science Teachers to Purchase Classroom Materials

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana PK-12 math and science teachers for classroom materials and equipment. Funding is intended to purchase non-consumable materials and equipment for standards-based, effective, innovative, and high-quality mathematics, science, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 159655

Grants and Scholarships to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Blood Banking Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and scholarships of up to $70,000 to California nonprofit organizations, qualifying hospitals, and individuals in eligible regions for programs related to blood banking. Funding may be used for educational programs, scholarships for post-do...

GrantWatch ID#: 181338

Grants to Rhode Island Artists for Project Support

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to create and present new works of art. Funding is intended to support new projects that expand the public’s understanding of the visual arts, especially through collaborations. The goal is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220816

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit entities, cultural institutions, CBOs, and individuals for arts and culture initiatives in eligible locations. Funding may be used for existing and new programs. The goal of the funding program is to con...

GrantWatch ID#: 221097

Grants and In-Kind Support to New Jersey Entrepreneur Teams to Grow Startup Businesses

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey entrepreneur teams to grow startup business ventures. Awardees will receive grant funding and mentorship support, with added funding being awarded to applicants from qualifying regions. This program is designed to address s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231321

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Fields

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions of higher education for research in the social sciences and humanities fields. The purpose of funding is for research into individual behavior and society's behavior as a whole. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 160930
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Grants to Colorado Youth Teams for Projects to Address Climate Concerns

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado youth teams for projects to address climate concerns in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15 to 24 related to waste reduction, food preservation, walkability and bikeability projects, tree pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 231410

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Organizations for K-12 Cultural Studies Materials

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individuals and organizations to develop academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for K-12 students from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to expand educational resources for communities whose cultures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231702

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland organizations, groups, and individuals for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of health and wellness education, practical life skills, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 159442

Grants to Maryland Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland individuals, organizations, and groups to promote the arts in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that engage residents in interactive arts experiences. Eligible projects include but are not limited to community dance, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162618
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Grants to Arizona Teachers to Enhance Wildlife Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers and educational professionals, including government and Indian tribe employees, to enhance wildlife education. Funding is intended to support professional development activities as well as the design and implementation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187850

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, for-profits, CBOs, government agencies, and Tribal entities to provide services to veterans, military personnel, and their families in eligible locations. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213121

Grants to Wisconsin Women for Business Start-Up Support

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin women in eligible counties for assistance in starting a new business. Funding is also intended to help women with existing businesses, but priority is given to applicants requesting funds for businesses in the start-up phase. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 191183

Medical Positions in Underserved Minnesota Regions for Canada and International Physicians

Deadline: 10/12/26

Opportunity for Canada and International physicians to practice medicine in underserved regions of Minnesota. The program is designed to remedy the lack of physicians in rural areas by enabling medical graduates to bypass the two-year home residency requirement of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192553

Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

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 USA Agricultural Producers for Projects to Advance Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA agricultural producers collaborating with a technical advisor in multiple states and territories to benefit the agriculture industry. Funding is intended to support projects that promote sustainable agriculture. With the support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158702

Grants to Massachusetts Startups and Researchers for Clean Energy and Climate Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts early-stage companies and researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects related to clean energy and climate technologies. Funding is intended to support prototype development that demonstrates the...

GrantWatch ID#: 169484

Grants to Florida Artists to Support Projects and Career Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida individual artists in eligible locations for work in all artistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support artistic projects that include a public event. The grant program is designed to be flexible and accessible and aims to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 194632

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

Grant to a Florida Visual Artist to Create Original Works

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a Florida visual artist in eligible regions to create original works. Artists working within the following disciplines are eligible to apply: sculpture, mixed media, photography, painting, craft, experimental, and multi-disciplinary. One ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221712
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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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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.

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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.

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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.