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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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3,657 grants found

Grants to Colorado Artists and Arts Organizations for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado individual artists and arts organizations for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Projects should enhance the local community or provide some organizational benefit to the individuals they are intended to serve. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 167293

Grants to Canada Investigators to Conduct Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Research Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Canada investigators for cerebrovascular and cardiovascular research projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support health research in the areas of stroke and heart disease that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 174364
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for capacity building. Funding is intended to support new projects, new programs, program expansion, program enhancements, and equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231212

Grants to Maryland Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland property owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for upgrades to building exteriors, landscaping, and streetscaping projects. Eligible projects include retaining wall repairs, sidewalk an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231548

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals for Training in Agriculture Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories for professional training related to sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support programs that educate these professionals so that they will be able to conduct training p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176395
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Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Advance Creative Goals

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio artists in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to help artists advance their work, elevate the quality and raise the profile of artistic work in the region, and assist artists in achieving their arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210578

Grants to Hawaii Individuals, For-Profits, and Nonprofits to Benefit Watersheds and Communitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Hawaii sole proprietors and incorporated for-profits and nonprofits for initiatives to protect watersheds and serve communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of research and data collection, community education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231804

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and Housing Authorities to Repair Affordable Rental Housing

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and owners of affordable rental housing to repair affordable rental housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to repair units damaged during a specific storm event, to prevent t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232326

Grants to North Dakota Public K-12 Teachers, Schools, and IHEs for STEM Education Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to North Dakota public K-12 teachers, schools, and post-secondary institutions to enhance STEM programming for students throughout the state. Funding is intended to provide new and original science, technology, engineering, or math education for K-12 studen...

GrantWatch ID#: 174855

Awards to Alabama Individuals to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Gifted Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

Awards to Alabama individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to gifted education. Awards are intended to honor individuals such as administrators, staff, community members, students, and parents. The program aims to acknowledge those who have made a differ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180615

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, organizations, or groups for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs, activities, events, and festivals that promote a sense of community and foster community involvement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 192110

Grants to California Individual Artists and Teams for Sustainable Arts Scene Initiatives

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $5,000 to California individual artists and teams for sustainable arts scene efforts. Funding is intended for contributions to alternative efforts to ownership, income, and care outside of the traditional for-profit and nonprofit arts and culture sectors...

GrantWatch ID#: 197022

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Project Management Accelerator

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin dislocated workers in eligible locations to participate in a career development program in the project management sector. The program will provide one-on-one career development support in a small group setting. Successful applicants will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201082

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, Schools, and Industry Groups ...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit entities, individuals, educational institutions, and industry groups for programs and activities that promote agricultural production and economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for agricu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201139

Fellowships to California Students, Individuals, and Groups to Support Social Justice Activiti...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Fellowships of up to $14,000 to California students, individuals, and groups for projects that support social justice in eligible regions. Programs and activities should address the advancement of human rights, equity, and fairness. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209853

Prize to a Canada Visual Artist Living With a Disability

Deadline: 08/28/26

Prize of $3,000 to a Canada visual artist living with a disability. Funding is intended to support an artist with a physical, acquired, or developmental disability. Artists may be nominated for the award or self-nominate, and must be 18 years old or older. In addi...

GrantWatch ID#: 210917

Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans to Expand Farming Operations

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania veterans to support farm projects. Funding is intended to expand farming operations to encourage sustainability and profitability. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, and costs associated with contracted labor. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 213566

Award to a Kentucky Woman for Excellence in Agriculture

Deadline: 08/28/26

Award of $1,000 to a Kentucky woman for exceptional contributions to agriculture. The award is intended to honor, recognize, and encourage the achievements of women farmers. The recipient will represent the highest level of professional excellence in agriculture a...

GrantWatch ID#: 218238

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in an IT Help Desk Accelerator

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in an IT Help Desk accelerator program. The purpose of the program is to assist workers who have been laid off, unemployed, or underemployed. Participants will receive hands-on training ove...

GrantWatch ID#: 227295

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Data Analytics Accelerator

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in an accelerator program on data analytics. The purpose of the program is to assist workers who have been laid off, unemployed, or underemployed. Participants will receive hands-on trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227296

In-Kind Support to Tennessee Unemployed Individuals for Skills Development and Education

Deadline: 08/28/26

In-kind support to Tennessee unemployed individuals for skills development and education. The program is intended to help job seekers prepare for employment either locally or remotely. Participants build technical skills and confidence through small group learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 228126

In-Kind Support to Tennessee Individuals for Workforce Skills Accelerator Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

In-kind support to Tennessee individuals for workforce skills accelerator programs. This course builds core technical understanding and practical troubleshooting skills for beginner IT support roles, while enhancing communication and client service abilities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228128

In-Kind Support to Tennessee Individuals for Workforce Development Training

Deadline: 08/28/26

In-kind support to Tennessee individuals for workforce development training. The program is designed to support participants in achieving career success while preparing them for management-level roles across a range of industries. Course topics include how to effe...

GrantWatch ID#: 228129

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Career Development Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a career development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare unemployed and underemployed job seekers for professional office administration careers in their communities or remot...

GrantWatch ID#: 228722

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Workforce Development Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a workforce development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare participants for customer service and IT careers in their communities or remote roles nationwide. Successful appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 228723

Opportunity for Wisconsin Job Seekers to Participate in a Career Development Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin job-seeking individuals in eligible locations to participate in a career development program. The opportunity is intended to prepare participants for project management careers in their communities or remote roles across the country. Succ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228724

Opportunity for Massachusetts Builders to Advance Construction Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Massachusetts developers, architects, and contractors to join a cohort to advance construction projects. The program is intended to support teams pursuing construction with mass timber components. Applicant's projects may be at any phase, from earl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230161

Data Analytics Workforce Development Program for Wisconsin Job Seekers

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a workforce development program. The opportunity will prepare unemployed and underemployed job seekers for careers in data analytics within their communities or in remote roles nationwid...

GrantWatch ID#: 230210

Grants to Pennsylvania Farm Owners to Encourage the Adoption of Sustainable Farming Practices

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Pennsylvania farm owners to encourage the adoption of sustainable farming practices in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to help farmers increase their profitability by ensuring soil and water quality for future generations, enhancing the value...

GrantWatch ID#: 231081

Opportunity for Wisconsin Individuals to Participate in a Workforce Development Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals in eligible locations to participate in a workforce development program. The opportunity is an online skills training program for dislocated workers in the IT administration field. Successful applicants will join small, cohort...

GrantWatch ID#: 231508

Opportunity for Tennessee Residents to Join a Workforce Development Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Tennessee residents to participate in a workforce development program. Individuals can join small, cohort-based groups where they will receive one-on-one support to achieve career success in the field of data analytics. This workforce development p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231521

Opportunity for Tennessee Residents to Join a Training Program

Deadline: 08/28/26

Opportunity for Tennessee individuals to participate in a training and workforce development program. State residents can join small, cohort-based groups where they will receive one-on-one support to achieve career success in the field of IT administration. This w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231522

Awards to New York Individual Artists to Encourage Professional Growth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards of $3,000 to New York individual artists in eligible counties to encourage professional growth and stability. Artists in all disciplines may apply, including but not limited to traditional, visual, written, performing, digital, and experimental mediums. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 203000

Fellowships to Washington Individuals for Leadership Development and Community Improvement

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Washington individuals in eligible locations for leadership development and community improvement. Fellows will receive a stipend, coaching, and training, and attend retreats and monthly gatherings. The goal of the program is to bring together a col...

GrantWatch ID#: 205041

Grants to Arizona Youth Working with a Nonprofit for Youth-Led Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona young individuals collaborating with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, club, group, or museum for youth-led environmental projects in eligible regions. Focus areas include heat mitigation, energy, air quality, mat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214883
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Grants to New Brunswick Individuals to Preserve Historic Buildings and Structures

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick individuals for the preservation of historic buildings and structures. Homeowners may apply for funding to renovate, restore, or rehabilitate the exterior of their property while maintaining its original characteristics. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 185730
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Residency for a South Carolina Writer to Pursue Writing Projects

Deadline: 08/30/26

Residency for a South Carolina individual writer to pursue writing projects. Published and unpublished writers of all genres are eligible to apply. The residency will take place at a cottage in a creative, inspirational space suited for writing work. The residency...

GrantWatch ID#: 198538
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Grants to Idaho Physicians for Medical Education Debt Repayment

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Idaho physicians practising in eligible locations for medical school debt repayment. Funding is intended for primary care practitioners in the areas of general internal medicine, family medicine, and general pediatrics. If there is determined to be a hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 221257
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Grants to Arizona Teachers and School Personnel to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arizona teachers, staff members, and administrators to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve educational goals and support qualified projects that lack sufficient funding and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 221859
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Grants to Israel Alumni of Fulbright Programs for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Israel alumni of Fulbright programs for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to support a wide variety of activities including international travel for conferences or research, access to specialized facilities, pilot projects, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230147

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, and Agencies to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in eligible locations to promote tourism. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to improve the visitor experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 231101
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Scholarships to Nunavut Individuals for Full-Time Studies Associated With Aviation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Scholarships of up to $7,500 to Nunavut individuals for full-time studies associated with aviation. Scholarships are available to Inuit individuals from Nunavut or residents in the province. Applicants must plan to work in the province following their training. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 164021
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Grants to Georgia Public School Teachers to Enhance Academics

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers, staff, and administrators in eligible locations for innovative projects related to teaching and learning. Previous grants have been used to promote inclusivity and connection, encourage young musicians, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165198
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Grants to California Youth for Projects to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California youth in eligible regions for projects to address community needs. The funding is intended to empower young people to implement their unique ideas to make significant changes within their communities and to gain leadership ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 171054
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Grants to Utah Artists, Teachers, and Arts Organizations to Support Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Utah individual artists, teachers, and arts organizations to support local arts programming in eligible locations. Funing is intended literary, performing, and visual arts. Eligible activities are those that enhance the connection between a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172285
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Awards to Virginia K-12 Teachers for Recognition of Exceptional Economic Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $1,000 to Virginia K-12 teachers to recognize extraordinary contributions to financial and economic education. The purpose of the program is to honor educators who have used innovative techniques to improve their students' understanding of economics and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173664
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups to Train Sports Officials

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia individuals and grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in eligible locations for the professional development of sports personnel. Funding is intended for certification and training program...

GrantWatch ID#: 174309
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Grants to Utah Public School Educators and Administrators for STEM Education Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Utah PreK-12 public school educators and administrators for projects that provide quality learning experiences in the STEM fields. Funds may be used for equipment, project materials, admission fees, or field trip travel. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 176459
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Awards to Maine and New Hampshire Nonprofit Board Members for Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards of $5,000 to Maine and New Hampshire nonprofit organization board members to recognize outstanding leadership. Award funds will be granted to the awardee's organization. Eligible nominees demonstrate forward-thinking leadership and a strong dedication to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 184198
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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.