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Explore 3,481 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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In-Kind Support of Software Subscriptions to USA Schools to Improve Literacy in Children

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind support of software subscriptions to USA educators, school administrators, and teachers to improve literacy in children in grades 3-8. Grantees will receive a full, free subscription to a literacy program to implement at their schools. The program is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 216445

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses Owners for Improvements to Commercial Properties

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners to upgrade commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote building revitalization and support owners of businesses and business properties in their facade improvement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217488

Grants to USA Artists Living with HIV to Support Their Ongoing Art Creation

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $400 to USA artists living with HIV to support their ongoing art creation. Applicants must become members of the funding source at least one month before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials or to cover any other expenses that will...

GrantWatch ID#: 218166

In-Kind Services to USA Artists Living with HIV to Digitize Eligible Audiovisual Materials

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind services to USA artists living with HIV to digitize eligible audiovisual materials. Grantees will have the opportunity to have analog video art, exhibitions, documentation of artwork, interviews, and performances digitized. Submissions on behalf of eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218489

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Opportunity for USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Participate in a Research Program at Israeli IHEs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA postdoctoral scholars to participate in a research program at higher education institutions in Israel. The program is open to researchers from any academic discipline. Fellows will receive a stipend, travel and relocation allowances, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 219766

Fellowship Program for USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research at an Academic Institution...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship program for USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research at an academic institution in Israel. The program is open to scholars from any academic discipline, with preference given to individuals with little to no professional experience in Israel. Fello...

GrantWatch ID#: 219767

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research in Any Academic Discipline in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research in any academic discipline in a university in Israel. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive reimbursement for travel, children's educational, and relocation expenses, as well as an opportunity to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219768

Research Fellowships for USA Scholars to Pursue Projects in Any Discipline in an Israeli Unive...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Research fellowships for USA scholars to pursue projects in any discipline in an Israeli university. Priority is given to applicants with very little to no professional experience in Israel, as well as applicants who have served in the United States military. Fell...

GrantWatch ID#: 219769

Research Fellowships in a Science Institute in Israel to USA Researchers to Pursue Projects an...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Research fellowships in a science institute in Israel to USA postdoctoral researchers to pursue projects and promote international cooperation. The program is open to scholars in any discipline. Priority is given to US military veterans and to individuals with les...

GrantWatch ID#: 219770

Fellowship to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research Projects at an Arts Academy in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research projects at an arts academy in Israel. While scholars from any discipline are accepted, researchers must demonstrate how their project relates to the academy's areas of interest: design, art, and architect...

GrantWatch ID#: 219771

Opportunity for USA Scholars to Participate in a Research Program at a Natural History Museum ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA scholars to participate in a research program at a natural history museum in Israel. The focus of the fellowship program is the pursuit of multidisciplinary research projects that broadly address topics related to biodiversity. Fellows will rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 219773

Fellowship Programs in an Israeli IHE for USA Academic Scholars to Pursue Research Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship programs in an Israeli institution of higher education for USA academic scholars to pursue research programs and advance mutual understanding. Postdoctoral scholars from any academic discipline may apply. Priority is given to US military veterans and to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219774

Opportunity for International Youth to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International youth to participate in a competition to create content that inspires creative thinking in scientific concepts. Students ages 13 to 18 will be invited to create engaging video content related to concepts in the fields...

GrantWatch ID#: 220500

Grants to USA K-12 Educators to Support Their Work in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 220540

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Oncology Nurses for Continuing Education Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International oncology nurses for continuing education opportunities. Funding is intended for registration expenses related to attending professional development programs. Both virtual and in-person programs are eligible....

GrantWatch ID#: 220948

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Lifetime Achievement in Publi...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of public folklore. Award criteria include public engagement, community impact, quality of scholarship, publications, artistry, and impact on the disciplin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222477

Grants to USA Individuals to Defray the Costs of Adoption

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals to defray some of the costs of adoption. The funder supports international, domestic, and foster care adoptions. Applicants must provide information about the state or country from which they are adopting, whether they ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 223321

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Candidates for Research with Israeli Researc...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates enrolled in an IHE for collaborative research work with Israeli researchers. Participants will gain experience in labs and departments in Israeli universities and must be hosted by a university faculty m...

GrantWatch ID#: 223796

Grants to Utah Researchers for Innovative Studies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah researchers, graduate students, and faculty members at eligible academic institutions for research projects. Funding is intended to support early-stage experiments, proof-of-concept studies, and exploratory research with innovation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224072

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty of Academic Institutions for Workshops, Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members of academic institutions for workshops, conferences, and seminars that increase understanding of Chinese society and culture. Funding is intended to support research related to Chinese studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225856

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Publishers and IHE Faculty Members to Publis...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International academic publishers and faculty members working at academic institutions to publish material on the subject of Chinese society. Eligible projects include books, book manuscripts, and monographs. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225857

Grants to Michigan Property Owners for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the historic character of the downtown district by improving and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225986

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Indiana Teachers for Projects to Benefit Students in Schools in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana teachers for projects to benefit students in schools in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to support supplementary educational classroom projects. Applications require the signature of the school principal. Eligible applicants are edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226120

Grants to Ohio Individuals Affiliated With Faith-Based Entities to Promote Physical and Spirit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio individuals affiliated with faith-based entities, parishes, and schools to promote spiritual and physical well-being. Funding is intended for projects related to education and formation, sabbaticals, and retreats. The grant program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226552

Awards to USA Authors and Illustrators for Outstanding Nonfiction Children's Literature

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to USA authors and illustrators of children's books to recognize outstanding contributions to nonfiction literature for children. Nominated books must be original works intended to interpret factual and documentable material for children. Winning books will...

GrantWatch ID#: 226985

Grants to Alabama Undergraduate Students at IHEs in Eligible Regions to Attend Chemistry Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $750 to Alabama undergraduate students enrolled at universities in eligible regions to attend and present research at professional chemistry conferences. Funding is intended for expenses related to conference attendance, such as registration, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 227008

Opportunity for South Dakota Individuals and Groups to Learn About Finishing Cattle

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for South Dakota individuals and groups to participate in a program to learn about finishing cattle. Applicants must be high school students. Participants will be provided with mentorship, written and video training materials, a pen of cattle to work w...

GrantWatch ID#: 227083

Grants to Kansas Educators for Classroom Activities and Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas teachers and school personnel to improve educational outcomes and enhance the learning experiences for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to launch an educational classroom activity or project. Grants are available to support inno...

GrantWatch ID#: 227085

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable, Social, and Educational Causes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for charitable, social, and educational causes. Funding is intended for either donations or sponsorships of community events, sports programs, teams, and more. Applicants must reside ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227392

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Charitable Organizations for Projects That Benefit the Communit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227604

Awards to Texas Local and Regional Artists for Creative Masterpieces

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Texas local and regional artists for creative masterpieces. The display fosters a close, immersive experience that draws viewers in to examine subtle details and recognize the distinct character that makes each artwork exceptional. Awards are granted for...

GrantWatch ID#: 228097

Scholarships to Texas Individuals to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Scholarships to Texas individuals to pursue higher education. The scholarships can assist students who combine academic promise with character and a commitment to their community. The program is intended to help individuals develop their skills, broaden their hori...

GrantWatch ID#: 229125

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Child and Youth Health

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to child and youth health and human development. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229387

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Biomedical Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA early-career researchers to carry out biomedical research. Funding may be used for salary support, research supplies, relevant travel, and other project-related expenses. This program is intended to support promising research that can lead to future ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230050

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Culture Bearers to Mitigate Losses Resulting from an Emergency

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists, arts educators, culture bearers and other individuals engaged in creative practices in eligible regions to mitigate losses due to unexpected circumstances. Funding is intended to help meet urgent needs and offer relief during c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230264

Grants to USA and Canada Educators and Doctoral Candidates for Math Education Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada early-career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates for research projects related to math education. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for new research proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231148

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Colorado Teachers for Grades 6-12 for Classroom Projects to Promote Kindness

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado teachers for grades 6-12 in eligible locations for classroom projects to promote kindness. Funding is intended for projects that positively impact the class, the school, and the community. Grants may be used for supplies, field trips, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231405

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research on the Mental and Emotional Health of Individuals Ov...

Deadline: 10/27/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with academic institutions for research related to the mental and emotional health of individuals over the age of 60. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231507

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Individuals to Benefit Medical Patients

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia individuals for initiatives to benefit medical patients in eligible locations. Applicants must represent or be employed by a department, program, service line, or clinical area within the funding source's system. Grants must be for...

GrantWatch ID#: 231887

Grants to Kansas Entities to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 173646

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Post-Doctoral Fellows for Autism Research

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral fellows affiliated with a university or college for research studies related to autism. Funding is intended for a range of focus areas, including neurobiology, human genetics, and epigenetics....

GrantWatch ID#: 222511

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 Teachers and College Professors for Education Excellence

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public and private school teachers and college professors in eligible regions to recognize excellence in education. Awardees will receive an award and a frameable certificate. They will also be featured in a recognition press r...

GrantWatch ID#: 161596

Tax Credits to Iowa Individual and Nonprofit Property Owners and Developers to Rehabilitate Hi...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202522

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683
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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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