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Grants for Individuals

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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3,481 grants found

Opportunity for New York Artists to Participate in a Residency Program Related to Book Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for New York artists to participate in a residency program. The opportunity is intended for early and mid-career artists to perfect their skills in book arts. Residents will receive financial assistance, workspace, and professional and educational deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 205055

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Grants to USA Individuals Experiencing Hardship to Assist with Various Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA individuals experiencing hardship to assist them with various expenses. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207310

Grants to USA BIPOC Residents in Eligible States to Assist in Purchasing a Home

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania residents to assist in purchasing a home in eligible regions. This grant promotes housing justice by offering funds for down payments to qualifying BIPOC residents who are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207999

Competition for USA and Canada Mom Entrepreneurs to Help Grow Their Businesses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Competition for USA and Canada mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Eligible applicants include first-time expect...

GrantWatch ID#: 209032

Grants to Illinois Teachers for Field Trips Related to State History

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois pre-K-12 teachers for field trips that help students explore the state's history. Funding is intended for activities and excursions that promote Illinois historical topics currently being taught in the school's curriculum. The fiel...

GrantWatch ID#: 209831

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Research Global Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships of $10,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International journalists, scholars, and other individuals to research global issues at a program in Washington, DC. The purpose of the program is to afford researchers the opportunity to engage with US policyma...

GrantWatch ID#: 210373

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD Candidates for Data Co...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD candidates to facilitate data collection in academic research. Successful applicants will receive a one-year subscription to data collection software, technical support, and publicit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210421

Grants to Colorado K-12 Students to Pursue Extracurricular Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $200 to Colorado K-12 students to promote participation in out-of-school activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer children and youth with financial challenges the chance to enjoy extracurricular activities, such as piano lesso...

GrantWatch ID#: 211730

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Events and Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to Michigan nonprofit organizations and individuals for community events and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. The grant program is intended to provide financial and volunteer support for cultural a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214648

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Sports and Professional Development in...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta athletes, coaches, sports groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote participation in athletic programs or to host sporting events that will benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215391

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Grants to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho Artists for Arts Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho artists for arts initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote the accessibility, excellence, growth, and innovation of the arts. The grant provides funding for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215813

Grants to Washington Artists, Arts Organizations, and Groups for Arts and Culture Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington individuals, groups, and arts, business, and community organizations for arts-related initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for events and programs that are free for local residents and visitors. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215814

Grants to New York City Filmmakers to Complete Their Film Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City filmmakers in eligible regions to help finish their projects. Priority will be given to projects that reflect the history and culture of the local community. Once the project has been completed, it will automatically be subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 216579

Grants to USA Households in Eligible Regions for Financial Assistance to Pay Utility Bills

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $250 to USA households in eligible regions for assistance in paying utility bills. The purpose of the program is to assist income-eligible individuals in paying for services that are in threat of termination or already turned off. The fund serves h...

GrantWatch ID#: 218068

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Individuals, and For-Profits for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, individuals, and for-profit entities for community events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase tourism, promote economic development, and attract visitors. The grant aims to support event organizers in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219627

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to Montana Organizations, Companies, and Individuals to Promote the Forestry Industry

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects and programs that benefit the timber industry. Funding is intended for events or activities that relate to or benefit active forest management. Proposals must advance forestr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222413

Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations and Businesses for Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania organizations and businesses for community arts programs in eligible locations . Funding is intended for public projects and programs. Preference will be given to programs serving typically underserved populations. All progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222956

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Team Members for Youth Sports-Related Projects in E...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals and team members for youth sports-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs related to minor sports such as training camps, equipment, travel costs, skill clinics, and insurance. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224357

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency in eligible regions. Artists will have use of a darkroom to process their work on location. The purpose of the residency is to enable artists to produce site-specific images, incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225097

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225938

Grants to Indiana Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana property owners and tenants for capital projects that improve commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facades, storefronts, awnings, and signs (as part of an image enhancement project that includes imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225976

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to Florida Business Owners in Eligible Regions for Marketing Initiatives to Promote Gro...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $2,500 to Florida business owners in eligible regions for marketing initiatives to promote growth. Applicants must meet with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for branding and marketing activities that help local businesses expand. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 226530

Grants to Florida Businesses and Commercial Property Owners for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital projects. Applicants must meet with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover costs related to renovation and construction. Eligible uses of funding in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226531

Grants to Oregon and Washington Librarians, Teachers, and Counselors for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon and Washington librarians, teachers, and counselors for classroom supplies. Applicants must work with grades K-5 and be a member of the funder's credit union. Funding is intended for furniture, books, technology, writing supplies, and other necess...

GrantWatch ID#: 226945

Grants to Ontario Special Needs Students for Therapy Services and Equipment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario special needs students for therapy services and equipment. Funding is intended to support the needs of these students as they transition into high school, from high school to post-secondary studies, or to the workplace. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227119

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Journalism Organizations for Stories on Underreported Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alaska individuals and nonprofit and for-profit journalism organizations for stories that address underreported issues relevant to the state. Funding is intended for project expenses such as equipment rental, editing, data analysis, trav...

GrantWatch ID#: 227192

Grants to USA Individuals for Vocational Training

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individual high school seniors or graduates for vocational training. Eligible skilled trades include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. Funding may be used for tuition, fees, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 227270

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance, based on need and funds available. Eligible residents and organizations are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227605

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support residents in crisis, first responders, youth, seniors, and agricultural w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228008

Grants to North Dakota Residents and Nonprofits to Support Local Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota residents and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support local needs. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: charitable, scientific, education, safety, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228014

Grants and Sponsorships to Oregon Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and sponsorships to Oregon organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community events and programs that promote the goals of the local council, including climate resiliency, public safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 228053

Grants to Indiana Property Owners and Tenants for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana property owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to upgrade and enhance building façades, storefronts, awnings, and signs. The grant program aims to support projects and act...

GrantWatch ID#: 229361

Grants to Iowa Charities, Organizations, and Individuals for a Variety of Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa charities, organizations, and individuals for a variety of needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for support in the following categories: economic development, disaster relief, environment, education and/or youth, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229536

Grants to Canada Investigators for Research Related to Lung Cancer

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 CAD to Canada investigators for research related to lung cancer. Funding is intended to help cover direct costs associated with a defined research project, including wages, supplies, equipment, and expenses. The goal of the funding program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230513

Grants to Canada Qualified Investigators for Research Related to Lung Cancer

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $25,000 CAD to Canada qualified investigators for research related to lung cancer. Eligible uses of funding include direct costs associated with a specific research project, including wages, supplies, equipment, and expenses. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230514

Rebates to Alberta Income-Eligible Households for Financial Support

Deadline: 09/30/26

Rebates to Alberta income-eligible households for financial support. Funding is intended to cover household expenses such as fuel, groceries, and other everyday needs. Households include individuals over the age of 18 who are married or in a common-law relationshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230833

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Research on Health Care Challenges

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia researchers teaming with community or patient partners for high-impact research projects that address health care challenges in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230859

Grants to Maine Property Owners for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine owners of commercial or mixed-use properties in eligible regions for exterior improvements. Funding is intended for storefront renovation and restoration projects and improvements to awnings and signs. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230938

Financial Assistance to North Carolina Renters and Homeowners for Essential Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Financial assistance of $350 and $500 to North Carolina renters and homeowners in eligible regions to cover costs related to essential needs. Funding is intended to help with various expenses, including but not limited to utility and housing bills. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231245

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan individuals in eligible regions for energy-efficiency improvements. Funding is intended for low-income residential households that have at least one medically vulnerable family member. Priority will be given to households in which the medically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231394

Opportunity for California Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Residency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for California artists in eligible counties to participate in a residency program for professional development. In addition to a $10,000 stipend, selected participants will benefit from a sizeable studio space and the ability to teach workshops in a fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231511

Grants to Alaska Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Fresh Arts and Culture Stories

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska individuals and nonprofit and for-profit journalism organizations for previously unreported arts and culture stories. Funding may be used for equipment rental, document collection, travel, and project-specific purposes, such as dat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231727

Grants to USA Individuals and Couples to Help Cover Costs Related to Fertility Treatment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals and couples to help cover costs related to fertility treatment. Funding is intended for a range of procedures, services, testing, and medication. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial assistance to coupl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231731

Grants to USA Families to Mitigate Costs Related to Having Youth Participate in Golf

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA families to mitigate costs related to having youth participate in golf. Applicants will need to demonstrate financial need and obtain a recommendation letter from a coach or other person who can vouch for the young athlete's skill and character. Athl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215474

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Individuals in Eligible Areas to Improve t...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, and individuals in eligible areas for programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents. Grants requests are lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 135991
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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.

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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.