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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,480 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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3,480 grants found

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Critic...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana individuals, families, organizations, and groups in eligible counties for programs and projects that address basic needs. Funding is intended for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175559

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documente...

GrantWatch ID#: 179820

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychology Doctoral Student to Conduct Mental Health ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychology doctoral student to conduct research for use in writing their dissertation. Funding is intended for a student in community, counseling, or clinical psychology with lived experience whose dissertation topic is rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 207356

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist With a Doctoral Degree for Creative and ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist with a doctoral degree who is affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, scientific, or educational institution, or governmental entity for creative and innovative program development and research. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 207398

Awards to California Individuals for Social Impact Innovations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Awards of up to $40,000 to California individuals to recognize creative solutions that benefit communities. The awards are intended to honor emerging, young social innovators who have developed original approaches to addressing community challenges within a wide r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211336

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Improve Business Forecasting Methods

Deadline: 10/17/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects that explore how to improve business forecasting methods and practices, including the organizational management aspects of the forecasting process. Grant recipients are required to author...

GrantWatch ID#: 159833

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists for the Creation of Public Artwork

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $8,000 to Minnesota emerging artists to produce and present public works of art in a wide range of disciplines. Artists are required to submit site permission with their application. For the purposes of these grants, public art can be defined broadly as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174791

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists to Develop Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota emerging artists to help support preliminary activities related to public art projects. Funding is intended to support the early steps of projects, including activities such as research, development, and planning. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 176400

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Advancement in the Area of Public Art

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $5,000 to Minnesota individuals for public art career advancement. Funding is intended to support the professional development of artists in a wide range of media and practices. Eligible activities may include conferences, skill development, apprenticesh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176401

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grants to Indiana Artists for Career and Project Support

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana artists for career and project support. Funding is intended to assist experienced visual artists who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in their work. The grant program aims to allow artists to explore, take risks, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 187774

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Create New Publicly Accessible Works of Art

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $10,000 to Minnesota artists to create new publicly accessible works of art. Funding is intended for pieces of work in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to the following: performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture...

GrantWatch ID#: 204584

Grants to Prince Edward Island Artists for Career Development and Creative Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island artists for professional development, the creation of new works, and the presentation of existing works. The program is intended to support emerging and established professional artists in advancing their careers. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 153851

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to Virginia Public School Teachers for Training Opportunities and Projects to Benefit S...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia public school teachers for training opportunities and activities to benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support professional development for teachers and character development for public elementary, middle, and high sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195369

Grants to Virginia Teachers in Eligible Locations for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia teachers in eligible locations for professional development projects. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the quality of education of local students. Requests may include activities to expand teaching skills a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195370

Grants to Virginia Teachers for Professional Development and Classroom Resources

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia teachers for classroom resources and professional development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that create lasting benefits and impact students. Successful proposals are innovative, based on sol...

GrantWatch ID#: 196891

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects with a Focus on Sleep Disord...

Deadline: 03/08/27 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to sleep disorders. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include strategic plan goals and AASM clinical practice gui...

GrantWatch ID#: 198573

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to Ontario First Nations, Their Organizations, and Members for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 225616

Grants to Ohio Qualifying Organizations and Individuals to Meet Emergency or Special Needs of ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ohio qualifying organizations and individuals to meet emergency or special needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended programs and projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to environment, youth and education, disas...

GrantWatch ID#: 225939

Grants to Texas Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and Residents to Replace Vehicles

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas organizations, individuals, businesses, and government agencies in eligible counties to repower heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles with natural gas engines. Funding is also available to replace eligible heavy or medium-duty vehicles with natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168820

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies that Promote Dog Health

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and research institutions for studies to advance the health of dogs. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for clinical trials and studies to create ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 221584

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Researchers for Canine Studies

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinary clinicians and researchers for initial studies related to canine health. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for small-scale projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 221585

Grants to Indiana Educators for Special Projects or Activities.

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana Pre-K-12 educators in eligible locations for special projects or activities. Eligible expenses include materials, research, leadership, and resources. The application requires the signature of the school principal. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 226145

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists and Performers to Create and Record Original Literary Works

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Ontario literary artists and performers to create and record original literary works. Funding is intended to support the completion of artists' new work that will be presented to the general public. Grant funding will also support the recording of a perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 175547

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals to Support Charitable Causes in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Georgia organizations, individuals, and families in eligible counties to support worthy charitable causes and provide financial assistance to those in need. Funding is intended to address special and individual needs, particularly when assistance is not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180451

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects on Insurance, Social Securit...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects addressing insurance, social security, and health promotion. Applicants may work independently or in conjunction with research centers, companies, hospitals, or universities. Fields of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 205957

Grants to Canada Music Companies for Business Development

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada music companies for business development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to business expansion, travel costs to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209145

Grants to Canada Researchers to Assess Mental Health Interventions for Youth

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit institutions, including hospitals and research institutes, to assess mental health interventions for youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230392

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Diabetes Impact...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an art contest to depict the impact of diabetes. Eligible applicants are anyone whose life has been affected by diabetes, whether they have the condition themselves or are supporting some...

GrantWatch ID#: 211016

In-Kind Grants of Math Programs to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Improve Math Flu...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind grants of math programs to USA, Canada, and International teachers to improve math fluency. The purpose of the program is to offer specialized math programming, focused on understanding fractions, to students in grades three and up in order to increase stu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215638

Grants to Indiana Elementary Teachers for Math and Science Programming

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Indiana elementary teachers for math and science-related programming. The purpose of funding is to encourage innovative educational activities that strengthen students’ interest and skills in math and science. Funding is intended to support classroom p...

GrantWatch ID#: 227617

In-Kind Grants of Math Programs to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Improve Basic Ma...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind grants of math programs to USA, Canada, and International teachers to improve basic math fluency. Funding is available for teachers in grades two and up to establish a strong foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that will promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231561

Grants to Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796

Fellowships to Oregon Women Architects for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216437

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117

Opportunity for a British Columbia Individual to Serve as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for a British Columbia individual to serve as a Poet Laureate in eligible locations. The position includes an annual honorarium of $2,500 and $500 in project funding. The successful candidate will serve as a literary ambassador and participate in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231209

Grants to USA Scientists for Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to USA scientists for cancer research projects. Eligible proposals present unique scientific approaches that would otherwise not be funded. Funding is intended to advance cancer research in new ways that will have an impact on understanding, diagnosis, prev...

GrantWatch ID#: 184425

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for American History Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, IHE faculty, and doctoral candidates to conduct research related to American History at an institution in New York City. Priority is given to research on topics related to the Cold War, slavery and abolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229147
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