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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

Fellowships to Connecticut Residents to Collaborate with University Investigators on Patient C...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Fellowships to Connecticut residents for community-engaged health research training in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support participation in a nine-month hybrid program that provides instruction in patient-centered and community-based research and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187139

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Juvenile Myositis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to juvenile myositis. Funding is intended to advance research to improve medical treatment and work towards a cure f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195403

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Funding is intended to promote artistic works and to support the creation of new work. The grant program is designed to celebrate the creative community and help propel wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 195434

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384

Grants to Alberta Homeowners in Eligible Areas for Activities that Reduce the Risk of Fires

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alberta homeowners for activities that reduce the risk of fires. Applicants must receive a home assessment prior to executing the work and submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage homeowners to conduct recommended FireSmart practices t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204536

Grants to Arizona Individuals to Improve Natural Habitats and Water Supply

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona homeowners for projects and activities that improve natural habitats and water quality in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a community connection to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205417

Tax Credits to Kansas Developers and Builders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Tax credits to Kansas housing project developers and builders in eligible areas to increase the availability of suitable, affordable housing. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Tax credits will be issued for investments in housing projects that will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207230

Grants to Maryland Individual Artists for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland individual artists for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended for marketing, rentals, materials and supplies, equipment, and other project-related expenses. Consideration will be given to new and ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 209209

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Encourage Women and Girls to Become Leaders in...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta female coaches, sports officials, administrators, and nonprofit organizations to promote leadership skills among women and girls in the sports and recreation sectors. Funding is intended to support girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 211472

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Farms for Assistance Following Extreme Weather

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofits, agriculture businesses, ranches, and farms for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the registration process before applying. Funding is intended to help with agricultural-related expenses not paid for...

GrantWatch ID#: 215340

Grants to Colorado Schools, Teachers, and Nonprofits for Transportation Assistance

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado schools, teachers, and nonprofit organizations for transportation assistance benefiting students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help students participate in arts, culture, science, and humanities programs and events ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215749

Grants to USA Graduate Student or Team for a Project Proposal Addressing the Climate Crisis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $25,000 to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to...

GrantWatch ID#: 216874

Grants to Florida Homeowners for Essential Home Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Florida homeowners for essential home improvements. The purpose of the program is to offer financial support to homeowners so they can repair and resolve issues that affect the safety, health, or overall livability of their home. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 219223

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Postdocs for Neuroscience Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows for professional development activities within the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attendance, course fees, accommodation, and travel to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 220844

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Benefit People with Corpus Callosum Disorder ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Grants to Arizona Qualifying Homeowners for Water Conservation Initiatives in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Arizona qualifying homeowners for water conservation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that promote clean water, healthy habitats, a water supply that is sustainable, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221577

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Creative Businesses for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota artists and creative business owners for professional development efforts. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve business skills and strategic thinking. The program seeks to empower...

GrantWatch ID#: 221657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Birders to Search for Undocumented Birds

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International birders to journey in search of undocumented birds. Participants are expected to travel to remote locations in search of birds listed on the funding source's site of lost birds, supply daily updates about their attempts, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221669

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Advancement of Lifestyle...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a researcher or healthcare professional who has contributed to the recognition of how lifestyle factors im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221738

Grants to Ontario Business Tenants and Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario property owners and business tenants for facade improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations and meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 222088

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Property Owners for Large-Scale Building Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario tenant businesses and property owners for major capital improvements on buildings in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with staff and obtain required permits prior to applying. Projects that include sustainable design and heritage conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222089

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Support Preliminary Research that Utilize...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $400 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support preliminary research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended for brief, one-week visits that assist researchers in determining whether a longer research stay...

GrantWatch ID#: 222740

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Conduct Research that Utilizes Collection...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended to assist researchers for up to eight weeks as they engage in serious scholarship and conduct studies, while availin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222782

Grants to Canada Individuals for Travel, Accommodation, and Relocation Expenses Related to Emp...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada individuals for travel, accommodation, and relocation expenses related to employment in the tourism industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to attract students and recent graduates in tourism and hospitality-related programs from Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 223184

Opportunity for USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents to Liaise Between Their Training Programs a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Opportunity for USA nurse anesthesiology residents to serve as liaisons between their training programs and a national professional association. This program is intended to give residents leadership positions wherein they will share information and professional su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Papers on Designs Impacting Global Stand...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students for papers written on designs that impact global standardization for industries and markets worldwide. Applications may be submitted by the student or his or her faculty mentor. Recipients a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230967

Grants to USA Reporters and Newsrooms for News Reports on Solitary Confinement

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA reporters, journalists, and nonprofit newsrooms for reporting projects related to solitary confinement. The purpose of the program is to heighten understanding and awareness of the general public about solitary confinement in United S...

GrantWatch ID#: 231622

Grants to Michigan Faculty at Eligible Institutions for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to individual junior faculty members at eligible Michigan institutions of higher education for scientific research projects. Priority focus areas include space science, aerospace, and earth system science. Researchers working in other relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 162114

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Staff for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan public school teachers and staff members for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs and activities, including classroom and technology improvements. Eligible projects enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150177

Award to a USA or Canada Author for a Scholarly Book Related to Costume and Dress

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 150317

Award to a USA Teacher for Exceptional Contributions to American History Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstr...

GrantWatch ID#: 161714

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Artists and Scholars to Complete Projects Related to Arts and Cu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA and territories early mid-career artists and scholars for independent projects related to arts, architecture, and culture. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works and are frequently used to supplement sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162919

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Historical Research Related to Ariz...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research related to government, history, arts, and legal and public policy related to Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel, living expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172376

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Publicize Artwork and Advance Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to New Brunswick artists to support activities that promote their work and advance their artistic development. Funding is intended to allow artists who display outstanding talent to gain resources and develop techniques that further growth in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174015

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Present Work at Established Arts Venues

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick artists to advance their careers by presenting work at an established arts event. Funding is intended to increase the representation of professional artists at events and competitions and offer opportunities for artists to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174018

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Reviews on the Efficacy of...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research reviews on the efficacy of mental health interventions. The purpose of this program is to support quantitative or qualitative clinical research reviews and meta-analyses about grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 174220

Grants to Illinois Grades 1-12 Teachers to Promote Agricultural Education in Classrooms

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois teachers of grades 1- 12 in eligible locations for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding may be used for a variety of projects, including career fairs, school gardens, agricultural lessons an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175036

Grants to USA Judges and Court Managers for Professional Development Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may n...

GrantWatch ID#: 175916

Grants to USA Courts, IHEs, Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Judicial Tr...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175918

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Improve the Court System

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system. The purpose of the program is to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175921

Grants to USA Teachers in Multiple States for Equipment for Science Classroom Learning

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland high school science teachers in eligible locations to enhance the study of spectroscopy. Educators are invited to submit applications for supplies a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176360

Grants to Ohio Artists with Disabilities For Performing and Creative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio early-career and professional artists with disabilities for performing and creative arts projects. Funding is intended to assist artists in furthering their artistic development. The grant program seeks to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 178196

Grants to USA Entities for Consultants to Address Court-Related Challenges

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA state and local courts, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to retain expert consulting services to address court-related challenges. These grants assist the legal professionals in fully...

GrantWatch ID#: 178299

Sponsorships to West Virginia Individuals and Teams For Sporting Events and Competitions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Sponsorships to West Virginia individuals and teams in eligible locations to promote tourism and athletic events. Funding is intended to support recreational sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and other competitions that offer a brand awareness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178462

Award to a USA K-12 Science Teacher in Eligible States for Contributions to Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award to a USA K-12 science teacher in eligible states to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting science education. Nominations will be accepted for teachers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178996

Awards to USA K-8 Teachers in Multiple States for Outstanding Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a cash award and plaque during the course of the school year. Self-nominations are accepted, but principal or professional coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 179014

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $4,000 to Utah community councils, nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and artist groups for art projects that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a range of arts programs and projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179105

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Programs Related to the Local Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college-level teachers in public and private schools and institutions of higher education for programs that further students' understanding of the local agricultural sector. Funding is intended to help teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179848
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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.