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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,456 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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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Professionals to Relocate to Israel

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals to relocate to eligible regions of Israel. Funding is intended to increase the number of doctors in underserved areas of the country. Applicants must commit to working for at least three years in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217410

Grants to Maryland Individuals to Assist with Medical Care Needs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals to assist with medical care needs. Funding is intended for critical assistance for those suffering from ALS and their families. Grants are available in the focus areas of equipment purchases and rentals, in-home care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220023

Grants to Alabama Families to Help Offset Expenses Related to the Care of a Family Member with...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alabama families to help offset expenses related to the care of a family member with autism.This program is intended to offset a variety of service and expenses such as summer camps, safety devices, swim lessons, respite services, ABA services, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 227497

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA woman entrepreneur to support business growth. This grant is intended to help the business scale and grow by providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are ready for the next stage of growth. This opportunity is intended for ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228815

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals for Excellence in Children's Book Writing and Illustration

Deadline: 12/01/26

Awards to USA and Canada authors and illustrators to encourage and recognize emerging talent in children’s literature. Nominations are accepted on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a stro...

GrantWatch ID#: 163058

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Groups, and School Districts to Promote Student Involvement in M...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin teachers, groups, and school districts for math enrichment activities outside of the classroom. Funding is intended for activities and projects such as holding a family math night, creating a math club, forming a weekend math circ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170694

Grants to USA Physicians for Cancer-Related Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA individual physicians for financial assistance to conduct cancer-related research. Funding is intended to speed up the process of turning research discoveries into better treatment and therapy for patients. Funding is also intended to increase the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174547

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Arts Programming for Youth

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and tribal entities for arts and cultural programming outside of school hours. Funding is intended for programs that engage youth in regular sessions over a long-term period. Programs sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176711

Grants to Wisconsin Math Teachers and Districts to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin teachers, districts, and groups to enhance mathematics education practices. Funding is intended to enable educators to attend workshops, conferences, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage professional development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176879

Scholarships to Minnesota Young Adults in Eligible Areas for Travel to Israel

Deadline: 12/01/26

Scholarships of up to $6,000 to Minnesota young adults in eligible areas for travel to Israel. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for residents between the ages of 18 and 30 years to participate in an organized Israel program. The Israel scholarship is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179473

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Candidates for Scholarly Work in Social Policy

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and additional funding opportunities to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates to support scholarship in the field of social policy. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit and funding is unrestricted; awardees may use the grant on their project...

GrantWatch ID#: 183892

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research Related to East Asia

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern East Asia, primarily from...

GrantWatch ID#: 184573

Fellowships to USA and International Scientists at Hospitals and IHEs for Biological System Re...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International quantitative scientists at universities, hospitals, and research institutions to research biological systems. Fellows should hold one or more of the following degrees or the equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, and D...

GrantWatch ID#: 190807

Grants to Massachusetts Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Projects that Promote Spatial Ju...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations for public art projects that promote spatial justice. Funding is intended to support projects across the artistic disciplines that are accessible to the general public, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 191563

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies Related to Allergic Respiratory Diseases

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to allergic respiratory diseases. Funding is intended to support research projects in academic allergy and immunology divisions that enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 192054

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies on Public Health and Policies that Impact Lung Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA researchers affiliated with qualifying research institutions to conduct studies on public health and policies related to lung health. Funding is intended to support research and evaluation of current policies and programs as...

GrantWatch ID#: 192057

Grants to USA Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Interstitial Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to interstitial lung disease. Funding is intended to support projects under the supervision of a mentor that shed light on the biology an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192058

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Original Projects and Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships of $85,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in media. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192868

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Professional Anthropologists for Public Events and Me...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for public events and meetings related to anthropology. Funding is intended for workshops and conferences that will advance anthropological research. The purpose of this program is to help organize...

GrantWatch ID#: 195599

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to Wisconsin Math Teachers to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin teachers to promote career development. Funding is intended to help math educators engage in professional development that enhances their leadership capacity. The award program seeks to advance the teaching and learning of mathe...

GrantWatch ID#: 205074

Grants to Alberta Agricultural Producers to Adopt Clean Farm Operations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

GrantWatch ID#: 208136

Grants to Wisconsin Educators for Career Training Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin educators for career training activities to improve mathematics education. Funding is intended to help teachers participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership capacity. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 209620

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators to Conduct Studies Related to Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct clinical, basic, or translational research studies in the field of lung disease science. Funding is intended to assist researchers de...

GrantWatch ID#: 210678

Grants to USA Spouses of Coast Guard Members to Pursue Education and Professional Training

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA spouses of enlisted Coast Guard members to pursue education and professional training. Funding is intended to support non-military spouses of eligible Coast Guard members for training courses, college, and graduate programs. These grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 212709

Grants to USA Individuals for Degree and Certification Costs in the Oral Health Field

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA individuals pursuing higher education in an oral health field to help cover degree or certification costs. Funding is intended to enhance the financial stability of families and to give a sense of personal fulfillment to the spouses of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 212710

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Turtle Conservation...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation and research projects. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses for activities focused on the conservation of freshwater...

GrantWatch ID#: 214832

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Projects Related to Cancer

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects related to cancer. Funding is intended for cancer research in many areas, including etiology, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, obesity, active living and healthy eating, and health equity throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218038

Fellowships to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Experience

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA investigators for cancer research. Funding is intended to provide experience opportunities for early-career investigators seeking to transition to independent cancer research careers. Successful applicants must commit to investing all their rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218043

Grants to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Projects that Support Translation to Clinical ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for cancer research projects that support translation to the clinical testing stage. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of treatment, diagnostics, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 219433

Grants to USA Clinician Faculty Members to Participate in a Training Program Related to Clinic...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying clinician faculty members affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to receive training in conducting clinical cancer research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to enable faculty with clinical responsibi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219434

Grant to a USA Qualifying Investigator for Career Development in the Field of Radiation Oncolo...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grant to a USA qualifying investigator affiliated with a nonprofit organization or academic institution for career development in the field of radiation oncology. Funding is intended to promote the professional advancement of an individual who has been trained pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 219435

Grants to USA and International Oncology Nurses to Attend a Patient Care Conference

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International registered oncology nurses for professional education opportunities to improve care and treatment for cancer patients. Funding is intended for travel and registration expenses as well as per diem expenses re...

GrantWatch ID#: 220946

Grants to USA Nursing Students to Attend an Oncology Conference

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA nursing students to attend a conference related to treating oncology patients. Funding is intended to cover the expenses related to the conference, including registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and a one-year membership to the funding source's...

GrantWatch ID#: 220947

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for High-Impact Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/12/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for high-impact cancer studies related to clinical practice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to promote the development and optimizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221384

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Research Studies

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for cancer research studies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support novel immunotherapy clinical trials that are designed and led by academic researchers. The p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221395

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Oral Tissue Regeneration

Deadline: 12/01/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers to pursue careers in the field of oral tissue regeneration at a research institute in Europe. The purpose of the scholarship program is to enable scholars to develop basic and clinical researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223480

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Join a Research Program

Deadline: 12/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an international postdoctoral program for scientific research. Applicants must complete a preliminary form in order to receive access to the application. Eligible applicants are within f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223795

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research Skills Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA faculty at nonprofit institutions for research skills development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for early-career healthcare and academic professionals to receive necessary training toward their future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229086

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Education P...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Fellowships to USA Women to Pursue Master's or Professional Degree Studies

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 12/02/26

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193245
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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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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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