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Explore 3,473 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 Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research Related to Health and AI

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with a qualifying institution for research related to health and AI. Funding is intended to support the exploration of new ideas in areas such as AI-enabled prediction and diagnostics and autonomous r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230087

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

Grants to Colorado Commercial and Residential Building Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/30/26 Conference Date: 12/16/26

Grants to Colorado commercial and residential building owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229583

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline: 12/18/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finali...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development

Deadline: 12/18/26

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workforce c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309

Grants to USA Military Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities in Multiple States for Home ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas reservists, veterans, and service members with service-related disabilities to help with housing needs. Grant funds may be requested for home modifications to meet the needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165702

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grant to a USA or Canada Electronic Media Faculty Member for Research Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada untenured broadcast or electronic media faculty member at eligible schools for research projects in the field of broadcast and media education. In addition to the cash grant, the grantee will receive recognition and complimentary...

GrantWatch ID#: 166934

Grants to Yukon Lower and Middle-Income Seniors for Housing Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Yukon lower-and middle-income senior citizens for personal financial assistance. Funding is intended to help defray the costs of generating indoor heat during the coldest months of the year. Applicants may be homeowners or renters. The grant amount will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169548

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia humane societies, animal shelters, clinics, individuals, and organizations to promote animal welfare in eligible locations. New applicants must register on the online portal to apply. Funding is intended to mitigate animal sufferi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176424

Grants to Utah Library Staff for Career Development and Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, and board members for career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to conferences, training, courses, and workshops in the field of libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179628

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to California Individuals and Families for Recreational Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $300 per person to California individuals and families in eligible locations for extra-curricular activities. Funding is intended to enable low-income residents to attend camps, aquatic programs, and recreation classes. Applicants must reside withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189925

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grant to a USA Individual or Family to Defray Child Adoption Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

GrantWatch ID#: 203860

Grants to Kansas Youth in Middle Schools and High Schools for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas youth in middle schools and high schools for projects and programs that enrich schools and the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for youth-based initiatives that benefit local schools and neighborhoods. Considera...

GrantWatch ID#: 205269

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators for Professional Training

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to Florida Organic Producers for Certification Fees

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida organic producers and handlers to reduce the cost of organic certification. Funding is intended to reimburse applicants for certification-related expenses within the categories of crops, livestock, wild crops, handling, and State Organic Program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217174

Grants to Indiana Families with Children for Expenses Related to a Cancer Diagnosis

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana families with children in eligible locations to assist with expenses related to the cancer diagnosis of one immediate family member. Funding is intended to ease the financial burden that a cancer diagnosis can put on a family. Applicants must res...

GrantWatch ID#: 218537

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Awards and Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Choroid...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221807

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Improve Grazing Operations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah livestock producers for initiatives that improve grazing operations. Funding is intended for small livestock producers to oversee the grazing of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses on private, state, or federal land. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224059

Grants to USA Children to Help Offset the Cost of Participation in Soccer Leagues

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA children to help offset the cost of participation in soccer leagues. Funding is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 14 from low-income households for whom registration costs present a barrier to participation. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225266

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Awards to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities in Recognit...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards of $2,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities in recognition of excellent work. Nominees must be members of the Funder's business. Applicants may nominate themselves or other educators. The purpose of this award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226823

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Financial Assistance Related to Viole...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

GrantWatch ID#: 227653

Grants to British Columbia University Staff, Students, and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia university staff and students in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or registered charity for initiatives to benefit the community. The purpose of funding is to cement relationships between UBC and the community by...

GrantWatch ID#: 229927

Rebates to Maine Households to Promote the Use of Heat Pumps

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Maine households to promote the use of residential heat pumps. Funding is intended to support the purchase of high-performance cold-climate heat pumps that provide efficient heating through Maine's heating season. Residents who apply by the deadline wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 231027

Opportunity for USA Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Residency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for qualifying USA artists to participate in a residency program to further their professional development. Selected participants will receive a $10,000 stipend and additional financial support, and will benefit from a studio residence and the ability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231512

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, individuals, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that boost community spirit, enhance the quality of life, and promote a sense of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231996

Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919

Grants to Michigan Teenagers and Young Adults for Jewish Educational Experiences in Israel

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan teenagers and young adults from eligible regions for Jewish educational experiences in Israel. The program must be recognized by appropriate bodies. Applicants must show proven financial need. The goal of this program is to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230636

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

Awards to Arizona Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 01/03/27

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of art, science, and culture. Nominees must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance the Use of Robotics in Surgery

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

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance the use of robotics in surgery. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Research areas of intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 224179

Competition for International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Categories

Deadline: 01/05/27

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Opportunity for International Youth to Participate in a Photography Competition

Deadline: 01/05/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to promote clinical research into any aspect of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210912

Opportunity International Photographers to Participate in a Photography Contest

Deadline: 01/12/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest. Photographers will compete for prizes including a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215511

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students for Research in Behavior Development

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research in behavior development. Funding is intended for research in the areas of psychology, behavior analysis, education, and other related disciplines. Eligible research must focus on the behaviora...

GrantWatch ID#: 224945

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031
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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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