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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,490 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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Fellowships to International Physicians for Clinical and Research Training in Oncology

Deadline: 01/28/27

Fellowships to International physicians in eligible countries affiliated with a nonprofit organization or government agency for advanced clinical and research training in the field of oncology. Eligible applicants include early-career oncologists from low- to midd...

GrantWatch ID#: 224786

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Oncology Research on New Medications

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $60,000 to a USA, Canada, or International physician working in a lab or clinical oncology setting for oncology research on new medications. The grant payment is split between the physician and their mentor. Funding is intended to support an early-career ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224801

Grant to a USA Physician for Research on Life After a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA physician with an oncology subspecialty to conduct research regarding life after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Funding is intended to provide an early-career physician with funding to investigate elements of survivorship, and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 224802

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research on Supportive Care for Cancer...

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oncology researcher for research on supportive care for cancer patients. Funding is intended to support mentored studies conducted by early-career physicians that explore how to improve the quality of life of can...

GrantWatch ID#: 224803

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Geriatric Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist for research in geriatric oncology. Funding is intended to support physicians as they transition from training to faculty appointments. Research on any type of cancer focusing on geriatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 224807

Grants to Manitoba Property Owners, Municipalities, Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Manitoba property owners, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and associations to preserve eligible historically significant properties. Funding is intended for research, planning, capital projects, long-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187643

Grants to Louisiana Educators to Improve the Classroom Experience

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of $1,000 to Louisiana teachers and school personnel in eligible locations for creative classroom projects. Certain applicants must submit an Intent to Apply form. Funding is intended to support and recognize the hard work of local educators. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 217643

Grants to USA Individuals for Research Related to Herbs

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations for research related to herbs. Eligible uses of funds include research materials and supplies, professional and technical assistance, and compensation for researchers. Funding is intended to further...

GrantWatch ID#: 159652

Award to an Idaho Writer for Excellence in Oratory and Literary Skills

Deadline: 01/31/27

Award of $5,000 per year to an Idaho writer to recognize and honor excellence in the field of literature. Writers will be judged based on existing work, professional history, and the effectiveness of oral reading. Recipients will participate in craft workshops, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 167570

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Idaho Artists to Train Student Artists in Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho artists to train student artists in traditional arts. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended to support a learning-teaching partnership in which a recognized artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176887

Grants to California and Oregon Teachers for Wildlife and Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $400 to Oregon and California educators in eligible counties for wildlife and environmental education for children. Funding is intended for projects that engage children with nature. Priority is given to K-6 public and private school teachers, howe...

GrantWatch ID#: 177550

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Preservation of Sound Recordings

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to conduct research projects in the subject area of recorded sound. Projects can include a wide variety of topics under the umbrella of audio recording. Funding is intended for clerical, editoria...

GrantWatch ID#: 182852

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Fellowships to USA Medical Students in MD or DO Programs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 01/31/27

Fellowships to USA medical students in MD or DO programs to conduct research in anesthesiology. Funding is intended to give students the opportunity to gain experience in scientific research and how to incorporate it into their medical careers. Students with US ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218240

Grants to Montana Property Owners and Businesses for Exterior Renovations to Commercial Buildi...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1000 to Montana property owners and businesses for exterior renovations to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding may be used for improvements to signage, sidewalks, trees, landscaping, and decorative banners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221875

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Medical Residents and Faculty for HS Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada medical residents, post-dermatology residency fellows, and qualifying faculty for professional development related to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222866

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, sel...

GrantWatch ID#: 139428

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Scholarships to USA College Students and College Graduates to Attend a University or Participa...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term post-university program in Israel. Funding is intended to assist young Jewish American adults who have been involved in pro-Israel act...

GrantWatch ID#: 176540

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers for Excursions Related to Natural Resources Education

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 176792

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports multidisciplinary artists whose work combines contemporary craft and photography. Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 194103

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766

Grants to Florida Current and Former Teachers for Educational Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida currently employed or retired teachers for projects that promote educational excellence. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with but not limited to classroom activities, projects, materials, supplies, field trips, speak...

GrantWatch ID#: 225589

Grants to Florida Educators to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Florida teachers to promote career development. Funding is intended to encourage participation in workshops, professional seminars, lecture series, online courses, and other non-degree program opportunities that relate specifically to an ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225590

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Contemporary Craft Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Residencies with a $1,000 stipend and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports artists working in wood, clay, glass, metal, and fiber by providing studio space and opportunities to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 230607

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Related to Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA investigators for research related to ovarian cancer. Funding is intended to support new perspectives in the field, encourage collaboration, and deploy capital to promising projects. Applicants must have an MD, PhD, MD-PhD degree, or the equivalent d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231268

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 03/03/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to Canada Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Canadian Geography

Deadline: 02/14/27

Grants to Canada individuals to conduct research related to Canadian geography. Funding is intended for researchers to expand Canadians' knowledge of their country and geography and to introduce Canada's unique geography to the rest of the world. Projects must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207064

Scholarships to Canada Master's and Doctoral Students for Geographic Projects Focused on Can...

Deadline: 02/14/27

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Canada Master's and Doctoral students for geographic projects focused on Canada. Funding is intended for research projects that address a significant aspect of Canadian geography. Eligible applicants may be either full-time or part-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207097

Grants to Canada Artists, Writers, Publishers, and Organizations for Research Related to Publi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strategic initiatives, publishable works, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 160356

Grant to Kansas Youth Baseball Players and Teams to Participate in Organized Leagues

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Kansas youth baseball players in eligible locations for financial assistance to participate in organized leagues. Funding is intended for applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate due to financial limitations. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 171557

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Teachers for Excellence in Teaching and Com...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York high school teachers to recognize exceptional leadership, excellence in teaching, and commitment to school communities in eligible locations. In addition to their work in the classroom, candidates must serve more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177930

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Residents to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community members in eligible locations to address community needs. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180938

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees to Improve Pediatric and Maternal Health

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used for projects that have the potential to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 181330

Grants to Manitoba Businesses and Agencies to Improve Sites Commemorating Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 187644

Award to a USA Translator to Recognize Excellence in the Translation of Poetry

Deadline: 02/15/27

Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 200753

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants and Loans to Nova Scotia New Farmers to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211698

Grants to USA Anesthesiologists for Research Projects Related to Educational Methods in Anesth...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA anesthesiologists for research projects related to educational methods in anesthesiology. The purpose of the program is to advance the knowledge and careers of anesthesiologists who are focused on improving educational techniques and methods. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215776

Fellowships to USA Anesthesiology Students for Research Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to USA physicians training in anesthesiology for research development. The purpose of the fellowship program is to provide fellows and residents with training in scientific methods and research techniques. Research areas include: ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 215777

Grants to USA Early-Career Anesthesiologists for Research Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA early-career anesthesiologists for research projects. The purpose of the program is to provide physicians with opportunities to develop their skills as independent investigators. Research projects should focus on advancing patient care. Eligible rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 215778
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