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Explore 3,486 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 USA Postgraduate Students for Studies in Culturally-Sensitive Psychiatric Care

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA postgraduate students to advance their studies in culturally-sensitive psychiatric care. Fellows will participate in professional development sessions, receive mentorship, have access to employment opportunities, and make connections with like-m...

GrantWatch ID#: 223350

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Promote Leadership

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to promote leadership positions within the field of psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from national leaders, participate in workshops, and receive leadership training. Ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 223379

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Students for Careers in Child and Adolesce...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral graduate students to pursue careers in child and adolescent psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the field, including senior psychiatrists, participate in scientific meetings, and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223380

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Patients in Underrepre...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to learn to treat minority and vulnerable populations. This fellowship includes a field placement component to assist students in fully understanding the patient population. The opportunity is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 223381

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Minority Populations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to perfect their abilities to treat minority and vulnerable populations. The fellowship is available to both students from minority populations and those with a focus on treating minority populations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223382

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Student for Studies in Public, Community, ...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada postdoctoral graduate student to pursue studies related to public, community, or forensic psychiatry. The fellow will participate in workshops and courses, develop a network of peers, and be required to dedicate time to volunteer in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223383

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Psychiatrists to Pursue Advocacy Work

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA early-career psychiatrists to pursue advocacy work related to child or minority mental health. The fellows will have the opportunity to work in a congressional office, learn about federal healthcare issues and government processes, and advise th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223384

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Early-Career MD or DO in Psychiatry for Health Policy Research

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada early-career MD or DO in general or child psychiatry to create and carry out a research study related to health services or policy. The fellow will conduct studies under the instruction of a research mentor and will have access to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223385

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Encourage Careers i...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to encourage careers in the public sector. The purpose of the fellowship is to promote the importance of this area of practice and to prepare residents to pursue leadership roles in the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 223386

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Tuition Assistance

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students for tuition assistance in eligible locations. Funding is intended for girls from low-income, single-parent or disabled parent households who attend independent or parochial schools. Students must maintain a minimu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225464

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Women for Educational, Athletic, Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,200 to Massachusetts and New York women for educational, athletic, or health related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover a range of costs associated with personal development and well-being, including travel expenses, necessary equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 225902

Grants to USA Individuals for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals for historic preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to support initiatives that advance the funding source's mission of preserving and showcasing historic tools, crafts, and trades, as well as interpreting how ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227464

Scholarships to USA Students, Trade Apprentices, Museum Professionals, and Individuals to Atte...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA students, trade apprentices, museum professionals, and individuals to attend an annual conference on the topic of historic preservation. Funding will cover the cost of conference registration and events, as well as hotel accommodation for the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227465

Scholarships to USA Individuals to Acquire Skills for a Career in Historic Preservation

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA individuals to acquire practical skills for a career in historic preservation. Funding is intended to support the learning of a specific trade utilized for historical preservation. Eligible uses of funding include equipment, too...

GrantWatch ID#: 227466

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators for Excellence in Education

Deadline: 03/18/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 03/25/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for professional development activities. Funding is intended for services, supplies, equipment, training programs, production or presentation, and time and travel expenditures. The program is open to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177790

Awards to California K-12 Educators to Recognize Innovation in Education

Deadline: 03/26/27

Awards of $500 and awards of $1,000 to California K-12 educators in eligible regions to recognize innovative teaching and creative curriculum that inspire student learning. The purpose of the program is to introduce fellow educators to outstanding projects for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 149784

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners to...

Deadline: 03/27/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota property owners for capital improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and enhance the downtown area by helping property ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224730

Grants to Washington K-12 Public School Teachers for Educational Programs and Professional Dev...

Deadline: 03/28/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington K-12 public school teachers and teams of teachers for educational and extracurricular programs that benefit students. Funding is intended for programs that enhance student learning and promote the professional development of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182495

Grants to Massachusetts Small Business Owners for E-Commerce Upgrades

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 03/30/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts small business owners in eligible locations for e-commerce improvements. Funding supports the purchase of e-commerce equipment and online upgrades to strengthen digital competitiveness. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 207494

Travel Vouchers to British Columbia Sports Nonprofits and Athletes

Deadline: 03/31/27

In-kind grants of transportation vouchers to British Columbia nonprofit sports organizations and individual athletes to travel to sports events. Funding is intended to assist youth with travel to international sports events, national championships, Western Canadia...

GrantWatch ID#: 157250

Award to an Indiana Individual in Recognition of Nonprofit Leadership Activities

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize outstanding service and contribution to a community-focused nonprofit organization in eligible locations. The nominating organization will receive a $2,500 grant. The award program honors community involvement and the le...

GrantWatch ID#: 180558

Grants to Ontario Property Owners to Rehabilitate and Enhance Building Exteriors

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195725

Fellowships to USA Researchers, Historians, Teachers, and Students to Conduct Research on Amer...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships to USA historians, K-12 teachers, writers, IHE students, and others to conduct history-related research projects in Ohio. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Selected fellows will conduct projects using materials from a designat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210043

Grant to a USA Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on US Politics or Public Policy

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216277

Grants to USA and Austria Researchers for Research Projects on Pre-WWII Connections Between th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Austria researchers for research projects on pre-WWII connections between the two countries. Research may be on a wide array of topics including history, culture, economics, politics, or law. Projects may take place elsewhere if ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218741

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Formative Mathematical Work

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 219940

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to Kentucky School Personnel for Costs Related to Arts-Focused Field Trips

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Kentucky PK-12 teachers, administrators, or staff members for transportation expenses related to arts-focused field trips. Funding is intended to offer students high-quality arts experiences by supporting transportation to programs provided by organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223886

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists and Ensembles for Art Pieces for Display

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Alberta artists and ensembles to produce works of art for display. First-time applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Eligible artists may produce artwork in the disciplines of sculpture, fibre art, painting, glass, photograph...

GrantWatch ID#: 153748

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201

Grants to USA Painters Over the Age of 45 to Promote American Art

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $36,000 to USA individual painters and groups of painters over the age of 45 who need financial assistance. The goal of this program is to support the creation of American art and to support American artists who have not been shown fitting recognit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178264

Grants to Minnesota Individuals for Public Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota individuals in eligible counties for public arts projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of disciplines, including music, dance, theater, visual art, literature, folk art, culinary arts, and media arts. Artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 230566

Grants to Minnesota Artists With Disabilities to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 04/06/27

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota artists with disabilities for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the arts, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the community. The grant program aims to assist artists with disabilities in creating...

GrantWatch ID#: 225771

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Fellows at IHEs to Promote Education and Training

Deadline: 04/12/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico fellows at institutions of higher education to promote professional development and support travel expenses. Funding is intended to encourage the academic career of exceptional hepatology traine...

GrantWatch ID#: 226972

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808

Opportunity for USA Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Students to Gain Experience in t...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200913

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Senior Folklore Scholar to Recognize Lifetime Achieve...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International senior scholar to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor outstanding scholarly work over the course of the individual's career. In addition to the monet...

GrantWatch ID#: 222474

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars and Publishers for Outstanding Books Related...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and publishers to recognize outstanding published works related to folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor book-length works related to folklore from around the world. Books may be either physically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222478

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Folklorist to Recognize Outstanding Lifetime Accompli...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International folklorist to recognize outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the field. Nominees will be judged by their work in the field, including publications, awards, work positions, honors, and any other evidence that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222483

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Honor Leadership in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to honor leadership and accomplishments in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award is to recognize exceptional leadership in teaching, program development, advising, organizational development, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222484

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Enrichment Programs and Supplies

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students in eligible regions for enrichment programs and supplies. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Students must be attending public and charter schools and come from a low-income, singl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225478

Grants to Minnesota Culture Bearers and Artists for Public Arts Projects and Activities

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota individual culture bearers and artists for public arts projects and activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-quality initiatives led by artists, including but not limited to clas...

GrantWatch ID#: 229801

Grant to Maine Small Businesses for Business Development

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grant of $1,000 to a Maine small business owner or entrepreneur in eligible locations for business development. Funding supports entrepreneurs with low to moderate incomes to strengthen and grow their businesses. Priority is given to cosmetology businesses, first-...

GrantWatch ID#: 231002

Fellowship to a Minnesota Artist to Foster Artistic Growth

Deadline: 04/22/27

Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further...

GrantWatch ID#: 163528

In-Kind Donations of Plants and Resources to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for School Gardens

Deadline: 04/30/27

In-kind donations of plants and classroom resources to Florida PreK-12 teachers to establish school gardens throughout the state. Funding is intended to educate students through outdoor learning, heighten their appreciation of the state's plants and animals, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 170657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Brain Tumors

Deadline: 09/30/27 LOI Date: 04/30/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to brain tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for basic and translational medical research projects that will improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197044

Scholarships to Colorado Women Pursuing Secondary Education Degrees

Deadline: 04/30/27

Scholarships to Colorado women pursuing secondary education degrees. The purpose of the scholarship program is to aid women with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to enable women to achieve self-sufficiency through pursuing educational opportunities and car...

GrantWatch ID#: 214111
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