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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,657 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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Scholarships to Pennsylvania University Students for an International Leadership Program

Deadline: 11/02/26

Scholarships to Pennsylvania students at eligible universities to participate in an international leadership development program. The program supports students with no previous academic experience abroad, with priority given to students who have never traveled int...

GrantWatch ID#: 182996

Grants to New York City Authors to Support Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City authors to support their work. Eligible authors write original works of poetry, creative non-fiction, and fiction. Funding is intended to assist with living expenses, research and editing costs, and travel for research carr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218843

Grants to Colorado Teachers to Enhance Education for Students

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado teachers to enhance education for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational STEAM projects for students in grades K-12. Eligible uses of funds include robotics kits, electronic music inventor sets, and 3D ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227398

Fellowships to International and Israel Early-Career Scientists for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships with a stipend of up to €10,000 to International and Israel early-career clinicians and scientists to conduct diabetes research projects at an institution in a different country. Applicants must be members of the Foundation's association, and fellows...

GrantWatch ID#: 227775

Grants to New York City Music Artists for Production Costs of an Audio Recording

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City music artists to offset the production costs of an audio recording. Funding is available to recording artists in all genres of music. The purpose of funding is to assist with costs related to mastering, editing, mixing, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231817

Grants to New York City Visual Artists to Produce or Exhibit Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City visual artists to offset the costs of producing or exhibiting their work. Funding is available to visual artists in all genres, including photography, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible expenses include canvas, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 231818

Grants to New York City Performers to Execute Their Productions

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City performers to execute their productions. Funding is available for the following performance genres: dance, theater, and performance art. Eligible expenses include costumes, actor and director fees, lighting, sound, props, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231819

Financial Assistance to Ontario Individuals to Offset Utility Fees

Deadline: 11/02/26

Financial assistance to Ontario individuals in eligible regions to offset utility fees. The purpose of the program is to provide low-income individuals over the age of 50 and those receiving disability benefits with rebates, cancellations, or deferrals of solid wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231920

Grants to Massachusetts Teachers for Classroom Projects that Benefit Students

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of $1,000 to Massachusetts public school teachers in eligible communities for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended for creative educational projects that positively impact students. Eligible teachers are employed in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 158949

Grants to Ontario Visual Artists to Support The Creation of New Work

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among...

GrantWatch ID#: 180882

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Grants to Ontario Artists, Curators, Groups, and Nonprofits for Craft-Based Projects

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario artists, curators, ad hoc groups and collectives, craft guilds, and nonprofit organizations for craft-related activities. Funding is intended for craft-based research, creation, production, and development, as well as for projects that connect On...

GrantWatch ID#: 153166

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended for projects that help artists obtain new techniques and skills that will improve their artistic practice. Grants are offered in three categories: for artists pract...

GrantWatch ID#: 180247

Grants to USA Farmers, Schools, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve School Food O...

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/04/26

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212911

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Ontario Professional Musicians, Composers, Orchestras, and Choirs to Record Music

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in...

GrantWatch ID#: 153157

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Grants to California K-12 Teachers for Classroom Water Resource Education Projects

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to California K-12 teachers and educators in eligible locations for classroom projects and activities related to water resources in the region. The primary focus of programs must be on drinking water issues. This may include activities about sources of wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 147280

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Artists for Public Arts Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and artists in eligible regions for community and school arts programs. Grant funds may be used to support public arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to increase access to quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 148956

Fellowships to Virginia Artists and Students for Career Advancement in the Arts

Deadline: 11/06/26

Fellowships to Virginia artists and students at institutions of higher education for career advancement and education in the arts. The fellowships are intended for studies within a range of disciplines, including drawing, crafts, film, painting, sculpture, printma...

GrantWatch ID#: 176004

Awards to Delaware Individuals, For-Profits, and Organizations for Enhancing Local Tourism

Deadline: 11/06/26

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176155

Grants to Ohio School Staff to Develop Environmental Education Programming

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio school educators, administrators, and teachers in eligible regions for environmental education programs. Funding is intended for projects that address solid waste reduction, such as classroom activities, field trips, guest speakers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216843

Grants to Illinois School Administrators and Teachers for Initiatives to Enhance Classroom Edu...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of $500 to Illinois school administrators and teachers for initiatives to improve classroom education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the educational experience. Projects should demonstrate a connection to the fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227827

Grants to Illinois K-12 Administrators and Teachers for Classroom Projects to Benefit Students

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois K-12 administrators and teachers for classroom projects to benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational materials, unique classroom projects, and other resources to improve learning opportunities. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 227836

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964

Grants to Louisiana Teachers for K-12 Classroom Projects

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of $500 to Louisiana teachers in eligible locations for projects that benefit K-12 students. Funding is intended for activities that involve student investigation and meet the needs and curiosity of students. These grants help teachers try an interesting pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229663

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Grants to Ohio K-12 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio K-12 public and private school teachers for innovative educational projects in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to encourage imaginative learning experiences that extend beyond standard school budgets and core curriculum o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227614

Grants to British Columbia Farmers, Research Institutions, Processing Companies, Nonprofits, a...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to British Columbia farmers, agricultural research institutions, nonprofit organizations, processing companies, and farming operations for activities that benefit the agricultural industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 170123

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 Schools and Artists for Artist Residencies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 schools, arts organizations, and teaching artists to provide classroom residencies with qualified, trained artists. The purpose of the program is to develop collaborative arts-based approaches with schools, assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 176738

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to Arizona Public Defenders and Prosecutors for Loan Repayment Assistance

Deadline: 11/13/26

Financial assistance to Arizona public defenders and prosecutors to repay educational loans. Funding is intended for loan assistance in exchange for a commitment to continue employment as public defenders and prosecutors for at least three years. The goal of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 218805

Grants to Colorado Educators and School Staff for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Colorado educators and school staff in eligible locations for educational projects. Funding is intended to enhance student learning through projects, programs, and additional resources that teachers may not otherwise be able to afford. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 224431

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists for arts projects in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that require immediate funding. Grants may be used for presentation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162212

Award to a New York City Writer for an Outstanding Essay About Brooklyn

Deadline: 11/15/26

Award of $500 to a New York City writer to recognize an outstanding non-fiction essay that takes place in Brooklyn and is about Brooklyn or Brooklyn-based characters. Entries will be accepted from writers of all backgrounds and ages. The award is intended to showc...

GrantWatch ID#: 163365

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Awards to Texas K-12 and College Educators for Outstanding Contributions to History Education

Deadline: 11/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to a Texas K-12 teacher and a college-level educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of history education. Nominations are invited on behalf of worthy individuals who teach full-time at the kindergarten, elementary, secondary...

GrantWatch ID#: 175643

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Stipends to Kentucky IHE Faculty Members to Visit Aeronautics and Space Exploration Research C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Stipends to Kentucky IHE faculty members to visit designated aeronautics and space exploration research centers throughout the country. Stipend amounts are based on the faculty member’s destination. Funding is intended to foster relationships and expand collabor...

GrantWatch ID#: 182208

Loans to Utah Agricultural Producers to Mitigate Agricultural Losses

Deadline: 11/15/26

Loans to Utah agricultural producers to mitigate losses incurred due to disasters. Funding is intended to help agricultural producers address extraordinary circumstances related to declared disasters that have resulted in production losses. Loans may be used to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 198583

Fellowships to UK and Israel Researchers for Projects on Sustainable Economic Development

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 per month to UK and Israel Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers for collaborative research related to sustainable economic development. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration and strengthen connections between r...

GrantWatch ID#: 206579

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve BPOC Access to Arts Resources

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people of color, specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Grants to Ohio Individuals for Disability-Related Services and Equipment

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio individuals with disabilities for disability-related services and equipment. Funding is intended for therapy, summer camps, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Eligible applicants are children receiving early intervention, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215740
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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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