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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,458 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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3,458 grants found

Grants to Kentucky School Teachers and Nonprofits to Host Artists for Art Sessions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky school teachers and nonprofit organizations to host professional artists for teaching residencies. Funding is intended for arts projects that involve student and teacher participation in the creative process. The goal of the program is to enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 181285

Grants to Indiana Families and Teachers to Benefit Children with Autism

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana teachers and families in eligible locations to support children with autism. Funding is available for summer camp tuition, special services, home equipment, specialized classes, and training for teachers, including Master's Degrees. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182782

Grants to Nova Scotia Producers and Writers for Costs Related to Television and Film Scriptwri...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184098

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Writers to Recognize a Debut Literary Work

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literar...

GrantWatch ID#: 190603

Grants to Indiana Students, Teachers, Parents, and Administrators for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana students, teachers, volunteer parents, and administrators in eligible locations for educational projects. Funding is intended for enriching activities and educational projects that are not funded by the school budget. Eligible applicants are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 191567

Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Locations for Projects and Professional ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, Indigenous individuals, and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects and career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote innovation, community collaborations, public presentations, and activities that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support World Betterment Efforts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators, high school and college students, and individuals for projects that help to make the world a better place. Certain applicants must register online prior to applying. Funding is intended for the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 192046

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Angelman Syndrome Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on Angelman Syndrome. Proposals involving human or animal subjects must be approved by institutional review boards before funding is released. Funding is intended for proposals that demonstrate pote...

GrantWatch ID#: 192545

Grants to Alberta Directors, Producers, and Writers for Screenwriting Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, producers, and writers for screenwriting projects. First-time applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of developing new professional-quality, commercial product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193472

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Residents, Fellows, and Post-Doctoral Researchers for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International recent residents, fellows, and post-doctoral researchers for a broad range of pediatric research topics. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full grant application. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194465

Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587

Grants to Oklahoma Clubs, Bureaus, Organizations, and K-12 Teachers to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197719

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Lite...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197847

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Related to Communication and...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects that increase understanding of communication and literacy. Funding may be used for evidence-based research that will influence public policy. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197849

Grants to Florida Artists in Eligible Counties for Local Arts Projects and Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida individual artists and curators in eligible counties for local arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the cultural landscape of the local area by encouraging and enabling publicly accessible art events and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198352

Award to a USA Individual to Honor an Exceptional First Book of Original Poetry

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 202811

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604

Grants to Alabama Individuals to Preserve Traditional Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Alabama individuals to preserve traditional arts. Funding is intended to support master artists or apprentices who are teaching the traditional folk arts. This program is designed to preserve and pass on the state's living cultural herita...

GrantWatch ID#: 207421

Grants to Oregon Building Owners in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oregon building owners in eligible areas for building improvements. Funding is intended to support owners of officially designated historic buildings. Grants will help repair and maintain the structures, while preserving its appearance. Buildings must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 210217

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects Related to Sc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to sculpture. Applicants must register in the portal prior to applying. Eligible grant categories include research and development; acquisitions and collections; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213860

Grants to USA Pharmacists, Students, and Residents for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA pharmacists, pharmacy students, and community pharmacy residents for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support and implement innovative services to help patients. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to vaccine con...

GrantWatch ID#: 215919

Grants to Maryland Principals for School Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland public school principals for projects and programs that benefit schools in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address various needs, including professional development, musical instruments, new technology, school events, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216070

Grants to USA Publishers and Translators for English Translations of French Literature

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA publishers, authors, and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 218743

Grants to Canada Artists for Expenses Related to the Production of Live Performances

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Canada artists to cover expenses related to the production of live performances. Funding is intended for costs associated with domestic and international showcases and tours. The purpose of the program is to invest in Canadian stage-performing artists an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219055

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 221379

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...

GrantWatch ID#: 221381

Award to a USA or Canada Academic Psychiatrist to Recognize Contributions to University Studen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada academic psychiatrist to recognize contributions to student research programs at the university level. Nominated individuals must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor an academic p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221741

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Field of Psychiatric Neu...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the field of psychiatric neuroscience. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting. This award recognizes distinguished ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221742

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to the Field of Pha...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada clinician to recognize significant contributions to the field of pharmacogenomics. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at a meeting or event hosted by the funding source. The award recognizes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221743

Award to a USA or Canada Mentor-Trainee Team of Psychologists Working in the Field of Schizoph...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to a USA or Canada mentor and trainee team of psychologists working in the field of schizophrenia. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the contributions of the senior researcher to addressing the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The award consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221744

Award to a USA or Canada Individual or Group Working in the Field of Neuropsychological Scienc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual or group working in the field of neuropsychological sciences to recognize significant contributions to the understanding of how multifactorial elements impact mental health. The award honors efforts to shift from the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 221745

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist or Team for Outstanding Child Psychiatry Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist or team of psychiatric investigators to recognize outstanding research in child and adolescent psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge research accomplishments that have led to or will likely lead to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221746

Awards to USA and Canada Early Career Psychiatrists in Recognition of the Publication of an Ex...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $500 and an award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada qualifying early career psychiatrist in recognition of the publication of an exceptional research paper. Nominated individuals must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is...

GrantWatch ID#: 221747

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $3,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of schizophrenia research. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for outstanding research in treating schizophrenia, who has demonstrated particul...

GrantWatch ID#: 221748

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Career Achievements

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional career achievements. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual whose work has contributed substantially to the field of psychiatry or whose work has improved the practice of psy...

GrantWatch ID#: 221749

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Businesses for Oil-Related Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Dakota individuals, corporations, cooperatives, and consortia for research studies related to the state's oil and gas industry. Funding is intended for research projects that will lead to commercially viable, improved oil recovery approaches that c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222718

Grants to Colorado Educators to Enhance Student Learning

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado educators in eligible regions to enhance student learning. Eligible project types include literacy projects, hands-on STEM experiences, and creative arts programs. The purpose of funding is to expand th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224435

Grants to Arkansas Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement and Preservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arkansas business and property owners for capital improvement and preservation in eligible areas. Funding is intended for improvements that will restore and preserve buildings to attract visitors and tell the area's story for future gener...

GrantWatch ID#: 224793

Grant to an Alberta Visual and New Media Artist to Participate in a Residency in New York

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant of up to $18,000 to an Alberta visual and new media artist to participate in a residency in New York. Funding is intended to cover transportation, accommodation, food, and other expenses related to the three-month residency. The program will take place at th...

GrantWatch ID#: 225075

Grants to USA Early Career Professionals and Doctoral Students for Social Justice Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA early career professionals and doctoral students to pursue clinical or research projects in the focus area of social justice. Successful applicants will have access to a mentor who will offer support, feedback, and guidance. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225725

Grants to Alabama Teachers to Promote Finance-Based Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama educators in eligible locations to promote classroom education with a focus on financial literacy. Funding is intended to prepare people of all ages to make well-informed financial decisions that can prepare them for a successful future. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225913

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve signage and implement more extensive upgrades to commercial buildings. The program aims to enhance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225994

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, and Groups for Initiatives to Benefit Residents i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that serve a charitable, religious, scientific, educational, or literary purpose. The goal of the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 226125

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants and In-Kind Services to Ohio Artists in Eligible Regions for Legal Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind services to Ohio artists in eligible regions for assistance in covering legal expenses. Funding is intended for art business-related expenses, such as lease and contract reviews, trademark renewals, and business creation. Grant recipients will a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226650
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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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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.