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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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3,486 grants found

Grants to Oregon Artists For Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon artists in eligible locations for professional and artistic development. Funding is intended to promote the work of local artists and to assist them in expanding their creative process. An additional goal of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210879

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Environmental Policy and Science Communication

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA early-career scientists and practitioners affiliated with academic or nonprofit institutions for professional development in environmental and climate justice. Fellows will receive training and mentorship in science communication, poli...

GrantWatch ID#: 210895

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Community Art Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for arts activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale, creative art projects that help to solve a community problem. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213820

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Health and Science Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 215039

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies on Health and Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities world...

GrantWatch ID#: 215040

Grant to an Arizona Florist to Travel to Industry-Related Events

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to an Arizona florist to travel to industry-related educational or design events. Funding is intended to assist owners, managers, or employees of retail florists with the cost of attending an out-of-state industry educational event. An except...

GrantWatch ID#: 215119

Grants to USA Florists to Attend Professional Development Conferences

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA florists to attend professional development conferences. Funding is intended to defray the costs of attending industry conferences and events that act as business development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be attending the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 215120

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Florists for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC florists for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to allow retail floral owners to continue their education through in-person industry events, community courses, or webinar class...

GrantWatch ID#: 215121

Awards to USA Youth and Youth Groups for Human Rights Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216765

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Oklahoma Veterans and Young Farmers to Expand a Farming Operation

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma veterans or young farmers to expand a farming operation. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Proposals should demonstrate financial need and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 217772

Grants to Oklahoma Entities or Individuals to Encourage Diversification in Agricultural Produc...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities or individuals to encourage diversification in agricultural products. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Funding is intended for unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 217773

Grants to Ontario Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to artists seeking to improve their skills, and will support expenses incurred by materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 219211

Grants to Wisconsin Qualifying Youth Hockey Players of Color to Support Participation in the S...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin qualifying youth hockey players of color to support participation in the sport of ice hockey. Funds may be used for registration fees with the applicant's hockey association as well as for equipment. Eligible applicants are first-time skaters w...

GrantWatch ID#: 220966

Fellowships to Canada Doctors for Basic and Clinical Research Training

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Canada medical doctors and PhDs for basic and clinical research training. Funding is intended to build capacity in Canada for exceptional research addressing cystic fibrosis. Research projects should address the unmet needs of individuals who will n...

GrantWatch ID#: 221808

Grants to USA Postdoctoral Researchers Affiliated with Research Institutions for Life Sciences...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and universities for life sciences research projects. Funding is intended for basic biological research in a wide range of categories. Applicants may be awarded to non-US citize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223136

Grants to Kansas Young Farmers for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223162

Opportunity for New York City Public High School Students to Join an Arts Education Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for New York City public high school students to join an arts education program. The program operates during the academic year. Students will meet with artists, visit galleries and museums, and participate in a mentorship program. At the end of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223403

Grants to Washington Entities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, and recreational events to increase public enjoyment. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 224537

Grants to Minnesota Schools and Individual Artists for Projects to Enhance Arts Access to K-12...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota schools and individual artists to partner together for projects giving K-12 students in eligible locations arts access during the school day. Funding is intended to enhance the arts education opportunities available to students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224768

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities for Services and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities for services and support when all other avenues have been exhausted. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to aid individuals with ph...

GrantWatch ID#: 225472

Grant to an Oklahoma Florist for Professional Development and Continuing Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to an Oklahoma florist wholesaler, shop owner, student, or employee for florist professional development and continuing education. Funding is intended to cover travel expenses related to attending an industry educational event that is located...

GrantWatch ID#: 227761

Fellowships to Utah PhD Researchers for Research in Environment, Health, and Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Utah postdoctoral researchers to conduct research projects. Fellows must be working in the focus areas of environment, healthcare and wellness, or teaching and learning. In addition to a salary, fellows will receive mentorship and employee benefits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227769

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Educational, Charitable, and Emergency Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228193

Grants to West Virginia Artists for Creative Arts Projects for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia artists to implement creative arts projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended for projects that provide sequential programming to the same group of adults. Projects may involve literary, media, visual, or perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228502

Grants to Kentucky Women Entrepreneurs and Educators for Career Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky women to promote career development. Funding is intended to assist female entrepreneurs, educators, and those working to promote the health and well-being of women. The grant program seeks to encourage the efforts of women residi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229184

Tax Credits to Maryland Homeowners to Apply Against the Real Property Tax Bill

Deadline: 10/01/26

Tax credits to Maryland homeowners of all ages to apply against the real property tax bill. The tax credits are intended to assist homeowners who qualify on the basis of gross household income. The credit shall be limited to the portion of the dwelling that is us...

GrantWatch ID#: 229214

Grants to Maryland Households for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 per year to Maryland individuals and families to assist with home rental payments. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households that pay rent and meet certain eligibility requirements. The dwelling may be any type of rented residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229215

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for community-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of programs to meet charitable community needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 229224

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Activities and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana organizations and individuals for charitable activities and support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for support for local families and individuals, youth programs, public and private school teacher support, and support for local organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229485

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Fellowship to a USA Individual to Work on Radio Show Production

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowship to a USA individual to work on the production team for a radio show. The selected fellow will become an integral part of the production team for their six-month term and will learn the ins and outs of producing a successful radio show. In addition to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231376

Grants to USA Early Career Professionals to Conduct Gynecologic Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA early career professionals and junior investigators to conduct gynecologic cancer research. Applicants must submit an abstract prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects pertaining to women's health and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231423

Grant to a USA Senior Scholar to Coordinate an Academic Institute

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to a USA senior scholar to coordinate an academic institute. The applicant will organize a one- to two-week program addressing the issue of democracy from the perspective of marginalized communities. Participants will include PhD students, postdoctoral resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231565

Grants to Illinois Dependents of Fallen Officers for College Tuition

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois individuals for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist the dependents of police and fire officers who fell or became disabled in the line of duty to attain higher education. Grant funds will pay both tuition...

GrantWatch ID#: 231761

Grants to Illinois Dependents of Fallen Correctional Officers for College Tuition

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois individuals for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist the dependents of correctional officers who fell or became significantly disabled in the line of duty to attain higher education. Grant funds will pay b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231762

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Residents to Manage Unwanted Tree Branches

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to California residents in eligible regions to cut, trim, stack, and dispose of unwanted tree branches. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available to senior, low-income, and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231859

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Vision Science Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA early-career researchers for research related to vision science. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for new investigators to explore innovative and novel research ideas. Grant funds may be used for research-related expenses, including staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 232014

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Initial Vision Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of $70,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for initial research projects in the field of vision science. Funding is intended to support new investigators and investigators who are returning to the field after an extended period of absence. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232015

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Retinal Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher to recognize a novel technique, drug, or other discovery related to retinal health. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232024

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Glaucoma Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $12,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young researcher to recognize outstanding contributions in glaucoma research. The purpose of the award is to honor excellence in the development of novel technologies, concepts, and scientific discoveries. Their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232025

Grants to Massachusetts Artists for Projects and Community Engagement

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts individual artists in eligible locations for projects that engage the community and foster participation of all audiences. Eligible initiatives include but are not limited to arts projects for underserved communities, works...

GrantWatch ID#: 158597

In-Kind Grants to Pennsylvania Residents for Tree Planting Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

In-kind grants to Pennsylvania individuals to support tree planting projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff in order to apply. Funding is intended for activities that improve the quality of life for residents and enhance the environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 169374

Grants to USA Journalists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Health Care Journalism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA journalists, nonprofit organizations, and universities for independent projects that inform public understanding of the health care system. Funding supports investigations and educational reporting on affordability, access, care delivery, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career and Graduate Student Psychologists to St...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career and graduate student psychologists to pursue innovative study in the practice of psychology. Funding is intended for research of various approaches to the practice. In addition to the cash grant, recipients may...

GrantWatch ID#: 191536

Opportunity for USA Researchers and Artists to Participate in a Media Arts Residency

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206049

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist to Address Suicide Among Af...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207359

Award to a Quebec Artist, Collective, or Organization to Recognize Inclusive Practices

Deadline: 10/02/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec qualifying artist, collective, or organization in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the implementation of inclusive practices. The award recipient is either from a culturally diverse or indigenous background, or serves underr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209874
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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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