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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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3,657 grants found

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations and individuals for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve community well-being, promote resident engagement, encourage amateur and professional arts par...

GrantWatch ID#: 192768

Grants to British Columbia Research Trainees to Travel to National or International Meetings

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants of $1,000 to British Columbia full-time research trainees for travel to national or international meetings. Funding is intended to support research projects, as well as the research group that the trainee will represent at the meeting, which focus on women...

GrantWatch ID#: 226441

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Botanical Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and individuals for botanical projects. Funding is intended for activities that promote the conservation, education, research, and restoration of native plants. Assistance is avai...

GrantWatch ID#: 175262

In-Kind Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Facility Rental Fees

Deadline: 11/30/26

In-kind grants of event space to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and individual artists in eligible regions. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for public-facing activities, such as performances, presentations, or pop-up ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 179838

Grants to Michigan Students Pursuing Advanced Degrees for Projects that Improve Health Care

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan students pursuing advanced degrees for research studies to improve health care throughout the state. Funding is intended to support activities that show a direct impact on health and health care. Previous grants within this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188889

Fellowships to Israel Ph.D. Graduates to Conduct Research Studies in the United States

Deadline: 11/30/26

Fellowships of $60,000 to Israel recent Ph.D. graduates to conduct research studies at a qualifying IHE or research institute in the United States. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist researchers in all fields of study exce...

GrantWatch ID#: 199444

Scholarships to Nova Scotia Students at IHEs for Workforce Readiness Programs in the Agricultu...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia students at academic institutions for workforce readiness programs related to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support programs that help students at accredited postsecondary institutions acquire the nec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206624

Grants to Alberta Businesses for Repairs and Enhancements to Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alberta businesses in eligible locations for extensive repairs and enhancements to commercial buildings. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist businesses in beautifying exteriors and attracting consumers. Bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 207730

Grants to Maryland Individuals to Assist with Medical Care Needs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals to assist with medical care needs. Funding is intended for critical assistance for those suffering from ALS and their families. Grants are available in the focus areas of equipment purchases and rentals, in-home care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220023

Grants to Alabama Families to Help Offset Expenses Related to the Care of a Family Member with...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alabama families to help offset expenses related to the care of a family member with autism.This program is intended to offset a variety of service and expenses such as summer camps, safety devices, swim lessons, respite services, ABA services, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 227497

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Groups, and School Districts to Promote Student Involvement in M...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin teachers, groups, and school districts for math enrichment activities outside of the classroom. Funding is intended for activities and projects such as holding a family math night, creating a math club, forming a weekend math circ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170694

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Arts Programming for Youth

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and tribal entities for arts and cultural programming outside of school hours. Funding is intended for programs that engage youth in regular sessions over a long-term period. Programs sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176711

Grants to Wisconsin Math Teachers and Districts to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin teachers, districts, and groups to enhance mathematics education practices. Funding is intended to enable educators to attend workshops, conferences, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage professional development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176879

Scholarships to Minnesota Young Adults in Eligible Areas for Travel to Israel

Deadline: 12/01/26

Scholarships of up to $6,000 to Minnesota young adults in eligible areas for travel to Israel. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for residents between the ages of 18 and 30 years to participate in an organized Israel program. The Israel scholarship is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179473

Grants to Massachusetts Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Projects that Promote Spatial Ju...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations for public art projects that promote spatial justice. Funding is intended to support projects across the artistic disciplines that are accessible to the general public, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 191563

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Original Projects and Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships of $85,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists for original projects and research in the area of digital progress in media. The Fellowship is intended to offer an experience at a prestigious university to learn and collaborate on activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192868

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to Alberta Agricultural Producers to Adopt Clean Farm Operations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

GrantWatch ID#: 208136

Grants to Wisconsin Educators for Career Training Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin educators for career training activities to improve mathematics education. Funding is intended to help teachers participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership capacity. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 209620

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Maryland First-Year Teachers to Enhance Educational Opportunities in the Classroom

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $250 to Maryland first-year teachers in eligible regions to enhance educational opportunities in the classroom. Funding is intended for classroom supplies, materials, and educational technology. The goal of the funding program is to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232251

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Individuals, Groups, and PTAs for Arts Education Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, artists, unincorporated groups, and PTAs for arts education projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for school-based or community-focused programming that benefits K-12 students. Grants will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 147091

Grants to New York Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York artists to create new artwork that benefits communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in any artistic discipline that promote interaction between the artist and community members. Applicants must reside i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175779

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a st...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Contemporary...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 182647

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Internships to Rhode Island College Students to Work in the Renewable Energy Sector

Deadline: 12/11/26

Internships to Rhode Island graduate and undergraduate students to gain work experience and skills in the renewable energy industry. Students and recent graduates whose career interests are in the field of clean energy are eligible to apply. Through the program, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187327

Financial Assistance to California Homeowners for Minor Household Repairs

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions for minor home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income families in improving their living conditions by addressing safety and health hazards, code violations, and substanda...

GrantWatch ID#: 212129

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public Educa...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exceptional teachers who inspire students to learn, play an active role in their community and school, and have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144240

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keep...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Awards to Texas Educators for Outstanding Science Teaching

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Texas educators for outstanding science teaching. The award is intended to recognize exceptional teachers who have encouraged their students' interest in science and medicine. In addition to the awards, winners will receive funds for their schools. The a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161722

Grants to Alabama Researchers for Conservation Research

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama researchers for scientific studies related to the conservation of plant and animal life. The purpose of funding is to advance knowledge of birds, wildlife habitats, and the natural environment while supporting projects that contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176448

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Grants to California Women in Eligible Locations to Pursue Career Training and Higher Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to California Researchers at IHEs for Research Studies to Advance the Field of Conserva...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to California researchers affiliated with IHEs, including graduate students, post-graduate researchers, and professionals, for research projects that contribute to the field of conservation. Funding is intended to support field studies focusing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226264

Grants to Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD Students for Research to Support Seniors

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232074

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 12/16/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grants to Colorado Commercial and Residential Building Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/30/26 Conference Date: 12/16/26

Grants to Colorado commercial and residential building owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229583
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

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.