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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 Wisconsin School Districts, Administrators, and Community Members to Enhance Educati...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin school districts, administrators, and community members to enhance education programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide new opportunities, experiences, and materials for students that cannot be afforded through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222970

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 Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 03/24/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

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 Georgia Women at Local Nonprofits to Promote Leadership Skills

Deadline: 03/26/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to Georgia women and groups of women affiliated with Jewish nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities, such as conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

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

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 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 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

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

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Teachers in Eligible Communities to Enhance S...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and teachers in eligible communities to enhance science education. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of resources and classroom equipment that engage students in the STEAM lear...

GrantWatch ID#: 195032

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Marine Economy

Deadline: 05/03/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 229993

Rebates to Texas Residential Property Owners for the Planting of Trees in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/15/27

Rebates to Texas residential property owners for the planting of trees in eligible regions. The program provides a rebate to participants who purchase and plant qualifying trees. Eligible trees are those determined to be appropriate for the region's rainfall level...

GrantWatch ID#: 224617

Grants to New York Individual Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and Schools for Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York individual artists, groups, museums, schools, theaters, and other community nonprofit arts or cultural organizations in eligible communities for arts projects. Projects should positively impact the cultural life and needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145137

Grants to Arizona Artists, Organizations, and Schools for Public Performances and Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Arizona artists, organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for public performances and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that increase, support, and motivate the performing arts. Funded ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197341

Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960

Awards to California Dentists for Outstanding Service to Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline: 05/31/27

Awards to California dentists for exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry. The purpose of the award program is to recognize California dentists for outstanding service to disadvantaged populations. Award recipients are honored for a long work history...

GrantWatch ID#: 222630

Grants to Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225977

Award to a Nova Scotia Teacher, Supervisor, or Administrator to Recognize Contributions to the...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of physical and health education. Eligible nominees are individuals who have demonstrated leadership on multiple le...

GrantWatch ID#: 158397

Awards to Nova Scotia Provincial and Regional Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Health ...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. The purpose of the aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 158398

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Musical Performances in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for high-quality musical performances benefiting residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote cultural music, including symphony orchestras, smaller orchestras, bands, and choral societies; and musicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 181592

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers for Excellence in the Fields of Health and Physical Education

Deadline: 06/01/27

Awards to Nova Scotia young teachers to recognize exceptional contributions to the fields of physical education and health education. Awards are intended to honor individual PE and health teachers, up to the age of 34, who demonstrate excellence and exemplify outs...

GrantWatch ID#: 192466

Grants to New Mexico Artists in Eligible Locations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to New Mexico artists and art collectives in eligible locations for public art projects. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing arts, design, literature, visual arts, and mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216298

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers in Recognition of Exceptional Physical Education Instruction

Deadline: 06/01/27

Awards to Nova Scotia teachers in eligible school boards in recognition of exceptional physical education instruction. The award is open to teachers in elementary, middle school, and secondary school. The purpose of the award is to honor teachers who have instille...

GrantWatch ID#: 220550

Grants to Colorado Qualifying Young Girl Hockey Players to Support Participation in the Sport ...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Colorado qualifying young girls to support participation in the sport of hockey. Funding is intended to assist girl hockey players ages 7-10 of Hispanic heritage with hockey association membership and registration fees. The purpose of the program is to m...

GrantWatch ID#: 220964

Grant to Iowa Researchers and Faculty Members for Studies Related to Science and Space

Deadline: 06/12/27

Grant of $40,000 per year to Iowa qualifying investigators and faculty members for engineering and research projects related to science and space. Projects that engage undergraduate students will be considered favorably. Funding is intended for research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221141

Scholarships to New Jersey Women to Pursue Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 06/15/27

Scholarships of $1,000 to New Jersey Individuals in eligible locations to pursue educational opportunities. Funding is intended for women aged 21 years or older who are full- or part-time students. The purpose of funding is to help non-traditional students who hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 158562

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits, Arts Groups, and Artists for Productions ...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503

Grants to Connecticut Students, School Staff, and Community Members for Athletics Programs

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Connecticut teachers, school staff, students, and community members for projects that promote athletics and physical fitness among students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enable students to improve their competitiveness...

GrantWatch ID#: 213756

Grants to Iowa Faculty at Eligible IHEs for Programs that Support STEM Education

Deadline: 06/25/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa faculty members at eligible institutions of higher education for programs that promote STEM education. Funding is intended to support the development of STEM-related curricula that focus on improving student skills. The grant will s...

GrantWatch ID#: 162048

Award to a Canada Teacher to Recognize Excellence in Geography Education

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a Canada K-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of geographic education. The award is intended to honor an educator for encouraging engagement and literacy in the discipline of geography. Nominations are invited for educators who...

GrantWatch ID#: 160802

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Families and Individuals

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 161610

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Support Teen Parents ...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs related to teen parenting and programs that promote independent living for individuals with mental illness. Teen parenthood programs should focus on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 171202

Grants to Florida First-Time Homebuyers in Eligible Regions for Closing Costs and Gap Funding

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to Florida individuals to cover expenses related to purchasing or building a first-time home in eligible regions. Applicants must complete an education course and contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for closing costs and gap fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226597

Loans to Florida Low-Income Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 06/30/27

Loans of up to $75,000 to Florida qualifying low-income homeowners in eligible locations for exterior building improvements. Applicants must schedule an appointment to apply. Funding is primarily intended for exterior improvements that improve property value and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 226707
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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.