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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,612 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Agents, and Publishers for Literary Works

Deadline: 09/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors, agents, and publishers for literary works. Funding is intended to recognize outstanding writing that highlights the lived experiences of disability and chronic illness and increases the visibility of underrepresent...

GrantWatch ID#: 226789
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Teachers to Address the Mental Health of Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and teachers in eligible regions to address the mental health of residents. Funding is intended to provide mental health education and suicide prevention awareness to the community. Eligible applicants are located in and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228033

Awards to USA Professors for Significant Contributions to Cancer Research

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

Awards to USA professors to recognize significant contributions to cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge seminal achievements in a wide range of research areas, including clinical, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228150
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Grants to USA Minority Businesses and Entrepreneurs for Business Growth and Expansion

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228639
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Grants to Massachusetts Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations, individuals, and groups in eligible regions for initiatives to benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for programs, special events, and projects to improve the lives of individuals under age 18 and their families. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 228865
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Grants to Colorado Building Owners to Carry Out Electrification Work

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado owners of buildings in eligible locations to carry out electrification work. Funding is intended to change commercial, campus, and multifamily buildings from gas and water heating to electric and thermal heating. Both new and old buildings are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229081
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Families for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address basic needs and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229667
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Fellowships to Minnesota Experienced Artists for Creative and Professional Development

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships of up to $6,000 to Minnesota experienced writers, artists, creators, culture bearers, and performers in eligible regions to honor creative efforts and promote professional development. All artistic disciplines will be considered. Artists may nominate t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229802
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Providers to Improve Health Outcomes for Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota pediatric healthcare providers and healthcare trainees to promote child health equity initiatives across the state. Funding is intended to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings, including rural,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230090
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fantasy Writers for Assistance in Times of Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International fantasy and science fiction writers for assistance in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to speculative story writers. The goal of the funding program is to help creators of fantasy, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231007
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Fellowships to USA Journalists of Color for Investigative Reporting Training and Mentorship

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA journalists of color for professional development in investigative reporting. The purpose of the program is to support and prepare a journalist for a career in investigative journalism. Successful applicants will receive training, mentorship, da...

GrantWatch ID#: 231138
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Grants to Virginia Large Animal Veterinarians to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Virginia large animal veterinarians to increase their availability and capacity to provide services. Funding is intended for equipment and supplies, mobile units, travel expenses, and more that will ensure the continuity of services for horses, poultry, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231494
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Freelance Journalists for Investigative Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA freelance journalists for investigative projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that will demonstrate significance and impact. Both long-form and short-term projects are eligible, including magazine articles, documentaries, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231615
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Grants to Alberta Artists to Offer Educational Arts-Based Workshops in Grades 1-12

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta artists and artist teams in eligible locations to hold educational sessions that invite youth to learn about art as a viable career path. Artists will present workshops to students in schools during the 2026-27 School Year. The program organizes ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231637

Grants to Quebec Arts Nonprofits, Collectives, and Artists for Touring Presentations

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Quebec nonprofit professional arts organizations, artists collectives, qualifying individual artists, and visual arts curators in eligible regions for touring presentations. Funding is intended to support the performance, presentation, or circulation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174211

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178471

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawai...

GrantWatch ID#: 184781

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Collectives for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/21/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives for arts projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-related activities that include a presentation or engage the local community, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 185441

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191962

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Agricultural Businesses for Historic Prese...

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individual property owners, and agricultural businesses for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that rehabilitate, restore, preserve, or stabilize the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 210377

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Companies, and Schools for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up $30,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, private companies, and schools for environmental conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for infrastructure related projects and educational programs that suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210576

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693

Leadership and Public Service Opportunity for North Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 09/27/26

Opportunity for North Carolina qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an education, public service, and leadership program. Required forms must be submitted prior to applying. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship f...

GrantWatch ID#: 232166
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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.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

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.