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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,456 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 New York City Presenters and Small Ensembles for Artistic Music Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City presenters and small ensembles for artistic projects in a wide range of music genres. Presenters include, but are not limited to nonprofit venues, community organizations, music series, artist collectives, and festivals. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 198095

Grants to Colorado Visual Artists for Arts Projects, Collaborations, and Public Events

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado artists and collectives in eligible locations for short-term visual arts projects, artistic collaborations, and events that are accessible to the public. Funding is intended to support projects that go beyond the classic concept...

GrantWatch ID#: 204021

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350

Grants to Massachusetts Youth and Supporting Nonprofits for Climate Resilience Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts youth and supporting nonprofit organizations for activities focused on climate resilience in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by youth ages 15-24 that focus on climate and community. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 231636

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Artistic and Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina established and emerging artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development activities. Funding is intended to support artists in a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing art...

GrantWatch ID#: 231852

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to California Healthcare Professionals for Assistance in Repaying Educational Loans

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California individuals working in the healthcare field for financial assistance in making educational loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist healthcare professionals who obtained government or commercial loans in order to pursue their undergradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 191383

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies for Art Programs to Benefit Older Adults

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and individual artists for arts-based programs that serve older adults. Applicants must participate in a training program prior to applying. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199517

Grants to California Residents and Organizations For Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California residents, groups, and organizations in eligible locations for community improvement projects. Applicants must attend an information session or meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on res...

GrantWatch ID#: 216412

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individual authors and organizations to create and distribute books for youth. Funding is intended to support new literary works that highlight cultural expression, demonstrate strong creative quality, and provide educational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 231703

Grants to New York City Arts Entities for Arts Development and Production Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives and ensembles, and artists in eligible locations for the development and production of performing arts projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 209616

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112

Grants to Tennessee Individual Artists to Support the Creation of Artistic Works

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of $5,000 to Tennessee individual artists in eligible locations to support the creation of quality artistic works. Eligible categories for this cycle include dance, visual arts, and film. Applicants must be professional artists with at least three years of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213455
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Grants to Texas Musicians, Promoters, and Venues to Advance the Music Industry

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas professional musicians, independent promoters, and music venues to promote the music industry in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the music sector through activities and events that benefit tourists and expand the creative workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 224377

Scholarships to Israel Academics for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 09/30/26

Scholarships for Israel individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to attend a prestigious UK university. The scholarships are intended to help with the pursuit of a postgraduate course of study, research or a taught degree, or a second undergraduate d...

GrantWatch ID#: 175877

Grants to Arizona Artists to Create Public Art Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of $10,000 to Arizona artists for public art projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following disciplines: visual, media arts, and film. The grant program supports the creation and presentation of orig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210280

In-Kind Grants of Marketing and Business Training to Kentucky Visual and Craft Artists

Deadline: 08/16/26

In-kind grants of business training and marketing assistance to Kentucky visual and craft artists. Selected artists will be eligible for inclusion in an online craft directory, to exhibit at a craft fair, receive introductions to business opportunities and referra...

GrantWatch ID#: 172303

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222076

Opportunity for Nonprofits, CBOs, and Artists to Use Public Space for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Opportunity for nonprofit arts and culture organizations, Indigenous governments, CBOs, groups, and individuals to utilize public space for community engagement projects in eligible locations. Space and funding is available for exhibitions, workshops, storytelling...

GrantWatch ID#: 230826
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development efforts. Funding is intended for professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 147817
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Award to USA, Canada, and International Musicians and Scholars for Historical Music Contributi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738
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Grants to International Individuals for Research Projects Related to Classic Song

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support research and publication related to music. Proposals may be submitted at any stage of research. Eligible applicants include faculty, independent scholars, and graduate students who are writi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181872
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In-Kind Training to Florida Nonprofit Board Members to Strengthen Governance Capacity

Deadline: 08/17/26

In-kind training and resources to Florida volunteer board members at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen leadership capacity. The program is intended to provide participating board members with a thorough overview of governance issues and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 183404

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Polycystic Kidney...

Deadline: 01/19/27 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with research institutions for studies related to polycystic kidney disease. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support basic, translati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197450
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Awards to Alaska Writers to Recognize Outstanding Literary Work

Deadline: 08/17/26

Awards of $5,000 to Alaska individual writers to recognize outstanding literary work. The awards are intended to honor exceptional writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. The main consideration in determining ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198180
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Grants to USA and Canada General Surgery Residents and Recent Graduates for Research in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Canada general surgery residents or recent graduates for research in the field of colon and rectal disease. Award criteria include the potential for leadership in the field, mentor and environment, research plan, and career development...

GrantWatch ID#: 204779
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Opportunity for Texas Nonprofit Leaders to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 08/17/26

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit leaders in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to offer individuals in nonprofit organizations a chance to achieve personal growth as part of the foundation’s commit...

GrantWatch ID#: 222145
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on AI and its Impact on News an...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research on artificial intelligence and its impact on news and journalism. Eligible applicants include scholars in media production, communications, information systems, mass media, or journali...

GrantWatch ID#: 230274
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Photographers and Videographers f...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International photographers and videographers to create meaningful projects. The purpose of the program is to support emerging content creators as they develop their skills and to bring them international attention. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230465
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Residency for a Kentucky Artist to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Residency for a Kentucky artist to promote artistic development. The residency, including a $2,000 stipend, will support an emerging, feminist, social change artist of any discipline who resides in the state. The program aims to encourage artistic growth by develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230556

Grants to California University Faculty for Coastal Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California new faculty at public and private universities and colleges for applied research benefiting coastal communities and natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 169474

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Artists to Present Art Programming in Local Libraries

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations to present art programming to local public libraries. The purpose of the program is to support artists' engagement with the community. Eligible uses of funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172829

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to Ohio Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio artists in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to help artists advance their work, elevate the quality and raise the profile of artistic work in the region, and assist artists in achieving their arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210578
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231300
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Opportunity for USA Medical Doctors to Obtain Certification Through a Training Program

Deadline: 08/18/26

Opportunity for USA medical doctors to obtain certification through a training program focused on clinical research. The program provides applicants with professional development opportunities and access to resources. Training focuses on investigating treatment an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225846
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Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964
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Financial Assistance to New York Farmers to Mitigate the Impact of Federal Tariffs

Deadline: 08/18/26

Financial assistance of up to $25,000 to New York farmers to mitigate the impact of federal tariffs. Funding is intended to support a range of farms, including livestock and livestock products, aquaculture farms, speciality crops, and cow dairy farms. The goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230652
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Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Research Institute, or Consultant to Research Rail Safety

Deadline: 08/18/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research rail safety. The goal of the contract is to analyze the long-term operational impact and actual safety benefit of positive train control. The objective of this research is to documen...

GrantWatch ID#: 231359
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Opportunity for Colorado Artists to Participate in a Business Cohort

Deadline: 08/18/26

Opportunity for Colorado artists in eligible locations to participate in a business cohort. Artists will receive tools and training to help them be successful in running a creative business. Participants will receive a stipent, mentorship, resources, and access to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231540

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199295

Awards to New York Individual Artists to Encourage Professional Growth

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Awards of $3,000 to New York individual artists in eligible counties to encourage professional growth and stability. Artists in all disciplines may apply, including but not limited to traditional, visual, written, performing, digital, and experimental mediums. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 203000

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 211252
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