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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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3,612 grants found

Opportunity for Maine Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maine youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232122

Opportunity for Maryland Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maryland youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232124

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/15/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects in the humanities. The purpose of the program is for scholars to benefit from the funding source's library of resources to pursue their research. The fellowships will be conduc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205390

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Groups, and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers for Creative Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Manitoba new and established artists, groups of artists, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for creative projects in any artistic discipline. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to support creative research, project development, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 184632

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Attend a Professional Conference

Deadline: 10/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to attend the funding source's professional conference supporting instruction in college-level writing. Funding is intended to encourage the professional development of first-time presenters from historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 192544

Grants to Michigan K-12 Art Teachers for Supplies and Materials for Visual Art Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $250 to Michigan K-12 art teachers in eligible locations for supplies and materials. Funding is intended for supplies necessary for visual art forms such as photography, painting, ceramics, crafts, animation, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 205761

Grants to Vermont Artists and Organizations for Community-Based Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Vermont individual artists and arts-based organizations for projects that promote culture in local communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that provide access to various forms of the arts for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216370

Grants to USA Aerospace Science Teachers in JROTC Classrooms for Aerospace Science Activities

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA aerospace science teachers in JROTC classrooms for educational aerospace science activities. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including field trips and the purchase of books and supplies. The goal of the funding progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229627

Grants to Texas Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Innovative Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists for original art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reward and motivate groundbreaking artistic work that promotes a culture of creativity and innovation and causes people to r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191400

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners to Develop and Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina property owners for projects that improve underutilized commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow small businesses to improve their space, create jobs, and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 202648

Grants to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio Public School Staff for Classroom Needs

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio teachers, administrators, and school officials working in public elementary, middle, and high schools in the funding source's service area. Funding will be provided to support classroom needs and for special pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174994

Grants to Oklahoma IHE Faculty Members for Scientific Research Collaboration

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma IHE faculty members for costs related to science-focused research and travel to the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support collaborations and partnerships that promote scientific research. Eligible use of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 175158

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations, and Individuals for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of beautification, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204831

Grants to USA Teams of Students at IHEs to Develop Aviation Solutions to Ground Challenges

Deadline: 02/22/27 Conference Date: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA teams of students at institutions of higher education to develop aviation solutions that address ground infrastructure challenges. Funding is intended for the development of systems that can monitor aging ground infrastructure, particularly in diffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 216778

Opportunity for Oregon Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/12/26

Opportunity for Oregon youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to W...

GrantWatch ID#: 232174

Awards to International Practitioners and Scholars for Work in the Historical Disciplines

Deadline: 10/13/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International practitioners and scholars for exceptional work in the historical disciplines. The awards are intended for early and mid-career PhDs and individuals who have published at least one significant piece of work. Eligible discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 132754

Grants to USA Medical Researchers to Develop Drugs and Therapies for Alzheimer's Patients

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for medical research to develop therapies and drugs that will lead to improved outcomes for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must be faculty members at a research, academic, or medical institution...

GrantWatch ID#: 181412

Grants to Virginia PK-12 Educators and Organizations for Agricultural Education

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $500 to Virginia PK-12 educators and parent organizations for agricultural education projects. Funding is intended to help students gain an appreciation for where food comes from. Grant projects may address topics such as learning gardens, STEM int...

GrantWatch ID#: 186200

Grants to USA Artists in Multiple States for Public Art Professional Development

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individual artists for professional development in the field of public art. Funding is intended to support activities that develop artistic skills, connections, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 194860

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Fiction Writer

Deadline: 10/13/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International early-career fiction writer to develop their craft. The program is intended for writers who have experienced exclusion in some form, as a result of race, religion, gender, or other reasons. Eligible applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211028

Fellowships to Oregon Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/14/26

Fellowships to Oregon visual artists for professional development. The fellowship is intended to recognize the achievements of professional artists and offer them an opportunity to further their careers. Applications are particularly encouraged from artists from u...

GrantWatch ID#: 161227

Awards to Iowa PreK-12 Teachers for Excellence in STEM Education

Deadline: 10/14/26

Awards to Iowa PreK-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of STEM education in the state. The purpose of this program is to honor teachers who are significantly impacting the lives of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 164332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Counselors for Professional ...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and counselors for financial assistance in attending professional development courses. Applicants must register with the funding source as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166791

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Awards to Canada Authors and Translators to Recognize Excellent Literature with Japanese Themes

Deadline: 10/14/26

Awards of up to $10,000 to Canada authors and translators to recognize literary accomplishments. Funding is intended for books distributed in Canada with a focus on Japan in the genres of non-fiction, fiction, drama, or poetry. Eligible nominees must be nominated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189500

Grants to Texas School Staff for Innovative Projects that Benefit Students

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas school teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses to develop innovative teaching approaches and projects that benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative activities that will serve as pilot proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 211076

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Enhance Professional Growth

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators, administrators, and counselors for professional development programs. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 230401

Opportunity for New York Youth to Join an Educational and Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/14/26

Opportunity for New York youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232165

Grants to USA Entities to Develop and Evaluate Space Exploration Instrument Concepts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop and evaluate instrument concepts for space exploration. Funding is intended for a detailed evaluation of all aspects of these instruments, including engineering feasibil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232267

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Journalism Resource Building

Deadline: 12/18/26 Conference Date: 10/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals, journalists, researchers, and consultants for resource building in the field of journalism. Applicants may choose from three types of Fellowships: individual, emerging tech, and institutional. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 225665

Scholarships to Israel Students to Study at Academic Institutions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Scholarships of up to 5,500 shekels to Israel students for tuition costs at Israel academic institutions. Funding is intended for scholarships that are based on financial need. Eligible applicants are Israeli citizens who are students of Southern African descent. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 137444

Grants to New York Organizations, School Personnel, Parents, and Students for Projects to Enha...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York organizations, school personnel, parents, and students for projects to enhance arts and humanities education in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote educational achievement and excellence. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 139321

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Students, and Educational Staff for Projects to Benefit Local S...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, students, residents, teachers, and education personnel for projects that improve education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase student achievement levels by enhancing and enriching educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139337

Grants to Oregon Individuals, Groups, and Organizations for Cultural Programs in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Oregon individuals, groups, and organizations for cultural programs in eligible locations. Funded programs must align with one of the following areas of focus: arts, heritage, and humanities. Funding is intended to support the preservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142927

Grants to New York Nonprofits and School Personnel for Educational Enrichment Programming to B...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and school personnel for educational enrichment programming to benefit students and teachers in eligible locations. Funding is intended for formal and informal academic, athletic, cultural, and community-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 150228

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals to Enhance the Educational Experience at El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance the educational experience at eligible schools. Applicants must contact the school principal prior to submitting an application. Funds may be used for projects, programs, and activities suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 150229

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Partnerships, Groups and Individuals for Projects to ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, community partnerships and groups, and individuals for projects that preserve and promote Indian culture in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 152357

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Artists, Artist Groups, and Schools for Arts Projects With ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, artist groups and collectives, school boards, and First Nation or Indigenous schools for arts projects that encourage local community participation. Funding is intended to promote collaboration be...

GrantWatch ID#: 153155

Grants to Massachusetts School Staff, Students, and Community Members for Projects to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members in eligible locations for projects that advance excellence in education. Funding is intended for innovative projects that improve and enrich the educational experienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 158568

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Organizations, and Individuals to Impr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, community organizations, students, and teachers to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding may be used for general operating support, projects, capital improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158837

Grants to Florida Schools and Community or Civic Organizations for Environmental Education Pro...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida schools and community and civic organizations to advance education about the environment. Funding is intended for projects that are based on sound scientific principles, cost-effective, promote the enhancement of a water resource ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159342

Grants to USA Tribal Programs, Schools, Colleges, and Individuals to Preserve Native Languages

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA tribal language programs, tribal schools and colleges, and individuals from eligible tribes for the preservation of indigenous languages. Funding is intended for the revitalization and documentation of languages from tribes that came...

GrantWatch ID#: 162775

Grants to Minnesota Teachers and Youth Organizations for Food and Farming Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota K-12 teachers and youth organizations for projects that bring agricultural concepts into classroom and school-based learning. Funding is intended to help students explore food systems and agriculture through interdisciplinary le...

GrantWatch ID#: 163111

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Projects that Impact Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alberta individuals and groups collaborating with a charity, school, or municipality for youth-led projects that positively impact residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that are developed, led, and organized by...

GrantWatch ID#: 164988

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members for projects and programs that improve the educational experience for teachers and students at schools in eligible locations. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 165023

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for the Production and Creation of Media Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations for original arts projects. Funding is intended for artists at any stage of their career to create and produce work in the media arts. Consideration may be given to independent film, video...

GrantWatch ID#: 167067

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Public Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Healthy Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, groups, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to promote a healthier way of life. Funding is intended for projects that enhance public health, defined as protecting and promoting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169492

Grants to Ohio PreK-12 Teachers and Administrators for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio public school teachers and administrators for Pre-K through twelfth-grade school-wide or classroom projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote academic growth while building transferable skills and encouraging active s...

GrantWatch ID#: 170283

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, and Individuals to Advance Educational E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school personnel, and community members in eligible locations for projects that enhance the education of students. Funding is intended for projects that further educational enrichm...

GrantWatch ID#: 170578
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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.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

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.