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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,620 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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3,620 grants found

In-Kind Support to a California Property Owner to Replace Their Grass Lawn

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind support to a California property owner in eligible locations to replace their grass lawn. Funding is intended to update the lawn of a multifamily property from grass to native habitat. The renovation will also include water capture features. Special consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 232372

Grants to Canada Groups and Individuals to Recognize Ukrainian Canadian Military Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit groups and individuals for projects to recognize and commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects in the focus areas of education, arts and literature, history, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232407

Grants to Massachusetts Artists for Projects and Community Engagement

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts individual artists in eligible locations for projects that engage the community and foster participation of all audiences. Eligible initiatives include but are not limited to arts projects for underserved communities, works...

GrantWatch ID#: 158597

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Projects and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, artist groups, and artists in eligible locations for programs and projects in the areas of humanities, arts, and sciences. Individual artists may apply for fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 159398

In-Kind Grants to Pennsylvania Residents for Tree Planting Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

In-kind grants to Pennsylvania individuals to support tree planting projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff in order to apply. Funding is intended for activities that improve the quality of life for residents and enhance the environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 169374

Award to a Quebec Artist, Collective, or Organization to Recognize Inclusive Practices

Deadline: 10/02/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec qualifying artist, collective, or organization in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the implementation of inclusive practices. The award recipient is either from a culturally diverse or indigenous background, or serves underr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209874

Grants to Idaho Youth in Cooperation with a Nonprofit for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho young individuals in cooperation with a nonprofit organization, neighborhood association, or school for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support youth-led programs to promote the development of cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215008

Grants to Georgia LEAs to Promote Computer Science Education

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia local education agencies to improve access to computer science programs. Funding is intended to support instruction, practice, and pedagogy to engage students in computer science education. The grant also aims to promote the use ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216150

Grants to Louisiana K-12 Teachers for STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of $500 to Louisiana teachers to promote K-12 STEM education. Funding is intended for classroom resources and materials that support lessons related to science, technology, engineering, and math. Grants can be used to assist teachers with STEM-aligned proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 216822

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Groups, and Organizations for Arts and Heritage Projec...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia individuals, groups, and organizations for high-quality arts and heritage initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, such as an art collective planning a public exhibition of their w...

GrantWatch ID#: 221915

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Artists, and Groups for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia artists, groups, and nonprofit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to support strategic organizational development. Eligible applicants are those who...

GrantWatch ID#: 221922

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Organization Personnel to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to artists and staff members at arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to support and advance qualifying individuals, groups, and organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 221923

Awards to Maryland Entities to Recognize Traditional Art

Deadline: 10/02/26

Awards of $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, and IHEs to recognize achievements in traditional art forms. Awards will acknowledge long-term accomplishments focused on people, places, and traditions in community-based cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223371

Grants to South Carolina Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to South Carolina individuals, organizations, churches, charities, and groups to address the basic needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to mitigate the effects of a catastrophic situation by providing essentials such as clothing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226356

Grants to Texas Students Involved in Theater for Attendance at a Theater-Related Event

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas students involved in theater for attendance at a theater-related event. Funding is intended to cover the cost of event registration fees. The goal of the funding program is to support theater students' growth and benefit their artistr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230877

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Carolina commercial property owners for facade improvements to buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of exterior improvements, including lighting, doors, windows, awnings, and more. Eligible properti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231656

Opportunity for Hawaii Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for Hawaii 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 maintain leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232112

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 Teachers for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin K-12 teachers in eligible communities for programs and projects to enhance student learning. Funding is intended for innovative and creative projects that build on existing programs and services or present out-of-the-box classro...

GrantWatch ID#: 232113

Opportunity for Illinois Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for Illinois youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. Eligible high school juniors and seniors may qualify through their own civic leade...

GrantWatch ID#: 232115

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 10/03/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota K-12 teachers for classroom projects and activities. Funding is intended to empower educators by supporting innovative and impactful educational projects related to financial well-being and life skill development. Grants must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 223227

Grants and an Award to California K-12 Teachers to Develop Agricultural Classroom Projects

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $500, grants of up to $750, and one $1,000 award to California K-12 teachers to include agricultural education in their curriculum. Funding is intended to create new projects or to expand existing projects in the areas of science, outreach, nutriti...

GrantWatch ID#: 149415

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Career Development

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/04/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Kansas early-career artists in eligible locations for career development. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist artists in a range of artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 175690

Fellowships to Arkansas Individuals to Prepare Teachers for Teaching Positions

Deadline: 10/04/26

Fellowships to Arkansas individuals to enhance K-12 education across the state. Fellows will be placed in a paid teaching position and will receive stipends, as well as training and a teaching license. The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, license, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 177153

Grants to Maryland Organizations and Individuals to Offset the Expenses of Individuals with IDD

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants to Maryland organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset the expenses of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with education, medical, and recreational costs not otherwise funded by other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223405

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Pennsylvania High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 scholarship for undergraduate study. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network with each other, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232175

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Professionals for PreK-12 School Prog...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Manitoba arts organizations, groups, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for collaborative arts programs in PreK-12 schools. Applicants must register in the online portal system prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 181020

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist people experiencing personal disaster, loss, or medical emergencies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225958

Opportunity for Montana High School Students to Join an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for Montana high school students to join an educational program. Students will receive an undergraduate college scholarship of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 232143

Leadership Program and Scholarships for South Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for South Carolina high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating students will me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232179

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/13/26 Conference Date: 10/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals for Collaborative Indigenous Art P...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Scholarships to Canada and International Individuals for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 10/06/26

Scholarships to Canada and International individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to pursue studies toward a Master's degree at a UK university. This scholarship program is intended to assist rising leaders from around the world in developing profess...

GrantWatch ID#: 175165

Grants to Minnesota Health Professionals to Repay Education Loans

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Minnesota health professionals in eligible fields to repay education loans. Funding is intended to assist licensed individuals who currently provide direct care to patients. Grantees must work in eligible locations or facilities for two or three years, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 193165

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Illinois Early-Career Teachers at Rural K-12 Schools

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of $200 to Illinois early-career teachers at rural K-12 schools in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage quality teaching in rural communities and mitigate future teacher shortages in the region. Eligible teachers are in their...

GrantWatch ID#: 223630

Grants to Illinois K-5 Educators in Eligible Regions for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of $500 to Illinois educators for grades K-5 in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding is intended for projects that enable elementary school teachers to enhance their classrooms. Eligible applicants must be teachers for kindergarten through 5th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223632

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits and Minority Arts Curators for Exhibitions and Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and Indigenous or minority arts curators for exhibitions and other curatorial projects. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of the province's public galleries, artist-run centers, and other org...

GrantWatch ID#: 153154

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Grants to Virginia Educators for Special Projects to Enhance Student Learning and Success

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Virginia educators in eligible locations for projects to enhance student learning and classroom success. The purpose of funding is to make an impactful difference in the education of young people by encouraging creativity, curiosity, and success in the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179579

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Opportunity for a Canada Recently-Graduated Architect to Pursue an Internship Abroad

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for a Canada recently graduated architect to further their studies with an internship abroad. The winning applicant will receive funding and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of current architectural styles. Funding is intended to cover travel c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201337

Awards to Canada Individuals to Honor Oustanding Contributions to Canadian Heritage

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian heritage. Two recipients will be honored: one for their work in the social sciences and humanities, and the other in the area of arts. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210899

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm for Exceptional Potential in the Industry

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists to Honor Exceptional Successes in the Field of Visual and Media Arts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include pho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Grants to USA Writers and Publishers in Multiple States for Literary Work

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA writers, small presses, and independent literary publishers in eligible states to support Southern literary traditions. Funding is intended to support creative literary work creation and publishing, community engagement, and professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217834

Award to a Canada Architect or Architectural Firm in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions ...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada architect or architectural firm in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who is in the early stages of his career, has exhibited noteworthy talents, and whose work indicates a prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223977

Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support arts activities. Funding is intended to benefit equity-seeking and Indigenous communities. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: arts events, training, and services. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226348
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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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