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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 Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796

Fellowships to Oregon Women Architects for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216437

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086

Opportunity for a British Columbia Individual to Serve as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for a British Columbia individual to serve as a Poet Laureate in eligible locations. The position includes an annual honorarium of $2,500 and $500 in project funding. The successful candidate will serve as a literary ambassador and participate in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231209

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

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for Nevada youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $10,000, 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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232145

Grants to North Carolina Researchers for Studies Related to State Water Resources

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina researchers for studies related to state water resources. Funding is intended to support work through a collaborative research approach that utilizes local ecological knowledge. Projects can address a range of water resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 176752

Grants to Washington Artists, Community-Based Groups, and Neighborhood Arts Councils for Arts ...

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Washington artists, community-based groups, and neighborhood arts councils in eligible locations to support arts and cultural events and festivals held in local parks. Funding is intended to activate parks located in economically distressed and disadvant...

GrantWatch ID#: 175585

Grants to Michigan Researchers for Studies to Improve Health Outcomes and Care for Residents

Deadline: 01/06/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan researchers affiliated with nonprofit universities, hospitals, and healthcare systems for projects to improve healthcare and health for state residents. Applicants must submit a concept paper before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 155901

Grants to Ontario Visual Arts Nonprofits, Arts Galleries, Collectives, and Curators for Arts P...

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, art galleries, ad hoc groups, artist-run centers, collectives, and curators to present the work of local visual artists, promote professional development, and support cura...

GrantWatch ID#: 158919

Grants to Oregon Artists, Nonprofits, and Arts-Based Businesses for Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artists, nonprofit organizations, and arts-based businesses for the creation and presentation of project-based arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural events, exhibitions, live performances, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169595

Grants to Michigan Physicians for Research Projects to Improve Health Care

Deadline: 01/06/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan physicians for research projects aimed at improving health care. Applicants must submit a concept paper before applying. Funding is intended to support feasibility studies, pilot studies, or small research projects that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 187823

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Individuals for Nature and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $70,000 and in-kind support to Canada individuals for projects related to the environment, geography, and nature. Eligible projects align with one of the following four areas of interest: research, education, conservation, or storytelling. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205230

Grants and Fellowships to New York Researchers for Studies Related to Energy and Pollution

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to New York researchers affiliated with eligible research institutions and fellowships to New York PhD students and post-doctoral fellows for research studies related to energy and pollution. Funding is intended for research within the following categories:...

GrantWatch ID#: 216342

Grants to Connecticut Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut artists in eligible locations to promote artistic and professional development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support proposals related to fine arts and graphic arts. The grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217101

Grants to Georgia Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia individuals and nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of community services, education, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217367

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 137510

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grant to a Louisiana Individual or Nonprofit for Innovative Art Projects

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grant of $5,000 to a Louisiana individual or nonprofit organization for innovative projects that promote creativity and artistic excellence in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative work, with primary consideration given to creativity, excel...

GrantWatch ID#: 210588

Clean Heating System Program for New York Multifamily Building Owners and Managers

Deadline: 10/29/26

Opportunity for New York managers, operators, and building owners of multifamily buildings to participate in a demonstration program for clean heating systems. Participating buildings will partner with manufacturers to install high-efficiency heating and cooling s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228465

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Humanities, Arts, and History P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, IHEs, libraries, scholars, and artists in eligible locations for programs in the areas of humanities, arts, and history. First-time ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128655

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Reduce GHG Emissions

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, HOAs, and individuals for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Projects and programs are inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 140553

Grants to Maryland Arts Organizations, Educators, and Individual Artists to Support the Arts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, educators, and individual artists for projects that benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support dedicated arts programs, artists, and teachers whose work focuses on artisan training, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145871

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programs and Events

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural events and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, operating support, one-time projects, and seed funding. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 166680

Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses to Offset Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Tax credit to Pennsylvania farmers, landowners, and businesses to offset the implementation of environmental conservation activities. This opportunity is intended to provide credits to help farmers compensate for expenses related to implementing best management pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204963

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Gut Microbiota

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grant to a Canada early career MD or PhD for research related to gut health. Funding is intended for studies related to gut microbiota. The purpose of the grant program is to provide a novice investigator with seed funding to help launch a career as an independent...

GrantWatch ID#: 210365

Awards to Colorado Individuals, Nonprofit, and For-Profits to Recognize Social Equity Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible locations. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. There is no residency ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Grants to Alberta Heritage Practitioners for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Alberta heritage practitioners in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for attendance at conferences, seminars, and workshops, and participation in coursework. Activities may take place virtually o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216812

Grants to California K-12 Teachers for Projects Focused on Water Education

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California K-12 public, private, and homeschool teachers in eligible regions for school projects related to water education. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person water education projects, lessons, and field trips. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 217171

Grants and In-Kind Services to Ohio Artists for Legal Expenses, Services, and Assistance

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants and in-kind services to Ohio artists in eligible regions for assistance in covering legal expenses. Funding is intended for art business-related expenses, such as lease and contract reviews, trademark renewals, and business creation. Grant recipients will a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226650

Opportunity for Texas Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 10/30/26

Opportunity for Texas entrepreneurs in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. The program provides early-stage business owners with the mentoring, training, networking, and resources they need to advance their companies into successfu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229906

Grants to Nevada Folk Artists and Culture Bearers for Traditional and Folk Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Nevada folk artists and culture bearers for projects focusing on the traditional arts. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities and programs that support the transmission...

GrantWatch ID#: 148088

Grants to Iowa Teachers Working in Shortage Areas Across the State

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Iowa teachers working in designated shortage areas throughout the state. Eligible applicants are teachers who graduated in the 2023-24 school year and later, as well as current recipients renewing their awards. The designated shortage are...

GrantWatch ID#: 150336

Grants to Arizona K-12 Educators to Enhance STEM Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arizona K-12 public and charter school educators to provide hands-on STEM learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support innovative classroom projects that promote creativity and encourage learning. Grants may be used to purchase ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155080

Grants to Pennsylvania K-12 Teachers for STEM-Based Learning Opportunities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania K-12 teachers for interactive STEM learning opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help teachers enhance the classroom experience and stimulate students' interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. This competi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155088

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Schools, and Teachers to Assist Challenged Individuals

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 Mississippi nonprofit organizations, educators, and public and private schools in eligible locations to address the needs of individuals with physical and mental challenges. Funding is intended for services that include, but are not limited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174887

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools for Science, Arts, and Cultural Programs in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, teachers, and schools for educational programs that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of science, arts, and culture. These grants specifically aim to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 175035

Grants to Mississippi PreK-12 Teachers for Projects that Enhance Student Enrichment

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $500 to Mississippi PreK-12 teachers for projects that promote student enrichment in public school classrooms. Teachers may request a grant for a specific project that will benefit their students. The teacher must explain how they intend to measure stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 175749

Grants to Montana Entities for Native Plant Species Conservation, Education, and Research

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana individuals, organizations, and other entities for projects related to the state's native plants. Eligible proposals will focus on research, education, and conservation. Funding may be used for printing costs, supply and service e...

GrantWatch ID#: 177727

Fellowships to Connecticut Residents to Collaborate with University Investigators on Patient C...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Fellowships to Connecticut residents for community-engaged health research training in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support participation in a nine-month hybrid program that provides instruction in patient-centered and community-based research and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187139

Grants to Mississippi Individuals for Temporary Financial Assistance

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Mississippi individuals in eligible locations for temporary financial assistance. The purpose of funding is to help local residents who have been negatively impacted by events in their lives, through no fault of their own. Eligible applicants must be loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 191687

Awards to Illinois Educators for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Education

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards of $1,000 to Illinois individuals in eligible locations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The awards are intended to honor education professionals who have positively impacted schools. The program recognizes respected individ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192653

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Funding is intended to promote artistic works and to support the creation of new work. The grant program is designed to celebrate the creative community and help propel wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 195434

Grants to North Carolina Farmers to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers and collaborations to promote the development of new sources of agricultural income in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support operations that are verifiable farm businesses. Eligible expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 198384

Grants to Alberta Homeowners in Eligible Areas for Activities that Reduce the Risk of Fires

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Alberta homeowners for activities that reduce the risk of fires. Applicants must receive a home assessment prior to executing the work and submitting an application. Funding is intended to encourage homeowners to conduct recommended FireSmart practices t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204536

Grants to Arizona Individuals to Improve Natural Habitats and Water Supply

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona homeowners for projects and activities that improve natural habitats and water quality in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote healthy habitats, clean water, a sustainable water supply, and a community connection to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205417

Tax Credits to Kansas Developers and Builders for Affordable Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Tax credits to Kansas housing project developers and builders in eligible areas to increase the availability of suitable, affordable housing. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Tax credits will be issued for investments in housing projects that will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207230

Grants to Maryland Individual Artists for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland individual artists for projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended for marketing, rentals, materials and supplies, equipment, and other project-related expenses. Consideration will be given to new and ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 209209

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Schools, and Teachers to Benefit Students and the Community

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, schools, and teachers for activities to benefit students and the community in eligible regions. Teachers' activities must directly benefit their students. Eligible uses of funds include equipment, supplies, and books....

GrantWatch ID#: 210305

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Encourage Women and Girls to Become Leaders in...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta female coaches, sports officials, administrators, and nonprofit organizations to promote leadership skills among women and girls in the sports and recreation sectors. Funding is intended to support girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 211472
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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.