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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,562 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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3,562 grants found

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia humane societies, animal shelters, clinics, individuals, and organizations to promote animal welfare in eligible locations. New applicants must register on the online portal to apply. Funding is intended to mitigate animal sufferi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176424

Grants to Utah Library Staff for Career Development and Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, and board members for career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to conferences, training, courses, and workshops in the field of libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179628

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to California Individuals and Families for Recreational Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $300 per person to California individuals and families in eligible locations for extra-curricular activities. Funding is intended to enable low-income residents to attend camps, aquatic programs, and recreation classes. Applicants must reside withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189925

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Grant to a USA Individual or Family to Defray Child Adoption Costs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

GrantWatch ID#: 203860

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators for Professional Training

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Estate

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to Indiana Families with Children for Expenses Related to a Cancer Diagnosis

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana families with children in eligible locations to assist with expenses related to the cancer diagnosis of one immediate family member. Funding is intended to ease the financial burden that a cancer diagnosis can put on a family. Applicants must res...

GrantWatch ID#: 218537

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Awards and Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Choroid...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221807

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Improve Grazing Operations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah livestock producers for initiatives that improve grazing operations. Funding is intended for small livestock producers to oversee the grazing of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses on private, state, or federal land. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224059

Grants to USA Children to Help Offset the Cost of Participation in Soccer Leagues

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA children to help offset the cost of participation in soccer leagues. Funding is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 14 from low-income households for whom registration costs present a barrier to participation. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225266

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve Education

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, teachers, students, and community members for initiatives to improve the quality of education in schools. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that promote creativity and excelle...

GrantWatch ID#: 226717

Awards to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities in Recognit...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards of $2,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities in recognition of excellent work. Nominees must be members of the Funder's business. Applicants may nominate themselves or other educators. The purpose of this award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226823

Fellowships to USA and Canada High School Teachers for Professional Development

Deadline: 12/31/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada high school teachers for professional development related to teaching about Israel and Zionism. Participants will receive professional coaching, curriculum development assistance, networking opportunities, workshops, convenings, and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226970

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Financial Assistance Related to Viole...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

GrantWatch ID#: 227653

Grants to British Columbia University Staff, Students, and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia university staff and students in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or registered charity for initiatives to benefit the community. The purpose of funding is to cement relationships between UBC and the community by...

GrantWatch ID#: 229927

Rebates to Maine Households to Promote the Use of Heat Pumps

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Maine households to promote the use of residential heat pumps. Funding is intended to support the purchase of high-performance cold-climate heat pumps that provide efficient heating through Maine's heating season. Residents who apply by the deadline wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 231027

Opportunity for USA Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Residency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for qualifying USA artists to participate in a residency program to further their professional development. Selected participants will receive a $10,000 stipend and additional financial support, and will benefit from a studio residence and the ability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231512

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, individuals, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that boost community spirit, enhance the quality of life, and promote a sense of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231996

Award to a USA Early-Career Scholar for an Outstanding Book on Immigration History

Deadline: 12/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA early-career scholars to recognize an outstanding book related to the history of immigration in the United States. The award will honor a work that is the author's first academic monograph, is based on substantial research, and presents a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232232

Award to a USA Scholar for an Outstanding Published Work on Immigration History

Deadline: 12/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA scholar to recognize an outstanding published book related to immigration history in the United States. The award is intended to acknowledge work that is based on substantial research and presents a major new scholarly interpretation. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232233

Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919

Grants to Florida Agricultural Producers to Mitigate Losses from Recent Hurricanes

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Florida agricultural producers to mitigate damage and losses related to recent hurricanes. Funding is intended to assist in the following areas: infrastructure repairs and restoration, timber loss, citrus recovery, and market loss. Eligible producers are...

GrantWatch ID#: 227138

Grants to Michigan Teenagers and Young Adults for Jewish Educational Experiences in Israel

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan teenagers and young adults from eligible regions for Jewish educational experiences in Israel. The program must be recognized by appropriate bodies. Applicants must show proven financial need. The goal of this program is to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230636

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

Grants to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Training in Health Information Resources

Deadline: 01/02/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA funding source members in multiple states for professional training related to health information resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198822

Awards to Arizona Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 01/03/27

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of art, science, and culture. Nominees must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance the Use of Robotics in Surgery

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 01/04/27

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance the use of robotics in surgery. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Research areas of intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 224179

Grants to Alberta Artists to Offer Educational Arts-Based Workshops in Grades 1-12

Deadline: 01/04/27

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

Fellowships to USA Scientists for Medical Research and Clinical Care Study in Nephrology

Deadline: 01/05/27

Fellowships of up to $90,000 per year to USA clinical scientists for nephrology-related medical research projects. Funding is intended to support full-time fellows in a scholarly environment, providing salary, training, and equipment expenses. Candidates are indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 159588

Competition for International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Categories

Deadline: 01/05/27

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Opportunity for International Youth to Participate in a Photography Competition

Deadline: 01/05/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Opportunity for Alabama Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/10/27

Opportunity for Alabama individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program that provides product ideas, mentorship, and coaching. The opportunity is intended to help develop ideas. The program is a venture-creation workshop for entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228690

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to promote clinical research into any aspect of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210912

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Childhood Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 01/11/27

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International individual for childhood brain cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of this program is to encourage the development of new treatment and detection methods. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215842

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 01/11/27

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International individual for pediatric brain cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for innovative research projects with the potential to lead to a greater understandin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers for Cancer Immunotherapy Res...

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers for research projects related to cancer immunotherapy. The purpose of the program is to provide support to early-career researchers in advancing and developing their careers in the field of cancer r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221378

Grants to Colorado Educators to Increase Opportunities for All Students

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado teachers and educators to increase opportunities and accessibility for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce economic barriers to academic success. Priority is given to projects that expand access to resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 222788

Leadership Program Opportunity for USA High School Juniors and Accompanying Educators

Deadline: 01/12/27

Opportunity for USA high school juniors and accompanying educators to participate in a leadership development program. Participants will receive mentorship, college guidance support, and funding to implement community benefit projects. Eligible applicants attend p...

GrantWatch ID#: 193861

Opportunity International Photographers to Participate in a Photography Contest

Deadline: 01/12/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest. Photographers will compete for prizes including a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215511

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students for Research in Behavior Development

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research in behavior development. Funding is intended for research in the areas of psychology, behavior analysis, education, and other related disciplines. Eligible research must focus on the behaviora...

GrantWatch ID#: 224945

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031
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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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