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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,639 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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3,639 grants found

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Support Conservation...

Deadline: 11/15/26

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Produce Books

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190631

Loans to Utah Agricultural Producers to Mitigate Agricultural Losses

Deadline: 11/15/26

Loans to Utah agricultural producers to mitigate losses incurred due to disasters. Funding is intended to help agricultural producers address extraordinary circumstances related to declared disasters that have resulted in production losses. Loans may be used to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 198583

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women for Educational Training Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International women in eligible countries and territories for educational training programs. Funding is intended to support women who are the main financial supporters of their families and who are pursuing a vocational or skills trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199122

Fellowships to UK and Israel Researchers for Projects on Sustainable Economic Development

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 per month to UK and Israel Ph.D. students and postdoctoral researchers for collaborative research related to sustainable economic development. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration and strengthen connections between r...

GrantWatch ID#: 206579

Grants to Ohio Individuals for Disability-Related Services and Equipment

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio individuals with disabilities for disability-related services and equipment. Funding is intended for therapy, summer camps, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Eligible applicants are children receiving early intervention, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215740

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Grants to South Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits for a Range of Community Benefit Projects an...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to South Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations for a range of community benefit projects in the funding source's business footprint. Individuals may apply for funds to address unexpected expenses. Funding is intended for initiatives in the followin...

GrantWatch ID#: 225419

Grants to North Carolina Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to North Carolina businesses and property owners to implement physical improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the city, leading to increased property values and economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227954

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to Louisiana K-12 Public School Teachers for Creative Classroom Activities

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Louisiana K-12 public school teachers in eligible regions for creative classroom activities. Funding is intended for interactive activities, new curricula, and educational field trips. Eligible schools are located in the funding source's ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229660

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for collaborative physics research projects. Funding is intended to support partnerships between Israeli and American scientists covering a wide range of phy...

GrantWatch ID#: 166923

Fellowships to Nebraska Artists to Recognize and Support Outstanding Artistic Work

Deadline: 11/16/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 for Nebraska artists to recognize and support exceptional artistic work. The fellowship program rotates among three categories of artistic achievement: literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry); filmmaking and performing arts (choreogra...

GrantWatch ID#: 175786

Grants to South Carolina Artists in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support expenses for projects that assist in the advancement of artists who practice in theater, visual arts, music, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 180698

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Higher Education Students for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students for research related to cystic fibrosis. The purpose of the grant is to encourage students to pursue careers in cystic fibrosis research. Priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203149

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Farms for Disaster Relief

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, and farmers for disaster relief efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to help recover costs after a natural disaster. Grants can address damage to private property following an unexpect...

GrantWatch ID#: 204298

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Hematological Disease Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to hematological diseases. Funding is intended to support young researchers who are advancing scientific understanding of blood cancer. Eligible applicants have received a doctoral degree in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Treatment Development

Deadline: 03/12/27 LOI Date: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for cancer treatment development. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to facilitate collaborations between cancer immunologists and technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 221386

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations in Eligible Locations for Career Advanceme...

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to promote professional development for Jewish educators. The goal of the grant program is to enable teachers in local Jewish school...

GrantWatch ID#: 195664

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Research Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty or senior scientists at research institutions for studies related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192165

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Improve Care and Treatments for Ataxia

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior scientists and faculty members at research institutions for studies related to patient care and treatments for ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 197423

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Development

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral medical researchers at research institutions to support the establishment of research programs investigating ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 197424

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Neurological Disorder Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-stage researchers affiliated with research institutions for research related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197426

Fellowships to USA MD and PhD Students to Promote Career Growth and Diversity in Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA MD and PhD students to promote career growth in the field of ataxia research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants are from underrepresented po...

GrantWatch ID#: 204541

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Post-Graduate Students for Ataxia Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-graduate students for research projects studying neurological diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204542

Grants to Texas Institutions and Organizations to Promote Clinical Trial Networks

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas institutions, organizations, and physician groups to manage a network of cancer care facilities that lack access to clinical trials. Funding is intended to provide access to phase 2 and phase 3 trials and to share a Web-based clinical trial managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232385

Grants to Texas Research Institutions to Develop and Improve Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas research institutions to develop and improve facilities that will support and enhance scientifically meritorious cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support facilities that will serve cancer researchers at multiple Texas research insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232386

Grants to Texas IHEs for Research Training Programs

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions for training programs that promote workforce development in cancer research. Funding is intended to expand the skills and expertise of predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows to advance the next genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 232387

Grants to Ohio Artists to Support Artistic Advancement

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of $1,500 to Ohio artists in eligible regions to promote artistic advancement and professional development. Funding is intended to offset the costs of creative projects, materials, equipment, events, and a wide variety of artist‑specific needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 219793

Grants to USA Medical Researchers for Student Loan Repayment

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers for student loan repayment. Funding is intended to support medical researchers who have outstanding loans equivalent to 20% or more of their current salary. Current subcategories support clinical researchers and pediatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 231984

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students to Support Kidney Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students who are funding source members to support kidney research. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of $30,000 per year and will conduct basic science or clinical research studies related to kidn...

GrantWatch ID#: 232331

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdocs to Support Nephrology Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral researchers who are funding source members to support nephrology research. Selected fellows will receive $50,000 per year for salary support and will conduct original studies that shed light o...

GrantWatch ID#: 232332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Enhance Nephrology Education

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators for projects to enhance nephrology education and teaching. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address current gaps such as curricular reform, evaluation of new assessment tools, innovations and...

GrantWatch ID#: 232333

Grants to USA, CAN, and Int'l Early-Career Researchers to Support Kidney Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying early-career researchers who are funding source members to support kidney research. Funding may be used for translational, clinical, basic science, or implementation research exploring any aspect of kidney biolog...

GrantWatch ID#: 232335

Fellowships to USA Post-Doctoral Researchers for Research on Child Mental Health

Deadline: 11/20/26

Fellowships to USA post-doctoral researchers for research in mental and behavioral health care for children and youth. Funding is intended to support research that will directly benefit children and their families on specific behavioral health issues, such as chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 176009

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

Deadline: 11/20/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue humanities studies at an Illinois institute. Funding is intended to facilitate research and encourage participation in onsite scholarly endeavors for an extended period of time. Several categories of...

GrantWatch ID#: 198318

Tax Discounts to North Carolina Residents for Homeownership Support

Deadline: 11/20/26

Tax discounts to North Carolina residents in eligible locations to promote homeownership. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible homeowners in addressing the rising costs of retaining their homes. Applicants must own and live in the property. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198673

Grants to Minnesota Individual Artists for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create access to the arts and engage with local communities through artistic endeavors. Eligible applicants must reside in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222199

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars for Research in the Historical Hum...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225799

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Charitable Causes

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable causes. Funding is intended for scientific, health, education, charitable, and safety purposes in the funding source's service area. All applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225963

Grants to New Hampshire Individuals with Disabilities to Improve their Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New Hampshire individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to provide support for products and services that enhance the quality of life for income-eligible residents with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 178797

Scholarships to Maryland Children and Adults in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Ceramic...

Deadline: 11/23/26

Scholarships to Maryland children and adults to participate in a ceramic arts program in eligible locations. The purpose of the scholarship program is to attract diverse and talented students to the program. Funding will cover up to 100% of the enrollment fees. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 217582

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Clinical Trials of Canc...

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221359

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401

Grants to USA Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects Addressing Contemporary Issues

Deadline: 12/16/26 LOI Date: 11/25/26

Grants to USA artists and nonprofit organizations for projects focusing on music, the fine arts, photography, and environmental activism. Applicants must submit a written request for an application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support artistic work th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176052

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinary Students for Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 182520

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations and individuals for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve community well-being, promote resident engagement, encourage amateur and professional arts par...

GrantWatch ID#: 192768
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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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