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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,659 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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3,659 grants found

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Retinal Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher to recognize a novel technique, drug, or other discovery related to retinal health. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232024

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Glaucoma Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $12,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young researcher to recognize outstanding contributions in glaucoma research. The purpose of the award is to honor excellence in the development of novel technologies, concepts, and scientific discoveries. Their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232025

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for Iowa 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 via previous civic leadership experience. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232117

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Oklahoma High School Students

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for Oklahoma high school students to participate in an educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Participating students will meet high-level government officials, be instructed on the American politica...

GrantWatch ID#: 232173

Opportunity for South Dakota High School Students to Join an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for South Dakota 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 applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 232184

Grants to Indiana Qualifying Homeowners for Tree Removal and Planting

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana qualifying homeowners in eligible regions for tree removal and planting projects. Funding is intended for expenses related to high-risk tree hazard mitigation, tree removal, and tree planting. Eligible applicants must have property located within...

GrantWatch ID#: 232219

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

Grants to USA Journalists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Health Care Journalism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA journalists, nonprofit organizations, and universities for independent projects that inform public understanding of the health care system. Funding supports investigations and educational reporting on affordability, access, care delivery, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career and Graduate Student Psychologists to St...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career and graduate student psychologists to pursue innovative study in the practice of psychology. Funding is intended for research of various approaches to the practice. In addition to the cash grant, recipients may...

GrantWatch ID#: 191536

Opportunity for USA Researchers and Artists to Participate in a Media Arts Residency

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206049

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist to Address Suicide Among Af...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 207359

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 USA, Canada, and International Students for On-Site Marine Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212955

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

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Surgical Oncologists for Innovative Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International surgical oncologists for innovative cancer research. Funding is intended for patient-focused investigations and for research related to cancer of the appendix or pseudomyxoma peritonei that originates in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Surgical Oncologists for Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of $25,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International qualifying surgical oncologists to conduct cancer research. Funding is intended for research designed to enhance health outcomes or for research related to cancer of the appendix or pseudomyxoma peritone...

GrantWatch ID#: 226038

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 USA Professional Writers for Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a short-term fin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Works Related to Historic America

Deadline: 10/05/26

Fellowships of $2,200 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research, discussion, and the creation of works related to pre-twentieth-century American history, culture, and literature. Eligible applicants include filmmakers, performing artists, writers,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198537

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Develop Their Artistic Abilities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic abilities. The opportunity is available to artists within the following disciplines: printing, book arts, and papermaking. In addition to a stipend, participants will have access to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216927

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

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
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