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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 New Jersey Ranchers, Farmers, and Forest Landowners for Conservation Measures

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey ranchers, farmers, and forest landowners for activities to conserve natural resources on farmlands and forestlands. The program offers financial support and technical assistance for the development of plans that will improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 183202

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana and Kentucky individuals and groups affiliated with nonprofit organizations for youth-led community-benefit projects. Funding is intended to help youth learn about service to the community, develop job skills, build social and cogni...

GrantWatch ID#: 200864

Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve the Learning Experience for Children

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Indiana teachers to improve and enrich educational programming for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop innovative projects that promote learning for students. The goal of the grant program is to enhance the educational experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 210186

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio tourism-focused organizations and entities to attract visitors and promote programs and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop or improve destination assets and the visitor experience. The goal is to drive visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 215950

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia teachers for innovative lessons and projects that improve the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to inspire teachers to think outside the box and create projects that enrich education. Projects can be designed t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216320

Grants to Utah Property Owners for Interior Rehabilitation Projects of Historic Buildings

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah property owners for interior rehabilitation projects of historic buildings in eligible locations. Funds are intended for interior work only, and the property must be for mixed or commercial use with commercial spaces on the ground f...

GrantWatch ID#: 225462

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Teaching Degree

Deadline: 09/18/26

Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a teaching degree at an eligible institution of higher education. Funding is intended to increase the number of trained teachers available to teach in underserved school districts. Awardees must commit to teaching in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231768

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

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for Indiana youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, 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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232116

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Utah High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Opportunity for Utah 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 youth will meet high-level...

GrantWatch ID#: 232190

Leadership Program and Scholarships for West Virginia High School Students

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Opportunity for West Virginia high school students to participate in an educational 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 yout...

GrantWatch ID#: 232197

Grants to Florida and Georgia Teachers to Enhance Student Learning

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of $1,500 to Florida and Georgia teachers in eligible regions to enhance student learning. Funding is available for classroom and extracurricular activities that promote critical thinking and cultivate students' decision-making capabilities. Grants are avai...

GrantWatch ID#: 232417

Grants to New York City Nonprofits and Artists for Local Arts Projects and Programming

Deadline: 10/11/26 Conference Date: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York City nonprofit organizations and individual artists for arts projects and programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the following genres: dance, theater, visual arts and crafts, cultural herita...

GrantWatch ID#: 160867

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Georgia PreK-12 teachers in eligible locations for innovative classroom projects. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources they need to inspire creativity, enhance learning, and make a lasting impact on students’ lives...

GrantWatch ID#: 226388

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists for the Creation of Public Artwork

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/19/26

Grants of $8,000 to Minnesota emerging artists to produce and present public works of art in a wide range of disciplines. Artists are required to submit site permission with their application. For the purposes of these grants, public art can be defined broadly as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174791

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists to Develop Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/19/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota emerging artists to help support preliminary activities related to public art projects. Funding is intended to support the early steps of projects, including activities such as research, development, and planning. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 176400

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Advancement in the Area of Public Art

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/19/26

Grants of $5,000 to Minnesota individuals for public art career advancement. Funding is intended to support the professional development of artists in a wide range of media and practices. Eligible activities may include conferences, skill development, apprenticesh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176401

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Girls to Support Participation in Recreational, Sports, and Arts Acti...

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/19/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota girls in grades K-12 to foster self-esteem and personal development through a wide range of activities. Funding is intended to support purposes such as leadership, cultural, art, and educational programs; outdoor and wilderness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192234

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Create New Publicly Accessible Works of Art

Deadline: 10/18/26 Conference Date: 09/19/26

Grants of $10,000 to Minnesota artists to create new publicly accessible works of art. Funding is intended for pieces of work in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to the following: performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture...

GrantWatch ID#: 204584

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Grants to Oklahoma Organizations and Individuals to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Oklahoma organizations and individuals to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance for individuals and to support organizational programs that address community needs. The goal of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180875

Award to a Maine Teacher for the Integration of Agricultural Themes in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/21/26

Award of $300 and in-kind support to a Maine PK-12 school teacher to recognize outstanding contributions. Funding is intended for teachers who have successfully integrated agricultural concepts in elementary and secondary school classrooms. Nominations and applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 181234

Grants to West Virginia PreK-12 Educators for Projects to Enhance Student Education

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $750 to West Virginia PreK-12 educators for projects to enhance the education of students in eligible counties. Funding may be used for classroom resources, special projects, and materials that are not provided by other sources, including the schoo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210206

Grants to Texas Teachers to Promote Agricultural Programming

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of $500 to Texas teachers to promote agricultural programming in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the agricultural curriculum available to children and help them understand the source of their food and nutrients. Projects must di...

GrantWatch ID#: 210275

Opportunity for Wisconsin Entrepreneurs to Participate in an Accelerator Program

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin entrepreneurs in eligible regions to participate in a business development program. Participants receive vendor perks, networking opportunities, mentorship, customized coaching, and investor meetings. The program's goal is for graduates t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226908

Contract to a New Hampshire Nonprofit, Agency, or Individual for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Contract for services to a New Hampshire nonprofit organization, agency, or individual for initiatives to benefit young children with disabilities. The goal of the program is to improve outcomes in preschool, with a focus on improving school readiness, development...

GrantWatch ID#: 231952

Fellowship to an Oregon Building and Design Professional for Career Development

Deadline: 10/25/26 Conference Date: 09/21/26

Fellowship to an Oregon individual to support professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the career development of building and design professionals and to encourage greater contributions to their profession and community. The goal of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198259

Grants to Maryland Public School Teachers for Creative Classroom Initiatives

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland public school teachers in eligible regions for creative initiatives that are not funded by the school system. Previously funded projects include musical instruments and art supplies, books for students to take home and share with t...

GrantWatch ID#: 147043

Grants to Michigan Teachers and School Counselors for Projects to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $250 to Michigan public and private school teachers and counselors in eligible areas for programs and projects that enhance the academic experience. Funding is intended to enhance lessons, align programs with curriculum guidelines, and expand exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 163004

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Grants to Minnesota Schools and Individual Artists for Projects to Enhance Arts Access to K-12...

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota schools and individual artists to partner together for projects giving K-12 students in eligible locations arts access during the school day. Funding is intended to enhance the arts education opportunities available to students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224768

Award to a Michigan Teacher to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Education

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a Michigan teacher to recognize exceptional contributions to education. The selected candidate will have access to professional development programs and will become a candidate for a national teaching award. This award program provides an opportunity for...

GrantWatch ID#: 150051

Residencies for Quebec Emerging Artists for a Film or Video Project

Deadline: 09/23/26

Residencies with a value of $75,000 to Quebec artists in eligible locations for documentary projects. Funding is intended to assist emerging filmmakers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Grants may be used to support the creation and production stages of filmmak...

GrantWatch ID#: 176319

Grants to Oregon Artists for Career Advancement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Oregon artists for career advancement projects. Funding is intended for work in a wide range of disciplines, including music, literature, dance, theatre, performance art, visual arts, design arts, and media arts. Artists from underserved communities are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179524

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Arts Practitioners for Art Tours

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to British Columbia artists and arts practitioners for tours both inside and outside the province that will lead to enhanced artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 180743

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Arts and Culture Professionals for Career Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to British Columbia artists, cultural practitioners, arts administrators, and other arts and culture professionals to pursue career-advancing opportunities. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180744

Grants to Alberta Artists, Cultural Workers, and Collectives for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta individual artists, cultural workers, and collectives in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for programs and activities related to the development of an artist’s practice and caree...

GrantWatch ID#: 201153

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Grants to Pennsylvania Farmers and Co-ops to Introduce New Farming Technologies

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers and cooperative associations to introduce new farming technologies. Funding is intended for on-site projects, project planning, and regional impact programs. Eligible projects are those that generate energy while at the same time red...

GrantWatch ID#: 217420

Grants to Indiana Elementary School Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana certified elementary teachers in eligible locations for classroom enhancement projects. Funding is intended to support a variety of expenditures. Past awards have supported professional development, literacy tools, technology, and much more. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 232083

Financing Opportunity for New York Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for New York entrepreneurs to present their businesses to a panel of judges to win financing. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting an application. In addition to funding, winning businesses will be considered for recognition as one o...

GrantWatch ID#: 232389

Grants and In-Kind to California Journalists for Reporting Expenses

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to California journalists for reporting related expenses. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to spread awareness about domestic violence through professional and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 219345

Grants to Ontario Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Presentations and Training

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to Minnesota Individual Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota individual artists for arts and cultural activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase access to arts education and diverse arts experiences for all ages. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to...

GrantWatch ID#: 174005

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to Maine Researchers for Projects that Support the Local Coastal Region

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine researchers for research and development projects related to the state's coastal regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support efforts in the areas of education, research, exte...

GrantWatch ID#: 180147

Grants to Arizona Artists for Career Development Projects and Opportunities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Arizona artists to promote career development. Funding is intended to cultivate new professional skills, introduce artistic work to new markets, and encourage artistic entrepreneurship. Eligible projects are new or developing professional...

GrantWatch ID#: 198927

Grant to a Canada Researcher to Safeguard the Mental Health of Canadian Youth

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible nonprofit hospital, research institution, or other nonprofit organization to safeguard the mental health of Canadian youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230391

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514
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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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