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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,638 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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3,638 grants found

Grant to a Minnesota Nonprofit, Business, or Group for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible regions for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195246

Awards to Canada Rising Artists for Excellence in Digital Media

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to Canada rising artists for excellence in digital media. Submissions will be judged based on originality, concept, aesthetics, technique, and relevance. Artwork must have been completed within five years of the submission deadline date. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196299

Prize to a Virginia Poet in Recognition of Outstanding Works of Poetry

Deadline: 09/15/26

Prize of $1,000 to a Virginia poet in recognition of outstanding works of poetry. The recipient of the award must be a poet born or living in Virginia or a past long-term resident. One submission will be selected to receive the prize and will be published in the o...

GrantWatch ID#: 198238

Grants to Arizona Residents, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and CBOs for Community Enhancem...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198434

Housing Assistance to Colorado Individuals to Facilitate Living and Working in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/15/26

Housing assistance to Colorado individuals to facilitate living and working in eligible regions. Applicants may apply for assistance in the form of move-in assistance, rental assistance, and down payment assistance for home purchases. Funding is intended to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 199174

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Groups to Strengthen Indigenous Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individuals and small groups to strengthen community and culture among Indigenous peoples in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supplies, materials, space rental, food, and compensation for program organizers and Indige...

GrantWatch ID#: 206193

Fellowships to Idaho Individuals for Humanities-Related Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Idaho individuals for humanities-based research studies related to state-focused topics. Funding is intended to assist scholars and Tribal elders with humanities research in and about Idaho. The purpose of the program is to stimulate schol...

GrantWatch ID#: 206997

Grants to Colorado Athletes for Participation in Programs at an Athletic Training Center

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado athletes for participation in programs at a specific athletic training center. Funding is need- or merit-based and is intended to help athletes reach their potential and encourage their long-term enjoyment of mountain sports. For some recipients...

GrantWatch ID#: 214365

Grants to Texas Teachers for Classroom Projects in a Range of Subjects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas teachers for impactful classroom projects benefiting students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support quality classroom activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to arts, literacy, and STEM subjects. Eligible pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 215698

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses Owners for Improvements to Commercial Properties

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania business and property owners to upgrade commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote building revitalization and support owners of businesses and business properties in their facade improvement ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217488

Contest for New York PreK-8 Students to Create Works on the Importance of Reading

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for New York PreK-8 students to participate in a contest to create works that reflect the importance of reading. Students will win cash prizes and gift cards for content created in the format of a poster, video, or essay. There is also a special catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 223409

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Cover Expenses Related to Health Challenges

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $2,500 and grants of $10,000 to Minnesota qualifying individuals for financial support for expenses relating to health challenges. Funding is intended to provide healing and strength for those facing life's most challenging circumstances. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223976

Grants to Utah Researchers for Innovative Studies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah researchers, graduate students, and faculty members at eligible academic institutions for research projects. Funding is intended to support early-stage experiments, proof-of-concept studies, and exploratory research with innovation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224072

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Related to Health and Agri-Food Systems

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to health and agri-food systems. Applicants are required to register with the funding source to receive application instructions. The purpose of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225820

Grants to Canada Investigators for Research Related to Agri-Food and Animal and Human Health

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada investigators affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to animal health, human health, and agri-food. Funding is intended to support partner-initiated or partner-led projects that respond to partners...

GrantWatch ID#: 225821

Grants to Michigan Property Owners for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the historic character of the downtown district by improving and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225986

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Indiana Teachers for Projects to Benefit Students in Schools in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Indiana teachers for projects to benefit students in schools in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to support supplementary educational classroom projects. Applications require the signature of the school principal. Eligible applicants are edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226120

Grants to Ohio Individuals Affiliated With Faith-Based Entities to Promote Well-Being

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio individuals affiliated with faith-based entities, parishes, and schools to promote spiritual and physical well-being. Funding is intended for projects related to education and formation, sabbaticals, and retreats. The grant program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226552

Grants to Alabama Undergraduate Students at IHEs in Eligible Regions to Attend Chemistry Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $750 to Alabama undergraduate students enrolled at universities in eligible regions to attend and present research at professional chemistry conferences. Funding is intended for expenses related to conference attendance, such as registration, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 227008

Opportunity for South Dakota Individuals and Groups to Learn About Finishing Cattle

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for South Dakota individuals and groups to participate in a program to learn about finishing cattle. Applicants must be high school students. Participants will be provided with mentorship, written and video training materials, a pen of cattle to work w...

GrantWatch ID#: 227083

Grants to Kansas Educators for Classroom Activities and Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas teachers and school personnel to improve educational outcomes and enhance the learning experiences for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to launch an educational classroom activity or project. Grants are available to support inno...

GrantWatch ID#: 227085

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable, Social, and Educational Causes

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for charitable, social, and educational causes. Funding is intended for either donations or sponsorships of community events, sports programs, teams, and more. Applicants must reside ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227392

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Charitable Organizations for Projects That Benefit the Communit...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 227604

Awards to Texas Local and Regional Artists for Creative Masterpieces

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Texas local and regional artists for creative masterpieces. The display fosters a close, immersive experience that draws viewers in to examine subtle details and recognize the distinct character that makes each artwork exceptional. Awards are granted for...

GrantWatch ID#: 228097

Scholarships to Texas Individuals to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Scholarships to Texas individuals to pursue higher education. The scholarships can assist students who combine academic promise with character and a commitment to their community. The program is intended to help individuals develop their skills, broaden their hori...

GrantWatch ID#: 229125

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Child and Youth Health

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to child and youth health and human development. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229387

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Culture Bearers to Mitigate Losses Resulting from an Emergency

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists, arts educators, culture bearers and other individuals engaged in creative practices in eligible regions to mitigate losses due to unexpected circumstances. Funding is intended to help meet urgent needs and offer relief during c...

GrantWatch ID#: 230264

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Colorado Teachers for Grades 6-12 for Classroom Projects to Promote Kindness

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado teachers for grades 6-12 in eligible locations for classroom projects to promote kindness. Funding is intended for projects that positively impact the class, the school, and the community. Grants may be used for supplies, field trips, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231405

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research on the Mental and Emotional Health of Individuals Ov...

Deadline: 10/27/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with academic institutions for research related to the mental and emotional health of individuals over the age of 60. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231507

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Individuals to Benefit Medical Patients

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia individuals for initiatives to benefit medical patients in eligible locations. Applicants must represent or be employed by a department, program, service line, or clinical area within the funding source's system. Grants must be for...

GrantWatch ID#: 231887

Grants to Virginia Building Owners for Facade and Landscaping Improvements

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia building owners to carry out facade and/or landscaping improvements to properties in eligible locations. Improvements can include painting, lighting, awnings, replacing sidewalk, accessibility improvements, and more. Eligible properties are loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 232247

Grants to Kansas Entities to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, individual property owners, and local agencies to preserve historic properties. Funding is intended to support construction expenses and a range of professional fees associated with the restoration, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 173646

Grants to Canada Medical Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada medical researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants have completed training in health-related research. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the accumulation of early d...

GrantWatch ID#: 211166

Grants to Canada PhD Students for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada PhD students at qualifying institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is available for studies on a broad range of topics including causes, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and improving the quality of life for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211167

Grants to Canada Early-Career PhDs and MDs for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career PhDs and MDs who have graduated from a qualifying university for research related to Parkinson's disease. Applications are accepted from researchers in a variety of fields, including clinical research, population studies, health servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211168

Grants to Canada Medial Professionals for Research Studies Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of $50,000 and grants of $75,000 to Canada medical professionals training at qualified institutions for research studies related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants are currently pursuing either an advanced clinical fellowship related to Parkinson's...

GrantWatch ID#: 211169

Grants to Canada Neurology Researchers to Pursue a Subspecialty in Movement Disorders

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of $75,000 to Canada individuals with recent postgraduate degrees in neurology or neurosurgery to pursue a subspecialty in Movement Disorders. Funding is intended for a clinical training program. Awardees will gain expertise in the management and diagnosis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211170

Grants to Canada Early Career University Faculty to Pursue Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Canada early career university faculty for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to provide emerging researchers with the opportunity to pursue research without the burden of competing with established researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211171

Grants to Virginia Individual Artists to Support the Development and Creation of New Work

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Virginia individual artists in eligible locations to support the development and creation of new work. Eligible art forms include literature, visual arts, native/indigenous arts, performing arts, folk arts, digital, and film/video. All grantees must resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217806

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 Teachers and College Professors for Educational Excellenc...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public and private school teachers and college professors in eligible regions to recognize excellence in education. Awardees will receive an award and a frameable certificate. They will also be featured in a recognition press r...

GrantWatch ID#: 161596

Tax Credits to Iowa Individual and Nonprofit Property Owners and Developers to Rehabilitate Hi...

Deadline: 09/16/26

Tax credits to Iowa individual and nonprofit property owners and developers for the rehabilitation of historically significant buildings. Applicants are required to attend a pre-application meeting prior to applying. The program is intended to assist with costs re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202522

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to Nevada Youth for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/29/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nevada youth to design and implement community service projects in their neighborhoods in eligible regions. Applicants must be associated with neighborhood associations, social organizations, religious groups, educational institutions, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 130323

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands IHE Teaching Staff to Plan Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 211235

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants to Ontario Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Multidisciplinary Art

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario professional artists, nonprofit arts organizations, collectives, groups, and other organizations to create, produce, and present multidisciplinary works of art, arts activities, and events. Funding may also be used to support professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 175548
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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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

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.