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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,590 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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Grants and In-Kind Support to South Carolina Early Career Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 09/24/26 Conference Date: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $1,800 and in-kind support to South Carolina early-career artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended to provide funding for artistic projects and mentorship support for career advancement. Artists from a broad range of discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 192846
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and School Personnel for Projects That Improve Education

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and K-12 school personnel for projects, activities, and programs that improve education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative projects, educational trips, and special events that bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 173456
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Grants to Ontario Individuals to Promote Physical Activity for Children

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733
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Grants to Kansas Women in Eligible Areas for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Kansas Individuals in eligible areas for crisis assistance. The purpose of funding is to assist women experiencing financial difficulty. Funding is intended for a one-time expense or crisis that will help women maintain independence. Possible expenses in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212035
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Grants to Florida K-12th Grade Teachers for Energy, Science, and Math Education Projects

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to Florida K-12th grade math and science teachers in eligible locations to purchase classroom resources for science, technology, math, and energy education projects. Funding is intended for supplies, software, and equipment expenses related to the proposed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172587
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Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers for STEM Learning Activities Conducted with a Business Partner

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida public school K-12 teachers in eligible locations for hands-on STEM education activities conducted jointly with a business partner. Grants must be used for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and software for project implementati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173638
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Opportunity for Arizona Native American Women to Join a Business Training Program

Deadline: 09/06/26

Opportunity for Arizona Native American women from eligible Tribes to participate in a business training program. Participants will receive mentorship sessions, take part in MBA-level business classes, have access to networking opportunities, and learn new skills ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196831
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Grants to Florida Teachers for High School STEM Programs

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida high school teachers for STEM programming for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow teachers to implement programs in the areas of computational science, engineering, and cybersecurity. Grants may be used fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197421
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Grants to Florida Teachers for Arts-Related Projects

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida teachers in arts-related fields to enhance the learning experience for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, equipment, and repairs that help educators innovatively and productively use the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210157
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Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers to Teach Students About Recycling and Community Beautification

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible regions for projects, programs, and field trips that teach students about recycling and community beautification. Funding is intended to cover project expenses such as transportation, equipment, supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218957
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Grants to Florida K-12 Arts Teachers to Provide Cultural Experiences to Students

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Florida K-12 teachers of arts and cultural subjects for projects to provide meaningful cultural experiences to students in eligible regions. Funding may be used for field trips, art supplies, museum visits, equipment, and any other expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 223434
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Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422
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Grants to Vermont Individual Artists for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont individual artists for career advancement activities. First-time applicants must create an account in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies with a mentor, conference attendance, marketing, travel, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165229
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Grants to South Carolina Teachers for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $500 to South Carolina public and private school teachers for educational projects that promote appreciation for the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support both virtual and hands-on projects. The goal of the program is to help the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 173242
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Grants to British Columbia Artists for Arts Projects that Engage Local Residents

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia artists and artist collectives in eligible locations to create collaborative artworks that engage community residents. The purpose of the program is to create artwork for the community, engage residents in the creative pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 185405
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals to promote professional development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and administrators in PreK-12 schools, technical schools, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198039
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Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $500 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to address critical needs. Funding is intended to mitigate the negative impact of emergencies and crises, such as eviction, utility shut-off, healthcare expenses, phone or internet service interrup...

GrantWatch ID#: 220978
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Grants to Manitoba Companies and Individuals for Business Development Efforts

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Manitoba businesses and individuals to promote economic growth and job creation in eligible communities. Funding is intended to establish, acquire, or expand a business that contributes to economic development. Eligible applicants are located and operate...

GrantWatch ID#: 221511
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Grants to Hawaii Women to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $4,000 to Hawaii women for career development activities. Funding is intended for conferences, training opportunities, seminars, and certifications. This year, grant funding is focused exclusively on professional development conferences and career advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223123
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Classroom Projects and Initiatives

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals for classroom projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, projects, or program costs that will benefit students in the classroom or the school as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231450
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Grants to Tennessee School or District Administrators to Recognize Teachers for Their Work

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $500 to Tennessee school or district administrators to recognize teachers for their work in eligible regions. Applicants may be from public or private K-12 schools. Funding may be used for materials for new teachers, celebration treats or prizes, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 231451
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Grants to Michigan Students and Individuals for Educational Enhancement Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan students and individuals representing nonprofit educational organizations and schools for a wide range of educational programs serving students in eligible regions. Funding may be used for both basic and more innovative programming for schools, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138744
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Residents to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to preserve historic sites, foster tourism, and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further historic preservation, heritage tourism, and related business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156784
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Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Environmental Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Nebraska individuals, private organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's natural environments. Funding is intended for high-quality, impactful activities that address various environmental issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 175498
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Grants to Indiana Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies, to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Indiana individuals, organizations, and agencies in eligible counties to provide support for community needs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit families with critical needs such as food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179115
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Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana educators for creative classroom projects that enhance educational outcomes for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help teachers develop dynamic learning environments that meet the diverse needs of their students...

GrantWatch ID#: 214050
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Emergency Support

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and emergency support. Funding is intended for projects focused on communities, education and youth, seniors, volunteer fire departments, and individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 225956
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Scholarships to Indiana Individuals to Promote Higher Education

Deadline: 09/08/26

Scholarships of up to $900 to Indiana residents in eligible locations to promote post-secondary education. Funding is intended to cover the costs of required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a BA degree at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231674

Grants to Washington Rural Artists to Offset Basic Living and Career-Related Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of $15,000 to Washington artists in eligible locations to offset basic living and career-related expenses. In addition to funds, recipients will also receive promotional support. Applications are invited from artists whose creative practice is rooted in eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 184033

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191962

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania individuals, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and businesses for violence prevention and intervention programming in eligible locations. Funding may be used for summer-long programs or one-time events. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 197830

Grants to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Washington individuals, organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals for innovative arts and cultural projects that benefit visitors and residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities and projects that prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 198256

Leadership and Public Service Opportunity for North Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 09/27/26

Opportunity for North Carolina qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an education, public service, and leadership program. Required forms must be submitted prior to applying. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship f...

GrantWatch ID#: 232166

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiatives

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals, nonprofit and community-based organizations, and businesses for violence prevention and intervention programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for anti-violence initiatives that strengthen neighborhoods and address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232502
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Awards and Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits for Outstanding Community Involvement

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grass...

GrantWatch ID#: 161425
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Awards to Canada Authors for Newly Published Books that Address Current Political Issues

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $40,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174284
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Cities, Schools, Tribes, and Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit and public organizations, municipalities, public schools, Tribes, and artists in eligible locations to produce new artwork. Eligible art fields include, but are not limited to, dance, film, graphic design, music, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 191370
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Award to a Quebec Arts Nonprofit or Artist for Achievements and Diversity in Dance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec nonprofit arts and cultural organization, artist, or arts collective in eligible areas to recognize excellence and diversity in dance. The award is intended to honor cultural diversity and contributions to the vitality of the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 191946
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Professionals to Work in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota healthcare professionals to improve access to primary care and mental health services in underserved areas. Funding is intended to assist health professionals in repaying student loans. The purpose of this program is to promote the recruitment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193166
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Grants to Illinois Teachers to Promote Academic Success

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to promote the academic success of students in eligible counties. Funding is intended for classroom resources and for an array of programming, including STEM, literacy, and special education, that go beyond the planned classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 211067
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Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals and Nonprofits to Promote Indigenous–Non-Indigenous ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada Indigenous individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote understanding and acceptance between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Eligible individuals include artists, youth, educators, community leaders, Eld...

GrantWatch ID#: 212387
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Fellowship to a California Early-Career Curator to Receive Mentorship in the Field

Deadline: 09/09/26

Fellowship to a California early-career curator or curatorial team in eligible locations to receive mentorship in the field. This opportunity is meant to give early-career curators a space to mount exhibitions, under the close mentorship and guidance of experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 223792
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Grants to Washington Artists for Public Works of Art

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Washington artists to develop and create public works of art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow artists to “adopt” fire hydrants and create artistic designs for them. The goal of this program is to embrace the artistic talents of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231604

Grants to Minnesota Students in Grades 5-12 for Arts Enrichment Activities

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

Grants to Minnesota young artists for arts-based camps and arts-related studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible youth are in grades 5-12 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169451

Fellowships to New York City Emerging Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 09/28/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Fellowships of $20,000 to New York City emerging visual artists for professional development as well as a local exhibition of artwork. The purpose of the fellowship program is to support visual artists who are at the beginning of their public careers and who have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183749

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Development Activities

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

Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191498

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

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

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 05/25/27 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Property Owners, and Businesses for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 11/30/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individual property owners, and agricultural businesses for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that rehabilitate, restore, preserve, or stabilize the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 210377
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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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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.