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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

Fellowships to Canada Doctors for Basic and Clinical Research Training

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Canada medical doctors and PhDs for basic and clinical research training. Funding is intended to build capacity in Canada for exceptional research addressing cystic fibrosis. Research projects should address the unmet needs of individuals who will n...

GrantWatch ID#: 221808

Grants to Kansas Young Farmers for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223162

Opportunity for New York City Public High School Students to Join an Arts Education Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for New York City public high school students to join an arts education program. The program operates during the academic year. Students will meet with artists, visit galleries and museums, and participate in a mentorship program. At the end of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223403

Grants to Washington Entities for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and businesses for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for improvements to trails, parks, and recreational events to increase public enjoyment. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 224537

Grants to California Businesses and Property Owners for External Physical Improvements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California businesses and property owners in eligible locations for external physical improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to improve the exterior building appearance, including sign restoration and replacements...

GrantWatch ID#: 224857

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities for Services and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities for services and support when all other avenues have been exhausted. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to aid individuals with ph...

GrantWatch ID#: 225472

Grants to Alabama Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alabama teachers and educators for classroom projects and activities that benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the learning experience for students. The program provides educational classroom grants for teachers at scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 226156

Grant to an Oklahoma Florist for Professional Development and Continuing Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to an Oklahoma florist wholesaler, shop owner, student, or employee for florist professional development and continuing education. Funding is intended to cover travel expenses related to attending an industry educational event that is located...

GrantWatch ID#: 227761

Fellowships to Utah PhD Researchers for Research in Environment, Health, and Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Utah postdoctoral researchers to conduct research projects. Fellows must be working in the focus areas of environment, healthcare and wellness, or teaching and learning. In addition to a salary, fellows will receive mentorship and employee benefits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227769

Awards to Texas Female Visual Artists to Support Their Artwork

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of up to $5,000 to Texas female artists to recognize outstanding work. The award program honors exceptional talent among women working in contemporary visual art and provides unrestricted financial support to selected artists. The program provides grants fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227942

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Educational, Charitable, and Emergency Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228193

Grants to West Virginia Artists for Creative Arts Projects for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia artists to implement creative arts projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended for projects that provide sequential programming to the same group of adults. Projects may involve literary, media, visual, or perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228502

Grants to Kentucky Women Entrepreneurs and Educators for Career Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky women to promote career development. Funding is intended to assist female entrepreneurs, educators, and those working to promote the health and well-being of women. The grant program seeks to encourage the efforts of women residi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229184

Tax Credits to Maryland Homeowners to Apply Against the Real Property Tax Bill

Deadline: 10/01/26

Tax credits to Maryland homeowners of all ages to apply against the real property tax bill. The tax credits are intended to assist homeowners who qualify on the basis of gross household income. The credit shall be limited to the portion of the dwelling that is us...

GrantWatch ID#: 229214

Grants to Maryland Households for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 per year to Maryland individuals and families to assist with home rental payments. Funding is intended to help income-eligible households that pay rent and meet certain eligibility requirements. The dwelling may be any type of rented residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229215

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, schools, and faith-based entities for community-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of programs to meet charitable community needs. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 229224

Grants to Indiana Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Activities and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana organizations and individuals for charitable activities and support in eligible regions. Funding is intended for support for local families and individuals, youth programs, public and private school teacher support, and support for local organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 229485

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Grants to Illinois Dependents of Fallen Officers for College Tuition

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois individuals for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist the dependents of police and fire officers who fell or became disabled in the line of duty to attain higher education. Grant funds will pay both tuition...

GrantWatch ID#: 231761

Grants to Illinois Dependents of Fallen Correctional Officers for College Tuition

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois individuals for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist the dependents of correctional officers who fell or became significantly disabled in the line of duty to attain higher education. Grant funds will pay b...

GrantWatch ID#: 231762

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Residents to Manage Unwanted Tree Branches

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to California residents in eligible regions to cut, trim, stack, and dispose of unwanted tree branches. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available to senior, low-income, and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231859

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

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 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

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
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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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