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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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Grants to Minnesota Teachers and Youth Organizations for Agricultural Field Trips

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota K-4 teachers for educational field trips focused on agriculture and food production. Funding is intended to give students firsthand exposure to working farms, livestock and crop operations, food-processing facilities, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232155

Grants to California K-12 Teachers for Educational Projects Related to Water

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California K-12 teachers and groups of teachers in eligible locations for school and classroom projects that teach about the importance of water. Funding is intended to supplement learning with projects that promote understanding of water...

GrantWatch ID#: 148714

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Address Critic...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana individuals, families, organizations, and groups in eligible counties for programs and projects that address basic needs. Funding is intended for community services such as healthcare, food, clothing, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175559

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Idaho and Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include community service, education and youth, environment, and emergency energy assistance. Individuals and families with documente...

GrantWatch ID#: 179820

Awards to Vermont Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Implementation of STEM Learning

Deadline: 10/16/26

Awards to Vermont elementary and high school teachers in public and private schools to recognize the outstanding implementation of STEM learning in the classroom. The purpose of this program is to recognize the role of teachers in piquing students' interest in STE...

GrantWatch ID#: 191948

Awards to California Individuals for Social Impact Innovations

Deadline: 10/16/26

Awards of up to $40,000 to California individuals to recognize creative solutions that benefit communities. The awards are intended to honor emerging, young social innovators who have developed original approaches to addressing community challenges within a wide r...

GrantWatch ID#: 211336

Grants to North Dakota Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota property owners, including individuals, nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and tribal entities, for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to restore, maintain, and rehabilitate National Register-listed...

GrantWatch ID#: 215774

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits and Businesses to Host Public Arts Events

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, arts organizations, artists, groups of artists, CBOs, neighborhood associations, and businesses in eligible regions for arts events benefiting local residents. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221799

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Opportunity for Nebraska 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232144

Cattle Industry Education for Iowa Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Opportunity for Iowa youth in eligible regions to learn about the cattle industry firsthand. The program is geared toward 7th- and 8th-grade students who are given a $1,000 loan and three bred heifers to manage for five years. The purpose of the program is to intr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232240

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grants to Indiana Artists for Career and Project Support

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana artists for career and project support. Funding is intended to assist experienced visual artists who have demonstrated innovation and excellence in their work. The grant program aims to allow artists to explore, take risks, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 187774

Leadership Program and Scholarships for North Dakota High School Students

Deadline: 10/18/26

Opportunity for North Dakota high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Participating students will network with their peers, meet with high-level government officials, and attend a rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232170

Grants to Prince Edward Island Artists for Career Development and Creative Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island artists for professional development, the creation of new works, and the presentation of existing works. The program is intended to support emerging and established professional artists in advancing their careers. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 153851

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to Virginia Public School Teachers for Training Opportunities and Projects to Benefit S...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia public school teachers for training opportunities and activities to benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support professional development for teachers and character development for public elementary, middle, and high sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 195369

Grants to Virginia Teachers in Eligible Locations for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia teachers in eligible locations for professional development projects. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the quality of education of local students. Requests may include activities to expand teaching skills a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195370

Grants to Virginia Teachers for Professional Development and Classroom Resources

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia teachers for classroom resources and professional development activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that create lasting benefits and impact students. Successful proposals are innovative, based on sol...

GrantWatch ID#: 196891

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to Ontario First Nations, Their Organizations, and Members for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 225616

Grants to Ohio Qualifying Organizations and Individuals to Meet Emergency or Special Needs of ...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ohio qualifying organizations and individuals to meet emergency or special needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended programs and projects in a variety of focus areas, including but not limited to environment, youth and education, disas...

GrantWatch ID#: 225939

Opportunity for New Hampshire Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for New Hampshire 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 hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232150

Opportunity for Rhode Island to Join an Educational and Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Rhode Island 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 hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232176

Opportunity for Vermont High School Students to Attend an Educational Program in DC

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Vermont junior and senior high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service to participate in a weeklong educational program. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship in addition to an all-expenses-paid t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232193

Opportunity for Wyoming High School Students to Participate in an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Wyoming qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an educational experience that will encourage pursuit of a public service career. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship for undergraduate studies and at...

GrantWatch ID#: 232199

Grants to Texas Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and Residents to Replace Vehicles

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas organizations, individuals, businesses, and government agencies in eligible counties to repower heavy- or medium-duty motor vehicles with natural gas engines. Funding is also available to replace eligible heavy or medium-duty vehicles with natural ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168820

Grants to Texas Early-Career Investigators For Cancer Research at Nonprofit Institutions

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas early-career investigators to conduct cancer-related studies at nonprofit research institutions. Funding is intended to expand efforts in cancer research and to draw newly independent investigators to local institutions. Grants can support candidat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208165

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Institutions for Workforce Expansion Related to Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions to hire investigators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research. Funding is intended for workforce expansion efforts that help to provide Texas institutions with a competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 208166

Grants to Texas IHEs and Research Institutes to Promote Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions for workforce expansion efforts to promote and improve cancer research. Funding is intended to further research studies by attracting investigators who show a marked capacity for self-direction, whose wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209699

Grants to Indiana Educators for Special Projects or Activities.

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana Pre-K-12 educators in eligible locations for special projects or activities. Eligible expenses include materials, research, leadership, and resources. The application requires the signature of the school principal. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 226145

Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226381

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists and Performers to Create and Record Original Literary Works

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Ontario literary artists and performers to create and record original literary works. Funding is intended to support the completion of artists' new work that will be presented to the general public. Grant funding will also support the recording of a perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 175547

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972

Opportunity for Ohio High School Students to Attend an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/21/26

Opportunity for Ohio qualifying high school students interested in pursuing public service careers to participate in an educational program in Washington, DC. In addition to a $12,500 college scholarship, participants will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 232172

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151

Grants to Georgia Organizations and Individuals to Support Charitable Causes in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Georgia organizations, individuals, and families in eligible counties to support worthy charitable causes and provide financial assistance to those in need. Funding is intended to address special and individual needs, particularly when assistance is not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180451

Grants to Canada Music Companies for Business Development

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada music companies for business development activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to business expansion, travel costs to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209145

Grants to Canada Researchers to Assess Mental Health Interventions for Youth

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 10/22/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit institutions, including hospitals and research institutes, to assess mental health interventions for youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230392

Grants to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individual artists and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, youth, and commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 157587

Grants to Michigan School District Employees for Programs that Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan school district employees in eligible locations for innovative projects and programs to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended to expand on the existing curriculum, provide professional development, support parent involvem...

GrantWatch ID#: 160443

Opportunity for Wisconsin Business Leaders to Participate in a Training Program

Deadline: 10/23/26

Opportunity for Wisconsin individuals to participate in a training program focused on artificial intelligence. The virtual training program is designed for leaders across various industries. The Program is intended to guide participants through the basics and esse...

GrantWatch ID#: 221430

Grants to Indiana Elementary Teachers for Math and Science Programming

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Indiana elementary teachers for math and science-related programming. The purpose of funding is to encourage innovative educational activities that strengthen students’ interest and skills in math and science. Funding is intended to support classroom p...

GrantWatch ID#: 227617

Grants to Manitoba Indigenous Artists, Arts Groups, and Nonprofits for Artistic Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba Indigenous professional artists, arts groups, scholars of Indigenous tradition, and community-based nonprofit organizations for a broad range of artistic activities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 147796

Fellowships to Oregon Women Architects for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216437

Grants to Florida Athletic Organizations to Support Programming and Activities for Youth

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to Florida athletic organizations to support programming and activities for youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants and certain other applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support access to recreationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 222860

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086

Opportunity for a British Columbia Individual to Serve as a Poet Laureate

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for a British Columbia individual to serve as a Poet Laureate in eligible locations. The position includes an annual honorarium of $2,500 and $500 in project funding. The successful candidate will serve as a literary ambassador and participate in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231209

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

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for Nevada 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 to apply through leadership positions th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232145

Grants to North Carolina Researchers for Studies Related to State Water Resources

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina researchers for studies related to state water resources. Funding is intended to support work through a collaborative research approach that utilizes local ecological knowledge. Projects can address a range of water resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 176752
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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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