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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 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

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Pennsylvania High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 scholarship for undergraduate study. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network with each other, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232175

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Municipalities to Rehabilitate Historic Buildings

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to renovate and restore historic buildings. Funding is intended for capital projects that enable the public to use the state's historic structur...

GrantWatch ID#: 175084

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Professionals for PreK-12 School Prog...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Manitoba arts organizations, groups, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and Indigenous knowledge keepers for collaborative arts programs in PreK-12 schools. Applicants must register in the online portal system prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 181020

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist people experiencing personal disaster, loss, or medical emergencies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225958

Leadership Program and Scholarships for South Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for South Carolina 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 students will me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232179

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/13/26 Conference Date: 10/05/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals for Collaborative Indigenous Art P...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Scholarships to Canada and International Individuals for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 10/06/26

Scholarships to Canada and International individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to pursue studies toward a Master's degree at a UK university. This scholarship program is intended to assist rising leaders from around the world in developing profess...

GrantWatch ID#: 175165

Grants to Minnesota Health Professionals to Repay Education Loans

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Minnesota health professionals in eligible fields to repay education loans. Funding is intended to assist licensed individuals who currently provide direct care to patients. Grantees must work in eligible locations or facilities for two or three years, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 193165

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Illinois Early-Career Teachers at Rural K-12 Schools

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of $200 to Illinois early-career teachers at rural K-12 schools in eligible locations. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage quality teaching in rural communities and mitigate future teacher shortages in the region. Eligible teachers are in their...

GrantWatch ID#: 223630

Grants to Illinois K-5 Educators in Eligible Regions for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of $500 to Illinois educators for grades K-5 in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding is intended for projects that enable elementary school teachers to enhance their classrooms. Eligible applicants must be teachers for kindergarten through 5th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223632

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits and Minority Arts Curators for Exhibitions and Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and Indigenous or minority arts curators for exhibitions and other curatorial projects. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of the province's public galleries, artist-run centers, and other org...

GrantWatch ID#: 153154

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Grants to Virginia Educators for Special Projects to Enhance Student Learning and Success

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Virginia educators in eligible locations for projects to enhance student learning and classroom success. The purpose of funding is to make an impactful difference in the education of young people by encouraging creativity, curiosity, and success in the c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179579

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Opportunity for a Canada Recently-Graduated Architect to Pursue an Internship Abroad

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for a Canada recently graduated architect to further their studies with an internship abroad. The winning applicant will receive funding and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of current architectural styles. Funding is intended to cover travel c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201337

Awards to Canada Individuals to Honor Oustanding Contributions to Canadian Heritage

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian heritage. Two recipients will be honored: one for their work in the social sciences and humanities, and the other in the area of arts. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210899

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm for Exceptional Potential in the Industry

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists to Honor Exceptional Successes in the Field of Visual and Media Arts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include pho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Grants to USA Writers and Publishers in Multiple States for Literary Work

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA writers, small presses, and independent literary publishers in eligible states to support Southern literary traditions. Funding is intended to support creative literary work creation and publishing, community engagement, and professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217834

Award to a Canada Architect or Architectural Firm in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions ...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada architect or architectural firm in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who is in the early stages of his career, has exhibited noteworthy talents, and whose work indicates a prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223977

Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Arts Activities

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support arts activities. Funding is intended to benefit equity-seeking and Indigenous communities. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: arts events, training, and services. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 226348

Grants to USA Writers in Multiple States to Develop Book-Length Manuscripts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA writers in multiple states to develop book-length manuscripts. Funding may be used for equipment, workspace, research, time replacement, and professional services. Writers must be located in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ken...

GrantWatch ID#: 231948

Opportunity for Missouri Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for Missouri 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 trip to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232140

Grants to Ontario Media Artists and Directors for Innovative Artistic Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario individual professional media artists or directors for innovative projects. Funding is intended for film, audio, video, new media, comedy, animation, drama, documentary, electr...

GrantWatch ID#: 154972

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers in Eligible Locations for Innovative Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Wisconsin third through eighth-grade public or private school teachers in eligible locations for creative educational projects. Applicants must contact staff to receive an application. Funding is intended to support innovative learning and motivational a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192078

Grants to Ontario Teachers for Enrichment Projects for Middle School Students Facing Barriers ...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Ontario public school teachers for projects to benefit middle school students in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to assist students facing multiple barriers so that they will graduate high school and continue on to postsecondary education...

GrantWatch ID#: 197503

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Support Education and Learning

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, and individuals to promote education and lifelong learning in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address academic, athletic, and/or art le...

GrantWatch ID#: 200599

Grants to New York Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to New York commercial property owners for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate vacant, unsafe, and blighted properties in downtown areas and turn them into usable spaces for business development opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 215506

Awards to Virginia PreK-12 School Staff for Contributions to Education

Deadline: 10/08/26

Awards to Virginia school personnel to recognize exceptional contributions to quality PreK-12 education. The award is intended to honor school staff in a range of positions, including but not limited to administrators, security personnel, skilled trade professiona...

GrantWatch ID#: 232068

Opportunity for Delaware Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/08/26

Opportunity for Delaware youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. Funding is intended for providing leadership-oriented high school juniors and seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 232107

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to Massachusetts Artists for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help local artists take the next steps in their creative efforts. The program includes one-on-one coac...

GrantWatch ID#: 205091

Grants to Canada and International Researchers to Address Global Concerns

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants to Canada and International researchers in eligible regions affiliated with post-secondary institutions or Indigenous nonprofit organizations to address global concerns. Funding is intended for individual research by Canadians as well as collaborative resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Award to a Massachusetts College Student for a Humanitarian Project

Deadline: 12/04/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Award of $70,000 to a Massachusetts graduating college student for a humanitarian project. Funding is intended to support student-led domestic or international initiatives that address social challenges and advance global human welfare through innovative solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231216

Grants to Women-Owned Businesses to Improve Operations

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Connecticut female company owners in eligible locations to launch a new business or enhance an established operation. Funding is intended to improve the applicant's existing business or to allow her to start a new company. The grant may be used for expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 146769

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Individuals for Family and Community Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, volunteer-led neighborhood groups or associations, and individuals for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that build, support, and strengthen fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161765
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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.

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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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