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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

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

Awards to Arizona Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 01/03/27

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of art, science, and culture. Nominees must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Opportunity for Alabama Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/10/27

Opportunity for Alabama individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program that provides product ideas, mentorship, and coaching. The opportunity is intended to help develop ideas. The program is a venture-creation workshop for entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228690

Grants to Colorado Educators to Increase Opportunities for All Students

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado teachers and educators to increase opportunities and accessibility for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce economic barriers to academic success. Priority is given to projects that expand access to resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 222788

Awards to Minnesota Artists to Honor and Support Exceptional Artistic Work

Deadline: 01/14/27

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties to honor exceptional artistic work. Applications will be accepted from creatives, artists, and makers working in any medium or discipline, including but not limited to visual artists, literary artists, mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 182999

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Canada Musical Artists and Record Labels to Create Music Videos

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to Canada musical artists and record labels to create music videos. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Funding is intended for preparation, creation, and presentation costs, including hiring a producer, video editor, videographer, tal...

GrantWatch ID#: 223011

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Grants to California Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners for Boat Safety Equipment

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to California owners of commercial fishing vessels based in eligible locations for the purchase of safety equipment. Funding is intended to provide financial reimbursements for life rafts and other boat safety items. Eligible fishing vessels are those with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177521

Grants to California K-12 School Teachers for School Gardens

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of $1,200 to California K-12 school teachers to establish, sustain, and expand school gardens. Funding is intended to provide hands-on education in plant science, nutrition, and food production while promoting environmental stewardship, plant health, and st...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532

Awards to Tennessee Professional Artists for Outstanding Artwork

Deadline: 01/15/27

Awards of $5,000 to Tennessee artists in recognition of exceptional artwork. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Awards will be presented to professional artists in the following disciplines: visual arts, theater, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178236

Awards to Canada Journalists and Outlets for Outstanding Economic or Social Injustice Reporting

Deadline: 01/15/27

Awards to Canada journalists, publications, and outlets for excellent journalism that has led to positive public policy changes and awareness of economic or social injustices. Prizes are intended for investigative reporting in a wide range of reporting genres. Ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 182553

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Grants to Minnesota Artists, Craftspeople, and Culture Bearers for Artistic Development

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota artists, artisans, craftspeople, and culture bearers in eligible locations for initiatives to promote artistic development. Funding is intended for equipment and materials, marketing, creative activities, and educational opportu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229800

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

Grants to North Carolina Artists and Arts Organizations for Creative Projects

Deadline: 03/18/27 Conference Date: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina individual artists and arts organizations in eligible locations for creative arts projects. Funding is intended for original and innovative projects that emphasize collaboration. The highest priority will be given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180398

Opportunity for North Carolina Students to Participate in an Arts Competition

Deadline: 03/18/27 Conference Date: 01/18/27

Opportunity for North Carolina students in eligible locations to participate in an arts competition and win prizes. The competition is open to artists aged 21 or younger who are pursuing a career in the arts. The focus of this year's competition is Performing Arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 223312

Grants to Saskatchewan Researchers for Health-Focused Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan individual researchers for studies and projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to promote knowledge-focused activities in pertinent and practical settings and mediums, with the aim of improving the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 211627

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri Entrepreneurs for Business Development Support

Deadline: 01/24/27

Grants of $1,500 and in-kind support to Missouri entrepreneurs at nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations to develop new ideas. The program is intended as a professional development opportunity for first-time entrepreneurs in the early stages ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197308

Grants to Minnesota Early-Career and Established Artists to Create New Work

Deadline: 01/25/27

Grants to Minnesota early-career and established individual artists in eligible locations to create new work. Funding is intended for projects that will include a public engagement opportunity with the new work through exhibitions, performances, or other activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 224766

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 03/17/27 Conference Date: 01/27/27

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Opportunity for Minnesota Artists to Participate in a Program to Connect with the Community

Deadline: 01/28/27

Opportunity for Minnesota artists in eligible regions to participate in a training program to connect with the community. Successful applicants will undergo training to conduct hands-on educational arts experiences in schools, organizations, and community settings...

GrantWatch ID#: 200195

Fellowships to International Physicians for Clinical and Research Training in Oncology

Deadline: 01/28/27

Fellowships to International physicians in eligible countries affiliated with a nonprofit organization or government agency for advanced clinical and research training in the field of oncology. Eligible applicants include early-career oncologists from low- to midd...

GrantWatch ID#: 224786

Grants to Manitoba Property Owners, Municipalities, Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Properties

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Manitoba property owners, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and associations to preserve eligible historically significant properties. Funding is intended for research, planning, capital projects, long-t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187643

Grants to Louisiana Educators to Improve the Classroom Experience

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of $1,000 to Louisiana teachers and school personnel in eligible locations for creative classroom projects. Certain applicants must submit an Intent to Apply form. Funding is intended to support and recognize the hard work of local educators. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 217643

Award to an Idaho Writer for Excellence in Oratory and Literary Skills

Deadline: 01/31/27

Award of $5,000 per year to an Idaho writer to recognize and honor excellence in the field of literature. Writers will be judged based on existing work, professional history, and the effectiveness of oral reading. Recipients will participate in craft workshops, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 167570

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Idaho Artists to Train Student Artists in Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Idaho artists to train student artists in traditional arts. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended to support a learning-teaching partnership in which a recognized artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176887

Grants to California and Oregon Teachers for Wildlife and Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $400 to Oregon and California educators in eligible counties for wildlife and environmental education for children. Funding is intended for projects that engage children with nature. Priority is given to K-6 public and private school teachers, howe...

GrantWatch ID#: 177550

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers for Excursions Related to Natural Resources Education

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 176792

Awards to Florida K-12 Educators for Projects that Promote Diversity

Deadline: 02/01/27

Awards of up to $5,000 to Florida K-12 educators in eligible locations to recognize activities that promote tolerance and diversity. Nominations will be accepted for teachers, school librarians, administrators, school psychologists, media specialists, and school c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177428

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Schools and School Districts in Eli...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, agencies, individuals, and schools and school districts in eligible regions for small cultural projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for events, series, fest...

GrantWatch ID#: 194015

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766

Grants to Florida Current and Former Teachers for Educational Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida currently employed or retired teachers for projects that promote educational excellence. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with but not limited to classroom activities, projects, materials, supplies, field trips, speak...

GrantWatch ID#: 225589

Grants to Florida Educators to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Florida teachers to promote career development. Funding is intended to encourage participation in workshops, professional seminars, lecture series, online courses, and other non-degree program opportunities that relate specifically to an ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225590

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 03/03/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to Canada Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Canadian Geography

Deadline: 02/14/27

Grants to Canada individuals to conduct research related to Canadian geography. Funding is intended for researchers to expand Canadians' knowledge of their country and geography and to introduce Canada's unique geography to the rest of the world. Projects must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207064

Scholarships to Canada Master's and Doctoral Students for Geographic Projects Focused on Can...

Deadline: 02/14/27

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Canada Master's and Doctoral students for geographic projects focused on Canada. Funding is intended for research projects that address a significant aspect of Canadian geography. Eligible applicants may be either full-time or part-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207097

Grant to Kansas Youth Baseball Players and Teams to Participate in Organized Leagues

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Kansas youth baseball players in eligible locations for financial assistance to participate in organized leagues. Funding is intended for applicants who would otherwise be unable to participate due to financial limitations. Eligible applicants are locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 171557

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Teachers for Excellence in Teaching and Com...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York high school teachers to recognize exceptional leadership, excellence in teaching, and commitment to school communities in eligible locations. In addition to their work in the classroom, candidates must serve more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177930

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Residents to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community members in eligible locations to address community needs. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180938

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees to Improve Pediatric and Maternal Health

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used for projects that have the potential to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 181330

Grants to Manitoba Businesses and Agencies to Improve Sites Commemorating Veterans

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Manitoba individuals, organizations, businesses, and local agencies for the maintenance, renovation, and construction of sites that commemorate veterans. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ass...

GrantWatch ID#: 187644

Grants and Loans to Nova Scotia New Farmers to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants and loans to Nova Scotia new farms and farmers to promote economic development. Funding is intended to support and encourage new ownership of commercial farms. The goal of the grant program is to improve the financial stability of beginner farmers in the fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211698

Grants to Ohio K-12 Teachers and School Staff to Promote STEM Education

Deadline: 03/29/27 Conference Date: 02/17/27

Grants of $2,500 or grants of $5,000 to Ohio teachers and school personnel to promote STEM education in kindergarten through 12th grade. Funding is intended to support the development of new, sustainable classroom programming related to science, technology, engine...

GrantWatch ID#: 210282
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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.