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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 New York and Pennsylvania Families in Eligible Regions for Expenses Related to Child...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to New York and Pennsylvania families in eligible regions and caring for a child with cancer to offset expenses related to the child's cancer treatments. Funding is intended to cover costs not covered by health insurance, including travel cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 125904

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals for Projects Promoting Sustainability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 129633

Grants to Washington Entities, Organizations, and Individuals to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 137611

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Schools and Teachers to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas school districts, schools, school departments, teachers, and teacher groups to enhance education within the funding source’s service area. This grant seeks to foster innovation in the field of teaching, with a speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 138830

Awards to Illinois Teachers and School Leaders for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $5,000 and awards of $10,000 to Illinois full-time public or non-public school teachers and leaders to honor excellence in their profession. Awards are intended to acknowledge outstanding teachers, heads of schools, and principals who have exhibited exem...

GrantWatch ID#: 140338

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Groups, and School Groups for Nature and Recre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, individuals, groups, and school groups for nature and recreation projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for scholarships for individuals interested in qualifying as volunteer naturalists, for a variety of proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 143353

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to California Preschool and Public School Teachers to Improve Mathematics Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California early childhood programs and TK-3 public school teachers to improve mathematics programs for children in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include software, materials, manipulatives, books, and professional development opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 144153

Grants to Michigan K-12 Educators for Classroom Projects and Materials

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan K-12 teachers in multiple counties for supplementary educational programs and materials that enrich learning and promote achievement. Funding is intended to help teachers achieve their goals or complete a special project with their class. Grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147600

Grants to Colorado Educators, Parents, and Students to Improve Education for Bilingual Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Colorado educators, parents, and students to create and carry out classroom or school-based activities that promote, support, and enhance bilingual student achievement in Colorado’s public schools. The purpose of the grant is to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 148289

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Produce New or Unfinished Artistic Works

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists in eligible locations to create new artistic works or complete works in progress. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of painting, drawing, photography, performance art, and other visual arts. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 153936

Grants to Canada Professional Songwriters to Attend Seminars and Workshops for Professional De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada professional songwriters to cover the cost of attending international or domestic songwriting seminars and workshops. The purpose of this program is to help songwriters who are in the business of writing songs for other people to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 154176

Grants to Michigan Dairy Producers for Events to Promote Milk-Based Products

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended for dairy products to be used at events, as well as other items essential for running the event. The goal of the funding program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 154221

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals and Nonprofits to Assist New Immigrants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and services that benefit recent immigrants in eligible locations. Grants will also be provided to individuals who are recent immigrants to the region, with the goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155355

Grants to Manitoba Individuals Involved with Community Sports for Athletic Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba individuals involved with community sports for athletic development programs. Funding is intended for a variety of projects that involve training and skills acquisition. Eligible applicants include community-level administrators, coaches, athlet...

GrantWatch ID#: 155508

Grants and Counseling to Alaska Individuals in Eligible Regions to Obtain Commercial Fishing P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and financial counseling to Alaska individuals in eligible regions to assist residents in obtaining commercial fishing permits. Funding is intended to provide limited entry drift and set fishing permits through an emergency, short-term transfer. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 158357

Grants to Colorado Organizations and Individuals for Financial Assistance to Artists

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado organizations and artists in eligible regions to help local artists cope with certain financial challenges. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for Indigenous artists, artists with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 159225

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Coaches to Cover the Costs of Training Initiatives and Certificat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia sports coaches to assist in covering the costs of training initiatives and certifications. Applications will be evaluated based on the quality of the initiative and the coach’s ability to assist coaches and athletes at all levels within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 159612

Grants to Nova Scotia Sports Officials to Support Certifications and Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia individual sports officials for costs associated with training programs and certifications. Applicants will be evaluated based on the coach's ability to assist provincial sports systems at all levels, and on the quality of their initiative. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 159613

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in Multiple States for Health Information Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas individuals and funding source member organizations for professional training opportunities related to health information. Funding is intended to support attendance at confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 159835

Opportunity for Canada Children Diagnosed With Life-Threatening Illness to Experience Unique O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Canada children who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness to have a unique experience. The program is intended to enhance the quality of life for children aged 3 to 17 and their families through meaningful experiences. Children may be nomin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159938

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, and artists in eligible regions for arts and cultural projects for the benefit of the local community. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Priority fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 159962

Awards to New York City Public High School Math and Science Teachers to Recognize Outstanding ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $5,000 to New York City high school math and science teachers in the public school system to recognize outstanding performance in the field. In addition to the teacher's award, the school's math or science department will receive $2,500. Awards are inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 160011

Grants to Nebraska Teachers and Administrators for Environmental Stewardship and Outdoor Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska teachers and administrators in eligible areas to help educate students about natural resources and environmental stewardship. Funding is available for the development of outdoor classrooms as well as other small-scale activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160118

Grants to Arkansas Individuals for Financial Assistance with Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to Arkansas individuals for financial assistance with their utility costs. Funding will be applied directly to the applicant's utility bill. This program offers assistance beyond what is available through government agency assistance programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 160483

Grants to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations Individuals and Organizations for Small-S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations individuals, communities, and organizations for nonprofit programs and events. Funding is intended for small-scale educational, cultural, and social activities. Activities can include gatherings,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160669

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Assist the Homeless, Individuals with Disabilities, and Women a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of the homeless, those with physical or mental challenges, and women and girls who have been victims of abuse. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry in advance of a full proposal. Consideration will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 161639

Grants to California Teachers in Eligible Counties for Class Field Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California TK-12 public school teachers for one-day class field trips to benefit low-income schools in eligible counties. Funding is intended to provide new experiences for children and may be used for food, transportation, and admission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161645

Grants to California PreK-12 Teachers and Therapists to Benefit Students with Special Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California PreK-12 public school teachers and therapists in eligible counties serving special needs children with moderate to severe disabilities. Funding may be used for resources and supplies, professional development, pull-out sessions, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161646

Scholarships to Pennsylvania Jewish Students in Eligible Regions to Attend Educational Israel ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Pennsylvania Jewish students in eligible regions to participate in qualifying educational Israel programs. Scholarships are intended to assist with tuition or costs of formal Israel experiences organized through an approved provider or an approved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161795

Grants to Michigan K-12 Teachers for Educational Enhancement Activities in Space Science and T...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 and grants of up to $400 to Michigan K-12 teachers for professional enhancement and instructional supplies in science and technology-related fields. Funding is intended to support attendance at workshops and conferences as well as the purchase...

GrantWatch ID#: 162081

Grants to Ohio Undergraduate Students, Groups, and Faculty Mentors for STEM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio undergraduate students, groups, and faculty mentors to support projects related to STEM. This program supports both group and individual projects. All applications must include a faculty mentor and ideally should include an outreach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162143

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members and Students for STEM Program Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio faculty members and students at institutions of higher education to create new and innovative STEM curricula. Funding is intended to enhance STEM education in disciplines related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 162144

Grants to Ohio K-12 Teachers for STEM Education Projects and Field Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio K-12 teachers for innovative projects and activities in the STEM fields. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies and materials, as well as for field trips that are integral to the project. Preference areas include pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 162145

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Informal STEM Education Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio IHE faculty members for educational programs in STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support informal programs related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be given to collaborative activities that involve multiple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162146

In-Kind Grants to Washington Residents to Promote Tree Planting in Residential Neighborhoods

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to Washington individuals to plant trees in eligible residential neighborhoods. The purpose of this program is to encourage residents to plant and maintain healthy trees in their yards. In addition to free trees, residents can expect to get help sel...

GrantWatch ID#: 162311

Grants to Washington Youth for Community Service Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington youth in eligible locations to support community service projects. Funding is intended to improve the local community. Projects may be performed independently by local youth or may be performed in connection with a school club ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162583

Grants to Alaska Associations, Corporations, and Individuals for Youth to Participate in Compe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska associations, corporations, and individuals in eligible regions to encourage youth participation in advanced-level competitions. Funding is intended to defray unanticipated costs for events, travel, or purchases. Eligible individuals and programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162589

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to Manitoba Individual Artists, Arts Administrators, and Curators in Eligible Locations...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Manitoba individual artists, arts administrators, and curators in eligible locations for career development opportunities. Grants are available to support activities including travel to and fees for conferences, festivals, competitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163144

Grants to Arizona Teachers in Eligible Areas for Hands-On Renewable Energy Education in Grades...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Arizona teachers of kindergarten through 12th grade in eligible areas for hands-on renewable energy education in the classroom. Applicant teachers must attend a workshop to be eligible; workshops are offered regularly. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 163960

Grants to Nunavut Inuit Craftspeople and Artists in Eligible Locations for the Purchase of Too...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut Inuit craftspeople and artists in eligible locations for the acquisition of carving tools, sewing machines, and jewelry-making equipment. Funding is intended to assist local Inuit residents in creating their own businesses and to provide employme...

GrantWatch ID#: 164258

Grants to Vermont Organizations, Municipalities, and Individuals to Restore Burial Grounds

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont organizations, municipalities, private cemeteries, and individuals for the preservation and restoration of burial sites. Priority will be given to applications utilizing volunteer work. Funding is intended for projects including, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164894

Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers and Licensed Staff Members to Attend Relevant College Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 per semester to Vermont childcare providers and licensed staff members to attend relevant college courses. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. The course must take place at an accredited school and be directl...

GrantWatch ID#: 165051

Grants to Quebec Artists, Writers, and Curators for Career Advancement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec artists, writers, and curators for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that impart new skills and knowledge and lead to professional growth in artistic practice or career management. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 165168

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Artists and Groups for Career-Development Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador individual artists, arts groups, and collaborations for activities that promote professional development. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for travel-re...

GrantWatch ID#: 165231
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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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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.