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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 Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Businesses, and Individuals to Manage Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects that manage waste in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 138562

Grants to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for Innovative Agricultural Learning Programs

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $250 to Florida PreK-12 teachers for activities that integrate agriculture into the school curriculum. Funding is intended for innovative programs and projects that improve the understanding of agriculture for students and teachers across the state...

GrantWatch ID#: 141520

Fellowships to Minnesota Emerging Visual Artists for Career Advancement

Deadline: 09/11/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to Minnesota emerging visual artists of all ages to facilitate artistic and career advancement. In addition to funding for production, materials, living, and travel expenses, the fellowship offers a variety of professional development opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 160722

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, Businesses, Agencies, and NGOs for Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations, businesses, communities, consultants, agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and individuals for fish and wildlife projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a notice of intent prior to applying. The goal of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162407

Awards to Indiana Individuals for Outstanding Contributions to the Tourism Industry

Deadline: 09/11/26

Awards to Indiana individuals to recognize outstanding service to the state’s tourism industry. Nominations are invited on behalf of deserving individuals who demonstrate leadership and outstanding community service; a commitment to tourism: or a high level of s...

GrantWatch ID#: 162675

Award to a Pennsylvania or New York Individual to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Local C...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Award to a Pennsylvania or New York individual in eligible locations for outstanding dedication, service, and contribution to the local community. The monetary award will be given as a grant to a nonprofit of the recipient's choice. Award applicants must be locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 186506

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Mitigate Financial Losses Due an Emergency

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists for urgent financial needs as a result of a natural disaster or professional or personal emergency. Funding is intended to mitigate the loss of income or cover unexpected expenses. Eligible applicants are located in the seven me...

GrantWatch ID#: 188844

Grants to Michigan Artists to Create Innovative Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of $10,000 to Michigan artists in eligible counties to create innovative arts and cultural projects. Funding is intended for projects that are novel and cutting-edge, have a public component, and embrace creative and contemporary possibilities for the futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 199049

Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit Business Owners to Participate in a Mentorship Program

Deadline: 09/11/26

Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit business owners to participate in a business mentorship program. The purpose of the program is to support business owners in the tourism industry by enhancing their professional capacity, knowledge, and skills. Successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 209049

Grants to Alabama Teachers of Grades K-12 for Class Field Trips

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama teachers of grades K-12 for class field trips. Funding is intended for trips outside the classroom that have a clear educational purpose and also align with state curriculum standards. Examples include trips to historical sites, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219679

Opportunity for California Individuals, Companies, and Groups to Join an Art Contest

Deadline: 09/11/26

Opportunity for California individuals, educational institutions, companies, organizations, and groups in eligible regions to participate in an art contest. Participants will design the official logo for a local public arts program. The successful applicant will w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223101

Grants to Tennessee Teachers for Projects that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Tennessee teachers, school counselors, and support staff for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that go beyond the normal classroom experience. Grants can support programs that benefit the mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224485

Grants to South Carolina K-12 Teachers for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 teachers in eligible locations for creative classroom projects. Funding is intended to support classroom education curricula that cannot be covered by traditional school financing. The grant program is designed to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230483

Grants to West Virginia Public School Educators to Purchase Materials and Supplies

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $500 to West Virginia public school educators in eligible areas to purchase supplies for their classrooms. Funding is intended for materials for special projects, classroom resources, and support for programs not covered by school budgets or other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232142

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185503

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations, groups, and artists and collectives partnering with a community entity for arts programs to strengthen underrepresented communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support high-impact art...

GrantWatch ID#: 206580

Grants to Illinois Artists to Support Professional Development

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of $10,000 to Illinois artists to support their professional development. The funding is intended for established artists to invest in their artistic endeavors. Artists may be those working in digital media, film/video, literature, music, photography, thea...

GrantWatch ID#: 217164

Grants to Canada Individuals for Clinical and Biomedical Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada individuals for clinical and biomedical research. Funding is intended to provide early-stage support to help investigators design, develop, and test novel concepts and bold strategies that may lead to meaningful advancements in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222787

Grants to California Teachers for Creative Programs and Learning Opportunities

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants of $500 to California teachers in eligible regions for creative approaches to education. Funding is intended to enrich student learning experiences. In previous years, grants have supported initiatives in the areas of history, environmental science, robotic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175656

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers to Improve Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Wisconsin teachers for programs and activities that improve educational outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended for classroom projects, cultural activities, educational programs, technology projects, arts enrichment programs, and career devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 221729

Opportunity for Kentucky Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 09/12/26

Opportunity for Kentucky 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#: 232120

Opportunity for Montana Girls and Women to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 09/13/26

Opportunity for Montana girls and women to participate in a leadership program. The purpose of the program is to provide one-on-one mentorship, develop leadership skills, and cultivate the strength of girls residing in rural communities. Applications are accepted ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209895

Grants to British Columbia Residents for Neighborhood Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for resident-driven events in eligible locations. Funding is intended to throw a block party that connects neighbors in their communities or strata. The grant program seeks to promote neighborhood connections, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214144

Opportunity for New York Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 09/13/26

Opportunity for New York individual artists in eligible locations to participate in a professional and career development program. The program serves artists and creatives of all disciplines, including but not limited to visual, literary, and performing arts. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215122

Grants to Ohio Individual Artists for Workforce Development Training

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio individual artists for workforce development training in eligible regions. Funding is intended for professional development expenses, including development courses on budgeting and leadership, as well as classes, workshops, and profe...

GrantWatch ID#: 227965

Opportunity for New York Entities to Collaborate on Public Policy Publications

Deadline: 09/14/26

Opportunity for New York community organizations, advocacy groups, and designers to collaborate on public policy publications. The purpose of this program is to address complex public policy issues and to promote social justice. The publications focus on systems, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145204

Grants to Mississippi Teachers, Counselors, and Librarians for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Mississippi teachers, counselors, and librarians for innovative educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that integrate conventional instruction with other forms of teaching. Eligible applicants are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 210299

Award to a Texas PreK-12 Teacher for Exceptional Efforts to Enhance Agricultural Literacy

Deadline: 09/14/26

Award to a Texas PreK-12 teacher to recognize exceptional efforts to enhance the agricultural literacy of students. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to educate children on the importance of agriculture. Innovative and interdisciplinary programs a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210396

Contracts to New Mexico Attorneys and Law Firms for Legal Defense and Litigation Services

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Contracts to New Mexico attorneys and law firms for legal defense and litigation services. Funding is intended for government services, consumer protection, civil rights, environmental, housing, healthcare, antitrust, and other authorized litigation, including lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 212308

Grants to New Mexico Teachers, Librarians, and Principals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to New Mexico school personnel, including teachers, librarians, and principals, for educational projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide students in grades K-12 with educational enrichment activities and to encourage families to partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 216491

Grants to South Carolina K-12 Educators for Educational Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to South Carolina K-12 educators in eligible school districts for educational projects. Funding is intended to support creative and innovative classroom projects by supplementing limited school resources. Grants are available to grade K-12 e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228608

Grants and In-Kind Support to Oklahoma Retail Store Owners for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and in-kind support to Oklahoma retail store owners for community enhancement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of initiatives to improve local neighborhoods, such as planting bushes and trees, putting up holiday decorations, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232273

Grants to Florida Teachers and School Personnel for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida K-12 teachers and school personnel for projects that improve classroom education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote innovative learning experiences. Grants can be used for student supplies, curriculum materials,...

GrantWatch ID#: 137214

Grants to Florida PreK-12 Teachers for Gardening Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Florida PreK-12 teachers for school gardening projects. Eligible projects are those that focus on growing indigenous Florida produce while incorporating lessons from the funding source's textbooks. Eligible uses of funds include gardening tools, seeds, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 141519

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Wisconsin Entities to Train and Educate Hunters

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 148117

Awards to Saskatchewan Residents and Organizations for Advancing Multiculturalism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148354

Grants to Oklahoma PreK-12 Educators to Integrate Agricultural Concepts into the Classroom Cur...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma PreK-12 educators for programs that integrate agricultural concepts into the classroom curriculum. Applicants must participate in professional development training before submitting a proposal. Proposals with a focus on pigs or pork will...

GrantWatch ID#: 149414

Grants to Ohio K-12 Teachers in Eligible Locations for Innovative Educational Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $2,000 to Ohio K-12 teachers in eligible locations for educational projects, activities, and events. Funding is intended to support programming that is not included in the regular budget. Eligible applicants work at publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 155281

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Business Support and Professional Development in Eligible Coun...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota artists for business support and professional development activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for expenses related to production, performances, and exhibitions, mentoring, and educational opportunities. Requests will be accepte...

GrantWatch ID#: 161073

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Program Support and Financial Assistance

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Georgia nonprofit and community-based organizations, civic groups, hospitals, and shelters for programming and grants of up to $5,000 to individuals and families for financial assistance in eligible counties. Funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 163436

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups for Arts and Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia individuals and groups in eligible locations for a range of arts and cultural projects and activities. Funding is intended for development, competition, and presentation within the fields of media, visual, literary, perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164032

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Grants to Yukon Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Professional Development in the C...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profits to promote the career advancement of those working in creative industries. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support training opportunities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 169654

Grants to North Carolina Teachers to Enhance Student Learning

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to North Carolina educators for innovative and creative projects that enhance the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to assist K-12 teachers in subjects including but not limited to reading, art, math, science, music, history, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171966

Grants to Yukon Artists, Ensembles, and Companies for National and International Tours

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Yukon artists, ensembles, and companies for artistic tours. Preference is given to projects taking place outside of the province. Funding may be used to present a broad range of artistic disciplines, including theater, music, dance, visu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173808

Grants to New York Teachers in Eligible Counties to Enhance Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York K-12 public school teachers in eligible counties for opportunities to enhance learning. Funding is intended to support trips outside the school that are connected to the current educational curriculum. Priority is given to high-n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174460

Grants to New Brunswick Native Artists, Groups, and Curators for Artistic Development

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick Native Canadian artists, groups, collectives, and curators for the production of new works as well as for professional and organizational development. Funding is intended to support research and development activities, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175532

Grants to Manitoba Individuals for Projects to Benefit the Local Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba individuals for projects to benefit the local Jewish community. Funding is intended for one-time projects that provide opportunities to address community and social issues. Focus areas include, but are not limited to, educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175546

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, Businesses, and Groups for Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri individuals, organizations, businesses, and groups for agriculture-related projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that generate workforce development and business sustainability. Eligible projects include...

GrantWatch ID#: 176046
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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.