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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,589 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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3,589 grants found

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous Artists and Collectives for Professional Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan Inuit, Métis, and First Nations artists and collectives for professional arts initiatives. Funding is intended to promote the continuation and development of Indigenous art forms. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175439

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon organizations, businesses, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support significant projects and programs in the areas of heritage, humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175514

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Research and Education Projects in Astronomy an...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175937

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Personnel, Students, and Community Members for Proj...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, school personnel, students, parents, and community members in eligible locations for activities that improve education for teachers and students. Funding is intended to support projects such as indep...

GrantWatch ID#: 177061

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Young Adults for International Community Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York teens, young adults, and groups in eligible counties for international humanitarian projects. Funding is intended to support community service projects to promote justice and peace. Eligible applicants are student...

GrantWatch ID#: 177710

Grants to Idaho Teachers and Youth Educators to Support Forest-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho teachers and youth educators to support Idaho educational programs that teach youth about forestry. Priority will be given to projects that bring youth to a forest, involve a forester, logger, or other natural resource worker, or th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178221

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Teams, and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Youth in Eligib...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, teams, and individuals for programs that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help youth reach their educational, arts-based, athletic, or therapeutic goals through activities and projects. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 179018

Grants to Ohio Teachers to Help Students with Learning Challenges Succeed in the Classroom

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio teachers to help students with hearing impairments to succeed academically. Funding is intended to provide resources for teachers working with youth in classroom settings. Grants may be requested for specific projects that will strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 179666

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Students, and School Staff to Support the Study of Music a...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school staff, and community members in eligible locations to support the study of music and music appreciation in local schools. Funding is intended to assist with activities such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179706

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Individuals to Enhance Civic Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance civic life for residents in eligible locations. Special emphasis is placed on programs benefitting underserved populations. Preference will be given to requests to fund the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 179886

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Enhance the Health of Loc...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for projects to enhance the health of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles, environments, and behaviors. Grants are limited to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 180006

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Promote Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for heritage-related programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote, strengthen, and enhance regional heritage. Eligible programs take place within and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180007

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Individuals for Community Language Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals for community-related language immersion programs. Funding is intended to cultivate language speakers in the 16 to 50-year age range who will then share the language with others once their studies are completed....

GrantWatch ID#: 180197

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to Delaware Artists to Support Professional Growth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Delaware individual artists to support professional development. Funding is intended for opportunities including, but not limited to mentored learning, joining a residency, and completing work. Grants may be used for career development ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 180368

Award to a Massachusetts Individual to Recognize Outstanding Commitment and Contributions to E...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Award to a Massachusetts individual to recognize outstanding dedication and contributions to eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor a local resident who has demonstrated significant community commitment and a generous spirit, and who has made an except...

GrantWatch ID#: 180790

Grants and In-Kind Support to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Student Health and N...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools to create youth nutrition and health committees on middle and high school campuses. Funding is intended to promote healthy choices, mentor younger students, and foster a hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 180832

Grants to Indiana Educators and Farm Organizations for Agricultural Education Programming

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 180919

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Teachers, Students, and Community Members to Improve Publi...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and individual students, teachers, administrators, and residents for projects that improve educational outcomes in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180934

Grants to Massachusetts Educators, Students, and Individuals to Enhance Public Education in El...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in public schools in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve students' scholastic and overall success. Eligible programs benefit residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 181129

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Education in a Local School

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Oklahoma Artists for Public Art, Community Projects, and Professional Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma individual artists for a range of programs and projects that promote the visual arts. Funding is intended to assist artists in the creation of new works for public presentation, the implementation of community projects, participation in professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181226

Award to a Minnesota K-12 Teacher for Contributions to Agricultural Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Award of up to $2,000 to a Minnesota K-12 teacher or team of teachers to recognize exceptional creativity and contributions to agriculture-focused learning. The award is intended to honor an educator who has successfully incorporated agriculture into his or her te...

GrantWatch ID#: 182289

Grants to Indiana Youth Partnering with Nonprofits for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Indiana youth working with a nonprofit organization to develop service projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote youth involvement and encourage philanthropy for the next generation of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 182786

Grants to USA and Canada Academic Faculty for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/18/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada academic faculty at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research related to pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to support projects with the po...

GrantWatch ID#: 184362

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Parkinson's Disease Research

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists with a PhD or MD for original Parkinson's disease research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. All applications must demonstrate a significant research focus and impact on Parkinson's dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 187217

Grants to New York School Staff, Students, and Community Members to Enhance Education for Teac...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York school administrators, teachers, students, scholars, artists, and community members for projects that enhance educational experiences for teachers and students in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects that signific...

GrantWatch ID#: 194432

Grants to USA Individuals to Train for Horse Riding Events

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire,...

GrantWatch ID#: 196783

Grants to New York Community Members, School Staff, and Students for Humanities, Arts, and Edu...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York community members, administrators, teachers, parents, and students for educational projects and arts and humanities programs that benefit local students in eligible regions. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198270

Grants to Colorado Individuals for Youth Extracurricular Activities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Financial assistance to Colorado individuals in eligible locations for youth participation in extracurricular activities. Funding is intended to help cover participation fees for non-academic programs for children and youth from birth through age 18. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 199171

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, School Staff, and Individuals for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, community members, school staff, parents, and students in eligible regions to enrich and enhance the educational experience of local teachers and students. Funding is intended to ensure the highest l...

GrantWatch ID#: 201088

In-Kind Engineering Services to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Sculpture Production

Deadline: 10/15/26

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International artists for the production of sculptures. The purpose of this program is to help artists in need engineer large-scale art sculptures by providing mechanical and structural engineering services. Services may include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204854

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Students, School Staff, and Residents for Educational Enri...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, students, parents, school personnel, and community members for projects to improve the educational experience for teachers and students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206231

Grants to New York School Staff and Students for Educational Enrichment Activities in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to New York school staff and students for educational enrichment activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for innovative and exciting projects that enhance the opportunities and skills of local students. Projects should benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213757

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and First Nations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and First Nations governments and entities to promote local tourism. Funding is intended to support the development of early-stage entrepreneurs offering attractions and services in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214570

Grants to Massachusetts Teachers, Students, Organizations, and Community Members in Eligible A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts teachers, students, organizations, and community members in eligible areas to improve education. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to extra-curricular ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 214728

Grants to Connecticut Teachers, Community Members, and Students in Eligible Areas to Improve A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut teachers, community members, and students in eligible areas to improve athletic and physical activities for students. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limited to summer camps, transp...

GrantWatch ID#: 214729

Grants to Massachusetts Community Members, Teachers, and Students in Eligible Areas to Improve...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts community members, teachers, administrators, and students in eligible areas to improve the educational experience in local schools. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to library resources, inde...

GrantWatch ID#: 214731

Grants to New York Parents, Teachers, and Community Members in Eligible Locations to Enhance t...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York parents, teachers, and community members in eligible locations to enhance the arts and humanities in the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to field trips, libr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214732

Grants to New York Parents, Community Members, Administrators, and Teachers in Eligible Areas ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York parents, community members, administrators, and teachers in eligible areas to improve education in the local schools. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to new programs, visiting speakers, and professional developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 214734

Grants to Massachusetts Teachers, Students, Community Members, and Administrators in Eligible ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts teachers, students, community members, and administrators in eligible areas to improve the local school district. Funding is intended to enhance the educational experiences of students. Grants from the fund will support the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214735

Grants to New York Students, Teachers, and Community Members in Eligible Locations to Improve ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to New York students, parents, teachers, community members, and administrators in eligible locations to improve arts and humanities in the local school district. Funding is intended to support an array of initiatives, including but not limit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214737

Grants to Massachusetts Students, Community Members, and School Personnel in Eligible Areas to...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Massachusetts students, community members, and school personnel in eligible areas to enhance education at the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to class field trips, libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 214738

Grants to Georgia Teachers for Creative Projects that Enhance Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers for creative programs that enhance the educational experience for students. Funding is intended for innovative projects and activities designed to improve learning outcomes and make a measurable impact on st...

GrantWatch ID#: 214866

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, and Individuals to Promote Soci...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145
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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.