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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,486 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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3,486 grants found

In-Kind Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Artists in Eligible Regions for Arts Facility ...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of event space to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and individual artists in eligible regions. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for public-facing activities, such as performances, presentations, or pop-up ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 179838

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Businesses, and Individuals for Urgent Historic P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments and societies, businesses, and individuals for the urgent conservation of historical resources. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm fund availability...

GrantWatch ID#: 179859

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a six or 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Visual and Performing Artists for Unexpected Expenses Related to Projects and Pu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories visual and performing artists to address unexpected expenses related to projects and public presentations. Projects may take place in the USA or in eligible countries abroad. Funding is intended for artists who have la...

GrantWatch ID#: 180454

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Homeowners for Property Investments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, businesses, for-profit developers, tenants, homeowners, and property owners to make property investments in designated downtown districts. Funding is intended to support qualified real property investments in industrial,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180722

Grants to Southeast Alaska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Southeast Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and services benefitting local communities. The purpose of funding is to ensure that local residents have continuous access to high-quality services and programs to enrich their quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181597

Grants to Canada Published Writers for Financial Assistance During Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance during emergency situations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and receive an application. Funding is intended to provide professional writers w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181768

Grants to Idaho Higher Education Students to Attend STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho higher education graduate or undergraduate students to attend STEM activities and events. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attending an event, conference, training, or other STEM-related events, activities, or collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181903

Grants to Idaho K-12 Educators for STEM Educational and Professional Development Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho K-12 teachers to defray the costs of class and professional development trips. Grant funds may be used for expenses associated with travel to competitions, science centers, camps, field trips, and other STEM-related activities. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 181904

Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Grants to Massachusetts Medical Professionals for Educational Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts medical and paramedical professionals in eligible locations for educational training programs. Funding is intended for associated costs including travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and conference registration fees. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182046

Grants to Hawaii Youth Groups for Community Service Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Hawaii youth clubs and groups in eligible regions for local community service projects. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182049

Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit Youth in Eligible Regions to Participate in a Work Placement Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Nunavut Inuit youth in eligible regions to participate in a work placement program. The purpose of the program is to provide skill development, work experience, career planning, and counselling to youth and young adults, ages 15-30, who are unemplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182073

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Projects to Enhance Habitat and Water Quality

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota landowners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible communities for capital projects to enhance habitats and water quality in local watersheds. Funding is intended to provide financial and technical assistance f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182182

Grants to USA Nursery Tree Growers and Orchardists to Mitigate Damages Due to Disease and Natu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nursery tree growers and orchardists to restore and replace qualifying vines, bushes, and trees that have been damaged or lost as a result of disease or natural disaster. Funding may be requested to mitigate losses of commercially produced annual cro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182189

Fellowships to Montana IHE Faculty Members and Researchers to Mentor Students in STEM-Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $7,500 to Montana faculty members, research professionals, and college instructors at qualifying institutions to mentor undergraduate students in STEM fields. Funding is intended to increase research activity and capabilities on campuses by en...

GrantWatch ID#: 182222

Grants to New Mexico IHE Faculty Members to Enhance Science and Tech Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Mexico faculty members at eligible colleges and universities to further education in science, technology, engineering, and aeronautics. Funding is intended for achievement programs, courses, and curriculum development. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182284

Grants to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Counties for Professional Development and Career Enhan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota individual artists residing in eligible counties for professional development and career enhancement. Funding is intended to assist artists of any discipline and at any stage in their career to achieve their artistic goals. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 182439

Grants to Minnesota Jewish Families to Support Children with Special Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota Jewish families in eligible regions to support young people with special needs. Eligible families have children between the ages of 12 months and 18 years who are medically diagnosed with particular healthcare needs or learning or developmental...

GrantWatch ID#: 182638

Grants to Israel Visual Artists and Curators for International Residency Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Israel visual artists and curators to participate in international residency programs. Funding is intended for programs that will provide opportunities for career advancement and artistic development, and will have a lasting effect on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 182672

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Assistance to Individuals with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 per household to Indiana nonprofits, including healthcare providers, churches, and public assistance and social service agencies in eligible areas, to provide short-term assistance to individuals with cancer. Funding is intended to relieve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182779

Grants to USA Individuals and Groups for Trail Maintenance and Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to USA individuals and groups for projects to improve and maintain privately-owned or public trails used for off-road vehicles, as well as public parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. Eligible projects may include trail clean-ups, trail expans...

GrantWatch ID#: 182914

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin charities, groups, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Interested applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives in the areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 182953

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Support Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota individual artists in eligible regions for professional development activities. Grant funds may be used for supply purchases, equipment, mentorship, and tuition for classes, conferences, and workshops. Applications are invited from artists resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182998

Grants to Oregon and California Nonprofits and Individuals to Promote the Appreciation of Bird...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote the appreciation of wildlife. Emphasis is placed on projects and initiatives focusing on the bird population and other natural r...

GrantWatch ID#: 183134

Grants to Ontario Landowners to Protect Water Quality in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario landowners (and for qualifying projects, nonprofit organizations) to protect and enhance ground and surface water quality in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff and obtain necessary permits and approvals prior to applying. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183257

Opportunity for USA Educators to Obtain Funding from Individuals for Classroom Projects and Es...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA full-time public school, public charter school, and Head Start educators, including teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and therapists, to obtain funding for classroom projects and basic supplies that benefit students. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 183585

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Improvement Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and universities for programs that improve local communities. Funding is accepted for programs in the areas of arts, education, health, and social services. Past recipients include un...

GrantWatch ID#: 183648

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Present Work at Conferences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral researchers to participate in and present work on gambling disorders at academic conferences. Funding may be used to cover costs such as transportation, registration fees, meals, and lodging fe...

GrantWatch ID#: 183932

In-Kind Grants of Yoga Mats to USA Certified Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists to Increase Acc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of yoga mats to USA certified yoga teachers and yoga therapists to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved and vulnerable populations. Mats are provided and shipped free of charge to support startup or expanding projects focusing on equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183938

Grants to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish Organizations and Employees for Skill Development O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Vermont and Massachusetts Jewish organizations and individuals employed by Jewish organizations in eligible locations to participate in professional development opportunities. This program seeks to strengthen and improve local Jewish orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 183939

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Jewish Children and Youth to Attend Jewish Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts and Vermont Jewish children and youth ages 6 through 18 in eligible counties to attend Jewish programs and events. Applicants must confirm eligibility with program staff prior to applying. Eligible programs will include highly...

GrantWatch ID#: 183942

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Active Duty Military and Recently Discharged Ve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International active duty military and recently discharged veterans to attend a business-related continuing education course. Funding is intended to assist veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 184109

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Municipalities, Teachers, and Tribes for Programs to Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, teachers, and tribal governments for programs that benefit communities within the funding source's service area. Grant categories include arts and culture, public and civic engagement, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184239

Grants to California TK-12 Teachers to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California TK-12 teachers in eligible locations to enhance the learning experience for students. Funding may be used for supplies, projects, and professional development activities to support teaching environmental science. Eligible teach...

GrantWatch ID#: 184275

Grants to California TK-12 Teachers in Eligible Counties for Hands-On Science Learning Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California TK-12 teachers in public schools serving low-income populations in eligible counties for science education. Funding is intended to provide materials that will enhance classroom instruction in life sciences and chemistry. Schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184276

Grants to Arkansas K-12 Teachers for School Trips to State Parks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arkansas teachers for field trips for K-12 students. Applicants must contact the park interpreter to schedule a visit prior to applying. Grant funds may be used for costs associated with bringing students on a trip to one of Arkansas’ s...

GrantWatch ID#: 184330

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Professional Arts Organizations and Collectives for Arising...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan artists and grants of up to $2,000 to professional arts organizations and collectives to address arising needs. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that contribute to the development of professional artists or...

GrantWatch ID#: 184402

Scholarships to USA High School Seniors and University and College Freshmen for Full-Time Stud...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA high school seniors and university and college students in their freshman year for full-time studies. Funding is intended to help students attain academic goals and to support their chosen fields of undergraduate study. Applicants sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 184711

Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Garden Groups for Community Gardens

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to New York City garden groups to help support urban farms and community gardens throughout the city. Funding is intended for new gardens and renovation projects in the five boroughs. Selected applicants will be provided with design assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184721

Grants to Colorado Teachers for School Field Trips to Cultural Destinations in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado teachers at Title I schools for arts and cultural class field trips in eligible locations. Funding may be used to cover entrance fees and transportation costs for visits to local cultural destinations. Funding is intended to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 184842

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals to Replace and Repair Instruments for Youth Mu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible communities to repair, lend, or replace instruments for local youth music programs. Funding may be used for instrument and case purchases, broken instrument repairs and tune-ups, and supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 185272

Grants to New Brunswick Musicians, Groups, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Musical Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick musical artists, groups, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for musical performances. Funding is intended to promote local artists in both local and international venues. The goal of the grant program is to increase the presence of loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 185427

Grants to New Brunswick Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Increased Market Access an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to participate in career growth activities. This initiative aims to help musicians access domestic and international markets and encourage professional development. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 185455

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofit Arts Agencies and Artists for Commissioned Art Exhibitions

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and artists to participate in public art exhibitions in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 in funding for a commissioned piece of artwork. Funding is intended for the commission of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185556

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Schools, and Child Care Providers to Meet Licensing Requiremen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska individuals, community organizations, schools, groups, and child care programs for the purchase of equipment or for minor building modifications. Funding is intended to help the child care programs mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 185707

Grants to Connecticut Educators and Researchers for Studies and Activities Related to Environm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut educators and researchers for research projects and other activities that address environmental and marine issues. Funding is intended for pilot studies, conferences, publications, extension or education projects, and similar ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185750

Opportunity for Israel and Germany Early-Career Scientists to Participate in an Exchange Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Israel and Germany early-career scientists to participate in an exchange program to promote the study of water technology. Funding is intended for travel and accommodation, work, and living expenses. Eligible candidates may be doctoral degree stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 185757

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofit and For-Profit Primary Health Care Providers to A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Contracts for services to New York State nonprofit and for-profit primary health care providers, including faith-based organizations, to assess and protect the health of newly-arrived refugees in New York City. Applicants are required to register in the grant port...

GrantWatch ID#: 185979
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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.

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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.