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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,481 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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3,481 grants found

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Treat Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221556

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Ovarian Cancer. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221558

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Peyronie's Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,600 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Peyronie's Disease. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 221560

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Porphyrias

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Porphyrias. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a hous...

GrantWatch ID#: 221561

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Pulmonary Hypertension. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221563

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Renal Cell Carcinoma Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Renal Cell Carcinoma. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221564

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Schizophrenia

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Schizophrenia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221565

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Tardive Dyskinesia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221568

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Treatment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221569

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects Related to Research Sec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221614

Grants to Kentucky Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries to Cover Related Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Kentucky individuals with traumatic brain injuries to cover services for which there is otherwise a lack of adequate funding. Funding is intended for employment, therapy, mental health, and housing services, along with case management an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221642

Financial Assistance to Wisconsin Individuals to Pay Past-Due Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Wisconsin individuals in eligible regions to pay past-due bills. Funding is intended for payments including car repairs, cell phones, utilities, security deposits, rent, and mortgage payments. Vouchers for gas will be available to individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 221649

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Programs to Benefit the Commun...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, nonprofit organizations, and businesses for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible areas. Applications should focus on education, human services, and community and economic development. Program ideas must benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221716

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Organizations that Support the Funder's Mission to Increas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and organizations that support the funder's mission to increase participation in the sport of rugby. Focus areas include development of leadership potential, health and wellness, and maximizing educational opportunities. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221719

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals to Improve Their Skills as Rugby Referees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals to improve their skills as rugby referees. The funding source's mission is to provide support for the ongoing improvement of rugby referee skills at all levels of play. This mission includes providing referees with the opportunity ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221775

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Artists and Groups to be Featured at Arts Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana artists, artists collectives, groups, and organizations in eligible areas to be included in a roster that will promote local arts events and programming. Applicants interested in performing or engaging audiences in community ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 221800

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana Arts Organizations and Artists to Join an Arts Directory

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Kentucky and Indiana arts organizations and teaching artists in eligible regions to be included in a directory that will assist community partners in providing arts programs for local residents. Applicants interested in providing programs in school...

GrantWatch ID#: 221801

Grants to California Families Impacted By a Natural Disaster to Assist with Mortgage Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California families whose homes were severely damaged or destroyed by a recent natural disaster to assist with mortgage payments. Funding is intended to help families whose homes have been deemed uninhabitable due to a natural disaster. Applicants must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221820

Grants to Arkansas Individuals with Cancer in Eligible Regions to Cover Expenses Related to Tr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Arkansas individuals with cancer in eligible regions for assistance with costs related to treatment. Funding is intended to help cover a range of medical and other expenses incurred as a result of cancer treatment, including but not limited to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221842

Grants to Arizona Children and Young Adults Involved with the Child Welfare System for Basic N...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona children and young adults involved with the child welfare system in eligible regions for financial support. Funding is intended to supply basic needs such as food, school supplies, clothing, technology, diapers, and orthodontics. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221856

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Conflict Impact Reporting

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international journalists and news entities for projects covering the impact of conflict. Funding is intended for reporting costs as well as increased expenses that accompany reporting from conflict areas. Applicants are required to incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221919

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969

Financial Assistance to Nevada Individuals for Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Nevada individuals to help with overdue utility bills. Funding is intended to assist people who are facing financial difficulties that prevent them from paying their electricity and/or gas bills. This is a one-time payment designed to fill ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222017

Grants to Manitoba Organizations Involved with Community Athletics for Professional Developmen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals involved with community athletics for professional development activities. Funding is intended for training, evaluations, certification, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage the development of commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 222021

Grants to Alabama Individuals to Benefit Residents With Developmental Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama residents for projects that promote the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to empower individuals with disabilities and their family members with the opportunities, experiences, resources, and informatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222226

Grants to New York Individuals to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals for equipment and services that benefit children and young adults with disabilities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support items that have been denied by insurance or Medicaid. Items requested may vary, but they must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 222248

Grants to Maine Tech Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs for Consulting Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine start-ups and entrepreneurs in the technology sector for consulting services and technical assistance. Funding is intended to support businesses that are developing innovative products, processes, or services in targeted industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 222277

Opportunity for USA Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Eligible Locations to Join a S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA elementary and secondary school teachers in eligible locations to join a science learning program. The program is intended to provide intensive training of teachers in third through sixth grades and deepen their expertise in science instruction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222280

In-Kind Support of Rental Assistance to Indiana and Kentucky CBOs and Artists for Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support valued at up to $3,300 for rental assistance to Indiana and Kentucky community-based organizations and artists for arts presentations in eligible locations. Applicants must place a hold on an approved performance facility prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 222316

Grants to Montana Farming Businesses and Ranches for Natural Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana farming businesses and ranches for critical aid needed after natural disasters. Funding is intended to assist those impacted by catastrophes such as floods, blizzards, and fires. Funding will be made available based on the urgency of the need,...

GrantWatch ID#: 222323

Grants to Texas Individuals for Disaster Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $250 to Texas individuals in eligible locations for disaster relief and recovery. Funding is intended to provide emergency financial assistance to dialysis and post-transplant patients impacted by recent flooding. Emergency grants are available to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 222348

Grants to USA Families and Individuals for Support as They Battle Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA families and individuals for support as they battle cancer. Funding is intended for help with paying bills, mortgage payments, and other costs. Applicants must send proof of diagnosis directly from the patient's primary physician, and outline their s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222444

Grants to Florida Individuals to Offset the Cost of Extra-Curricular Activities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Florida individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of extra-curricular activities for children. Funding may be used for expenses including sports equipment, musical instruments, and enrichment programs for children up to the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222450

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations to Support Young Adults and Children with Autism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals and organizations to support those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Funding is intended to address the needs of young adults and children who are on the Spectrum by working with organizations and providing direct benefits. The funder...

GrantWatch ID#: 222456

Financial Assistance to Florida Cancer Patients to Offset Living Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to Florida cancer patients in eligible regions to offset living expenses. Funding may be used for utilities, rent, car repairs, mortgage payments, car and home insurance, car payments, and gas to travel to treatments. Eligible individuals are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222457

Grants to USA Individuals for Youth Sports Participation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to USA individuals for youth recreational sports participation. Funding is intended to help children under 18 access organized team sports by offsetting registration fees that might otherwise prevent them from participating. The program also s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222458

Grants for Missouri Cancer Patients and their Families for Financial Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri cancer patients and their families in eligible counties for financial support. Funding is intended to cover non-medical expenses. The purpose of the program is to assist families during their treatment and recovery process. Prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222469

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Emergency Funding for Those Experiencing Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan individuals for emergency funding for those experiencing a crisis. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families with urgent expenses relating to health expenses, disability modifications, medical equipment, housing, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222584

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Teachers for Educational Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs for youth ages 5–18. Activities should align with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222619

Grants to Ontario Residents to Offset the Costs of Participation in Recreational Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $100 per person to Ontario residents in eligible regions to offset the costs of participation in recreational activities. Funding is intended for fee subsidies and assistance for arts, cultural, leisure, and recreational activities for individuals experi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222621

Grants to Israel Qualifying Immigrants to Assist with Rental Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel qualifying new immigrants and immigrant students to assist with rental payments. Funding is intended to help new immigrants cover rental costs for housing throughout the country. Eligible applicants have recently become Israeli citizens. Greater f...

GrantWatch ID#: 222642

Rebates to Minnesota Businesses for Energy-Saving Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Minneota business owners and tenants in eligible locations for projects that help reduce energy consumption. The rebate program is intended to help companies cut costs and promote climate action. Rebates are offered for energy efficiency upgrades benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222644

Rebates to Minnesota Residents in Eligible Regions to Make Their Homes More Energy Efficient

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Minnesota residents in eligible regions to make their homes more energy efficient. Funding is intended for upgrading appliances, insulation, and lighting to increase energy efficiency, with the ultimate goal of the area becoming carbon n...

GrantWatch ID#: 222645

Sponsorships and In-Kind Support to Wyoming Event Hosts to Support Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships and in-kind support to Wyoming event hosts to support public events. Funding and gift bags are available for a range of activities, including sports events, festivals, meetings, conferences, group tours, and events to benefit the local community. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 222705

Financial Assistance to USA Individuals with an Inflammatory Muscle Condition for Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $2,000 to USA individuals with an inflammatory muscle condition to meet urgent needs. The purpose of the funding program is to help cover costs related to mobility devices, medical bills, travel, and certain household expenses. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 222736

Grants to Delaware Teachers for Projects that Enrich Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware teachers in eligible locations for projects that enrich education. Funding is intended for a wide variety of activities and opportunities, including STEM activities, field trips, competitions, arts programs, travel expenses for out-of-state comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 222737

Grants to Indiana Building Owners and Businesses in Eligible Locations for Exterior Improvemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana building owners and businesses in eligible locations for exterior improvement projects. Eligible expenses include signage, lighting upgrades, awnings, and façade renovations, such as repairs and cleaning the exterior painting of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222814

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Benefit Underprivileged Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin individuals, organizations, and groups to benefit underprivileged children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the educational, medical, cultural, and recreational needs of children under the age of 18. The purpose of the fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222862

Grants to Nunavut Film, Television, and Media Producers to Promote Their Productions Locally a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut film, television, and media producers to promote their productions locally and abroad. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel and registration fees to attend marketing conferences. Funds may also be used by producers and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222875
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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.