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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 Michigan Teachers and School Staff for Innovative Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan public school teachers and staff members for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs and activities, including classroom and technology improvements. Eligible projects enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 150177

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Publicize Artwork and Advance Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to New Brunswick artists to support activities that promote their work and advance their artistic development. Funding is intended to allow artists who display outstanding talent to gain resources and develop techniques that further growth in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174015

Grants to New Brunswick Artists to Present Work at Established Arts Venues

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick artists to advance their careers by presenting work at an established arts event. Funding is intended to increase the representation of professional artists at events and competitions and offer opportunities for artists to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174018

Grants to Illinois Grades 1-12 Teachers to Promote Agricultural Education in Classrooms

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois teachers of grades 1- 12 in eligible locations for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding may be used for a variety of projects, including career fairs, school gardens, agricultural lessons an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175036

Grants to USA Teachers in Multiple States for Equipment for Science Classroom Learning

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and Maryland high school science teachers in eligible locations to enhance the study of spectroscopy. Educators are invited to submit applications for supplies a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176360

Grants to Ohio Artists with Disabilities For Performing and Creative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio early-career and professional artists with disabilities for performing and creative arts projects. Funding is intended to assist artists in furthering their artistic development. The grant program seeks to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 178196

Sponsorships to West Virginia Individuals and Teams For Sporting Events and Competitions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Sponsorships to West Virginia individuals and teams in eligible locations to promote tourism and athletic events. Funding is intended to support recreational sports such as skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and other competitions that offer a brand awareness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178462

Award to a USA K-12 Science Teacher in Eligible States for Contributions to Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award to a USA K-12 science teacher in eligible states to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting science education. Nominations will be accepted for teachers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178996

Awards to USA K-8 Teachers in Multiple States for Outstanding Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a cash award and plaque during the course of the school year. Self-nominations are accepted, but principal or professional coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 179014

Grants to Utah Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $2,000 and grants of $4,000 to Utah community councils, nonprofit organizations, individual artists, and artist groups for art projects that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a range of arts programs and projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179105

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Programs Related to the Local Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college-level teachers in public and private schools and institutions of higher education for programs that further students' understanding of the local agricultural sector. Funding is intended to help teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179848

Grants to New Brunswick Arts Professionals for Career-Advancing Studies and Mentorships

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick professional artists for study programs and mentorships that promote career development. Funding is intended to support full-time studies in post-secondary programs and art schools, part-time post-secondary programs, and sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 180798

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Arts Professionals, and Schools to Enhance Art Experiences in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, arts professionals, K-12 schools, and Band schools to enhance art experiences in classrooms. Funding is intended to support research, the development of projects, and relationship-building between potential partners. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184399

Awards to British Columbia Indigenous Youth to Honor Outstanding Athletic Achievements

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards of $500 to British Columbia Indigenous youth to honor exceptional athletic accomplishments and leadership abilities in eligible regions. The awards are intended to acknowledge outstanding young athletes who have excelled in performance sports and are highly...

GrantWatch ID#: 203801

Scholarships to Minnesota Students to Participate in Extra-Curricular Arts Lessons

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to Minnesota students in eligible regions to participate in extra-curricular arts lessons. Funding is intended to reward ambitious students for achievements in their chosen art form. Eligible artistic disciplines include media arts, theater, dance, mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 204512

Grants to Wisconsin Educators and Groups for Educational Projects Related to Agriculture

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin educators and groups for educational activities related to agriculture. Funding is intended for programs, events, and projects to benefit PreK-12 students. Proposals should be designed to broaden students' knowledge of the contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 205309

In-Kind Support to USA K-8 Teachers in Multiple States for Materials and Equipment Related to ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind support to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states for materials and equipment related to science education. Eligible teachers are those located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. The purpose of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206671

Awards to USA High School Science Teachers in Multiple States to Recognize Outstanding Accompl...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA high school science teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding accomplishments in science education. The award includes a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium. Eligible awardees may be located in the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Vir...

GrantWatch ID#: 206675

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Grants to Kansas Teachers to Improve the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas teachers to promote creative educational programming and initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist educators in providing innovative curricula in the classroom. The goal of the grant is to improve the learnin...

GrantWatch ID#: 210483

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Programs to Meet the Needs of People with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215807

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Artists to Advance Native Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Tribal artists to advance Native visual arts. Eligible artistic disciplines include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and fiber art...

GrantWatch ID#: 217364

Opportunity for Alaska Individuals to Join a List of Teaching Artists

Deadline: 11/01/26

Opportuniity for Alaska professional artists to join a list of teaching artists and promote career development. The opportunity is intended to benefit artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and who demonstrate the skills necessary to work as...

GrantWatch ID#: 222830

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan organizations, businesses, and individuals for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: job creation, vocational education, tourism, retail, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226113

Fellowship to a Minnesota Indigenous Culture Bearer or Artist for Creative Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowship of up to $5,000 to a Minnesota Indigenous culture bearer or artist in eligible regions to encourage creative development. Funding is intended for materials, as well as study opportunities, community projects, and other arts experiences that enhance the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226323

Grants to Ontario Students at Qualifying IHEs to Study Visual Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ontario students at qualifying IHEs to study visual arts. Funding is intended to provide students studying in a full-time visual arts program with financial assistance towards their degree. Applicants must be in their second year (or further) of their st...

GrantWatch ID#: 227100

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners and Developers for Remodeling Expenses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota property owners and developers for remodeling expenses in eligible regions. Eligible building projects must employ careful dismantling methods, rather than heavy equipment teardown, to extract materials during a building’s rem...

GrantWatch ID#: 228566

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Renovation Costs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for renovation and remodeling costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additions, renovations, remodels, and new construction projects. Eligible projects will incorporate used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228570

Grants to Minnesota Property Owners for Construction Expenses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota residential or commercial property owners for construction expenses in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enable the transfer of a structure to a new site, preventing debris from teardown while maintaining its heritage va...

GrantWatch ID#: 228571

In-Kind Donations to California Individuals, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Landscaping Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind donations and support to California individuals, nonprofits, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for youth-led urban landscaping projects in eligible regions. This program provides teams with plants and instructions for creating a microf...

GrantWatch ID#: 228766

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Provide Relief from Emergency-Related Loss

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists in eligible regions to provide relief from emergency-related loss. Funding is intended to provide short-term assistance to individual artists who face urgent situations related to healthcare, housing, transportation, income, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230265

Grants to Virginia Artists to Support Their Creative Practice

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Virginia artists to support their creative practice. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities to improve the applicant's career or practice, including but not limited to professional development, self-promotion, equipment p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230921

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Community Artistic Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, art collectives, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and city agencies for community artistic projects in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance public areas, promote community connections, and fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 231717

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies to Improve Pediatric Health

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible charitable organizations, research hospitals, and post-secondary institutions for studies to improve pediatric health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231748

Fellowships to Washington Individuals to Recognize Artistic Achievements

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to recognize artistic contributions. Artists working in teams must contact program staff prior to applying. The fellowship is intended to acknowledge exceptional achievements in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176212

Grants to Israel and Germany Science Students at IHEs to Support Participation in Short-Term E...

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Israel and Germany undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctorate science students at an IHE or research institution for participation in a short-term exchange program between the two countries. Funding is intended to enable participating young scientists t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180233

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Scholarships to Pennsylvania University Students for an International Leadership Program

Deadline: 11/02/26

Scholarships to Pennsylvania students at eligible universities to participate in an international leadership development program. The program supports students with no previous academic experience abroad, with priority given to students who have never traveled int...

GrantWatch ID#: 182996

Grants to New York City Authors to Support Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City authors to support their work. Eligible authors write original works of poetry, creative non-fiction, and fiction. Funding is intended to assist with living expenses, research and editing costs, and travel for research carr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218843

Grants to Colorado Teachers to Enhance Education for Students

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado teachers to enhance education for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational STEAM projects for students in grades K-12. Eligible uses of funds include robotics kits, electronic music inventor sets, and 3D ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227398

Fellowships to International and Israel Early-Career Scientists for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships with a stipend of up to €10,000 to International and Israel early-career clinicians and scientists to conduct diabetes research projects at an institution in a different country. Applicants must be members of the Foundation's association, and fellows...

GrantWatch ID#: 227775

Grants to New York City Music Artists for Production Costs of an Audio Recording

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City music artists to offset the production costs of an audio recording. Funding is available to recording artists in all genres of music. The purpose of funding is to assist with costs related to mastering, editing, mixing, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231817

Grants to New York City Visual Artists to Produce or Exhibit Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City visual artists to offset the costs of producing or exhibiting their work. Funding is available to visual artists in all genres, including photography, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible expenses include canvas, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 231818
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