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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 South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061
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Residency for a South Carolina Writer to Pursue Writing Projects

Deadline: 08/30/26

Residency for a South Carolina individual writer to pursue writing projects. Published and unpublished writers of all genres are eligible to apply. The residency will take place at a cottage in a creative, inspirational space suited for writing work. The residency...

GrantWatch ID#: 198538

Grants to South Carolina Teachers for Agricultural Education Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $500 to South Carolina public and private school teachers for educational projects that promote appreciation for the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support both virtual and hands-on projects. The goal of the program is to help the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 173242

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 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 to South Carolina Individuals to Pursue Equestrian Achievements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina individuals in eligible locations to promote equestrian activities. Funding is intended to assist young professional equestrians in establishing the early years of their business and continuing their equestrian education and competition. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 215423

Award to a South Carolina PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Agricultural Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a South Carolina PreK-12 teacher for the integration of agricultural concepts into the regular curriculum. Eligible nominees are teachers in nonvocational classroom settings who have instructed students on the importance of agriculture. Teachers...

GrantWatch ID#: 178764

Grants to South Carolina Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to South Carolina individuals, organizations, churches, charities, and groups to address the basic needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to mitigate the effects of a catastrophic situation by providing essentials such as clothing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226356

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Carolina commercial property owners for facade improvements to buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of exterior improvements, including lighting, doors, windows, awnings, and more. Eligible properti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231656

Leadership Program and Scholarships for South Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for South Carolina high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating students will me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232179

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals in Eligible Locations for Chari...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations for charitable purposes. Funding is intended to assist with education, health needs, food, shelter, clothing, and other vital needs. Applicants must be located in and...

GrantWatch ID#: 226086

Grants to South Carolina Artists in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support expenses for projects that assist in the advancement of artists who practice in theater, visual arts, music, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 180698

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina owners and tenants of commercial properties in eligible areas for capital projects. Funding is intended to enhance the exterior of buildings, including painting, signage, awnings, doors, windows, lighting, landscaping, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 198349

Grants to South Carolina Individuals in the Hospitality Sector for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals in eligible areas for urgent financial assistance. Interested applicants must fill out a preliminary form in order to apply. Funding is intended for individuals in the hotel, tourism, or restaurant industries who are in crisis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201702

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to South Carolina Organizations, Agencies, Individuals, and Families in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina organizations, agencies, individuals, and families in eligible locations to provide essentials. Funding is intended to be used for basic needs, including clothing, food, health care, education, and shelter. Eligible applicants are located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226315

Grants to South Carolina Individuals and Families in Eligible Regions for Emergency Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals and families in eligible regions for emergency assistance. Applicants must contact staff by phone prior to applying. Funding is intended to help those who have urgent needs as a result of a catastrophic illness, accident, or de...

GrantWatch ID#: 226321

Grants to South Carolina Individuals to Assist During a Time of Personal Crisis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals in eligible locations to assist during a time of personal crisis. Funding is intended for various community services and basic needs such as healthcare, food, shelter, clothing, and more. Applicants must live within the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226358

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Families, and Individuals to Meet a Wide Range of Communi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals in eligible locations to meet a wide range of community needs. Funding is intended for education, elderly assistance, healthcare, shelter, and other basic needs. Applicants must live in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 226360

Grants to South Carolina Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Meet Crucial Comm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet crucial community needs. Funding may be used for housing, medical care, home repairs, wheelchair ramps, and other critical needs. Applicants must prove financial need an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226361

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Community Services and Home...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, individuals, and agencies for community services and home repairs in eligible counties. Eligible repairs include accessibility ramps, heating systems replacement, home repairs, and, in some cases, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226362

In-Kind Grants to South Carolina Households to Save Energy

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of services and home repairs to South Carolina households to improve energy efficiency. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. The program is intended to enable low-income families to reduce energy consumption by making their homes m...

GrantWatch ID#: 228906

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Fellowships to USA and Virgin Islands Instructors at IHEs for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/06/26

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to individuals at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to conduct research related to the humanities, education, and social sciences. Funding is intended to create conditions for su...

GrantWatch ID#: 211234

In-Kind Services to USA Artists Living with HIV to Digitize Eligible Audiovisual Materials

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind services to USA artists living with HIV to digitize eligible audiovisual materials. Grantees will have the opportunity to have analog video art, exhibitions, documentation of artwork, interviews, and performances digitized. Submissions on behalf of eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218489

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands IHE Teaching Staff to Plan Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 211235

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Recognize Work

Deadline: 09/25/26

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192232

Grants to USA Schools and Organizations in Multiple States for Wildlife Education Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina schools, organizations, and individual educators to develop education projects about specific wildlife and its habitat. Funding is intended to support educational projects about the go...

GrantWatch ID#: 183668

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early Career Artists for Traditional Arts Support

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA early career artists in eligible areas of multiple states for professional development and the preservation of traditional arts. Funding is intended to help emerging traditional artists advance their careers while keepin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198803

Grants to USA Food Producers to Mitigate Damage from Natural Disasters in 2023 and 2024

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA food producers in multiple states to mitigate the financial damage caused by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Funding is intended to provide disaster relief funds to producers who suffered a decline in revenue, production, or quality of their tree...

GrantWatch ID#: 225008

Grants to USA Individuals and Couples to Help Cover Costs Related to Fertility Treatment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals and couples to help cover costs related to fertility treatment. Funding is intended for a range of procedures, services, testing, and medication. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial assistance to coupl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231731

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Develop Their Artistic Abilities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International artists to develop their artistic abilities. The opportunity is available to artists within the following disciplines: printing, book arts, and papermaking. In addition to a stipend, participants will have access to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216927

Grants to USA Writers and Publishers in Multiple States for Literary Work

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA writers, small presses, and independent literary publishers in eligible states to support Southern literary traditions. Funding is intended to support creative literary work creation and publishing, community engagement, and professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 217834

Grants to USA Writers in Multiple States to Develop Book-Length Manuscripts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA writers in multiple states to develop book-length manuscripts. Funding may be used for equipment, workspace, research, time replacement, and professional services. Writers must be located in one of the following states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Ken...

GrantWatch ID#: 231948

Grants to USA and Canada Principals, Guidance Counselors, and Teachers to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 178835

Grant to a USA or Canada Faculty Member at a Qualifying IHE to Produce a Media Project

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grant of $2,500 to a USA or Canada faculty member at a qualifying IHE to produce a media project. Funding is intended to support work that is in progress or still in the concept phase. Eligible projects include news stories, documentaries, multimedia projects, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199603

Grants and Loans to USA Low-Income Rural Homeowners for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 154523

Grants to USA Military Personnel and Veterans in Multiple States to Assist in Purchasing a New...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotia...

GrantWatch ID#: 157100

Grants to USA Community Service Heroes in Multiple States for Help in Purchasing a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, postal workers, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 211644

Grants to USA Food and Beverage Workers and Business Owners in Multiple States for Mental Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215650

In-Kind Grants of Trained Mobility Service Dogs to USA First Responders and Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of trained mobility service dogs to USA first responders and qualifying veterans in eligible regions of multiple states. The funding source's normal service area is a 350-mile radius or an approximate six-hour drive from Knoxville, Tennessee. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 217372

Grants to USA Individuals to Assist with the Purchase of Medical Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA individuals to assist with the purchase of medical equipment. Funding is intended to help people who have nowhere else to turn to be able to afford the items they need. Applicants may request assistance for adaptive equipment, assistive technology, v...

GrantWatch ID#: 223797

Grants to USA Critically Ill Children and Their Families in Multiple States to Fulfill Special...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA critically ill children and their families in multiple states to fulfill special wishes. Children must be aged 3-17 and have a diagnosis of a life-threatening or terminal illness. Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Califo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227531

Financial Assistance to USA Individuals to Relocate to Wisconsin

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA individuals to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 230544

Financial Assistance to USA Remote Workers to Relocate to Wisconsin

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA remote workers to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230564

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696
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Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572
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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.