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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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Internships to Rhode Island College Students to Work in the Renewable Energy Sector

Deadline: 12/11/26

Internships to Rhode Island graduate and undergraduate students to gain work experience and skills in the renewable energy industry. Students and recent graduates whose career interests are in the field of clean energy are eligible to apply. Through the program, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187327

Financial Assistance to California Homeowners for Minor Household Repairs

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions for minor home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income families in improving their living conditions by addressing safety and health hazards, code violations, and substanda...

GrantWatch ID#: 212129

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public Educa...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exceptional teachers who inspire students to learn, play an active role in their community and school, and have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144240

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keep...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Awards to Texas Educators for Outstanding Science Teaching

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Texas educators for outstanding science teaching. The award is intended to recognize exceptional teachers who have encouraged their students' interest in science and medicine. In addition to the awards, winners will receive funds for their schools. The a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161722

Grants to Alabama Researchers for Conservation Research

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama researchers for scientific studies related to the conservation of plant and animal life. The purpose of funding is to advance knowledge of birds, wildlife habitats, and the natural environment while supporting projects that contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176448

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Grants to California Women in Eligible Locations to Pursue Career Training and Higher Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to California Researchers at IHEs for Research Studies to Advance the Field of Conserva...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to California researchers affiliated with IHEs, including graduate students, post-graduate researchers, and professionals, for research projects that contribute to the field of conservation. Funding is intended to support field studies focusing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226264

Grants to Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD Students for Research to Support Seniors

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232074

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 12/16/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grants to Colorado Commercial and Residential Building Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/30/26 Conference Date: 12/16/26

Grants to Colorado commercial and residential building owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229583

Grants to Maryland Artists for Artistic Projects and Arts Community Enhancement

Deadline: 12/17/26

Grant of $5,000 and grants of $1,000 to Maryland artists to recognize artistic contributions and enhance folk and traditional arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for folk and traditional performing arts and visual arts. The purpose of the program is to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217758

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

Grants to USA Military Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities in Multiple States for Home ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas reservists, veterans, and service members with service-related disabilities to help with housing needs. Grant funds may be requested for home modifications to meet the needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165702

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants to Yukon Lower and Middle-Income Seniors for Housing Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Yukon lower-and middle-income senior citizens for personal financial assistance. Funding is intended to help defray the costs of generating indoor heat during the coldest months of the year. Applicants may be homeowners or renters. The grant amount will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169548

Grants to Georgia Organizations to Promote Animal Welfare

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Georgia humane societies, animal shelters, clinics, individuals, and organizations to promote animal welfare in eligible locations. New applicants must register on the online portal to apply. Funding is intended to mitigate animal sufferi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176424

Grants to Utah Library Staff for Career Development and Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, and board members for career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to conferences, training, courses, and workshops in the field of libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179628

Grants to California Individuals and Families for Recreational Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $300 per person to California individuals and families in eligible locations for extra-curricular activities. Funding is intended to enable low-income residents to attend camps, aquatic programs, and recreation classes. Applicants must reside withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 189925

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators for Professional Training

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers for Projects to Improve Rangelands Across the State

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Utah livestock producers to support rangeland improvements. Eligible uses of funding include fencing, vegetation treatments, and water developments. The purpose of the grant program is to provide cost-share grants for projects that improve the sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211517

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to Florida Organic Producers for Certification Fees

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Florida organic producers and handlers to reduce the cost of organic certification. Funding is intended to reimburse applicants for certification-related expenses within the categories of crops, livestock, wild crops, handling, and State Organic Program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217174

Grants to Indiana Families with Children for Expenses Related to a Cancer Diagnosis

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana families with children in eligible locations to assist with expenses related to the cancer diagnosis of one immediate family member. Funding is intended to ease the financial burden that a cancer diagnosis can put on a family. Applicants must res...

GrantWatch ID#: 218537

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to Utah Livestock Producers to Improve Grazing Operations

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah livestock producers for initiatives that improve grazing operations. Funding is intended for small livestock producers to oversee the grazing of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses on private, state, or federal land. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224059

Awards to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities in Recognit...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards of $2,000 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities in recognition of excellent work. Nominees must be members of the Funder's business. Applicants may nominate themselves or other educators. The purpose of this award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 226823

Grants to British Columbia University Staff, Students, and Nonprofits to Benefit the Community...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to British Columbia university staff and students in conjunction with a nonprofit organization or registered charity for initiatives to benefit the community. The purpose of funding is to cement relationships between UBC and the community by...

GrantWatch ID#: 229927

Rebates to Maine Households to Promote the Use of Heat Pumps

Deadline: 12/31/26

Rebates to Maine households to promote the use of residential heat pumps. Funding is intended to support the purchase of high-performance cold-climate heat pumps that provide efficient heating through Maine's heating season. Residents who apply by the deadline wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 231027

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, individuals, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that boost community spirit, enhance the quality of life, and promote a sense of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231996

Grants to Florida Agricultural Producers to Mitigate Losses from Recent Hurricanes

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Florida agricultural producers to mitigate damage and losses related to recent hurricanes. Funding is intended to assist in the following areas: infrastructure repairs and restoration, timber loss, citrus recovery, and market loss. Eligible producers are...

GrantWatch ID#: 227138

Grants to Michigan Teenagers and Young Adults for Jewish Educational Experiences in Israel

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan teenagers and young adults from eligible regions for Jewish educational experiences in Israel. The program must be recognized by appropriate bodies. Applicants must show proven financial need. The goal of this program is to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230636

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Reduce Solid Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans of up to $25,000 to Iowa local government agencies, businesses, private and public groups, and individuals to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills. This program offers forgivable, zero-interest, and low-interest loans for the implementation of a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176723

Loans to Iowa Agencies, Groups, Individuals, and Businesses for Projects to Reduce Waste

Deadline: 01/02/27

Loans to Iowa local government agencies, groups, individuals, and businesses to reduce and divert solid waste from landfills throughout the state. The program offers low-interest, zero-interest, and forgivable loans for the implementation of a wide range of solid ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176821

Awards to Arizona Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 01/03/27

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of art, science, and culture. Nominees must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Opportunity for Alabama Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 01/10/27

Opportunity for Alabama individuals in eligible locations to participate in a business development program that provides product ideas, mentorship, and coaching. The opportunity is intended to help develop ideas. The program is a venture-creation workshop for entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228690

Grants to Colorado Educators to Increase Opportunities for All Students

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Colorado teachers and educators to increase opportunities and accessibility for students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce economic barriers to academic success. Priority is given to projects that expand access to resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 222788

Awards to Minnesota Artists to Honor and Support Exceptional Artistic Work

Deadline: 01/14/27

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties to honor exceptional artistic work. Applications will be accepted from creatives, artists, and makers working in any medium or discipline, including but not limited to visual artists, literary artists, mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 182999

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to Canada Musical Artists and Record Labels to Create Music Videos

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to Canada musical artists and record labels to create music videos. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Funding is intended for preparation, creation, and presentation costs, including hiring a producer, video editor, videographer, tal...

GrantWatch ID#: 223011

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Grants to California Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners for Boat Safety Equipment

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to California owners of commercial fishing vessels based in eligible locations for the purchase of safety equipment. Funding is intended to provide financial reimbursements for life rafts and other boat safety items. Eligible fishing vessels are those with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177521

Grants to California K-12 School Teachers for School Gardens

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of $1,200 to California K-12 school teachers to establish, sustain, and expand school gardens. Funding is intended to provide hands-on education in plant science, nutrition, and food production while promoting environmental stewardship, plant health, and st...

GrantWatch ID#: 177532
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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.

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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.