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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,591 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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3,591 grants found

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Self-Fulfillment Ef...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and higher education. Funding is intended to support capital maintenance projects, education and training, program expansion, and sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218781

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Higher Education in the Health Field

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of $2,500 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue a career in medical science or healthcare-related fields. Funding is intended to support individuals committed to enhancing health and wellness and who are actively enrolled in a reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 226665

Grants to British Columbia Individuals to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of $5,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue higher education in the fields of nursing and welding. Funding is intended to promote professional development and help individuals who work hard, care deeply, and want to give back t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226666

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals to Support Community and Personal Needs

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations to support community and personal needs. Funding is intended to support first responders, schools, community improvement, and community members facing unexpected hardships. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228003

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $9,000 to Minnesota individual artists and culture bearers in eligible counties for professional development activities and supplies. Funding is intended to encourage and support professional artists in all artistic media and in all stages of their caree...

GrantWatch ID#: 154648

Grants to Mississippi Master and Apprentice Artists to Support Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $3,000 to Mississippi master and apprentice artists to support the teaching and practice of traditional art forms. Applications are submitted jointly by the master and apprentice artists. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 177833

Fellowships to Mississippi Professional Artists to Support and Honor Outstanding Work

Deadline: 03/01/27

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to Mississippi individual artists to support and honor outstanding work. Funding is intended to help artists in select artistic disciplines advance their careers and enhance their ability to create new work. Professional artists working...

GrantWatch ID#: 179374

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Assist Individuals in Financial Crisis

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities to assist residents and families that are facing economic challenges. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, human services, housing, shelter, food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179451

Grants to Idaho PreK-12 Teachers for Educational Projects and Curriculum Enhancement

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $800 to Idaho PreK-12 teachers at state-accredited schools for educational projects. Grants are awarded monthly to help teachers who require financial aid beyond the funds available in their school district. Funding is intended to enable these educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179818

Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Literary Arts Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for literary arts activities. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 180306

Grants to Alberta Artists, Ensembles, and Arts Administrators for Music Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the musical arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180307

Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Dance Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $18,000 to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in dance arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180310

Grants to Alberta Artists and Individuals for Arts Activities Related to Film or Video

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta artists, art ensembles, and arts administrators for arts activities related to film or video. New applicants must contact the funding source to register for the online grants system prior to applying. Eligible activities include research, marketi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180311

Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for New Media and Visual Arts Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in new media or visual arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 180312

Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for Projects in Theater and Performance Arts

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the performance or theater arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180313

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists and Arts Administrators for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alberta individual Indigenous artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific arts and cultural projects. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request...

GrantWatch ID#: 180341

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Promote Soccer

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individual coaches for the promotion of soccer in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-based activities designed to grow local interest and participation in the sport. Eligible proposals benefit the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182784

Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996

Grants to North Dakota Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Energy Efficiency Pr...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Dakota schools, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects and activities that address energy efficiency. Funding is intended for future projects that promote the benefits of energy efficiency and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187586

Grants to Alberta Directors, Producers, and Writers for Screenwriting Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, producers, and writers for screenwriting projects. First-time applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of developing new professional-quality, commercial product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193472

Grants to Mississippi Artists and Other Individuals to Promote the Arts Throughout the State

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Mississippi artists and other individuals for projects that promote the arts throughout the state. Funding is intended to support projects initiated by artists in any discipline as well as projects initiated by others that benefit Mississippi artists. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194273

Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864

Grants to Oklahoma Clubs, Bureaus, Organizations, and K-12 Teachers to Promote Agriculture

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 to Oklahoma K-12 teachers, organizations, county farm bureaus, and 4-H clubs for educational projects and programs that promote agriculture in local communities. Funding is intended to increase community interest in local agriculture and to improve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197719

In-Kind Grants to New York Landowners to Preserve Local Waterways in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind grants of trees and technical assistance to New York property owners to preserve and protect local watersheds in eligible regions. The program is intended to offer free support and plantings to landowners interested in restoring riparian buffers (transitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 208320

Grants to Oregon Building Owners in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Oregon building owners in eligible areas for building improvements. Funding is intended to support owners of officially designated historic buildings. Grants will help repair and maintain the structures, while preserving its appearance. Buildings must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 210217

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Groups to Promote Tourism in Eligible ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for programs that promote tourism and strengthen economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve access to and participation in events, tournaments, and spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217208

Grants to Canada Indigenous Screen-Based Companies and Individuals for Travel Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223062

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania Artists for Original Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania emerging artists in eligible regions to create original projects and advance their professional growth. Benefits include art supplies, studio access, storage space, and consu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223680

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Building Facade Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Illinois business and property owners for building facade enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to door and awning replacements, lighting installation, and improved signa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225979

Grants to Minnesota Artists and Culture Bearers for Professional Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support expenses related to exhibiting, performing, or producing creative work; purchasing materials or equipment to create works of art; educational opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226322

Grants to Indiana Troop Leaders to Benefit Boy Scouts

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana individuals to assist boy scouts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Boy Scout and Cub Scout troop leaders who are seeking to support local boy scouts who are attending scout camp. Eligible applicants are troop leaders who reside in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227543

Grant to a Montana High School Teacher to Encourage Them to Teach in Rural Schools

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grant to a Montana high school teacher in eligible regions to encourage them to teach in rural schools. The purpose of the grant is to support teachers currently working in Class B or smaller school districts, as well as those interested in teaching in these distr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228229

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development and Artistic Achievement

Deadline: 03/05/27

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota professional artists for artistic achievement and career development in eligible regions. The grant is designed to enable artists to learn new professional or artistic skills, conduct planning and research for creative projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 178120

Grants to Canada Emerging Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Kidney Disease

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants to Canada emerging researchers affiliated with universities to pursue research related to kidney disease. Funding is available for researchers from all disciplines, including clinical, basic, and translational research. The purpose of funding is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207017

Fellowships to Canada PhDs and MDs to Further Training in Kidney Research

Deadline: 03/08/27

Fellowships to Canada emerging PhDs and MDs to begin or continue research related to kidney disease. Funding is intended for researchers in all disciplines, including biomedical, health systems, and population research. The purpose of funding is to encourage inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 207018

Grants to Texas Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 03/12/27

Grants to Texas individuals, organizations, businesses, and government agencies in eligible locations for projects that reduce emissions. Funding is intended to replace or repower older vehicles and equipment operating at seaports and rail yards. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 192697

Grants to Virginia Arts Organizations, CBOs, and Artists for Arts Programming in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Virginia arts and community-based organizations, and individual artists for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in a range of disciplines including music, visual arts, literature, dance, theater, media, film, and vide...

GrantWatch ID#: 168356

Grants to Yukon Families for Sports and Recreation Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $500 per child to Yukon families to subsidize sports and recreation activities for children and youth. Funding is intended to help children from income-eligible families participate in sports within the territory. Grants may be used for registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181478

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Youth to Participate in Arts Enrichment

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $800 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts young people in eligible locations to participate in arts-related enrichment programs during the summer. Funding is intended to assist youth between the ages of 13 and 19 with activities that include...

GrantWatch ID#: 202587

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 Arts Teachers for Continued Education and Arts Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to Alaska K-12 arts educators to advance their artistic skills and promote professional development through continued education and arts projects. Funding is intended to support art activities and attendance at art-making workshops, institutes, festiva...

GrantWatch ID#: 203715

Grants to Massachusetts Small Companies to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 03/29/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $8,000 to Massachusetts small companies to encourage business development in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an eligibility form and contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist retail, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210705

Grants to Ohio Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Benefit Communities isn Eligible Count...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Ohio government agencies, schools, faith-based entities, individuals, and groups to improve the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote the greater good of society through charitable works and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 217710

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Administrators, and Community Members to Enhance Educati...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin school districts, administrators, and community members to enhance education programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to provide new opportunities, experiences, and materials for students that cannot be afforded through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222970

Grants to Pennsylvania Female High School Students for Tuition Assistance

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants to Pennsylvania female high school students for tuition assistance in eligible locations. Funding is intended for girls from low-income, single-parent or disabled parent households who attend independent or parochial schools. Students must maintain a minimu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225464
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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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