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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,437 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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Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Human Rights Work in Mental...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding work championing the rights of individuals with mental health needs. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have made great strides in advocating for the human rights of...

GrantWatch ID#: 221750
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Award to a USA Physician in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Inclusion of IMGs ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA medical doctor in recognition of outstanding contributions to the inclusion of international medical graduates in American psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated exceptional investment in the succ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221751
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Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of women's health. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made a significant impact on promoting women's health and whose work has contribute...

GrantWatch ID#: 221752
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Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Work Integrating Asian Cultu...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of outstanding work integrating Asian cultural heritage into psychiatric treatment. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has emphasized the impact Asian culture should have on the treat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221753
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychiatrist to Initiate an Improved Mental Healthcar...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychiatrist to initiate an improved mental healthcare business. Funding is intended to be used as seed money to create a business using original ideas related to behavioral and mental health. Eligible businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221754
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Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Work in Associating Religion...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual in recognition of exceptional work in associating religion, spirituality, and psychiatry. In addition to a monetary award, the selected individual will be given the opportunity to present a lecture at an upcoming assoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221755
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Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist to Recognize Exceptional Skill in Geriatric Psychiatric ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist to recognize exceptional skill in geriatric psychiatric instruction. The award is intended for an individual who has exhibited outstanding work or leadership in geriatric psychiatry, research, training, or clinical pra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221756
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Award to a USA or Canada Early-Career Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada early-career psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to geriatric psychiatry. The purpose of the award is to honor a psychiatrist who, in their position as an assistant professor, has demonstrated exceptional res...

GrantWatch ID#: 221757
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Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Safeguard...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada psychiatrist in recognition of outstanding contributions to safeguarding the mental health of minority populations. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in protecting the mental heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 221758
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Award to a USA or Canada Child or Adolescent Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contri...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to their field. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated superior abilities in child and youth advocacy and policy, clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 221759
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Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada child or adolescent psychiatrist in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field of child and youth mental health disorders. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has made significant inroads in efforts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221760
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Award to a USA, Canada, and International Folklore Scholar or Practitioner for Excellence in S...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, and International folklore scholar or practitioner to recognize accomplishments in integrating scholarship with community engagement. The award may be given for a wide range of accomplishments, including exhibits, articles, books, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 222476
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Award to a USA, Canada, and International IHE Student for Exceptional Work in African American...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $250 to a USA, Canada, and International undergraduate or graduate student to recognize exceptional work related to folklore in African American culture. Students may be recognized for their work in a range of media, including exhibitions, papers, recordi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222485
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Exceptional Folklore Literature

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize exceptional literature based on folklore. The prize will be awarded for a nonfiction or fiction book written for children and youth. The book should accurately represent the worldview and culture of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222495
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Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Residents for Career Development

Deadline: 08/15/26

Opportunity for Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia individuals to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to assist career-oriented individuals who have previously been incarcerated. Through classroom training and work ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 225052
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research-Related Expenses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research-related expenses. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers who themselves or their partners are pregnant, have given birth in the previous four months, or are close ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227450
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Grants to North Carolina Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to North Carolina businesses and property owners to implement physical improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the aesthetics of the city, leading to increased property values and economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227954
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102
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Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Nursing Students to Attend a Leadership Program...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International nursing students to offset the cost of attending a leadership program in the United States. Applicants must apply and be selected as a participant in the program prior to applying for the scholarship. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228113
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based entities, individuals, and schools for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229225
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Grants to USA Farmers and Breed Associations for Animal Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA farmers, ranchers, and breed organizations, associations, and clubs for animal conservation initiatives. Funding is intended to be used for projects to protect endangered poultry and livestock breeds. Grant funding is available for a variety of farm-...

GrantWatch ID#: 229599
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Grants to North Carolina Low-Income Homeowners for Financial Support

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to North Carolina low-income homeowners in eligible locations for financial support. Funding is intended to assist low-income homeowners with the impacts of rising costs. Applicants who are senior citizens will be given priority consideration. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229931
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Grants to Minnesota Artists and Creative Practitioners to Address Sudden Urgent Needs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists and creative practitioners in eligible regions to address sudden urgent needs. Funding is intended to provide relief from financial challenges due to unexpected circumstances related to healthcare, housing, transportation, incom...

GrantWatch ID#: 230268
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Awards to Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas Otolaryngology Residents for Research

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $1,000 to Florida, Illinois, Missouri, and Texas otolaryngology residents for hearing and balance research projects. Funding supports research conducted during residency training. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in designated residency programs at e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230639
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Grants to USA Educators and School Staff for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of $750 to USA educators and school staff for classroom supplies. Funding is intended to help K-12 school employees purchase classroom supplies to meet the needs of their students. Applicants may participate in a program that honors their contributions and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230655
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Academic Research

Deadline: 08/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research using the funding source's resources. The fellowship welcomes bibliographic and archival research as well as interdisciplinary, creative, and non-traditional research approaches. The fellowships a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231221
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Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Local Business Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and local business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Eligible projects are exterior improvements, including roofing, lighting, signage, murals, sidewalks, window and door upgrades, and storefr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231654

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, and individual artists partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists and artist groups in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage artists who are creating new, original wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to Arizona Artists to Create Public Art Projects that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/06/26 Conference Date: 08/15/26

Grants of $10,000 to Arizona artists for public art projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following disciplines: visual, media arts, and film. The grant program supports the creation and presentation of orig...

GrantWatch ID#: 210280
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In-Kind Grants of Marketing and Business Training to Kentucky Visual and Craft Artists

Deadline: 08/16/26

In-kind grants of business training and marketing assistance to Kentucky visual and craft artists. Selected artists will be eligible for inclusion in an online craft directory, to exhibit at a craft fair, receive introductions to business opportunities and referra...

GrantWatch ID#: 172303
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Participate in a Competition t...

Deadline: 08/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 222076
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development efforts. Funding is intended for professional and artistic development for emerging or established artists to create work, improve their business operations, or bring thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 147817
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Award to USA, Canada, and International Musicians and Scholars for Historical Music Contributi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738
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Grants to International Individuals for Research Projects Related to Classic Song

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support research and publication related to music. Proposals may be submitted at any stage of research. Eligible applicants include faculty, independent scholars, and graduate students who are writi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181872
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In-Kind Training to Florida Nonprofit Board Members to Strengthen Governance Capacity

Deadline: 08/17/26

In-kind training and resources to Florida volunteer board members at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen leadership capacity. The program is intended to provide participating board members with a thorough overview of governance issues and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 183404

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Polycystic Kidney...

Deadline: 01/19/27 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with research institutions for studies related to polycystic kidney disease. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support basic, translati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197450
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Awards to Alaska Writers to Recognize Outstanding Literary Work

Deadline: 08/17/26

Awards of $5,000 to Alaska individual writers to recognize outstanding literary work. The awards are intended to honor exceptional writers of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, and mixed genres. The main consideration in determining ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198180
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Grants to USA and Canada General Surgery Residents and Recent Graduates for Research in the Fi...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Canada general surgery residents or recent graduates for research in the field of colon and rectal disease. Award criteria include the potential for leadership in the field, mentor and environment, research plan, and career development...

GrantWatch ID#: 204779
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Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans to Expand Farming Operations

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania veterans to support farm projects. Funding is intended to expand farming operations to encourage sustainability and profitability. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, and costs associated with contracted labor. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 213566
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Opportunity for Texas Nonprofit Leaders to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 08/17/26

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit leaders in eligible locations to participate in a professional development program. The opportunity is intended to offer individuals in nonprofit organizations a chance to achieve personal growth as part of the foundation’s commit...

GrantWatch ID#: 222145
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on AI and its Impact on News an...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research on artificial intelligence and its impact on news and journalism. Eligible applicants include scholars in media production, communications, information systems, mass media, or journali...

GrantWatch ID#: 230274
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Photographers and Videographers f...

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International photographers and videographers to create meaningful projects. The purpose of the program is to support emerging content creators as they develop their skills and to bring them international attention. W...

GrantWatch ID#: 230465
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Residency for a Kentucky Artist to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Residency for a Kentucky artist to promote artistic development. The residency, including a $2,000 stipend, will support an emerging, feminist, social change artist of any discipline who resides in the state. The program aims to encourage artistic growth by develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230556

Grants to California University Faculty for Coastal Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/26/26

Grants to California new faculty at public and private universities and colleges for applied research benefiting coastal communities and natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 169474
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/18/26 Conference Date: 08/17/26

Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA qualifying individuals in multiple states for cultural preservation programs. Funding is intended to support cultural practitioners, defined as individuals rooted in practicing and preserving cultural traditions. Applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 231300
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Opportunity for USA Medical Doctors to Obtain Certification Through a Training Program

Deadline: 08/18/26

Opportunity for USA medical doctors to obtain certification through a training program focused on clinical research. The program provides applicants with professional development opportunities and access to resources. Training focuses on investigating treatment an...

GrantWatch ID#: 225846
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Grants to Texas Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964
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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.