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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,456 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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3,456 grants found

Grants to Florida Senior Homeowners in Eligible Locations for Essential Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 to Florida qualifying homeowners in eligible locations to provide financial assistance for essential repairs. Eligible applicants are low-income senior citizen residents whose homes are in need of immediate repair work. Funds may be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 219221

Grants to Florida Low-Income Homeowners in Eligible Locations to Support Essential Paint Repai...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to Florida qualifying homeowners in eligible locations to support essential paint repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income homeowners through home beautification projects that address code violations of single-family owner-occupied ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219222

Grants to Florida Individuals, Families, and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Meet Urgent Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to meet basic needs. Funding is intended fo help with urgent issues that are not being met by existing resources in the area. Grants are meant to serve as short-term donations t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219254

Grants to Pennsylvania Farmers for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania farmers in eligible areas for environmental protection activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to reduce pollution that enters local streams and waterways by i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219375

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Schools to Repair Public Artworks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, residents, and schools to preserve and restore publicly accessible art projects. Funding is intended for projects that require significant refurbishment or repair and that were com...

GrantWatch ID#: 219389

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research to Cure Fragile X Syndrome

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PIs, grad students, postdocs, and technicians for research to create therapies for Fragile X syndrome. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219584

Grants to Ontario Physician Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Medical Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physician researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for medical research projects. Funding is intended for research in the focus areas of patient care and education for practicing physicians. Eligible research types include clinical res...

GrantWatch ID#: 219612

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

Grants to Ontario Physicians to Gather and Analyze Data Related to their Practice

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians to gather and analyze data related to their practice. Funding is intended to assist community-based physicians in improving patient care and enhancing effectiveness. Eligible uses of funds include covering costs related to data gatheri...

GrantWatch ID#: 219615

Grants to Ontario Physicians Practicing in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Opp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians practicing in eligible locations for professional development opportunities. The purpose of the program is to provide training programs to improve research methodology and acquire clinical knowledge and skills. Eligible physicians must...

GrantWatch ID#: 219616

Grant to a New Mexico Teacher for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to a New Mexico teacher for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help offset the cost of acquiring mandatory credentials. The program is available to teachers who have taught for less than five years and are looking to advance to the n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219703

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Support Post-Secondary Education in Eligible Occupations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 per year to Pennsylvania individuals to support post-secondary education in eligible occupations. Students will be required to work within the state for a period of time following their completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Ther...

GrantWatch ID#: 219943

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska Individuals for Projects to Improve Neighborhoods and F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220005

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Business Fellow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a business fellowship program. Participants between the ages of 18 and 40 will take part in a 12-week program that includes mentorship and practical learning, and provides them with ongoi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220056

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals and Organizations to Assist BIPOC Single Mothers in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals and human services agencies to assist BIPOC single mothers in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include housing, education, transportation, and employment. Funding is intended to assist single minority women with children wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 220075

Grants to Louisiana Homeowners to Repair and Preserve Historically Significant Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Louisiana homeowners to repair and preserve historically and culturally significant properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for minor exterior repairs, such as roof repairs or replacements; repairs to damaged windows, doors...

GrantWatch ID#: 220385

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Locations for the Design and Installation of Exterio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220575

Grants to Florida Individuals and Businesses for Events and Activities that Promote Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida individuals and businesses for events and activities that promote tourism in eligible regions. First time applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff prior to filling out an application. Eligible funding focus areas include special even...

GrantWatch ID#: 220625

Grants to Iowa K-12 Students for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa K-12 students in eligible regions for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of water conservation, waste and energy reduction, employing nature-based solutions, and low-emission transportation...

GrantWatch ID#: 220668

Grants to New York Contractors to Install More Efficient Energy Storage Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York contractors to install more efficient energy storage systems. Funding is available for both retail and residential buildings. Residential buildings can be either new or existing, and retail facilities are exclusively for projects with up to 25 k...

GrantWatch ID#: 220672

Grants to Texas Entities and Individuals to Increase the Number of Tennis Facilities and Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas entities or individuals to increase the number of tennis facilities and programs in their communities. Funding is intended for fees, travel, court rental, maintenance, promotion, marketing, equipment, and food. The funder's mission ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220753

Rebates to Michigan Residents for Home Energy Improvement Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Michigan residents for home energy improvement expenses. Applicants must first be accepted into the rebate program. Eligible projects include switching from gas to electric appliances, HVAC improvements, and insulation upgrades. Applicants are deemed el...

GrantWatch ID#: 220787

Grants to New York Farmers for Activities to Improve Worker Safety

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York farmers for activities to improve worker safety. Funding is available to small and mid-sized non-dairy and dairy farms for work that has not yet been finished. Previous safety measures that have been funded include slip-resistant...

GrantWatch ID#: 220814

Grants to Massachusetts Residents in Eligible Areas for Expenses Related to the Death of a Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents in eligible communities for expenses related to the death of a family member from overdose. Funding is intended to cover behavioral health services, legal fees, child wellness support, and funeral expenses. Through...

GrantWatch ID#: 220882

Grants to Indiana Individuals to Provide Assistance for Repair and Restoration Projects Follow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual renters, homeowners, and businesses to provide assistance during the recovery process following disaster events. Funding is intended to support the repair, restoration, and replacement of destroyed or damaged homes and properties locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 220887

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Careers to Reduce Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals seeking to develop careers in reducing global risks for catastrophes. Particular interest is placed on pursuing careers related to mitigating biological threats or risks related to AI. Funding is intended for a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220913

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to USA Individuals with Bleeding Disorders for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals with bleeding disorders for financial assistance. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families in meeting their basic and urgent needs and improving their quality of life. Eligible expenses include utilities, med...

GrantWatch ID#: 221014

Grants to USA Families to Attend Camps for Families Impacted by Bleeding Disorders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA families impacted by chronic bleeding disorders to cover expenses related to attending camp. Funding is intended to cover costs related to camps that specifically cater to chronicle bleeding disorder patients and their families, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221015

Grants to USA Individuals for Camp Counselor Exchange Programs at Camps for Children with Blee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA individuals for travel expenses related to volunteering at camps serving children with chronic bleeding disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage exchange between experienced counselors by covering expenses related to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221017

Opportunity for Montana Native American Businesses to Obtain Bank Loans

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Montana Native American-owned business entities to obtain bank loans for business growth. This program intends to solve the barrier facing Native American businesses that apply for loans but are missing sufficient collateral. Participating lenders ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221023

Grants to Ohio Homeowners to Carry Out Exterior Improvements to Their Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Ohio homeowners in eligible locations to carry out exterior improvements to their homes. Applicants are highly encouraged to apply together with a group of neighbors from the same street. All repairs carried out must be visible from the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221089

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits and Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario businesses and nonprofit and grassroots organizations for programs, projects, and events to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the local municipal tax association prior to applying. G...

GrantWatch ID#: 221096

Grants to Missouri Homeowners for Disaster-Related Recovery Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri homeowners for disaster-related recovery support. Funding is intended to help offset expenses associated with major physical or structural damage to a private residence or real estate office caused by natural or human-caused disa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221213

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

GrantWatch ID#: 221222

Sponsorships to Colorado Film Festival Organizers to Promote Festivals and Attract Visitors

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships to Colorado film festival organizers to promote tourism and the arts. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support film festivals of all kinds, especially newer festivals, to help communities start and host suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 221231

Grants to Mississippi Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Mississippi property owners for capital improvements to buildings in eligible regions. Funding is intended for façade enhancements and upgrades in three areas: signage, awnings, and paint. Eligible properties are located within the downt...

GrantWatch ID#: 221238

Grants to USA Veterinarians and Vet Techs to Travel to Under-Resourced Communities to Provide ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veterinarians and vet techs to travel to under-resourced communities to provide veterinary services. Funding is intended to cover travel expenses for qualified vets so they can provide services to companion animals in need across the country and to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221259

Grants to USA Individuals for Volunteer Animal Welfare Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA qualifying individuals for expenses related to volunteer trips to deliver animal care services throughout the world. Eligible travel expenses covered by the grant funding include airfare, meals, accommodations, and mileage. Both domes...

GrantWatch ID#: 221265

Scholarships to Wyoming Individuals to Attend Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming individuals to attend art classes in eligible regions. Applicants must explain their need for financial assistance and describe why the art class is important to them. Funding is intended to encourage a vital, creative community by providin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221331

Opportunity for Washington, DC Homeowners and Renters to Receive Solar Installation Benefits

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Washington, DC homeowners and renters to receive the benefits of solar installations. Applicants must meet the appropriate income levels to qualify for the program. Individuals who own their rooftops can qualify for no-cost private rooftop installa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221332

Grants to Wyoming Individuals in Eligible Locations Who Are Receiving Medical Treatment for Ca...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming individuals in eligible locations who are receiving medical treatment for cancer. Funding is intended to assist with the financial burden of medical treatments related to cancer. There are no restrictions on how recipients may use the funds. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221335

Scholarships to Wyoming Youth for Art Classes in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Wyoming youth to help cover the cost of art classes in eligible regions. Applicants must explain their need for financial assistance and describe why the art class is important to them. Funding is intended to encourage a creative and vital communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221362

Grants to British Columbia Athletes or Sports Organizations for Attending Provincial and Natio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to British Columbia athletes or sports organizations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to defray the costs of participation in provincial or national spring events. Priority will be given to youth applicants. Eligible events must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221363

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Biodynamic Educational Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $500 to USA individuals for biodynamic educational opportunities. Funding is intended to give more people access to training, conferences, online and in-person courses, and other educational opportunities on the topic. Applicants are able to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221397

Grants to Maine Artists and Organizations for Arts Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Maine artists and organizations for arts programs in eligible locations. Grantees will collaborate with local leadership and artists in decisions about funding distribution and receive funding for their own arts projects. All programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 221399

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406
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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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