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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,641 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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3,641 grants found

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Nonprofits for Commercial Building Enhancements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, property owners, tenants, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects to revitalize commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that restore, preserve, or improve the exterior features o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231932

Grants to New Hampshire Educators and Researchers for Projects on Marine and Coastal Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire PreK-12 educators and researchers and other individuals affiliated with IHEs and nonprofits for research and other projects related to marine and coastal systems. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231941

Grants to Oklahoma Property Owners for Facade Improvements on Commercial Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oklahoma property owners and business lessees for facade improvements on commercial properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the preservation of historically significant facades. Eligible buildings must be located along ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231943

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Groups for Youth Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, schools, school clubs, and youth and community groups for initiatives to serve young people in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities, events, training, and projects that benefit local you...

GrantWatch ID#: 231951

Financial Assistance to New York First-Time Homeowners to Assist in the Purchase of a House

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to New York first-time homeowners in eligible regions to assist in the purchase of a house. Funding is intended for low-income individuals with a median family income below 120 percent. The purpose of the program is to offset the closing costs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231965

Opportunity for New York First-Time Homebuyers to Purchase Refurbished Houses

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New York first-time homebuyers in eligible regions to purchase refurbished houses at a reduced price. Funding is intended to support low-income families while redeveloping distressed neighborhoods. Successful applicants can either be put on a waiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231970

Grants to Kentucky Feminist Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Kentucky artists to promote career and professional development. Funding is intended to support activities that further an artist’s career, broaden the audience or impact of their work, and strengthen artist networks. The program supports...

GrantWatch ID#: 232065

Grants to Virginia Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia property owners for facade improvements of properties in eligible locations. Commercial and mixed-use properties are eligible, and funded projects must improve the exterior appearance through painting, signage, repairs, lighting,...

GrantWatch ID#: 232125

In-Kind Grants of A/C Units to Indiana Low-Income Residents with Medical Conditions

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of air conditioning units to Indiana low-income residents with medical conditions in eligible regions. Applicants must demonstrate that they are at higher risk for heat-related illnesses. Each resident will receive one window air conditioning unit w...

GrantWatch ID#: 232127

Scholarships to Indiana Business and Nonprofit Owners for Educational Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana business and nonprofit owners in eligible regions for educational opportunities. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to business workshops, economic development courses, membership dues for professional organizations, and conferen...

GrantWatch ID#: 232128

Scholarships for Indiana Youth to Participate in Recreational Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships for Indiana youth in eligible regions to participate in recreational activities. The primary criterion for program participation is financial need. Families must demonstrate low income by providing proof of eligibility for free or reduced lunch progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 232130

Rebates for Indiana Property Owners for Home Greening Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates for Indiana property owners in eligible regions for home greening projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects to reduce the use of fossil fuels, including weatherization, renewable energy, and electrification. Low-income residents may receiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 232131

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Cultural Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and individuals for cultural preservation projects. Funding is intended for cultural portrayal, preservation, and promotion through communication media. Eligible uses of funds include but ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232146

Grants to Nunavut Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Promote Local Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to Nunavut individuals, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to promote local culture. Funding is intended for activities that increase appreciation of Nunavut heritage, such as cultural skills enrichment, Inuit art archival, archeol...

GrantWatch ID#: 232147

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Promote Local Heritage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, individuals, and municipalities for raising awareness of local heritage. Funding is intended for activities that promote Nunavut culture, including but not limited to site visits, preserving and transferr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232148

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for the Promotion of Local Arts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, individuals, and municipalities for the promotion of local arts. Funding is intended for developing and enhancing arts in Nunavut, including but not limited to art exhibits and festivals, community art wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232149

Grants to Nunavut Individuals and Nonprofits for Toponymy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives that document and promote the study of place names and regional toponymy. Funding is intended to support projects such as mapping, building place name databases, and researching the history ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232152

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits and Student Researchers for Archaeological and Paleontological Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut nonprofit organizations and student researchers for archaeological and paleontological research. Funding is intended to help researchers engage local field assistants, share findings with Nunavut communities, preserve collections,...

GrantWatch ID#: 232156

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Inuktut Language Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut non-profit organizations, individuals, and municipal corporations for community-level initiatives that strengthen the Inuktut language. Funding supports efforts that expand opportunities to learn and use Inuktut, advance its development, and help...

GrantWatch ID#: 232157

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies for Inuktut Language Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nunavut individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations for community initiatives that build public engagement with Inuktut. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage greater participation in the language w...

GrantWatch ID#: 232158

Grants to Nunavut Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies for French Language Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nunavut individuals, non-profit organizations, and municipal corporations for initiatives that support the French-language community. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen, promote, and safeguard the French language and contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232159

Grants to Nunavut Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Promote the French Language

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Nunavut individuals, nonprofit organizations, and municipal corporations to promote the French language. Funding is intended to strengthen the cultural, artistic, and heritage activities of the province's French-speaking population. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232160

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Promote Community Wellness

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and individuals to strengthen the role of Elders in the planning and delivery of projects that promote community healing and wellness through Inuit Inuusilirijjutignit. Projects will promote Inuit societal...

GrantWatch ID#: 232164

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for atmospheric science research projects. Funding is intended to support foundational research to better understand Earth's atmosp...

GrantWatch ID#: 232200

Rebates for Indiana Qualifying Individuals for Assistance with Water Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates for Indiana qualifying individuals in eligible regions for assistance with utility expenses. Applicants must be customers of the funder. Rebates will cover water bills for income-eligible applicants. Applicants must be at least two months behind on their w...

GrantWatch ID#: 232220

Grants to USA Horse Owners and Industry Professionals for Natural Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA horse owners and horse industry professionals to mitigate the effects of a natural disaster or unexpected event. Funding is intended for emergency financial assistance to meet the immediate and essential needs of affected individuals. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232223

Grants to Georgia Jewish Teachers to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Georgia teachers in eligible locations to promote career development. Funding is intended to subsidize professional development experiences for Jewish educators. The grant program aims to encourage educators to learn and hone valuable skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 232319

Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners for Community Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado businesses and property owners for community development projects in eligible regions. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of neighborhood improvement projects, including but not...

GrantWatch ID#: 232343

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Fact Checkers for Legal Defense Fees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying individuals and organizations working as fact checkers to cover legal defense expenses. Funding is intended to help cover legal fees for individuals facing threats of intimidation, harassment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232347

Incentives to New Brunswick Property Owners to Renovate or Restore Heritage Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Incentives to New Brunswick property owners to renovate or restore heritage properties. Owners of eligible properties will benefit from reduced taxes after completing restoration work. The purpose of funding is to promote the conservation of heritage properties wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 232364

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Private Landowners to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and private landowners for projects to improve fish habitats. Applicants must contact their local coordinator for application information and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 232376

Grants to USA Researchers for Criminal Justice Causal Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA early career researchers affiliated with IHEs for or causal research on community safety and criminal justice policies, practices, and interventions. Funding is intended for rigorous studies that use strong causal research designs to evaluate policie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232392

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Researchers for Medical Research Involving Patient Input

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador researchers affiliated with IHEs or health institutions for medical research involving patient input. The purpose of funding is to expand laboratory- and community-based research in an attempt to further understanding of the soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 232393

Grants to Illinois Homeowners to Replace Their Roofs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois homeowners to replace the roofs of single-family residences in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance residential properties and encourage owner-occupation of single-family residences. All properties must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232421

Grants to California Nonprofits, Educational and Youth Groups, and Individuals for Public Even...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, educational and youth groups, and individuals to hold events on city property in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the venue prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for events held on the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 232437

Grants to Prince Edward Island Individuals to Assist with IHE Student Loan Repayments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island individuals to provide financial assistance for the repayment of postsecondary student loans. Funding is intended to mitigate the financial difficulty experienced by students in pursuit of higher education. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232438

Grants to Prince Edward Island Healthcare Professions Students for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island qualifying students at IHEs for financial assistance. The purpose of the program is to assist residents who are pursuing eligible healthcare programs at Canadian colleges and universities. Eligible applicants are those who will remai...

GrantWatch ID#: 232439

Opportunity for Prince Edward Island Residents to Participate in an Employment Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Prince Edward Island qualifying individuals to participate in an employment support program. Applicants must meet with a case manager prior to applying. Eligible applicants are unemployed local residents who are attending full-time, post-secondary ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232441

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for Earth science research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on one or more disciplines in the Earth sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 232459

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Ocean Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for ocean science research projects. Funding is intended to support studies that promote the understanding of oceans and Great Lake...

GrantWatch ID#: 232460

Grants to Yukon Established and Emerging Indigenous Artists to Further Their Careers

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Yukon established and emerging Indigenous artists to further their careers. Funding is intended for professional development, mentorship opportunities, business plans, workshops, arts events, podcasts, creating new work, and preparing wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 232462
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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.