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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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3,657 grants found

Award to an Indiana Nonprofit Board Member to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Community

Deadline: 08/15/27

Award of $10,000 to an Indiana board member of a nonprofit organization that serves the residents of eligible communities. This program recognizes an individual board member whose management skills and strategic planning abilities have contributed to the financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 166101

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Betterment of Bla...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 221739

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Advocacy Related to Mental Health Issues That...

Deadline: 08/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize advocacy related to mental health issues that impact the Hispanic community. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting for members. The aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 221740

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Human Rights Work in Mental...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA Physician in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Inclusion of IMGs ...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Outstanding Work Integrating Asian Cultu...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Work in Associating Religion...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist to Recognize Exceptional Skill in Geriatric Psychiatric ...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Early-Career Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Safeguard...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Child or Adolescent Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contri...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Psychiatrist in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Field...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Award to a USA, Canada, and International Folklore Scholar or Practitioner for Excellence in S...

Deadline: 08/15/27

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

Fellowships to Alaska Emerging Artists for Professional Development in Visual Arts

Deadline: 08/31/27

Fellowships to Alaska emerging artists to promote their professional development in visual arts. Awarded fellows may use the funding for arts career-related activities. The fellowship is intended to support emerging professional artists and recognize their excepti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198181

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychiatrist to Initiate an Improved Mental Healthcar...

Deadline: 09/01/27

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

Grants to Texas 8th-11th Grade Students to Further Studies in the Arts

Deadline: 11/01/27

Grants of $5,000 per year to Texas 8th to 11th-grade students, including homeschooled students, to further studies in the arts. Funding is intended for programs, structured classes, and private lessons in a range of disciplines. Students are to receive the grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 154143

Opportunity for Texas Entities to be Listed on a Performing Arts Roster

Deadline: 01/31/28

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Research in the Field of Mathematics

Deadline: 05/31/28

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for research in the field of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for noteworthy research publications in the area of analysis. Eligible works are those that were pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219924

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for an Outstanding Mathematical Research B...

Deadline: 05/31/28

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for publishing an outstanding mathematical research book. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author for a notable work that is expected to have a significant and lasting effect in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219926

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Noteworthy Contributions in the Field ...

Deadline: 05/31/28

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in the field of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to impactful mathematicians for outstanding publications. Eligible nominees must have works that were pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219927

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Publications in the Field of Mathemati...

Deadline: 05/31/28

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for publications in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to honor an author of a notable written work or group of works that is impactful to the field. Eligible writings were publishe...

GrantWatch ID#: 219928

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Families in Eligible Regions for Expenses Related to Child...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to New York and Pennsylvania families in eligible regions and caring for a child with cancer to offset expenses related to the child's cancer treatments. Funding is intended to cover costs not covered by health insurance, including travel cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 125904

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals for Projects Promoting Sustainability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 129633

Grants to Washington Entities, Organizations, and Individuals to Increase Local Tourism

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington entities, organizations, and individuals in eligible locations to promote local tourism. Funding is intended for events and projects that attract out-of-county visitors. Grant funds may be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distri...

GrantWatch ID#: 137611

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Schools and Teachers to Enhance Classroom Learning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas school districts, schools, school departments, teachers, and teacher groups to enhance education within the funding source’s service area. This grant seeks to foster innovation in the field of teaching, with a speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 138830

Awards to Illinois Teachers and School Leaders for Outstanding Teaching and Leadership

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of $5,000 and awards of $10,000 to Illinois full-time public or non-public school teachers and leaders to honor excellence in their profession. Awards are intended to acknowledge outstanding teachers, heads of schools, and principals who have exhibited exem...

GrantWatch ID#: 140338

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Groups, and School Groups for Nature and Recre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations, individuals, groups, and school groups for nature and recreation projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for scholarships for individuals interested in qualifying as volunteer naturalists, for a variety of proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 143353

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to California Preschool and Public School Teachers to Improve Mathematics Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California early childhood programs and TK-3 public school teachers to improve mathematics programs for children in eligible regions. Eligible expenses include software, materials, manipulatives, books, and professional development opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 144153

Grants to Michigan K-12 Educators for Classroom Projects and Materials

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan K-12 teachers in multiple counties for supplementary educational programs and materials that enrich learning and promote achievement. Funding is intended to help teachers achieve their goals or complete a special project with their class. Grant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147600

Grants to Colorado Educators, Parents, and Students to Improve Education for Bilingual Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Colorado educators, parents, and students to create and carry out classroom or school-based activities that promote, support, and enhance bilingual student achievement in Colorado’s public schools. The purpose of the grant is to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 148289

Grants to USA and Canada Women for Small Business Launch and Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Canada women to launch small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures. Funding is intended to support business development activities that strengthen sustainability, expand operations, and increase market success. The purpose of funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 148610

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects to improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clean water projects that protect the health of various waterways, including local...

GrantWatch ID#: 148816

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Produce New or Unfinished Artistic Works

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists in eligible locations to create new artistic works or complete works in progress. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of painting, drawing, photography, performance art, and other visual arts. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 153936

Grants to Canada Professional Songwriters to Attend Seminars and Workshops for Professional De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada professional songwriters to cover the cost of attending international or domestic songwriting seminars and workshops. The purpose of this program is to help songwriters who are in the business of writing songs for other people to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 154176

Grants to Michigan Dairy Producers for Events to Promote Milk-Based Products

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Michigan dairy farm employees and dairy producers for events that promote the industry. Funding is intended for dairy products to be used at events, as well as other items essential for running the event. The goal of the funding program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 154221

Grants to USA Individuals for Pro-Israel Events on College and University Campuses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA students and campus professionals for interactive initiatives and events that support Israel. Funding is intended to engage college students in dialogue that helps promote positive aspects of Israel, including its culture, technology, politics, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 154228

Grants and Loans to USA Low-Income Rural Homeowners for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 154523

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals and Nonprofits to Assist New Immigrants

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and services that benefit recent immigrants in eligible locations. Grants will also be provided to individuals who are recent immigrants to the region, with the goal of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155355

Grants to Manitoba Individuals Involved with Community Sports for Athletic Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Manitoba individuals involved with community sports for athletic development programs. Funding is intended for a variety of projects that involve training and skills acquisition. Eligible applicants include community-level administrators, coaches, athlet...

GrantWatch ID#: 155508

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Arts Organizations, Artists, and Teachers for Arts Activities an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit and arts organizations, PreK-12 teachers, and individual artists to support arts and professional development activities and expand arts programming in local communities. The purpose of funding is to provide career advan...

GrantWatch ID#: 155924

Grants to USA Families of Active or Injured Military Service Members and Veterans for Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active military personnel and injured service members or veterans to support extracurricular activities for children. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as camps, sports, tutoring, performing and fine arts, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 156741

Grants to USA Military Personnel and Veterans in Multiple States to Assist in Purchasing a New...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotia...

GrantWatch ID#: 157100

Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals to Move to Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to offset expenses associated with moving to Israel. The Foundation offers financial help to individuals and families in need of assistance with travel expenses or shipping their household g...

GrantWatch ID#: 157761

Grants and Counseling to Alaska Individuals in Eligible Regions to Obtain Commercial Fishing P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and financial counseling to Alaska individuals in eligible regions to assist residents in obtaining commercial fishing permits. Funding is intended to provide limited entry drift and set fishing permits through an emergency, short-term transfer. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 158357

Grants to Colorado Organizations and Individuals for Financial Assistance to Artists

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado organizations and artists in eligible regions to help local artists cope with certain financial challenges. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for Indigenous artists, artists with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 159225
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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.