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Grants for Individuals

Explore 292 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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Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572

Grants to Canada Researchers to Improve Healthcare for Seniors

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to improve healthcare for seniors. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to analyze current healthcare programs and determine what chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 229788

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566

Grants to California Visual Artists and Artist-Driven Organizations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to California visual artists and artist-driven organizations in eligible regions for arts projects. Funding is available to artists from a broad range of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, drawing, sound art, performance art, and installations. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 216414
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Grants to USA Artists and Artist Collaboratives for Artist Gatherings and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $500 to USA artist collaboratives to support artist gatherings, project accessibility, and documentation and archiving. Grantees are chosen at random from the pool of eligible applicants. Funding is intended to provide funding for various needs of the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 224887
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Disabilities for Media Production

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for initiatives related to filmmaking and media production. Eligible proposals are for nonfiction new media projects and feature-length documentary films with a run time of at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215207
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals With Disabilities for...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups with disabilities for self-advocacy activities. Some applicants are required to obtain group membership prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support autistic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223200
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies About Children's Well-Be...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early and mid-career researchers affiliated with an eligible research institute or university for research related to children's well-being. Fellows will address one of three research themes: children in crisis setting...

GrantWatch ID#: 229898
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Grants to Ohio Individuals and Programs to Meet the Needs of People with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215807
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Grants to Ohio Teachers to Address the Needs of Students With Autism

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of $100, $250, and $500 to Ohio teachers in eligible locations to address the needs of students with autism. Funding is intended to demonstrate appreciation and support for teachers of children with special needs and to help them expand student accommodatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216004

Grants to California Artists and Artist Groups for Collaborative Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26 Conference Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists and artist groups in eligible counties for collaborative visual arts projects. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of programs and projects that are open to the public. In addition, one applicant will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161200
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Grants to USA Individuals with Muscular Dystrophy for Medical and Adaptive Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $13,000 to USA individuals with muscular dystrophy and their families for medical and adaptive equipment purchases. Funding is intended for a wide range of eligible items, including communication devices, technology, and wheelchair modifications. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 223684

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Autistic Doctoral Students for Autism Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/04/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International autistic PhD, ScD, and MD students enrolled in an accredited university or health institution for autism research guided by a mentor. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223304

Grants to Alaska Individuals with Disabilities to Acquire, Open, or Expand Small Businesses

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to assist and encourage Alaska individuals with disabilities to engage in new business ventures and expansion opportunities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to applying. Funding is intended to help people with disabiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176762

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, and Ensembles for Theater Productions and Presentations

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, individual artists, ensembles, and collectives for theater initiatives. Funding is intended to help artists create, develop, produce, and present theater works. Eligible projects include professional development, playwrit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180701

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 08/06/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441

Grants to USA Investigators for Patient-Focused Research on Rare Diseases And/Or Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects focused on people with rare diseases and/or developmental and intellectual disabilities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for research addressing health system and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228514

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Mitigate Financial Losses Due an Emergency

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists for urgent financial needs as a result of a natural disaster or professional or personal emergency. Funding is intended to mitigate the loss of income or cover unexpected expenses. Eligible applicants are located in the seven me...

GrantWatch ID#: 188844

Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Investigators for for Biological Science Research

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada emerging investigators for research related to the biological sciences. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended to support emerging researchers who are seeking a career in academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 197577

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Property Owners for Commercial Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 216373

Loans to Maryland Veteran-Owned Businesses to Defray Expenses

Deadline: 08/14/26

Loans to Maryland businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, and National Guard personnel for business expenses. Funding is intended for business-related costs. For veterans with disabilities, grants can be used for accessibility projects and to defray oth...

GrantWatch ID#: 226030

Rebates to Texas Individuals to Promote the Use of Electric Bikes

Deadline: 08/14/26

Rebates of $1,000 to Texas individuals in eligible locations to promote the use of electric bicycles. The program is intended to help low-income residents purchase an e-bike. The goal of the program is to make clean, affordable transportation more accessible, whil...

GrantWatch ID#: 231089

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists, Groups, and Organizations to Further the Careers of Underrepres...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nova Scotia artists, nonprofit organizations, groups of artists, and arts organizations to further the careers of artists from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to support creation, presentation, travel, and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173884

Grants to Ohio Individuals for Disability-Related Services and Equipment

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio individuals with disabilities for disability-related services and equipment. Funding is intended for therapy, summer camps, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Eligible applicants are children receiving early intervention, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215740

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Support Special Needs Learne...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for projects to support learners with special needs. Funding is intended for adaptive learning tools, assistive technology, classroom materials, and other resources that create learning oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228106

Grants to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Families in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Georgia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and families in eligible locations for a wide range of community service projects. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, healthcare, food, disability assistance, and more. Applicants must ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 226381

Subsidies to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Cab Drivers and Owners to Maintain Wheelch...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Subsidies of up to $5,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC cab owners and operators of wheelchair-accessible taxis for repair and maintenance activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209329

Opportunity for New York City Performance Artists to Participate in a Residency Program

Deadline: 08/24/26

Opportunity for New York City performance artists to participate in a residency program. Eligible artists can be at any stage of their professional careers. Artists with disabilities and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and immigrant artists are highly encouraged to apply. The resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205079

Grants to Missouri Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Facades

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri business owners and property owners for capital improvement projects to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase accessibility, enhance building aesthetics, and encourage investments. All improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217341

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Marginalized Children's Literatur...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International writers and illustrators from marginalized communities for children's literature. Winning applicants will receive introductions to editors and agents, mentorship, social media publicity, and tuition to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228785

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and developing cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230873

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury pilot project research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230875

Grants to Manitoba Artists for the Creation and Exhibition of Artwork

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Manitoba artists in eligible locations to support the creation of new artistic works in any discipline. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support artists as they produce, exhibit, curate, or develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 174157

Grants to Indiana Families and Teachers to Benefit Children with Autism

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana teachers and families in eligible locations to support children with autism. Funding is available for summer camp tuition, special services, home equipment, specialized classes, and training for teachers, including Master's Degrees. The grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182782

Grants to Florida Artists in Eligible Counties for Local Arts Projects and Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida individual artists and curators in eligible counties for local arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the cultural landscape of the local area by encouraging and enabling publicly accessible art events and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198352

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Agents, and Publishers for Literary Works

Deadline: 09/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors, agents, and publishers for literary works. Funding is intended to recognize outstanding writing that highlights the lived experiences of disability and chronic illness and increases the visibility of underrepresent...

GrantWatch ID#: 226789

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598

Grants to Canada Artistic Organizations and First Nations Nonprofits to Translate Canadian Dra...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada artistic organizations, artist groups, and First Nations nonprofit organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Funding is intended for translation into French, English, Indigenous languages, ASL, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for Writing and Producing New Music

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario professional musicians in eligible regions for music projects. Funding is intended to support the creation and production of new music. Individuals may apply for funding in the areas of recordings and compositions. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 159275

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Development Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191498

Grants to Ontario Composers and Musical Groups to Create New Music

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario professional artists and groups to create new music. Funding is intended for pieces initiated by the artist as well as for commissioned pieces. Eligible applicants include music professionals at any lev...

GrantWatch ID#: 153165

Grants to Canada Music Artists and Record Labels to Record Original Full-Length Albums

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada musicians and record labels to offset the costs of creating an original music album. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Eligible sound recordings must be performed by Canadian artists, feature previously-unreleased material,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174788

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists to Create Works for Online or Print Publication

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Funding may be used for artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 186820

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 211252

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Arizona Residents, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and CBOs for Community Enhancem...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community groups, businesses, and schools to enhance public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that beautify the urban environment and provide lastin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198434
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