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Explore 335 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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Grants to USA and International Researchers for R&D of Technologies for Glacial Environments

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for research and development of technologies to better observe glacial environments. Funding is intended to advance the technologies available to properly track and monitor glacial changes, ther...

GrantWatch ID#: 229054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glacial Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers to conduct fieldwork at sites that are counterparts to a specific area of Antarctica. Funding is intended to conduct research at more easily accessible but equivalent sites, whose findings can then be applied to...

GrantWatch ID#: 229055

Grants to Texas Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses to Promote Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas individuals, government agencies, and businesses to promote alternative types of energy for cars and equipment. Funding is intended to repower or replace eligible vehicles and equipment with all-electric models, along with supporting infrastructure...

GrantWatch ID#: 231202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students and Researchers for Science Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school students, undergraduates, and researchers to pursue fieldwork for science projects. Eligible areas of interest include archaeology, wildlife conservation, marine and freshwater studies, anthropology, ecology, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231535

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of economic development, community services, youth, education, emergency energy assistanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 146427

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Individuals, Businesses, and Agencies for Recycling and Waste R...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and public entities in eligible locations for solid waste management and recycling projects. Funding is intended for waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210382

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178471

Grants to USA Entities for Wastewater Reuse Concentrate Research in California

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on technologies and processes that reduce and treat concentrate from municipal wastewater reuse. Funding is intended to assess em...

GrantWatch ID#: 231477

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Virus Removal in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for potable water reuse research. Funding is intended to develop and assess methods for demonstrating virus removal by ultrafiltration systems...

GrantWatch ID#: 231479

Grant to USA Entities for Research on Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on reverse osmosis concentrate management. Funding is intended to assess management approaches, address water quality and regulat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231480

Grants to USA Entities for Direct Potable Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to develop a framework for evaluating alternative treatment approaches for direct potable reuse. Funding is intended to establish methods for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231481

Grants to USA Entities for Potable Water Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research to improve pathogen removal crediting in potable water reuse. Funding is intended to develop standardized validation and sampling...

GrantWatch ID#: 231482

Grants to USA Entities for Pathogen Removal Research in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on pathogen removal in groundwater recharge and potable water reuse systems. Funding is intended to test methods for measuring si...

GrantWatch ID#: 231483

Grants to USA Entities for Aquifer Geochemistry Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to organize a collaborative forum on aquifer geochemistry and groundwater recharge. Funding is intended to bring together utilities, researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 231484

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Managem...

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, property owners, and government agencies for stormwater management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for green infrastructure projects that replace impervious surfaces with plantings an...

GrantWatch ID#: 186167

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Stormwater Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the functionality of the area's sewer system by decreasing the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208818

In-Kind Support to Washington Property Owners to Plant and Care For Trees

Deadline: 09/03/26

In-kind support to Washington property owners and renters to plant trees in eligible locations. This program provides trees and materials to keep the trees alive and healthy. Priority will be given to areas with low tree canopy and greater need. The program offers...

GrantWatch ID#: 223290

Grants to Texas Individuals, Businesses, Agencies, and Legal Entities to Reduce Emissions

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Texas individuals, businesses, organizations, government agencies, and other legal entities in eligible counties to reduce emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment. Funding is intended to provide incentives to replace or upgrade older locomotive, mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 148867

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Parent Volunteers in Multiple States for Clas...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $500 to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, Louisiana, and Texas K-12 school administrators and teachers, as well as parent volunteers, for classroom projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives and...

GrantWatch ID#: 162240

Awards to Virginia K-12 School Teachers for Excellence in Conservation Education

Deadline: 09/04/26

Awards of $250 to Virginia elementary and secondary school teachers to recognize excellence in conservation education. The awards are intended to acknowledge projects that demonstrate originality, scope, and concern in incorporating the conservation and protection...

GrantWatch ID#: 168371

Grants to Florida Teachers for Programs Related to Freshwater Resources

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible locations for educational programs related to water resources. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of water quality, water conservation, ecosystems, and the water cycle. All grant types must incorporate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173919

Award to an Idaho Individual for Exceptional Contributions to the Tourism Sector

Deadline: 09/04/26

Award to an Idaho individual for exceptional contributions to the tourism industry. The award will honor a nominated individual who has significantly contributed to the development, management, and conservation of the state's recreation resources or to the managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 209781

Grants to California Individuals, For-Profits, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Replace Equipment

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to California individuals, for-profits, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to replace a wide range of equipment in eligible areas. Eligible categories include on- and off- road vehicles, infrastructure, marine vessels, schools buses, agricultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 223002

Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers to Teach Students About Recycling and Community Beautification

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible regions for projects, programs, and field trips that teach students about recycling and community beautification. Funding is intended to cover project expenses such as transportation, equipment, supplies,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218957

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Agencies, and For-Profits for Environmental Programs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Nebraska individuals, private organizations, for-profit entities, and public agencies to preserve, protect, and enhance the state's natural environments. Funding is intended for high-quality, impactful activities that address various environmental issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 175498

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Nonprofits for Environmental and Food Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...

GrantWatch ID#: 210905

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, Agencies, IHEs, and First Nations for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 09/10/26

Grants to British Columbia NGOs, agencies, businesses, communities, academic institutions, consultants, First Nations, and individuals for fish and wildlife preservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must engage with the relevant First Nation(s), and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230561

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Businesses, and Individuals to Manage Waste

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, businesses, and individuals for projects that manage waste in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 138562

Grants to Alabama Teachers of Grades K-12 for Class Field Trips

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama teachers of grades K-12 for class field trips. Funding is intended for trips outside the classroom that have a clear educational purpose and also align with state curriculum standards. Examples include trips to historical sites, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 219679

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, tribes, port districts, and individuals for projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an orientation class before applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 185503

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations and Individuals for Preservation and Housing Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts organizations and individuals to enhance communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to open spaces, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation. Eligible activities and programs benefit the resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 140362

Grants to Wisconsin Entities to Train and Educate Hunters

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin agencies, tribes, IHEs, school districts, conservation organizations, and individuals for projects and programs that train and educate new hunters and mentors. Priority will be given to programs geared towards females, adults, and families. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 148117

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Grant to a Caribbean Individual or Nonprofit for Environmental Research and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $12,000 to a Caribbean individual or nonprofit organization for environmental activities and research. Funding is intended to address environmental concerns that are shared beyond one island or island state in the region. The grant is available to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 191102

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Arboreal Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada and International researchers for arboreal research projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding will be awarded to programs and projects that address the hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 192134

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators and Institutions for Research on Tree M...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators and institutions for research projects related to tree management. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Consideration will be given to research that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Urban Forestry

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to urban forestry. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for studies that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 192139

Grant to a Minnesota Nonprofit, Business, or Group for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to a Minnesota nonprofit organization, business, group, or individual in eligible regions for an innovative community improvement project. Examples of eligible projects include those that improve the quality of life for local residents, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195246

Fellowships to USA Professionals for Projects Addressing Environmental Issues

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195630

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

Grants to USA School Administrators and Teachers in Multiple States for STEM Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia public and private school administrators and K-12 teachers in eligible counties for STEM programs. Focus areas include energy, the environment, career and economic developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 198757

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to New Jersey Ranchers, Farmers, and Forest Landowners for Conservation Measures

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Jersey ranchers, farmers, and forest landowners for activities to conserve natural resources on farmlands and forestlands. The program offers financial support and technical assistance for the development of plans that will improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 183202

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana and Kentucky individuals and groups affiliated with nonprofit organizations for youth-led community-benefit projects. Funding is intended to help youth learn about service to the community, develop job skills, build social and cogni...

GrantWatch ID#: 200864

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals for Exceptional Leadership

Deadline: 09/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 177586

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in arts, culture, community, economic development, after-school education, the elderly, the environment, health and human services...

GrantWatch ID#: 180679

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Individuals, and Businesses for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of $4,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses, and classrooms for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to encourage individuals and groups to come up with simple ideas to solve local environmental p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231687

Grants to Maryland Public School Staff to Benefit Students

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $2,000 per project to Maryland public school teachers and personnel for projects that benefit students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in today's world. Grants may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155024
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