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Explore 872 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 Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals and Organizations for Research About Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals and organizations for research studies that address health needs within the community. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research and innovation that will promote new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197411

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

Awards to Alabama Researchers for Breast Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alabama researchers for studies related to breast cancer. Funding is intended to support sustained, multi-year research initiatives across all research areas, including basic science and population-based studies. The grant seeks to help investigators sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 231525

Awards to Alabama Researchers for Studies Related to Breast Cancer

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $25,000 to Alabama research scientists and research assistant professors to promote studies related to cancer. Funding is intended to empower and support early-career investigators and accelerate groundbreaking breast cancer research across the state. Fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231526

Grants to California Healthcare Professionals for Assistance in Repaying Educational Loans

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California individuals working in the healthcare field for financial assistance in making educational loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist healthcare professionals who obtained government or commercial loans in order to pursue their undergradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 191383
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112

Grants to Florida Educators, Schools, and District Departments to Enrich Student Education

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida educators, schools, and district departments in eligible locations to enhance student learning. Applicants must attend a webinar or review webinar materials prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that offer a novel ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 139526

Opportunity to USA Eligible Female Business Founders to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. The following industries will be eligible to participate: consumer products, beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 216912

Grants to Maryland Organizations, Groups, and Individuals to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland organizations, groups, and individuals for projects and programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of health and wellness education, practical life skills, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 159442

Fellowships to USA Journalists for Projects Addressing Healthcare Topics

Deadline: 09/25/26

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on h...

GrantWatch ID#: 174537

Medical Positions in Underserved Minnesota Regions for Canada and International Physicians

Deadline: 10/12/26

Opportunity for Canada and International physicians to practice medicine in underserved regions of Minnesota. The program is designed to remedy the lack of physicians in rural areas by enabling medical graduates to bypass the two-year home residency requirement of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192553

Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191
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Grants to Idaho Physicians for Medical Education Debt Repayment

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants to Idaho physicians practising in eligible locations for medical school debt repayment. Funding is intended for primary care practitioners in the areas of general internal medicine, family medicine, and general pediatrics. If there is determined to be a hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 221257
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662
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Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166
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Award to a Maryland Individual to Recognize Exemplary Humanitarian Services to the Local Commu...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award to a Maryland individual to recognize exemplary humanitarian services to the local community in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to honor a lifetime of achievements in a wide range of community services, such as human services, education, youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219680

Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty for Mentored Medical Research

Deadline: 12/14/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty to conduct mentored research on eligible medical topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide promising early-...

GrantWatch ID#: 221789
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Grants to Alabama Individuals and Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address the Needs of Residents...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alabama individuals and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of shelter, food, health, clothing, and education. Eligible applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226157
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Individuals to Support Community and Personal Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations to support community and personal needs. Funding is intended to support first responders, schools, community improvement, and community members facing unexpected hardships. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228003
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Grants to USA Researchers and Students for Research on Addiction in Criminal Legal Settings

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA researchers, practitioners, and students for research on addiction in criminal legal settings. Funding is intended for short-term projects studying substance use disorder prevention and treatment among individuals who are or were incarcerated. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228040
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Fellowships to USA Early-Career Professionals to Advance Knowledge of Biotechnology Regulatory...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Fellowships to USA individuals with a Master's degree or higher to advance their knowledge of biotechnology regulatory laws. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals with backgrounds in policy, law, economics, medicine, or science. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229690
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Grants to Yukon Individuals to Pursue Higher Education in the Health Sector

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue higher education in the health sector. Funding is intended to assist new students who are seeking educational programs related to health care and social services, including nursing and medicine. The bursary supports students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230618

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
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Grants to Labrador Nonprofits, Organizations, and Individuals to Promote Health and Wellness i...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Labrador nonprofits, groups, school councils, agencies, and individuals for programs that foster community involvement and activities that promote wellness. Funding is intended for the following areas: mental health promotion, child and y...

GrantWatch ID#: 158173
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Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that explore and increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 175069
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Assist Individuals in Financial Crisis

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities to assist residents and families that are facing economic challenges. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, human services, housing, shelter, food, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179451
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Angelman Syndrome Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on Angelman Syndrome. Proposals involving human or animal subjects must be approved by institutional review boards before funding is released. Funding is intended for proposals that demonstrate pote...

GrantWatch ID#: 192545
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Residents, Fellows, and Post-Doctoral Researchers for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International recent residents, fellows, and post-doctoral researchers for a broad range of pediatric research topics. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full grant application. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194465
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Fellowships to USA Educators for Workshops to Integrate Global News Into Classrooms

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA and territories educators for workshops addressing how to integrate global news into their classrooms. The program is intended to help educators learn to engage their students in making local connections to global news, practicing media literacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 198473
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Grants to USA Pharmacists, Students, and Residents for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA pharmacists, pharmacy students, and community pharmacy residents for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support and implement innovative services to help patients. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to vaccine con...

GrantWatch ID#: 215919
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 221379
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...

GrantWatch ID#: 221381
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Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Field of Psychiatric Neu...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the field of psychiatric neuroscience. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at the funding source's annual meeting. This award recognizes distinguished ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221742
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Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to the Field of Pha...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada clinician to recognize significant contributions to the field of pharmacogenomics. In addition to the monetary award, the recipient will present a lecture at a meeting or event hosted by the funding source. The award recognizes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221743
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Award to a USA or Canada Individual or Group Working in the Field of Neuropsychological Scienc...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada individual or group working in the field of neuropsychological sciences to recognize significant contributions to the understanding of how multifactorial elements impact mental health. The award honors efforts to shift from the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 221745
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Grants to USA Early Career Professionals and Doctoral Students for Social Justice Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA early career professionals and doctoral students to pursue clinical or research projects in the focus area of social justice. Successful applicants will have access to a mentor who will offer support, feedback, and guidance. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225725

Awards to USA Professors for Significant Contributions to Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Awards to USA professors to recognize significant contributions to cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge seminal achievements in a wide range of research areas, including clinical, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228150
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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
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Grants to Virginia Large Animal Veterinarians to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Virginia large animal veterinarians to increase their availability and capacity to provide services. Funding is intended for equipment and supplies, mobile units, travel expenses, and more that will ensure the continuity of services for horses, poultry, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231494

Grants to Arizona Individuals, Nonprofits, Churches, and Businesses to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Arizona individuals, nonprofit organizations, community and educational groups, churches, and businesses for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the following focus are...

GrantWatch ID#: 215693
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Healthcare Training

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators to improve training for healthcare professionals. Funded activities must be based in a nonprofit organization such as a university, hospital, or NGO. The purpose of the program is to strengthen clinicians' abiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 221623

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Cardiovascular or Neuro...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to cardiovascular or neurovascular disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for clinical science, translational, and basic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226442

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers and Indigenous NGOs to Improve Child and Youth Healt...

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous NGOs for research studies to improve child and youth health. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229101

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Professionals to Improve Health Equity

Deadline: 11/03/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals working at government agencies and academic institutions to improve health equity, health policy, and health care. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162334
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