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Explore 882 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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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 03/01/27

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

Grants to Canada Emerging Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Kidney Disease

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants to Canada emerging researchers affiliated with universities to pursue research related to kidney disease. Funding is available for researchers from all disciplines, including clinical, basic, and translational research. The purpose of funding is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207017

Fellowships to Canada PhDs and MDs to Further Training in Kidney Research

Deadline: 03/08/27

Fellowships to Canada emerging PhDs and MDs to begin or continue research related to kidney disease. Funding is intended for researchers in all disciplines, including biomedical, health systems, and population research. The purpose of funding is to encourage inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 207018

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research Related to Veteran Cancer

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to support research in clinical oncology related to veterans. Requests will be accepted from either oncologists who themselves are United States veterans, or from oncologists who wish to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 224810

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Research on Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career physician to conduct research studies on mantle cell lymphoma. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will advance the unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 224812

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Lymphocytic Leukemia Research

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to carry out research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Funding is intended to support a preclinical or clinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will improve the und...

GrantWatch ID#: 224814

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research to Advance Early Diagnosis

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying physician to conduct research studies in clinical oncology centered on early-stage detection. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project conducted by an early-career onco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231459

Opportunity for USA Medical Students to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 03/15/27

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program is intended to support a competitive, yearlong leadership program that provides immersive learning experiences, individualized mentorship, and engagemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190145

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...

GrantWatch ID#: 190813

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Early-Career MD or DO in Psychiatry for Health Policy Research

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada early-career MD or DO in general or child psychiatry to create and carry out a research study related to health services or policy. The fellow will conduct studies under the instruction of a research mentor and will have access to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223385

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Women for Educational, Athletic, Health-Related Expenses

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,200 to Massachusetts and New York women for educational, athletic, or health related expenses. Funding is intended to help cover a range of costs associated with personal development and well-being, including travel expenses, necessary equipment...

GrantWatch ID#: 225902

Grants to USA Researchers and Students for Research on Addiction in Criminal Legal Settings

Deadline: 04/01/27

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Residents of Pathology to Attend an Annual Meeting

Deadline: 04/07/27

Awards of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International residents of pathology to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to pay for travel expenses to attend the meeting. Selected applicants are expected to focus their meeting attendance on the field of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225498

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Fellows at IHEs to Promote Education and Training

Deadline: 04/12/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico fellows at institutions of higher education to promote professional development and support travel expenses. Funding is intended to encourage the academic career of exceptional hepatology traine...

GrantWatch ID#: 226972

Neuroscience Work Experience for USA Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Students

Deadline: 04/15/27

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200913

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Brain Tumors

Deadline: 09/30/27 LOI Date: 04/30/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to brain tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for basic and translational medical research projects that will improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197044

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life probl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Registered Nurse to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Evide...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 215421

Awards to California Dentists for Outstanding Service to Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline: 05/31/27

Awards to California dentists for exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry. The purpose of the award program is to recognize California dentists for outstanding service to disadvantaged populations. Award recipients are honored for a long work history...

GrantWatch ID#: 222630

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965

Award to a Nova Scotia Teacher, Supervisor, or Administrator to Recognize Contributions to the...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of physical and health education. Eligible nominees are individuals who have demonstrated leadership on multiple le...

GrantWatch ID#: 158397

Awards to Nova Scotia Provincial and Regional Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Health ...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. The purpose of the aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 158398

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers for Excellence in the Fields of Health and Physical Education

Deadline: 06/01/27

Awards to Nova Scotia young teachers to recognize exceptional contributions to the fields of physical education and health education. Awards are intended to honor individual PE and health teachers, up to the age of 34, who demonstrate excellence and exemplify outs...

GrantWatch ID#: 192466

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Massage Therapists for Interesting Published Case Rep...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International massage therapy practitioners and students to win cash prizes for interesting published case reports that impact the massage therapy profession. The purpose of the contest is to provide opportunities for therapists to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225927

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 08/30/27 LOI Date: 06/07/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists for pediatric brain 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 leader...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Families and Individuals

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 161610

Grants to USA Doctors for Research Related to Leukemia

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of $30,000 to researchers to support projects related to leukemia. Funding is intended to support research that investigates the causes, treatment, and cure of the disease. Funding is intended to support promising projects where funding would not duplicate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181628

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for health and human services programming to improve the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities. Special consideration is given to organizations that serve low-income individuals. Preference will be g...

GrantWatch ID#: 180944

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 Maryland Individual to Recognize Exemplary Humanitarian Services to the Local Commu...

Deadline: 08/31/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Field of Psychiatric Neu...

Deadline: 09/01/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to the Field of Pha...

Deadline: 09/01/27

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

Award to a USA or Canada Individual or Group Working in the Field of Neuropsychological Scienc...

Deadline: 09/01/27

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

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 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 USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floo...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in Multiple States for Health Information Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas individuals and funding source member organizations for professional training opportunities related to health information. Funding is intended to support attendance at confere...

GrantWatch ID#: 159835

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Personnel, and Veterans for Sports Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA active-duty personnel, military veterans, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and paramedics with permanent physical disabilities for adaptive sports equipment and expenses. Funding is intended for related expenses for injured first responders or...

GrantWatch ID#: 159935

Opportunity for Canada Children Diagnosed With Life-Threatening Illness to Experience Unique O...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Canada children who are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness to have a unique experience. The program is intended to enhance the quality of life for children aged 3 to 17 and their families through meaningful experiences. Children may be nomin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159938

Grants to USA Organizations, Fire Departments, and Individuals to Respond to Fires and Other D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 164234

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Eligible Native Tribes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit eligible native populations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives to enrich, enhance, and promote the overall well-being and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164343

Grants to USA Individuals and Organizations in New England to Promote Tennis for Older Adults

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individuals and organizations for programs that promote tennis among older adults. Programs may be for women ages 40 and older and men 45 and older. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165681

Grants to USA Active-Duty Service Members and their Families for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA active-duty service members and their families for financial assistance. Funding is intended to help these individuals in facing financial constraints related to military injury or activity. The grants are paid directly to the credito...

GrantWatch ID#: 166475

Grants to Missouri Individuals, Organizations, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Resid...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri individuals, families, organizations, and K-12 schools in eligible locations to address the needs of local residents and the communities in which they live. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, youth, health, emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 166974

Grants to USA Children from Low-Income Families for Medical Treatments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA children and youth to offset the cost of medical treatments. Funding is intended to address the medical needs of children in low-income families. Eligible medical services, therapies, and treatments must be administered by a licensed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168238

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts Individuals for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts individuals and families in eligible regions for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide support to families in financial distress. Eligible expenses include medical and utilities bill...

GrantWatch ID#: 172839

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Programs that Benefit Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts individuals for programs that benefit children with disabilities in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for people who work with children with developmental issues, processing disorders, learning disabilities, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174969

Grants to Nebraska Entities Running Conferences for EMS Providers to Reduce Attendee Registrat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska entities running conferences for emergency medical service providers to reduce attendee registration fees. Funding is intended to defray the cost of registration fees and tuition. Eligible conferences must meet the following requirements: have a...

GrantWatch ID#: 175406
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