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Explore 868 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 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

Grants to North Carolina Public School Entities for Projects to Enhance Equity

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina public school students, staff, families, and community members in eligible areas for projects to enhance equity and opportunities. Proposals must align with the focus areas of empowering youth, strengthening wellbeing, adva...

GrantWatch ID#: 223266
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Awards to Canada Early Career Researchers for Outstanding Heart Disease and Stroke Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Awards to Canada early-career researchers for outstanding work in conducting cerebrovascular or cardiovascular research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funds offer salary support for qualifying applicants, who must have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174367
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Grants to USA and Canada Early-Career Physicians for Medical Research Related to Lymphoma

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and Canada licensed early-career physicians affiliated with academic and clinical research institutions for medical research related to lymphoma. Funding is intended for salary support, research supplies, and professional development expenses, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186434
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Fellowships to USA and Canada Researchers to Support Lymphoma Research Career Development

Deadline: 09/03/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada early career postgraduate researchers affiliated with academic and research institutions to support career development in lymphoma research. The program is intended to support research directly related to the treatment, prevention, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 186435
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Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty Members for Lymphoma Research Training

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada individuals affiliated with academic and research institutions and government entities for research training in the field of lymphoma. This program is open to junior faculty members, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fell...

GrantWatch ID#: 186436
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Grants to USA Physicians, Professors, and Researchers for Childhood Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA physicians, professors, investigators, researchers, and instructors for childhood cancer research. Funding is intended to support cutting-edge projects in the areas of clinical, basic, or translational research in order to develop cures and better tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190830
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Grants to Canada Researchers for Innovative Research Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, and research institutes for innovative research related to cystic fibrosis. Funding is available for both basic and clinical research, with preference given to basic. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215022
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Grants to Canada Researchers for Clinical Trial Planning and Development

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada independent researchers affiliated with hospitals, IHEs, and research institutes for clinical trial planning and development. Funding is intended to support the initial phases of a cystic fibrosis research program, allowing applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221809

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Fellows and Residents for Eye Health Training

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Fellowships of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International fellows and residents affiliated with IHEs to obtain specialized training in the field of eye health. The purpose of the program is to enhance the knowledge of fellows as it relates to retinal degenera...

GrantWatch ID#: 205972

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Qualified Researchers for Eye Disease Research

Deadline: 02/25/27 Conference Date: 09/03/26 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhDs, DVMs, DOs, and ODs affiliated with an eligible research institution for research related to eye disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for research f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223842

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Prader-Willi Syndrome

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research that will generate a more in-depth understanding of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Consideration will...

GrantWatch ID#: 194268
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Grants to USA Researchers for Research Studies Related to Female Reproductive Cancers

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA researchers for research studies related to female reproductive cancers. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the early detection of cancer. Funds may be used for individual projects or for components of of a larger project focused on...

GrantWatch ID#: 204810

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Studies on the Health of Mothers and Infants

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants of $30,000 to British Columbia researchers for studies related to the health of mothers and infants. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects to improve the health of women and newborns. One grant will supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 215401
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Grants to USA and International Early-Career Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Research

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 218328
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Research

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to spinal muscular atrophy. The purpose of funding is to discover new drugs through basic research into the cause and biology of SMA. Research priorities include understanding SMN proteins, S...

GrantWatch ID#: 223519
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Education

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA pathologists partnering with nonprofit organizations for diagnostic health screening and education programs. Funding is intended for programs to offer cervical and breast cancer screenings, educational programs, and follow-up service...

GrantWatch ID#: 228435

Grant to a British Columbia Researcher for Studies Related to Women's and Babies' Health

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grant to a British Columbia hospital or university researcher for studies related to women's and newborn health. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for previously tested research projects involving screenings, diagnostic tools, or t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230586
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Grants to Alaska Individuals and Families for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Alaska families and households in eligible locations for assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Grants can include housing assistance and other needs assistance. Funding is intended to assist flood survivors with damages or emergency expenses in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231866

Grants to Ontario Individuals to Promote Physical Activity for Children

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733

Grants to Kansas Women in Eligible Areas for Crisis Assistance

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Kansas Individuals in eligible areas for crisis assistance. The purpose of funding is to assist women experiencing financial difficulty. Funding is intended for a one-time expense or crisis that will help women maintain independence. Possible expenses in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212035

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Address Urgent Needs

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $500 to Rhode Island artists in eligible locations to address critical needs. Funding is intended to mitigate the negative impact of emergencies and crises, such as eviction, utility shut-off, healthcare expenses, phone or internet service interrup...

GrantWatch ID#: 220978

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Pilot Prostate Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA faculty researchers for pilot research projects on prostate cancer. Funding is intended for projects focused on a wide range of topics, including treatment, diagnosis, prevention, or etiology. The research may be clinical, behavioral, basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227499

Grants to Indiana Individuals, Nonprofits, and Agencies, to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Indiana individuals, organizations, and agencies in eligible counties to provide support for community needs. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit families with critical needs such as food, shelter, clothing, education, and medical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179115

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Emergency Support

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and emergency support. Funding is intended for projects focused on communities, education and youth, seniors, volunteer fire departments, and individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 225956

Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Professionals to Work in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota healthcare professionals to improve access to primary care and mental health services in underserved areas. Funding is intended to assist health professionals in repaying student loans. The purpose of this program is to promote the recruitment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193166

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS for a Manuscript Submission on Sports Injury Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The purpose of the award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220908

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS Investigator for a Full-Length Research Manuscript

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS early-career investigator in recognition of an outstanding full-length research manuscript. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The award is intended to honor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220910

Grants to USA Scholars Affiliated with Nonprofit Research Institutes for Bioethics Research

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA early-career scholars affiliated with nonprofit research institutes and universities to pursue research projects related to bioethics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for salary support as well as proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 223401

Grants to USA Medical Organizations for Prostate Cancer Testing Medical Education Programs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA medical oncology and urology organizations to host professional medical education programs related to prostate cancer testing. The purpose of the program is to provide prostate cancer care teams with education regarding genetic and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228746

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research on Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 09/10/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying researchers at accredited institutions for training in research related to Parkinson's Disease. The program will train exceptional early-career clinician-scientists in clinical research within the field. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 223400

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians for Clinical Oncology Research

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career physicians for research in clinical oncology. Funding is intended to support studies conducted under the supervision of a mentor that address the needs of cancer patients. Projects may focus on areas that inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231391

Grants to USA Researchers and Clinicians to Improve Infant Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA researchers and clinicians to improve infant outcomes through maternal immunization. Funding is intended for interventions that show measurable results in the form of increased maternal immunization for RSV. The goal is to improve infant outcomes thr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231726

Grants to Canada Individuals for Clinical and Biomedical Research

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada individuals for clinical and biomedical research. Funding is intended to provide early-stage support to help investigators design, develop, and test novel concepts and bold strategies that may lead to meaningful advancements in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222787

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International clinical and post-doctoral investigators for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 181755

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Dementia and Alzhe...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Funding is intended to advance drug development for Alzhei...

GrantWatch ID#: 181960

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Alzheimer's Diseas...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease interventions. The purpose is to support precision prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 182777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Research Related to De...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Funding is intended to support non-clinical studies and early-phase clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187795

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early Career Professors for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career professors affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for melanoma research. Applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for proposals that address pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191652

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Rare Diseases Research Conducted by Early-Stage Resear...

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to support research on rare diseases conducted by early-stage researchers. The purpose of the opportunity is to provide the organizations with matching funds to support the investigator's basic bench research. At le...

GrantWatch ID#: 205008

Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to Primary Immunodeficiencies

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA scientific and medical researchers for research projects related to specific diseases. Funding is intended for studies that will improve the diagnosis, management, and treatment of primary immunodeficiencies (PI). Consideration will also be given to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207120

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Innovative Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for innovative research related to glaucoma. Funding is intended for full-time faculty to engage in research in areas including basic science and clinical interventions. Priority will be given to novel proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215898

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International independent and early-career investigators for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 231108

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teams for Collaborative Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigator teams working collaboratively for pediatric cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support consortia of research teams working collaborativel...

GrantWatch ID#: 231109

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/08/27 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to accelerate the development of more effective and safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231110
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