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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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Award to a Montana Individual for Contributions to Behavioral Health

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award of $10,000 to a Montana individual affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or tribal government for contributions to behavioral health and healthcare. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has demonstrated outsta...

GrantWatch ID#: 182216

Grants to USA Visual and Media Artists and Choreographers for Urgent Medical Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual artists, choreographers, and artists working in the film, video, digital, or electronic arts for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188553

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Focused on Clinical Med...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The c...

GrantWatch ID#: 197951

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects and Partnerships

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects and partnerships. Applicants may submit proposals for research projects in a wide range of categories related to new industries and technologies. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197953

Fellowships to USA Women and Minority Ophthalmology MDs and PhDs for Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA women and minority ophthalmology MDs, MD/PhDs, and PhDs for glaucoma research. The opportunity is intended for research related to the etiology, diagnosis, or treatment of glaucoma. During the fellowship, all fellows will be required to particip...

GrantWatch ID#: 216053

Grants to USA Artists Living with HIV to Support Their Ongoing Art Creation

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $400 to USA artists living with HIV to support their ongoing art creation. Applicants must become members of the funding source at least one month before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials or to cover any other expenses that will...

GrantWatch ID#: 218166

In-Kind Services to USA Artists Living with HIV to Digitize Eligible Audiovisual Materials

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind services to USA artists living with HIV to digitize eligible audiovisual materials. Grantees will have the opportunity to have analog video art, exhibitions, documentation of artwork, interviews, and performances digitized. Submissions on behalf of eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 218489

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Oncology Nurses for Continuing Education Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International oncology nurses for continuing education opportunities. Funding is intended for registration expenses related to attending professional development programs. Both virtual and in-person programs are eligible....

GrantWatch ID#: 220948

Contest for New York PreK-8 Students to Create Works on the Importance of Reading

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for New York PreK-8 students to participate in a contest to create works that reflect the importance of reading. Students will win cash prizes and gift cards for content created in the format of a poster, video, or essay. There is also a special catego...

GrantWatch ID#: 223409

Grants to Minnesota Individuals to Cover Expenses Related to Health Challenges

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of $2,500 and grants of $10,000 to Minnesota qualifying individuals for financial support for expenses relating to health challenges. Funding is intended to provide healing and strength for those facing life's most challenging circumstances. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223976

Grants to Utah Researchers for Innovative Studies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah researchers, graduate students, and faculty members at eligible academic institutions for research projects. Funding is intended to support early-stage experiments, proof-of-concept studies, and exploratory research with innovation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224072

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Related to Health and Agri-Food Systems

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to health and agri-food systems. Applicants are required to register with the funding source to receive application instructions. The purpose of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225820

Grants to Canada Investigators for Research Related to Agri-Food and Animal and Human Health

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada investigators affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to animal health, human health, and agri-food. Funding is intended to support partner-initiated or partner-led projects that respond to partners...

GrantWatch ID#: 225821

Grants to Indiana Agencies, Individuals, Schools, and Nonprofits for Community Service Project...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana agencies, individuals, schools, and nonprofit organizations for community service projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for education, youth programs, emergency services, and other community-based programs that impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226089

Grants to Ohio Individuals Affiliated With Faith-Based Entities to Promote Well-Being

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ohio individuals affiliated with faith-based entities, parishes, and schools to promote spiritual and physical well-being. Funding is intended for projects related to education and formation, sabbaticals, and retreats. The grant program a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226552

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Child and Youth Health

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to child and youth health and human development. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229387

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Biomedical Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA early-career researchers to carry out biomedical research. Funding may be used for salary support, research supplies, relevant travel, and other project-related expenses. This program is intended to support promising research that can lead to future ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230050

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia Individuals to Benefit Medical Patients

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ohio and West Virginia individuals for initiatives to benefit medical patients in eligible locations. Applicants must represent or be employed by a department, program, service line, or clinical area within the funding source's system. Grants must be for...

GrantWatch ID#: 231887

Grants to Canada Medical Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada medical researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants have completed training in health-related research. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the accumulation of early d...

GrantWatch ID#: 211166

Grants to Canada PhD Students for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada PhD students at qualifying institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is available for studies on a broad range of topics including causes, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and improving the quality of life for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211167

Grants to Canada Early-Career PhDs and MDs for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career PhDs and MDs who have graduated from a qualifying university for research related to Parkinson's disease. Applications are accepted from researchers in a variety of fields, including clinical research, population studies, health servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211168

Grants to Canada Medial Professionals for Research Studies Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of $50,000 and grants of $75,000 to Canada medical professionals training at qualified institutions for research studies related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants are currently pursuing either an advanced clinical fellowship related to Parkinson's...

GrantWatch ID#: 211169

Grants to Canada Neurology Researchers to Pursue a Subspecialty in Movement Disorders

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of $75,000 to Canada individuals with recent postgraduate degrees in neurology or neurosurgery to pursue a subspecialty in Movement Disorders. Funding is intended for a clinical training program. Awardees will gain expertise in the management and diagnosis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211170

Grants to Canada Early Career University Faculty to Pursue Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Canada early career university faculty for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to provide emerging researchers with the opportunity to pursue research without the burden of competing with established researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211171

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Post-Doctoral Fellows for Autism Research

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

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral fellows affiliated with a university or college for research studies related to autism. Funding is intended for a range of focus areas, including neurobiology, human genetics, and epigenetics....

GrantWatch ID#: 222511

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Fellowships to Vermont Middle and Secondary School Teachers to Promote Positive Change

Deadline: 12/31/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Fellowships to Vermont middle and secondary school teachers, counselors, and special educators to design and launch positive school-wide changes. Grants are intended to provide the grantee with a leave of absence to promote professional and school system developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 170468

Grants to California Researchers for High-Risk Exploratory Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 10/16/26

Grants to California researchers for high-risk exploratory cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Applications from new investigators are encouraged. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage researchers to purs...

GrantWatch ID#: 225582

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for events related to breast cancer research. The purpose of the grant program is to support events that foster research and stimulate ideas related to breast cancer. Events...

GrantWatch ID#: 225584

Grants to California Entities and Individuals for Grassroots Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for grassroots-led events related to breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Events may take place in-person, virtually, or in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225585

Fellowships to California Graduate Students for Breast Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Fellowships to California graduate students who are conducting breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Fellowships include a mentor currently involved in breast cancer research as well as a financial stipend. Research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225586

Grants to California Teams of Researchers and Community Members for Pilot Breast Cancer Resear...

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants to California teams of researchers and community members for pilot research projects related to breast cancer. Applicants will work in teams throughout the research process, including studying the best research methods, clarifying breast cancer questions, g...

GrantWatch ID#: 225588

Grants to California Research Teams for Breast Cancer Research Planning Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and technical assistance to California teams of researchers and community members for planning activities related to breast cancer research projects. In addition to funding, teams will participate in a technical assistance program. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 232245

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research on Rare Diseases

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty-level academic researchers and senior scientific researchers at nonprofit institutions for medical research related to rare diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 160999

Grants to USA Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Respiratory Viruses

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct studies related to respiratory viruses, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189497

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Psychologist for Work-Related Res...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $19,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for work-related psychological research and educational projects. Funding is intended to support activities that explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190442

Grants to USA Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Lung Cancer Research Studies

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic or research institutions to conduct cancer research studies. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist investigators who are conduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 192053

Grants to USA Researchers to Support Studies Related to Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to lung disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for projects involving basic science, tran...

GrantWatch ID#: 192055

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Studies Related to Lung Biology and Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to lung biology and diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to support innovative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 192056

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies to Further the Field of Occupational Therapy

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA early-stage and early midcareer researchers at nonprofit institutions and organizations for research studies to further the field of occupational therapy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. This ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222567

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Surgical Students for Research Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals in postgraduate surgical training programs for research projects. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended to support salaries and direct expenses related to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223188

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Junior Faculty Member for Surgical Research

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International junior faculty member to conduct a surgical research project. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct expenses related to the research project. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223189

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Junior Surgical Resident for Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career junior faculty member to recognize excellence in fostering diversity in the field of academic surgery. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223190

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Surgical Palliative Care Research

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International full-time faculty member to conduct a research project related to surgical palliative care. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for clinical or basic science resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 223191

Grants to USA Researchers for Research Related to Air Quality and Lung Health

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic or research institutions to conduct research projects related to air quality and health. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223292

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Companies to Address Autoimmune...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231278

Grants to USA Occupational Therapists for Community-Based Research Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA occupational therapists employed in research positions for community-based research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for rigorous research in partnership with relevant com...

GrantWatch ID#: 232051
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