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Explore 877 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 USA or Canada MD or PhD for Research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology or oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223218

Award to a USA or Canada Medical Researcher for the Study of Childhood Cancer

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223223

Grant to a Canada Researcher to Safeguard the Mental Health of Canadian Youth

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grant to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible nonprofit hospital, research institution, or other nonprofit organization to safeguard the mental health of Canadian youth. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230391

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International clinician-scientists and postdoctoral researchers for post-doctoral studies related to glaucoma treatment, prevention, and etiology. The purpose of the program is to provide support during the final stages of mentored ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230981

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Defic...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Certain applicants are required to contact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 193008

Grants to USA Individuals with Breast Cancer for Basic Living Expenses

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,250 to USA individuals with breast cancer for basic living expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer patients with expenses such as rent, utilities, car payments, mortgage payments, and the like to remove some of the financial burden from t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220751

Grants to New Jersey Homeowners to Improve Health and Safety in Their Houses

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to New Jersey homeowners in eligible locations to improve health and safety in their houses. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life of residents and mitigate health and safety hazards. Applicants will identify repairs that need t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223208

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, Individuals, and Groups for Community Healt...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, government agencies, museums, historical societies, libraries, ad hoc groups, and individuals in eligible locations for community health programs. Funding is intended for se...

GrantWatch ID#: 150106

Grants to North Dakota Organizations and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible counties for charitable, education, and scientific purposes and to promote health and safety in the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 178504

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Individuals to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan organizations and individuals to benefit residents living within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that have a positive impact on the organization and families in need. Previous grant recipient...

GrantWatch ID#: 180340

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Geospace and Atmosphere Research Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research projects related to geospace and atmosphere. Funding is intended for innovative international research in atmospheric chemistry, paleoclimate, aero...

GrantWatch ID#: 187106

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Arthroscopy-Related Research Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International medical researchers for research that advances the diagnosis and treatment of conditions addressed through arthroscopy. Funding supports innovative clinical and laboratory studies designed to improve surgic...

GrantWatch ID#: 193290

Grants to USA and Canada Physician-Scientists for Academic Career Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada physician-scientists for academic career development. Funding is intended for proposals addressing disease-oriented, basic biomedical, and translational research. Applicants must be physician-scientists (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) who are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197579

Awards to Israel and International Scientists for Medical Contributions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Awards to Israel and International young scientists to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of skin disease. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, and materials necessary for conducting and completing dermatological research. The awards are inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200741

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects to Advance Medical Knowledge...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnos...

GrantWatch ID#: 201244

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Residents for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and residents for projects and programs that benefit and strengthen the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health, medical, the arts, and human needs. Projects are prioritized over oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 202462

Grants to Montana Artists and Organizations for Arts Projects to Promote Healing

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Montana artists and organizations for arts projects and programs that promote healing in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support activities that provide therapeutic benefits to community members. Eligible projects and programs are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205536

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Grants to USA Individuals Experiencing Hardship to Assist with Various Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA individuals experiencing hardship to assist them with various expenses. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207310

Grants to Washington Veterans, Service Members, and Families to Develop an Arts Practice

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington veterans, guardsmen, active-duty service members, and families of current or former service members to develop an arts practice. Funding is intended to help successful applicants pursue personal growth and find a voice through ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207713

Grants to California Residents for Treatments and Support Related to Autism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California residents in eligible regions for treatments and support related to autism. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families with children with autism ages 1 to 18 for whom these treatments would otherwise prove unaffordable. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225919

Grants to Indiana and Ohio Nonprofits, Individuals, and Agencies to Address the Needs of Resid...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations, individuals, and government agencies to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable purposes in the areas of shelter, food, clothing, health, or other critical needs. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225938

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support residents in crisis, first responders, youth, seniors, and agricultural w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228008

Grants to North Dakota Residents and Nonprofits to Support Local Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota residents and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support local needs. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: charitable, scientific, education, safety, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 228014

Grants to Canada Investigators for Research Related to Lung Cancer

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 CAD to Canada investigators for research related to lung cancer. Funding is intended to help cover direct costs associated with a defined research project, including wages, supplies, equipment, and expenses. The goal of the funding program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230513

Grants to Canada Qualified Investigators for Research Related to Lung Cancer

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $25,000 CAD to Canada qualified investigators for research related to lung cancer. Eligible uses of funding include direct costs associated with a specific research project, including wages, supplies, equipment, and expenses. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230514

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Research on Health Care Challenges

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia researchers teaming with community or patient partners for high-impact research projects that address health care challenges in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230859

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan individuals in eligible regions for energy-efficiency improvements. Funding is intended for low-income residential households that have at least one medically vulnerable family member. Priority will be given to households in which the medically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231394

Grants to USA Individuals and Couples to Help Cover Costs Related to Fertility Treatment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA individuals and couples to help cover costs related to fertility treatment. Funding is intended for a range of procedures, services, testing, and medication. The goal of the funding program is to provide financial assistance to coupl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231731

Grants to California Educators to Enhance Education for Students with Autism

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California educators in eligible regions to enhance education for students with autism. Funding is intended to support classroom teachers, autism specialists, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 232016

Grants to Georgia K-12 Educators to Promote Health and Wellness

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $400 to Georgia K-12 Jewish day school educators in eligible locations for services and projects that promote health and wellness. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities that improve the health and well-being of full-time educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232320

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and schools for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding supports programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, horticulture, environmental protection, arts and cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 152063

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Serve Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, projects, and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss and/or visual impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. In most cases, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174095

Grants to New York and Vermont Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations that work to promote education, health, and general civic or social betterment in eligible regions. Funding is also intended for disadvantaged women working as seamstresses or factory workers. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 178713

Award to a South Carolina PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Agricultural Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a South Carolina PreK-12 teacher for the integration of agricultural concepts into the regular curriculum. Eligible nominees are teachers in nonvocational classroom settings who have instructed students on the importance of agriculture. Teachers...

GrantWatch ID#: 178764

Grants to Kansas Individuals and Organizations to Address Children's Health and Safety Needs i...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas individuals and organizations to address children's health and safety needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address the vision and hearing needs of children or to provide organizations with resources for public health and safety proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 186657

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Parkinson's Disease Research

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral scientists and neurologists for research related to Parkinson's disease (PD). Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. The program offers two-year fellow...

GrantWatch ID#: 186991

Grants to Saskatchewan Researchers to Improve the Province's Health Research Capabilities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan researchers to improve health-related research capabilities within the province. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including preparing research teams to apply for future funding, offering training opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207739

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Environmental Policy and Science Communication

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA early-career scientists and practitioners affiliated with academic or nonprofit institutions for professional development in environmental and climate justice. Fellows will receive training and mentorship in science communication, poli...

GrantWatch ID#: 210895

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Health and Science Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 215039

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies on Health and Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities world...

GrantWatch ID#: 215040

Fellowships to Canada Doctors for Basic and Clinical Research Training

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Canada medical doctors and PhDs for basic and clinical research training. Funding is intended to build capacity in Canada for exceptional research addressing cystic fibrosis. Research projects should address the unmet needs of individuals who will n...

GrantWatch ID#: 221808

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities for Services and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities for services and support when all other avenues have been exhausted. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to aid individuals with ph...

GrantWatch ID#: 225472

Fellowships to Utah PhD Researchers for Research in Environment, Health, and Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to Utah postdoctoral researchers to conduct research projects. Fellows must be working in the focus areas of environment, healthcare and wellness, or teaching and learning. In addition to a salary, fellows will receive mentorship and employee benefits ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227769

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools for Educational, Charitable, and Emergency Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and emergency services to address the educational, charitable, and emergency needs of residents in eligible counties. Occasionally, support is also given to individuals experiencing personal hardship, medical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 228193

Grants to Kentucky Women Entrepreneurs and Educators for Career Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Kentucky women to promote career development. Funding is intended to assist female entrepreneurs, educators, and those working to promote the health and well-being of women. The grant program seeks to encourage the efforts of women residi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229184

Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Providers to Improve Health Outcomes for Children

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota pediatric healthcare providers and healthcare trainees to promote child health equity initiatives across the state. Funding is intended to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings, including rural,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230090
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