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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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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

Grants to USA Early Career Professionals to Conduct Gynecologic Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA early career professionals and junior investigators to conduct gynecologic cancer research. Applicants must submit an abstract prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects pertaining to women's health and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231423

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Vision Science Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA early-career researchers for research related to vision science. Funding is intended to provide opportunities for new investigators to explore innovative and novel research ideas. Grant funds may be used for research-related expenses, including staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 232014

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Initial Vision Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of $70,000 to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for initial research projects in the field of vision science. Funding is intended to support new investigators and investigators who are returning to the field after an extended period of absence. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232015

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Retinal Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher to recognize a novel technique, drug, or other discovery related to retinal health. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232024

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Glaucoma Researcher for Novel Discoveries

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $12,000 to a USA, Canada, or International young researcher to recognize outstanding contributions in glaucoma research. The purpose of the award is to honor excellence in the development of novel technologies, concepts, and scientific discoveries. Their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232025

Grants to USA Journalists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Health Care Journalism

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA journalists, nonprofit organizations, and universities for independent projects that inform public understanding of the health care system. Funding supports investigations and educational reporting on affordability, access, care delivery, and health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172656

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for On-Site Marine Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212955

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Surgical Oncologists for Innovative Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International surgical oncologists for innovative cancer research. Funding is intended for patient-focused investigations and for research related to cancer of the appendix or pseudomyxoma peritonei that originates in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Surgical Oncologists for Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of $25,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International qualifying surgical oncologists to conduct cancer research. Funding is intended for research designed to enhance health outcomes or for research related to cancer of the appendix or pseudomyxoma peritone...

GrantWatch ID#: 226038

Grants to South Carolina Individuals, Organizations, and Groups to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to South Carolina individuals, organizations, churches, charities, and groups to address the basic needs of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to mitigate the effects of a catastrophic situation by providing essentials such as clothing...

GrantWatch ID#: 226356

Grants to Maryland Organizations and Individuals to Offset the Expenses of Individuals with IDD

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants to Maryland organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset the expenses of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist with education, medical, and recreational costs not otherwise funded by other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223405

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Residents

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist people experiencing personal disaster, loss, or medical emergencies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225958

Grants to USA College Graduates, Professionals, and Graduate Students for International Study,...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, study, and teaching in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 186910

Grants to Minnesota Health Professionals to Repay Education Loans

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Minnesota health professionals in eligible fields to repay education loans. Funding is intended to assist licensed individuals who currently provide direct care to patients. Grantees must work in eligible locations or facilities for two or three years, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 193165

Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Businesses to Join a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 10/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join a pitch competition. Awardees will receive cash prizes, expert feedback, and mentoring. This year's pitches must focus on scientific or engineering innovations, or healthcare-related devices a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232225

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians to Create Cancer Research Programs

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career oncological faculty members at an academic medical institution to create an independent clinical cancer research program. Funding is intended to provide the grantee with the opportunity to devote time to a clin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174441

Awards to USA and Canada Early-Career Faculty Members for Parkinson's Research Projects

Deadline: 03/02/27 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Awards to USA and Canada early-career faculty members to conduct Parkinson's disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research studies that directly impact the understanding or...

GrantWatch ID#: 186990

Grants to USA Young Adults Who Are Cancer Survivors for Assistance with Fertility Expenses

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA young adults who are cancer survivors for assistance with fertility and other family expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer survivors in building their families through adoption, fertility treatments, or surrogacy. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215227

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Pre-Clinical ALS Research

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinician-investigators at accredited institutions for pre-clinical ALS research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers as they pursue research projects on any aspect of neuromuscular disease, including tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232481

Grants to USA Researchers for Pre-Clinical and Clinical ALS Research

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA clinician-investigators at accredited institutions for pre-clinical and clinical ALS research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers as they pursue research projects on ALS and related disorders, including treatment, diagnosis, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232482

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Clinical and Pre-Clinical ALS Researc...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinician-investigators at accredited institutions for clinical and pre-clinical ALS research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers pursuing research on ALS treatment, diagnosis, and other aspects, partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 232483

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Scientists for MdDS Research

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinician-investigators and research scientists at accredited institutions for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers conducting translational research on treatment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232488

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Neuromuscular Disease Research

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinician-investigators at accredited institutions for neuromuscular disease research. Funding is intended to support early-career researchers as they pursue research projects on any aspect of neuromuscular disease, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232489

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Brain Disease

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers at accredited institutions for research studies related to brain diseases. Funding is intended to support preclinical and clinical research in peripheral neuropathy. Funds may be used for salary and...

GrantWatch ID#: 232490

Award to a USA Researcher for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Biomedicine

Deadline: 10/09/26

Award of $50,000 to a USA researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of biomedicine. The award is intended to recognize major accomplishments that will advance biomedical research knowledge. In addition to the cash prize, the award winner will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174899

Grants to Washington Medical Research and Social Service Agencies for Research and Humanitaria...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories Individuals and Organizations for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alberta and Northwest Territories individuals, groups, and organizations for original projects that positively impact local communities. Focus areas include but are not limited to arts and culture, education, community and sports, healthcare, women's org...

GrantWatch ID#: 181205

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Innovative Nurse Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in the nurse anesthesiology field for innovative research projects. Funding is intended for a range of research projects, but technology solutions are particularly encouraged. Eligible costs include travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 227643

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA Researchers to Study Evidence-Based Practices Across Sites

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA researchers for collaborative research projects to study evidence-based practices across multiple sites. Applicants must complete a pre-screening process prior to applying. Funding is intended for broad research that can inform n...

GrantWatch ID#: 227644

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers in Academic Institutions for Research on the Nurse A...

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in academic institutions for collaborative research projects related to the nurse anesthetist workforce. Applicants must complete a pre-screening process prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that will focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227645

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scientists for Research on Sleep Medicine or Critical or Pulmona...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to scientists affiliated with USA and Canada institutions for research in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, or pulmonary care. Funding is intended to support the development of early-career researchers who are transitioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 228631

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Charitable Organizations, and Individuals for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of beautification, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204831

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Faculty for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico early- and mid-career faculty for research studies related to liver disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for all areas of research, including clinical, basic, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 232454

Grants to USA Medical Researchers to Develop Drugs and Therapies for Alzheimer's Patients

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for medical research to develop therapies and drugs that will lead to improved outcomes for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must be faculty members at a research, academic, or medical institution...

GrantWatch ID#: 181412

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Fiction Writer

Deadline: 10/13/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International early-career fiction writer to develop their craft. The program is intended for writers who have experienced exclusion in some form, as a result of race, religion, gender, or other reasons. Eligible applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211028

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Organizations, and Individuals to Impr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, community organizations, students, and teachers to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding may be used for general operating support, projects, capital improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158837

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Public Agencies in Eligible Locations to Promote Healthy Lif...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, groups, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to promote a healthier way of life. Funding is intended for projects that enhance public health, defined as protecting and promoting the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169492
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