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Explore 876 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 USA Investigators to Mitigate the Loss of Federal Research Funding

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA investigators, IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions to mitigate the loss of federal research funding. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects associated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223698

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists associated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and health systems to conduct research projects. Funding is intended for nurses currently enrolled in doctoral programs to conduct mentored research...

GrantWatch ID#: 227638

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Nurse Anesthesia Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico individual investigators, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government-owned health entities for research related to nurse anesthesia. Funding is intended to support large and impactful investigations. Eligible costs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227639

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entities to Increase Nurse Anesthesiologist Workforce Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, and IHEs to increase diversity in the nurse anesthesiologist workforce. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs including equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227640

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Early-Career Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico early-career nurse anesthesiologists to conduct research. Funding is intended for people who received their certification within the past five years to conduct rigorous investigations addressing specific questions. The awarded investi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227641

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs who have recently completed a PhD program for anesthesiology research. Funding is intended to support early-career CRNAs in pursuing a career that includes research and to open the door for future funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227642

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers to Study Therapy and Rehabilitation in Facilities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico investigators for research projects related to therapy and rehabilitation in inpatient settings. Funding is intended to support studies exploring the efficacy and impact of therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech thera...

GrantWatch ID#: 181519

Fellowships to Connecticut Residents to Collaborate with University Investigators on Patient C...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Fellowships to Connecticut residents for community-engaged health research training in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support participation in a nine-month hybrid program that provides instruction in patient-centered and community-based research and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187139

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Juvenile Myositis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to juvenile myositis. Funding is intended to advance research to improve medical treatment and work towards a cure f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195403

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Benefit People with Corpus Callosum Disorder ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Advancement of Lifestyle...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a researcher or healthcare professional who has contributed to the recognition of how lifestyle factors im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221738

Opportunity for USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents to Liaise Between Their Training Programs a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Opportunity for USA nurse anesthesiology residents to serve as liaisons between their training programs and a national professional association. This program is intended to give residents leadership positions wherein they will share information and professional su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Hematol...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD researchers affiliated with academic institutions and organizations to pursue research related to hematology and coagulation. Eligible applicants have previously published their findings in at least three med...

GrantWatch ID#: 205857

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Programs to Meet the Needs of People with Developmental Disabil...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ohio individuals and programs in eligible regions to meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to educational activities, medical needs, therapeutic ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215807

Awards to USA Scholars for Excellence in Research in the Field of Neuroscience

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards to USA scholars for excellence in research in the field of neuroscience. Eligible nominees include postdoctoral researchers at a medical school, academic institution, or research institute who are working in clinical or basic neurosciences. Successful nomin...

GrantWatch ID#: 223923

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Provide Relief from Emergency-Related Loss

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $500 to Minnesota artists in eligible regions to provide relief from emergency-related loss. Funding is intended to provide short-term assistance to individual artists who face urgent situations related to healthcare, housing, transportation, income, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 230265

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies to Improve Pediatric Health

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible charitable organizations, research hospitals, and post-secondary institutions for studies to improve pediatric health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231748

Fellowships to International and Israel Early-Career Scientists for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships with a stipend of up to €10,000 to International and Israel early-career clinicians and scientists to conduct diabetes research projects at an institution in a different country. Applicants must be members of the Foundation's association, and fellows...

GrantWatch ID#: 227775

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Oncology Nurse Researchers to Participate in a ...

Deadline: 01/25/27 LOI Date: 11/05/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career oncology nurse research scientists to participate in a mentoring program. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. The purpose of funding is to prepare these researchers...

GrantWatch ID#: 220744

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Outstanding Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/09/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International scientists, researchers, and physicians to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of human disease. Successful nominees will be honored for exceptional work that has led to the treatment, cure, and prevention of hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224124

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

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas individuals and grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may support projects, programs, or financial assistance, including initiatives focused on education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225964

Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Scholarships to USA Pathology Residents, Certified Pathologists, and Medical Students for Path...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Scholarships to USA pathology residents, certified pathologists, and medical students for pathology-related projects. Funding is intended to address a new issue each year. The current focus is on activities and projects that use age-appropriate programming to prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227152

Grants to USA Junior Faculty for Research Projects Related to Tumors

Deadline: 03/10/27 LOI Date: 11/13/26

Grants to USA junior faculty in association with research institutions for research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to address gaps i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200617

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Agencies to Address Child Abuse

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, government agencies, and individuals to address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help to prevent child abuse and neglect by increasing prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 211415

Grants to Ohio Individuals for Disability-Related Services and Equipment

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ohio individuals with disabilities for disability-related services and equipment. Funding is intended for therapy, summer camps, adaptive equipment, and home modifications. Eligible applicants are children receiving early intervention, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215740

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Astronomy Research Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, hospitals, and government research institutions, for collaborative astronomy research projects. Funding is intended for observational, laboratory, theoretical, and archival data studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 187111

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Higher Education Students for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students for research related to cystic fibrosis. The purpose of the grant is to encourage students to pursue careers in cystic fibrosis research. Priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203149

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Hematological Disease Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to hematological diseases. Funding is intended to support young researchers who are advancing scientific understanding of blood cancer. Eligible applicants have received a doctoral degree in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Treatment Development

Deadline: 03/12/27 LOI Date: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for cancer treatment development. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to facilitate collaborations between cancer immunologists and technology de...

GrantWatch ID#: 221386

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Research Neurological Diseases

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty or senior scientists at research institutions for studies related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192165

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Improve Care and Treatments for Ataxia

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior scientists and faculty members at research institutions for studies related to patient care and treatments for ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full...

GrantWatch ID#: 197423

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

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral medical researchers at research institutions to support the establishment of research programs investigating ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 197424

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Neurological Disorder Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-stage researchers affiliated with research institutions for research related to neurological disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197426

Fellowships to USA MD and PhD Students to Promote Career Growth and Diversity in Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA MD and PhD students to promote career growth in the field of ataxia research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants are from underrepresented po...

GrantWatch ID#: 204541

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Post-Graduate Students for Ataxia Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-graduate students for research projects studying neurological diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204542

Grants to Texas Institutions and Organizations to Promote Clinical Trial Networks

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas institutions, organizations, and physician groups to manage a network of cancer care facilities that lack access to clinical trials. Funding is intended to provide access to phase 2 and phase 3 trials and to share a Web-based clinical trial managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232385

Grants to Texas Research Institutions to Develop and Improve Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas research institutions to develop and improve facilities that will support and enhance scientifically meritorious cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support facilities that will serve cancer researchers at multiple Texas research insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232386
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