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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 Texas IHEs for Research Training Programs

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions for training programs that promote workforce development in cancer research. Funding is intended to expand the skills and expertise of predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows to advance the next genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 232387

Grants to USA Medical Researchers for Student Loan Repayment

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers for student loan repayment. Funding is intended to support medical researchers who have outstanding loans equivalent to 20% or more of their current salary. Current subcategories support clinical researchers and pediatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 231984

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students to Support Kidney Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students who are funding source members to support kidney research. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of $30,000 per year and will conduct basic science or clinical research studies related to kidn...

GrantWatch ID#: 232331

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdocs to Support Nephrology Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral researchers who are funding source members to support nephrology research. Selected fellows will receive $50,000 per year for salary support and will conduct original studies that shed light o...

GrantWatch ID#: 232332

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Enhance Nephrology Education

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators for projects to enhance nephrology education and teaching. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address current gaps such as curricular reform, evaluation of new assessment tools, innovations and...

GrantWatch ID#: 232333

Grants to USA, CAN, and Int'l Early-Career Researchers to Support Kidney Research

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying early-career researchers who are funding source members to support kidney research. Funding may be used for translational, clinical, basic science, or implementation research exploring any aspect of kidney biolog...

GrantWatch ID#: 232335

Grants to North Dakota Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Charitable Causes

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Dakota individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable causes. Funding is intended for scientific, health, education, charitable, and safety purposes in the funding source's service area. All applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225963

Grants to New Hampshire Individuals with Disabilities to Improve their Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New Hampshire individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to provide support for products and services that enhance the quality of life for income-eligible residents with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 178797

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Clinical Trials of Canc...

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221359

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401

Grants to British Columbia Research Trainees to Travel to National or International Meetings

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants of $1,000 to British Columbia full-time research trainees for travel to national or international meetings. Funding is intended to support research projects, as well as the research group that the trainee will represent at the meeting, which focus on women...

GrantWatch ID#: 226441

Grants to Michigan Students Pursuing Advanced Degrees for Projects that Improve Health Care

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan students pursuing advanced degrees for research studies to improve health care throughout the state. Funding is intended to support activities that show a direct impact on health and health care. Previous grants within this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Medical Professionals to Relocate to Israel

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals to relocate to eligible regions of Israel. Funding is intended to increase the number of doctors in underserved areas of the country. Applicants must commit to working for at least three years in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217410

Grants to Maryland Individuals to Assist with Medical Care Needs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals to assist with medical care needs. Funding is intended for critical assistance for those suffering from ALS and their families. Grants are available in the focus areas of equipment purchases and rentals, in-home care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220023

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to USA Physicians for Cancer-Related Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA individual physicians for financial assistance to conduct cancer-related research. Funding is intended to speed up the process of turning research discoveries into better treatment and therapy for patients. Funding is also intended to increase the nu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174547

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research Related to East Asia

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern East Asia, primarily from...

GrantWatch ID#: 184573

Fellowships to USA and International Scientists at Hospitals and IHEs for Biological System Re...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International quantitative scientists at universities, hospitals, and research institutions to research biological systems. Fellows should hold one or more of the following degrees or the equivalent: MD, PhD, MD/PhD, DDS, DVM, and D...

GrantWatch ID#: 190807

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies Related to Allergic Respiratory Diseases

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to allergic respiratory diseases. Funding is intended to support research projects in academic allergy and immunology divisions that enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 192054

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies on Public Health and Policies that Impact Lung Health

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA researchers affiliated with qualifying research institutions to conduct studies on public health and policies related to lung health. Funding is intended to support research and evaluation of current policies and programs as...

GrantWatch ID#: 192057

Grants to USA Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Interstitial Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to interstitial lung disease. Funding is intended to support projects under the supervision of a mentor that shed light on the biology an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192058

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators to Conduct Studies Related to Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct clinical, basic, or translational research studies in the field of lung disease science. Funding is intended to assist researchers de...

GrantWatch ID#: 210678

Grants to USA Individuals for Degree and Certification Costs in the Oral Health Field

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA individuals pursuing higher education in an oral health field to help cover degree or certification costs. Funding is intended to enhance the financial stability of families and to give a sense of personal fulfillment to the spouses of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 212710

Fellowships to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Experience

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA investigators for cancer research. Funding is intended to provide experience opportunities for early-career investigators seeking to transition to independent cancer research careers. Successful applicants must commit to investing all their rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218043

Grants to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Projects that Support Translation to Clinical ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for cancer research projects that support translation to the clinical testing stage. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of treatment, diagnostics, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 219433

Grants to USA Clinician Faculty Members to Participate in a Training Program Related to Clinic...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying clinician faculty members affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to receive training in conducting clinical cancer research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to enable faculty with clinical responsibi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219434

Grant to a USA Qualifying Investigator for Career Development in the Field of Radiation Oncolo...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grant to a USA qualifying investigator affiliated with a nonprofit organization or academic institution for career development in the field of radiation oncology. Funding is intended to promote the professional advancement of an individual who has been trained pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 219435

Grants to USA and International Oncology Nurses to Attend a Patient Care Conference

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International registered oncology nurses for professional education opportunities to improve care and treatment for cancer patients. Funding is intended for travel and registration expenses as well as per diem expenses re...

GrantWatch ID#: 220946

Grants to USA Nursing Students to Attend an Oncology Conference

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA nursing students to attend a conference related to treating oncology patients. Funding is intended to cover the expenses related to the conference, including registration fees, travel expenses, meals, and a one-year membership to the funding source's...

GrantWatch ID#: 220947

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for High-Impact Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/12/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for high-impact cancer studies related to clinical practice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to promote the development and optimizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221384

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Research Studies

Deadline: 04/09/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for cancer research studies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support novel immunotherapy clinical trials that are designed and led by academic researchers. The p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221395

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Oral Tissue Regeneration

Deadline: 12/01/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers to pursue careers in the field of oral tissue regeneration at a research institute in Europe. The purpose of the scholarship program is to enable scholars to develop basic and clinical researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 223480

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Join a Research Program

Deadline: 12/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an international postdoctoral program for scientific research. Applicants must complete a preliminary form in order to receive access to the application. Eligible applicants are within f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223795

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research Skills Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA faculty at nonprofit institutions for research skills development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for early-career healthcare and academic professionals to receive necessary training toward their future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229086

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Hematology Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctors, biotherapy professionals, and medical technologists for blood-related research. Funding is intended for research on blood transfusion medicine, blood banking, and biotherapiest. Applications for research into innov...

GrantWatch ID#: 231979

Fellowships to USA Women to Pursue Master's or Professional Degree Studies

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 12/02/26

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193245

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Recognize Vision Research

Deadline: 12/04/26

Awards of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to recognize outstanding projects in the field of vision research. Applicants must be members of the funder's organization to apply. The awards program supports researchers who are committed to careers...

GrantWatch ID#: 232026

Grants to USA MDs and PhDs for Research Related to Psoriatic Arthritis

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants to USA MDs and PhDs for research related to psoriatic arthritis. Basic and clinical studies will be considered. Requests will be accepted from investigators associated with a U.S. nonprofit institution. Preference will be given to senior post-doctoral inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 187373

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Arthritis

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Fellowships to USA early-career researchers at qualifying research institutions to conduct studies on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. Eligible fellows are postdoctoral clinical physician-scientists with an MD or MD/PhD degree who have completed or are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 224404

Grants to USA Early Career Investigators to Study Pediatric Joint and Skin Diseases

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA early-career investigators to conduct studies related to pediatric joint and skin diseases. Eligible applicants are researchers with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees, preferably within seven years of postdoctoral training, who are associated wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224405

Grants to USA Early-Stage Researchers to Study Arthritis or Related Autoimmune Diseases

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers to conduct studies on arthritis or related autoimmune diseases. Requests will be accepted from investigators with an M.D. or Ph.D. degree or equivalent who are associated with a U.S. nonprofit research institution. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224436

Grants to USA Veterinary Residents to Conduct Research in the Field of Veterinary Ophthalmology

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 206339

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support studies that lead to improved care of patients living with the disease by developing new transla...

GrantWatch ID#: 222864

Grants to USA Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa D...

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA investigators and research teams affiliated with institutions for research studies related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that will prove competitive in applying for sustained fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222865

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico IHE Faculty for Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico faculty at institutions of higher education for medical research projects. Funding is intended to assist researchers in strengthening and resubmitting their proposals for an NIH R or other federally funded equivalent award. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226967

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers to Study Liver Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers for studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended to develop the potential of exceptional young scientists and encourage research in liver physiology and disease. Well-trained investigators who hol...

GrantWatch ID#: 231854

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers For Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers and faculty members at institutions of higher education for hepatology research related to the treatment of liver disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that focus on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231855

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior and mid-career faculty members for research related to liver disease. Funding is intended to support new ideas or approaches that have not previously been studied. Clinical/translational/outcomes and basic scienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231856

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Junior Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior faculty members for research studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended for project-based clinical, translational, or outcomes research. Applications in health disparities-related research are encouraged. One awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231857
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