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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 and Canada Researchers Affiliated with Qualified Institutions for Pediatric Canc...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to USA and Canada early-career researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for childhood cancer research. The purpose of the grant is to share research findings and promote careers in pediatric cancer research. Eligible uses of funds include travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184361

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conferenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Grants to USA Theater Writers for Essential Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants of $500 to USA theater writers for essential living expenses. Funding is intended for financial support to offset the costs of transportation, utilities, medication, groceries, mental health care, dependent care, accessibility support, holistic health care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 206635

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Developers for Vaccine Research and Activities

Deadline: 12/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International developers and research organizations for vaccine preparedness research and activities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to gain access to the application portal. Funding is intended to promote new vacc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211655

Financial Assistance to California Homeowners for Minor Household Repairs

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions for minor home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income families in improving their living conditions by addressing safety and health hazards, code violations, and substanda...

GrantWatch ID#: 212129

Scholarships to USA Nurses and Teachers to Continue Their Post-Baccalaureate Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to USA nurses and teachers to continue their post-baccalaureate education. Funding is intended to improve education and healthcare through covering the costs associated with teachers and nurses receiving ongoing training and education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221844

Grants to USA and Canada Medical Students and Researchers for Head and Neck Surgery Research

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada medical students, PhDs, medical school faculty, and researchers for research studies in the field of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck surgeries. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. A vast range of a...

GrantWatch ID#: 224330

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Research Related to Health and AI

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with a qualifying institution for research related to health and AI. Funding is intended to support the exploration of new ideas in areas such as AI-enabled prediction and diagnostics and autonomous r...

GrantWatch ID#: 230087

Competition for USA Individuals and Entities to Develop Rapid, Low-Cost Drug Testing

Deadline: 12/15/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and entities to participate in a competition to develop rapid, low-cost instruments for illicit drug testing. Solutions and ideas must have a strong scientific basis and demonstrate feasibility. Solutions must utilize the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 232238

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 12/16/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Businesses for Urgent...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

GrantWatch ID#: 199304

Scholarships to Kansas Students to Address Basic Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships of up to $250 to Kansas students in eligible locations to assist with basic needs. The scholarships are intended to support a variety of needs, including but not limited to items required for participation in extracurricular activities, gym shoes, tex...

GrantWatch ID#: 215976

Grants to Indiana Families with Children for Expenses Related to a Cancer Diagnosis

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana families with children in eligible locations to assist with expenses related to the cancer diagnosis of one immediate family member. Funding is intended to ease the financial burden that a cancer diagnosis can put on a family. Applicants must res...

GrantWatch ID#: 218537

Awards and Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Choroid...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221807

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, individuals, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that boost community spirit, enhance the quality of life, and promote a sense of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231996

Grants to USA Individuals in Multiple States for Training in Health Information Resources

Deadline: 01/02/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA funding source members in multiple states for professional training related to health information resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Advance the Use of Robotics in Surgery

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

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance the use of robotics in surgery. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Research areas of intere...

GrantWatch ID#: 224179

Fellowships to USA Scientists for Medical Research and Clinical Care Study in Nephrology

Deadline: 01/05/27

Fellowships of up to $90,000 per year to USA clinical scientists for nephrology-related medical research projects. Funding is intended to support full-time fellows in a scholarly environment, providing salary, training, and equipment expenses. Candidates are indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 159588

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to promote clinical research into any aspect of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210912

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers for Cancer Immunotherapy Res...

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral researchers for research projects related to cancer immunotherapy. The purpose of the program is to provide support to early-career researchers in advancing and developing their careers in the field of cancer r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221378

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

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

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for innovative high-risk research projects related to immunotherapy treatments for cancer. The purpose of funding is to discover and develop new immunotherapy-based cancer treatments. Applicants are expected to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221391

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Research Training

Deadline: 01/20/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. Funding is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Students for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates and medical students to pursue Parkinson's disease research under the supervision of a mentor. Funding is intended to encourage studies that address the prevention, treatment, and cure of Parki...

GrantWatch ID#: 198784

Grants to Saskatchewan Researchers for Health-Focused Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan individual researchers for studies and projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to promote knowledge-focused activities in pertinent and practical settings and mediums, with the aim of improving the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 211627

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD to Research Marfan Syndrome

Deadline: 01/25/27

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD for research related to Marfan Syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to pair an emerging researcher with a mentor who can guide them toward pursuing an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212032

Fellowships to International Physicians for Clinical and Research Training in Oncology

Deadline: 01/28/27

Fellowships to International physicians in eligible countries affiliated with a nonprofit organization or government agency for advanced clinical and research training in the field of oncology. Eligible applicants include early-career oncologists from low- to midd...

GrantWatch ID#: 224786

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Oncology Research on New Medications

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $60,000 to a USA, Canada, or International physician working in a lab or clinical oncology setting for oncology research on new medications. The grant payment is split between the physician and their mentor. Funding is intended to support an early-career ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224801

Grant to a USA Physician for Research on Life After a Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA physician with an oncology subspecialty to conduct research regarding life after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Funding is intended to provide an early-career physician with funding to investigate elements of survivorship, and to enhan...

GrantWatch ID#: 224802

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research on Supportive Care for Cancer...

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oncology researcher for research on supportive care for cancer patients. Funding is intended to support mentored studies conducted by early-career physicians that explore how to improve the quality of life of can...

GrantWatch ID#: 224803

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Geriatric Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist for research in geriatric oncology. Funding is intended to support physicians as they transition from training to faculty appointments. Research on any type of cancer focusing on geriatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 224807

Grant to a USA or Canada Oncologist for Research Related to Brain Tumors

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA or Canada early-career oncologist for research related to brain tumors. Funding is intended to support a research project that advances the understanding and treatment of brain tumors. The funded project will be conducted under the guidan...

GrantWatch ID#: 224809

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals for Severe Sports Injury Recovery Expenses

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Fellowships to USA Medical Students in MD or DO Programs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 01/31/27

Fellowships to USA medical students in MD or DO programs to conduct research in anesthesiology. Funding is intended to give students the opportunity to gain experience in scientific research and how to incorporate it into their medical careers. Students with US ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218240

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Medical Residents and Faculty for HS Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada medical residents, post-dermatology residency fellows, and qualifying faculty for professional development related to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222866

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, sel...

GrantWatch ID#: 139428

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766

Competition for USA Individuals, Teams, and Entities for Innovative RNA Research

Deadline: 02/01/27

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and entities to compete for prizes for innovative RNA research. Funding is intended to discover new technologies that will target RNA as a way to combat human medical conditions. The goal of this funding is to bolster the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 229148

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Related to Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA investigators for research related to ovarian cancer. Funding is intended to support new perspectives in the field, encourage collaboration, and deploy capital to promising projects. Applicants must have an MD, PhD, MD-PhD degree, or the equivalent d...

GrantWatch ID#: 231268

Grants to Canada Nonprofits and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Health

Deadline: 03/03/27 LOI Date: 02/03/27

Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, independent researchers, and knowledge users for research projects related to health. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 197699

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees to Improve Pediatric and Maternal Health

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used for projects that have the potential to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 181330

Grants to USA Anesthesiologists for Research Projects Related to Educational Methods in Anesth...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA anesthesiologists for research projects related to educational methods in anesthesiology. The purpose of the program is to advance the knowledge and careers of anesthesiologists who are focused on improving educational techniques and methods. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215776

Fellowships to USA Anesthesiology Students for Research Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to USA physicians training in anesthesiology for research development. The purpose of the fellowship program is to provide fellows and residents with training in scientific methods and research techniques. Research areas include: ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 215777
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