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Explore 936 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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Scholarships to Minnesota Students to Participate in Extra-Curricular Arts Lessons

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to Minnesota students in eligible regions to participate in extra-curricular arts lessons. Funding is intended to reward ambitious students for achievements in their chosen art form. Eligible artistic disciplines include media arts, theater, dance, mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 204512

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Artists to Advance Native Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington Tribal artists to advance Native visual arts. Eligible artistic disciplines include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and fiber art...

GrantWatch ID#: 217364

Opportunity for Alaska Individuals to Join a List of Teaching Artists

Deadline: 11/01/26

Opportuniity for Alaska professional artists to join a list of teaching artists and promote career development. The opportunity is intended to benefit artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and who demonstrate the skills necessary to work as...

GrantWatch ID#: 222830

Grants to USA and Netherlands Nonprofits and Artists for Arts and Cultural Programming and Exc...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226244

Fellowship to a Minnesota Indigenous Culture Bearer or Artist for Creative Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowship of up to $5,000 to a Minnesota Indigenous culture bearer or artist in eligible regions to encourage creative development. Funding is intended for materials, as well as study opportunities, community projects, and other arts experiences that enhance the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226323

Grants to Ontario Students at Qualifying IHEs to Study Visual Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ontario students at qualifying IHEs to study visual arts. Funding is intended to provide students studying in a full-time visual arts program with financial assistance towards their degree. Applicants must be in their second year (or further) of their st...

GrantWatch ID#: 227100

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 Virginia Artists to Support Their Creative Practice

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Virginia artists to support their creative practice. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities to improve the applicant's career or practice, including but not limited to professional development, self-promotion, equipment p...

GrantWatch ID#: 230921

Grants to California Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Community Artistic Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, art collectives, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and city agencies for community artistic projects in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to enhance public areas, promote community connections, and fost...

GrantWatch ID#: 231717

Fellowships to Washington Individuals to Recognize Artistic Achievements

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to recognize artistic contributions. Artists working in teams must contact program staff prior to applying. The fellowship is intended to acknowledge exceptional achievements in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176212

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grants to New York City Authors to Support Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City authors to support their work. Eligible authors write original works of poetry, creative non-fiction, and fiction. Funding is intended to assist with living expenses, research and editing costs, and travel for research carr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218843

Grants to Colorado Teachers to Enhance Education for Students

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Colorado teachers to enhance education for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational STEAM projects for students in grades K-12. Eligible uses of funds include robotics kits, electronic music inventor sets, and 3D ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227398

Grants to New York City Music Artists for Production Costs of an Audio Recording

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York City music artists to offset the production costs of an audio recording. Funding is available to recording artists in all genres of music. The purpose of funding is to assist with costs related to mastering, editing, mixing, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 231817

Grants to New York City Visual Artists to Produce or Exhibit Their Work

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City visual artists to offset the costs of producing or exhibiting their work. Funding is available to visual artists in all genres, including photography, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible expenses include canvas, pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 231818

Grants to New York City Performers to Execute Their Productions

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City performers to execute their productions. Funding is available for the following performance genres: dance, theater, and performance art. Eligible expenses include costumes, actor and director fees, lighting, sound, props, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231819

Grants to Ontario Visual Artists to Support The Creation of New Work

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among...

GrantWatch ID#: 180882

Grants to Ontario Artists, Curators, Groups, and Nonprofits for Craft-Based Projects

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario artists, curators, ad hoc groups and collectives, craft guilds, and nonprofit organizations for craft-related activities. Funding is intended for craft-based research, creation, production, and development, as well as for projects that connect On...

GrantWatch ID#: 153166

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended for projects that help artists obtain new techniques and skills that will improve their artistic practice. Grants are offered in three categories: for artists pract...

GrantWatch ID#: 180247

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

Grants to Ontario Professional Musicians, Composers, Orchestras, and Choirs to Record Music

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in...

GrantWatch ID#: 153157

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and Artists to Create Original Artwork

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International cultural institutions, nonprofit organizations, artists, art platforms, and contemporary art festivals or biennials for the creation of original artwork. A Letter of Intent must be submitted prior to applying. The funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Related to C...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of up to $45,000 to USA and Canada scholars affiliated with an institution for social science and humanities research related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Chinese language. Fellows may use the award for fieldwork, follow-up...

GrantWatch ID#: 192995

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs to Pursue Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with IHEs to pursue writing and research projects in the humanities or interpretive social sciences related to China. Applicants are required to have a working knowledge of Chinese or other languages used in Chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204806

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs for Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with institutions for research and writing on topics related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Chinese or another language used in China. Research on Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibe...

GrantWatch ID#: 204819

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Artists for Public Arts Activities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and artists in eligible regions for community and school arts programs. Grant funds may be used to support public arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to increase access to quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 148956

Fellowships to Virginia Artists and Students for Career Advancement in the Arts

Deadline: 11/06/26

Fellowships to Virginia artists and students at institutions of higher education for career advancement and education in the arts. The fellowships are intended for studies within a range of disciplines, including drawing, crafts, film, painting, sculpture, printma...

GrantWatch ID#: 176004

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Sustainable Devel...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support projects addressing sustainable development. Applicants should be aged 21 to 30 and work in disciplines including art, fashion, architecture, design, engineering, and technology. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 217330

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 Schools and Artists for Artist Residencies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for New Jersey and Pennsylvania PreK-12 schools, arts organizations, and teaching artists to provide classroom residencies with qualified, trained artists. The purpose of the program is to develop collaborative arts-based approaches with schools, assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 176738

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline: 11/15/26

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817

Grants to Kansas Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas individual artists for arts projects in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support small-scale projects that require immediate funding. Grants may be used for presentation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162212

Award to a New York City Writer for an Outstanding Essay About Brooklyn

Deadline: 11/15/26

Award of $500 to a New York City writer to recognize an outstanding non-fiction essay that takes place in Brooklyn and is about Brooklyn or Brooklyn-based characters. Entries will be accepted from writers of all backgrounds and ages. The award is intended to showc...

GrantWatch ID#: 163365

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Women Artists to Practice Bookmaking

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International women artists to practice bookmaking. The purpose of the program is to teach students in the studio and the classroom setting and to create a limited series artist's publication by hand. The residency may last up to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 173672

Grants to California Artists for Professional Development Opportunities and Projects

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, arts professionals, and individuals representing arts organizations for professional development opportunities and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173829

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Tourism, Arts, and Cul...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for events and projects that increase tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations in hosting events that will promote a positive image to potential vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 179108

Grants to USA, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Pro...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth for innovative projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Funding is intended to provide fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Produce Books

Deadline: 11/15/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 190631

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve BPOC Access to Arts Resources

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people of color, specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Enhance Tourism in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals and nonprofit organizations to enhance tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events that will positively impact residents and tourists. Priority will be given to new and returning festivals, special projects,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220376

Fellowships to Nebraska Artists to Recognize and Support Outstanding Artistic Work

Deadline: 11/16/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 for Nebraska artists to recognize and support exceptional artistic work. The fellowship program rotates among three categories of artistic achievement: literature (fiction, non-fiction, poetry); filmmaking and performing arts (choreogra...

GrantWatch ID#: 175786

Grants to South Carolina Artists in Eligible Locations for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina individual artists in eligible locations for professional development activities. Funding is intended to support expenses for projects that assist in the advancement of artists who practice in theater, visual arts, music, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 180698

Grants to Ohio Artists to Support Artistic Advancement

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of $1,500 to Ohio artists in eligible regions to promote artistic advancement and professional development. Funding is intended to offset the costs of creative projects, materials, equipment, events, and a wide variety of artist‑specific needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 219793

Grants to Minnesota Individual Artists for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create access to the arts and engage with local communities through artistic endeavors. Eligible applicants must reside in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222199

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars for Research in the Historical Hum...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225799

Scholarships to Maryland Children and Adults in Eligible Locations to Participate in a Ceramic...

Deadline: 11/23/26

Scholarships to Maryland children and adults to participate in a ceramic arts program in eligible locations. The purpose of the scholarship program is to attract diverse and talented students to the program. Funding will cover up to 100% of the enrollment fees. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 217582
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