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Explore 937 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 Massachusetts Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Projects that Promote Spatial Ju...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts artists, collaborations, and nonprofit organizations for public art projects that promote spatial justice. Funding is intended to support projects across the artistic disciplines that are accessible to the general public, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 191563

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Individuals, Groups, and PTAs for Arts Education Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, artists, unincorporated groups, and PTAs for arts education projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for school-based or community-focused programming that benefits K-12 students. Grants will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 147091

Grants to New York Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York artists to create new artwork that benefits communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in any artistic discipline that promote interaction between the artist and community members. Applicants must reside i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175779

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Award to USA Individuals or Groups for Innovation in Land Development and Planning

Deadline: 12/07/26

Award to USA individuals or groups to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educators, authors, journal...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a st...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Contemporary...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 182647

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Financial Assistance to USA Writers Experiencing Financial Hardship

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance to USA theater writers to address financial challenges in times of crisis. Funding is intended to provide essential help to needy writers in the event of an emergency. Eligible applicants include composers, playwrights, librettists, and lyrici...

GrantWatch ID#: 188546

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

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keep...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Internships for USA Women Visual Artists to Create Projects

Deadline: 12/15/26

Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 190924

Internships for USA, Canada, and International Women to Learn Nonprofit Management Skills

Deadline: 12/15/26

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 190925

Grant to a USA or Canada Faculty Member at a Qualifying IHE to Produce a Media Project

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grant of $2,500 to a USA or Canada faculty member at a qualifying IHE to produce a media project. Funding is intended to support work that is in progress or still in the concept phase. Eligible projects include news stories, documentaries, multimedia projects, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199603

Award to a USA or Canada Entities to Preserve and Promote Traditional Architecture

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to Maryland Artists for Artistic Projects and Arts Community Enhancement

Deadline: 12/17/26

Grant of $5,000 and grants of $1,000 to Maryland artists to recognize artistic contributions and enhance folk and traditional arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for folk and traditional performing arts and visual arts. The purpose of the program is to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217758

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Opportunity for USA Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Residency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for qualifying USA artists to participate in a residency program to further their professional development. Selected participants will receive a $10,000 stipend and additional financial support, and will benefit from a studio residence and the ability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231512

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

Awards to Arizona Individuals and Organizations for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 01/03/27

Awards to Arizona individual artists, teachers, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts in eligible communities. Awards are intended to honor exceptional achievements in the categories of art, science, and culture. Nominees must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 175860

Competition for International Photographers for Images in a Variety of Categories

Deadline: 01/05/27

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215510

Opportunity for International Youth to Participate in a Photography Competition

Deadline: 01/05/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three...

GrantWatch ID#: 215673

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Indigenous Community...

Deadline: 01/07/27

Grants to Saskatchewan Indigenous artists, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that combin...

GrantWatch ID#: 206006

Opportunity International Photographers to Participate in a Photography Contest

Deadline: 01/12/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest. Photographers will compete for prizes including a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series o...

GrantWatch ID#: 215511

Awards to Minnesota Artists to Honor and Support Exceptional Artistic Work

Deadline: 01/14/27

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties to honor exceptional artistic work. Applications will be accepted from creatives, artists, and makers working in any medium or discipline, including but not limited to visual artists, literary artists, mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 182999

Grants to Canada Musical Artists and Record Labels to Create Music Videos

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to Canada musical artists and record labels to create music videos. Applicants must create online profiles prior to applying. Funding is intended for preparation, creation, and presentation costs, including hiring a producer, video editor, videographer, tal...

GrantWatch ID#: 223011

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Offset Financial Need

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual mature artists to mitigate financial need. Eligible applicants include sculptors, printmakers, and painters who have been working as artists for at least twenty years. Funding is intended to help and encourage ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 172653

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Awards to Tennessee Professional Artists for Outstanding Artwork

Deadline: 01/15/27

Awards of $5,000 to Tennessee artists in recognition of exceptional artwork. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Awards will be presented to professional artists in the following disciplines: visual arts, theater, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178236

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International College Students for Holocaust Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution, supervised by a mentor, and will...

GrantWatch ID#: 187377

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students for Research on American Themes

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210915

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. Students for Research at a Library in Gree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. students to conduct research projects at a library in Greece. The fellow will receive a stipend, room and board, and a waiver for fees associated with the host institution. The library's extensive collection is a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211916

Fellowships to USA and Canada Ph.D. Students for Greek History and Culture Research in Greece

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada Ph.D. students and scholars to conduct research related to Greek history and culture at a library in Greece. Fellows will engage in full-time research and participate in the academic life at the host institution. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 211917

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Musicians for Music Studies

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and career musicians for research studies related to music in the Mediterranean region. Studies will take place at an institution in Greece. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full room and boar...

GrantWatch ID#: 211918

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Visual Artists for International Artist Exchanges

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for international exchanges with other artists. Funding is intended for travel and living expenses for mid-career artists who wish to travel abroad for creative development, access and exposur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217845

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. Students for Orthodox Christian Studies Re...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. students to conduct research on Orthodox Christian studies at the host institution's extensive library. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full room and board and have access to the library's rare boo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224823

Grants to Minnesota Artists, Craftspeople, and Culture Bearers for Artistic Development

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Minnesota artists, artisans, craftspeople, and culture bearers in eligible locations for initiatives to promote artistic development. Funding is intended for equipment and materials, marketing, creative activities, and educational opportu...

GrantWatch ID#: 229800

Graduate Fellowships to Students at USA and Canada IHEs for Research on Greece

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to graduate students enrolled in USA and Canada institutions of higher education for research projects related to the culture, history, and archaeology of Greece. The stipend will cover expenses related to equipment, travel, accommodations, and other p...

GrantWatch ID#: 232388

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

Grants to North Carolina Artists and Arts Organizations for Creative Projects

Deadline: 03/18/27 Conference Date: 01/18/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina individual artists and arts organizations in eligible locations for creative arts projects. Funding is intended for original and innovative projects that emphasize collaboration. The highest priority will be given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180398

Opportunity for North Carolina Students to Participate in an Arts Competition

Deadline: 03/18/27 Conference Date: 01/18/27

Opportunity for North Carolina students in eligible locations to participate in an arts competition and win prizes. The competition is open to artists aged 21 or younger who are pursuing a career in the arts. The focus of this year's competition is Performing Arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 223312

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Programs to Study Abroad

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future go...

GrantWatch ID#: 150946
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