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Explore 932 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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932 grants found

Fellowships to Alaska Emerging Artists for Professional Development in Visual Arts

Deadline: 08/31/27

Fellowships to Alaska emerging artists to promote their professional development in visual arts. Awarded fellows may use the funding for arts career-related activities. The fellowship is intended to support emerging professional artists and recognize their excepti...

GrantWatch ID#: 198181

Grants to Texas 8th-11th Grade Students to Further Studies in the Arts

Deadline: 11/01/27

Grants of $5,000 per year to Texas 8th to 11th-grade students, including homeschooled students, to further studies in the arts. Funding is intended for programs, structured classes, and private lessons in a range of disciplines. Students are to receive the grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 154143

Opportunity for Texas Entities to be Listed on a Performing Arts Roster

Deadline: 01/31/28

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals to Support Local Public Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, art societies and collectives, individuals, and community groups to support public events in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for core staging costs for single-day and multi-day events. Successful ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 140592

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some p...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Produce New or Unfinished Artistic Works

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario professional artists in eligible locations to create new artistic works or complete works in progress. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of painting, drawing, photography, performance art, and other visual arts. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 153936

Grants to Canada Professional Songwriters to Attend Seminars and Workshops for Professional De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Canada professional songwriters to cover the cost of attending international or domestic songwriting seminars and workshops. The purpose of this program is to help songwriters who are in the business of writing songs for other people to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 154176

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Arts Organizations, Artists, and Teachers for Arts Activities an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Montana nonprofit and arts organizations, PreK-12 teachers, and individual artists to support arts and professional development activities and expand arts programming in local communities. The purpose of funding is to provide career advan...

GrantWatch ID#: 155924

Grants to Colorado Organizations and Individuals for Financial Assistance to Artists

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Colorado organizations and artists in eligible regions to help local artists cope with certain financial challenges. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for Indigenous artists, artists with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 159225

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floo...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, groups, and artists in eligible regions for arts and cultural projects for the benefit of the local community. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Priority fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 159962

Grants to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations Individuals and Organizations for Small-S...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Brunswick Indigenous and First Nations individuals, communities, and organizations for nonprofit programs and events. Funding is intended for small-scale educational, cultural, and social activities. Activities can include gatherings,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160669

In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Independent Filmmakers for Film Production Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA and Canada independent filmmakers for assistance in producing films. The program provides loans of professional-grade camera equipment and assistance with post-production. The program should benefit students and early-career filmmakers. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 161562

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Small Community Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 162573

Grants to Manitoba Individual Artists, Arts Administrators, and Curators in Eligible Locations...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Manitoba individual artists, arts administrators, and curators in eligible locations for career development opportunities. Grants are available to support activities including travel to and fees for conferences, festivals, competitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163144

Grants to Nunavut Inuit Craftspeople and Artists in Eligible Locations for the Purchase of Too...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut Inuit craftspeople and artists in eligible locations for the acquisition of carving tools, sewing machines, and jewelry-making equipment. Funding is intended to assist local Inuit residents in creating their own businesses and to provide employme...

GrantWatch ID#: 164258

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Eligible Native Tribes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit eligible native populations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives to enrich, enhance, and promote the overall well-being and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164343

Grants to Quebec Artists, Writers, and Curators for Career Advancement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec artists, writers, and curators for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that impart new skills and knowledge and lead to professional growth in artistic practice or career management. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 165168

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Artists and Groups for Career-Development Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador individual artists, arts groups, and collaborations for activities that promote professional development. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended for travel-re...

GrantWatch ID#: 165231

Grants to Quebec Artists and Curators for Travel Opportunities Leading to Professional Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec artists and curators to assist with travel expenses. Funding is intended to support travel opportunities that will further professional development and networking. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, arts and crafts, architectural research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165294

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Artists for Professional Learning Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Dakota nonprofit arts organizations, educational institutions, art educators, and artists for professional training programs. Funding is intended to support learning activities related to the arts. Funds may be used for activities s...

GrantWatch ID#: 165432

Grants to Yukon Nonprofits and High School Groups for Travel Costs to Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Yukon nonprofit organizations and extracurricular high school groups to support participation in athletic, recreational, and arts events. Funding is intended to assist with the travel costs associated with competing or participating in even...

GrantWatch ID#: 165466

Grants to Nunavut Producers and Production Companies for the Development of Media Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nunavut producers and production companies to support the development of media projects. Funding is intended for projects designed for television, film, and digital media. Priority will be given to proposals for projects developed and produced within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 165526

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Organizations and Individuals to Engage Residents in Impac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations, artists, volunteers, project organizers, and educators in eligible counties for impactful and meaningful community programs that relate to aspects of Jewish life. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167793

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Projects, Activities, and Attend...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit arts organizations and government agencies for projects and activities and grants to organizations, agencies, and individuals to attend a professional arts conference. Funding is intended for initiatives to improve operations, enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 171460

Grants to California TK-12 Teachers in Low-Income Schools to Bring Artists to the Classroom

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California teachers at low-income TK-12 schools in eligible counties to bring an artist or art historian to their classroom. Eligible guest artists are material and visual artists who can complement the teacher’s lesson plan, such as sc...

GrantWatch ID#: 173813

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits Staff, Artists, Creatives, and Cultural Practitioners and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit arts organization staff, artists, creatives, and cultural practitioners and producers in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended for activities that hone business skills, build administrative cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 173827

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, Individuals, and Community Organizations for Projects to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, neighborhood and homeowner associations, community organizations, and individuals for projects to enhance local communities in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 173839

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Art Collectives, and Artists to Advance First Nations, Inuit, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, art collectives, and individuals to assist First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art and artists in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to promote the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174350

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Artists to Support Personal or Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible artists to support professional and personal needs. Funding is intended for a range of artists, including sculptors, painters, and those who work on paper. Eligible expenses include funds to cover basic living expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 175795

Grants to Alaska Residents and Organizations to Promote Healthy Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alaska individuals and organizations to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote healthy, clean, and sober communities. New applicants will be given preference. The grant program reflects the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176255

Grants to British Columbia Organizations in Eligible Regions for Activities that Benefit Local...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia organizations, educational institutions, and individuals in eligible regions for programs that benefit local communities. Preference is given to programs that promote volunteer participation and that do not duplicate serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 177290

Grants to Colorado Organizations, Individuals, and Artists to Rent Performing Arts Spaces

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,200 to Colorado organizations, individuals, and artists to rent performance venues within eligible regions. Funding is intended to help local groups afford and access performance space. Venues may be non-traditional and must be located within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177605

Grants to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit Artists, Groups, Nonprofits, and For-Profits...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Canada Métis, First Nations, and Inuit artists, arts professionals, artists groups, collectives, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations for travel related to professional development. Funding is intended to support travel costs involve...

GrantWatch ID#: 177874

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and First Nations Artists for Professional Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, for-profits, First Nations artists, and arts and cultural professionals for career development activities. Funding may be used for production materials, career and artistic development activities, and train...

GrantWatch ID#: 177875

Grants to Nevada Individuals in Eligible Areas for Historical Restoration Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada individuals in eligible locations for historical restoration projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help property owners renovate their buildings. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 178278

Grants to Quebec Professional Artists for Career Advancement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Quebec professional visual artists to help with their artistic creation, promotion, and distribution. Funding is intended for developing or obtaining necessary equipment or tools. Artists may work in the mediums of sculpture, painting, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 178370

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Host Educational Artist Residencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and school districts to host artist residency programs. Funding is intended to support collaborative efforts that connect PreK-12 teachers and students with artists in traditional school...

GrantWatch ID#: 179099

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Businesses, and Individuals for Urgent Historic P...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments and societies, businesses, and individuals for the urgent conservation of historical resources. Applicants must contact the funding source to confirm fund availability...

GrantWatch ID#: 179859

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Graduates to Teach English in Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a six or 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. The purpose of the program is to close Israel’s educational achievement gap by adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Visual and Performing Artists for Unexpected Expenses Related to Projects and Pu...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories visual and performing artists to address unexpected expenses related to projects and public presentations. Projects may take place in the USA or in eligible countries abroad. Funding is intended for artists who have la...

GrantWatch ID#: 180454

Grants to Canada Published Writers for Financial Assistance During Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance during emergency situations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and receive an application. Funding is intended to provide professional writers w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181768

Grants to Minnesota Artists in Eligible Counties for Professional Development and Career Enhan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota individual artists residing in eligible counties for professional development and career enhancement. Funding is intended to assist artists of any discipline and at any stage in their career to achieve their artistic goals. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 182439

Grants to Israel Visual Artists and Curators for International Residency Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Israel visual artists and curators to participate in international residency programs. Funding is intended for programs that will provide opportunities for career advancement and artistic development, and will have a lasting effect on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 182672

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin charities, groups, and individuals for activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Interested applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support large-scale initiatives in the areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 182953

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Support Professional Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota individual artists in eligible regions for professional development activities. Grant funds may be used for supply purchases, equipment, mentorship, and tuition for classes, conferences, and workshops. Applications are invited from artists resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182998

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Improvement Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and universities for programs that improve local communities. Funding is accepted for programs in the areas of arts, education, health, and social services. Past recipients include un...

GrantWatch ID#: 183648

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Municipalities, Teachers, and Tribes for Programs to Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, teachers, and tribal governments for programs that benefit communities within the funding source's service area. Grant categories include arts and culture, public and civic engagement, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184239
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