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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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Grants to Georgia Public School Teachers to Enhance Academics

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers, staff, and administrators in eligible locations for innovative projects related to teaching and learning. Previous grants have been used to promote inclusivity and connection, encourage young musicians, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165198
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Grants to Utah Artists, Teachers, and Arts Organizations to Support Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to Utah individual artists, teachers, and arts organizations to support local arts programming in eligible locations. Funing is intended literary, performing, and visual arts. Eligible activities are those that enhance the connection between a...

GrantWatch ID#: 172285
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Fellowships to Pennsylvania Artists to Promote Artistic and Professional Development

Deadline: 08/31/26

Fellowships to Pennsylvania artists in eligible locations to encourage artistic and professional development. Fellowships are intended to assist artists at different stages in their careers and help them maintain or improve their creative process and advance their...

GrantWatch ID#: 185939
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Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Writing Residency

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...

GrantWatch ID#: 198536
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875
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Awards to Idaho Artists, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Communities for Arts-Related Achievements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Awards to Idaho individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and communities for outstanding artistic achievements and contributions to the arts. The awards are intended to honor excellence in the arts and to promote awareness of the arts throughout the st...

GrantWatch ID#: 204136
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Events to Foster Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for events to foster tourism in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support multi-day events with a focus on arts and culture, outdoor recreation, and history. Eligible activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207771
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Washington Artists and Organizations for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $1,000 or grants of $2,500 to Washington individual artists and arts organizations for career development efforts and arts and cultural projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to develop new artwork and to produce arts-related eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 209719
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina artists to promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist early-career and established artists in creating work, purchasing materials and equipment, traveling for professional opportunities, attending workshops, and enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214530
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Alberta nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for neighborhood improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to make the neighborhood more appealing with murals, lighting, signage, seatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 215410
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Visual Artists for Project Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International visual artists for project support. The purpose of the grant program is to support the completion of current projects or the creation of new projects that focus on exploring the relationship between contemporary a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222233
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Grants to West Virginia Public School Educators to Purchase Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia public school educators in eligible areas to purchase supplies for their classrooms. These funds can be used to purchase music, art, library, and technology equipment as well as other projects created to engage children beyo...

GrantWatch ID#: 223541
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Pennsylvania Entrepreneurs for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Pennsylvania entrepreneurs in eligible sectors for business development activities. In addition to funds, grantees will receive customized business planning consultation. Eligible business sectors include publishing, marketi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227449
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In-Kind Grants of Musical Instruments to Mississippi Teachers to Provide Music Education

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grants of musical instruments to Mississippi teachers in eligible locations to support hands-on music instruction. The grant is intended to eliminate financial barriers to music education by providing enrichment opportunities to underserved elementary scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 231426
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In-Kind Grants of Musical Instruments to Mississippi Secondary School Teachers

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grants of musical instruments to Mississippi high school and middle school teachers to support music instruction in eligible locations. The grant is intended to eliminate financial barriers to music education by providing enrichment opportunities to unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 231427
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Artists for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, collectives, agencies, individual artists, and chartered educational institutions partnering with nonprofits for arts projects and activities in eligible communities. Applicants must attend a grant worksh...

GrantWatch ID#: 174010

Grants to New York Artists for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to New York individual artists, artist groups, and chartered educational institutions in eligible locations for community arts projects. Applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to engage arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 174012

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Artists for Educational Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and individual artists partnering with schools or community-based organizations for educational arts projects in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 174014

Grants to Washington Rural Artists to Offset Basic Living and Career-Related Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of $15,000 to Washington artists in eligible locations to offset basic living and career-related expenses. In addition to funds, recipients will also receive promotional support. Applications are invited from artists whose creative practice is rooted in eng...

GrantWatch ID#: 184033

Grants to North Carolina Artists to Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Carolina artists and groups of artists to promote arts and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the creation and presentation of new works, professional development, training, and related travel. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196242

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Career Development and Artistic Endeavors

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina artists in eligible counties for career development and to support artistic endeavors. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support established and upcoming artists in a wide range of artistic dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 223537
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Fellowship to an Ohio African American Artist in Eligible Locations to Produce Visual Art Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowship of $15,000 to an Ohio African American artist in eligible locations to develop visual arts projects and participate in outreach activities that benefit the local community. The fellowship will recognize a professional artist who produces work that is ro...

GrantWatch ID#: 159776
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Grants to Minnesota Students in Grades 5-12 for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota young artists for arts-based camps and arts-related studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible youth are in grades 5-12 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169451
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Grants to California Arts Organizations, Artists, and Arts Nonprofits for Local Arts Programmi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California arts organizations, artists, and arts nonprofits for projects that increase access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of artistic activities that enhance arts related programs and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 173821
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Grants to Manitoba Artists for the Creation and Exhibition of Artwork

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Manitoba artists in eligible locations to support the creation of new artistic works in any discipline. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support artists as they produce, exhibit, curate, or develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 174157
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Grants to Manitoba Artists and Arts and Cultural Professionals for Career Development Opportun...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Manitoba individual professional artists and arts and cultural practitioners for career development opportunities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176175
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Grants to Alaska Professional Artists to Participate in Professional Opportunities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska professional visual, literary, performing, and traditional artists to participate in professional opportunities. The purpose of the funding is to allow artists to participate in unique, short-term opportunities that will advance th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176239
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Awards to Ohio Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievement Across a Range of Artistic Discipl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $5,000 to Ohio artists to recognize exceptional achievement across a range of artistic disciplines. Applications will be considered in disciplines including but not limited to choreography, crafts, fiction/non-fiction, media arts, poetry, and photography.

GrantWatch ID#: 178200
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Grants to New Brunswick Organizations and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452
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Grants to Wyoming Artists, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development and Capacity ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178576
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Literary Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for literary arts activities. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding for activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 180306
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Ensembles, and Arts Administrators for Music Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the musical arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180307
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Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Dance Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in dance arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180310
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Individuals for Arts Activities Related to Film or Video

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta artists, art ensembles, and arts administrators for arts activities related to film or video. New applicants must contact the funding source to register for the online grants system prior to applying. Eligible activities include research, marketi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180311
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for New Media and Visual Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in new media or visual arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Funding may support mar...

GrantWatch ID#: 180312
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Arts Administrators for Projects in Theater and Performance Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific projects in the performance or theater arts. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180313
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Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists and Arts Administrators for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual Indigenous artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for specific arts and cultural projects. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request...

GrantWatch ID#: 180341
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Grants to Alaska Artists for Apprenticeships in Native and Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska artists to support apprenticeships with master artists in traditional art forms. Funding is intended to offset the costs of materials, travel expenses, and master artist fees. Priority will be given to apprenticeships in which the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180847
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Grants to Kentucky School Teachers and Nonprofits to Host Artists for Art Sessions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Kentucky school teachers and nonprofit organizations to host professional artists for teaching residencies. Funding is intended for arts projects that involve student and teacher participation in the creative process. The goal of the program is to enable...

GrantWatch ID#: 181285
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Grants to Nova Scotia Producers and Writers for Costs Related to Television and Film Scriptwri...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184098
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Grants to California Artists and Organizations for Local Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California artists and artistic organizations to increase arts opportunities and programming for the cultural enrichment of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in areas such as theater,...

GrantWatch ID#: 185996
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Locations for Projects and Professional ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta individual artists, Indigenous individuals, and artist collectives in eligible locations for projects and career development efforts. Funding is intended to promote innovation, community collaborations, public presentations, and activities that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 191957
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Grants to Alberta Directors, Producers, and Writers for Screenwriting Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, producers, and writers for screenwriting projects. First-time applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the costs of developing new professional-quality, commercial product...

GrantWatch ID#: 193472
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587
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Grants to Florida Artists in Eligible Counties for Local Arts Projects and Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida individual artists and curators in eligible counties for local arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the cultural landscape of the local area by encouraging and enabling publicly accessible art events and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198352
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184
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Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604
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Grants to Alabama Individuals to Preserve Traditional Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Alabama individuals to preserve traditional arts. Funding is intended to support master artists or apprentices who are teaching the traditional folk arts. This program is designed to preserve and pass on the state's living cultural herita...

GrantWatch ID#: 207421
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