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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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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency in eligible regions. Artists will have use of a darkroom to process their work on location. The purpose of the residency is to enable artists to produce site-specific images, incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225097

Opportunity for California Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Residency

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for California artists in eligible counties to participate in a residency program for professional development. In addition to a $10,000 stipend, selected participants will benefit from a sizeable studio space and the ability to teach workshops in a fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231511

Grants to Alaska Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Fresh Arts and Culture Stories

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alaska individuals and nonprofit and for-profit journalism organizations for previously unreported arts and culture stories. Funding may be used for equipment rental, document collection, travel, and project-specific purposes, such as dat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231727

Grants to USA Indigenous Filmmakers to Produce Documentaries

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA indigenous filmmakers to produce documentaries. Documentaries should be ten to twenty minutes long and focus on one of the following interest areas: ecological stewardship, land-based healing, regenerative health futures, Indigenous ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232035

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and schools for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding supports programs in the areas of animal welfare, agriculture, horticulture, environmental protection, arts and cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 152063

Grants to Manitoba Charities for Activities that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for community projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for residents in the focus areas of community services, recreation, culture, and education. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 152979

Grants to New Brunswick Emerging and Established Artists to Develop New Artistic Works

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Brunswick artists for the production of original arts projects. Funding is intended to enable artists to research, develop, and implement creative works in a range of artistic disciplines. Eligible applicants include professional artists who may be m...

GrantWatch ID#: 174688

Grants to West Virginia Artists to Enhance Artistic Skills

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia artists to enhance artistic skills and promote career development. Funding is intended to support individual artists in improving or expanding their work by gaining the skills and support they need to develop a thriving arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 174689

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to Yukon Visual, Literary, and Performing Artists to Develop Professional Skills

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Yukon artists to develop professional skills and foster artistic creativity in local communities. Eligible uses of funds include arts-related projects, educational activities, or travel. Funding is intended to facilitate skills development of high-level ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175283

Grants to South Dakota Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Restoration Proje...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177402

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists for Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists for career development initiatives. Funding is intended to provide local artists with professional development and to support the creation, exhibition, and presentation of artwork. Eligible applicants include both artists at the earl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177865

Fellowships to Kentucky Scholars, IHE Teachers, and Graduate Students for Historical Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to Kentucky independent scholars, college and university teachers, and graduate students for historical research. Funding is intended to assist visiting scholars with costs incurred while exploring Kentucky's historical collections. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 178950

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Projects that Further Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,600 to Minnesota artists and culture bearers in eligible regions for projects that advance artistic growth and professional development. Funding is intended to assist mid-career artists by providing support for art projects in any art discipline...

GrantWatch ID#: 179205

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to New Brunswick Artists and Arts Professionals to Research and Document the Arts

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick artists and arts professionals for activities to document the arts. Funding is intended to promote original documentation related to art products, activities, and history. The goal of the grant program is to encourage theor...

GrantWatch ID#: 180272

Grants to Kansas Artists to Support Artistic Endeavors in the Performing or Visual Arts

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas artists for support in pursuing opportunities or continuing endeavors in the visual or performing arts. Funding is intended to assist artists early in their careers who demonstrate merit and financial need, and who have roots in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180887

Grants to Maine Artists for Unusual Art Projects that Foster Community Engagement

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to Maine artists for engaging and unusual art projects in any genre. Consideration will be given to projects that will be displayed in or outside conventional exhibition settings. Funding may be used for publications, web or media-based work, sit...

GrantWatch ID#: 184683

Grants to Ohio Artists in Eligible Areas to Create, Market, and Promote Artwork

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to Ohio artists in eligible areas to promote, market, and create artwork. Funding may be used for expenses related to professional development, marketing, and promotion, and for the cost of supplies, materials, and resources to create new ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 187834

Grants to Alberta Organizations and Individuals for Heritage Conservation Workshops and Courses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta organizations and individuals for continuing education related to provincial conservation activities. Eligible use of funding is for professionals to attend a training course or workshop in a range of trades, including painting, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 187863

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Operating Support in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to Michigan Teachers in Eligible Locations to Support Projects in Schools and Classrooms

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan teachers in eligible locations to support educational projects and programs. Past grants have supported projects in Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school classes and schools in the areas of arts and music, STEM, writing, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192098

Grants to Canada Dancers and Dance Related Professionals to Support Activities Promoting Ukrai...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada dancers and professionals working in the field of dance to support activities related to Ukrainian Canadian dance. Funding is intended to assist with performance production costs, professional development, and promotion and marketing related to an...

GrantWatch ID#: 193573

Grants to Canada Writers and Illustrators to Promote Ukrainian Canadian Literature

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada writers and illustrators to promote work having Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support qualified applicants engaging in any form of literature that connects to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 193577

Grants to Canada Individuals to Produce Videos and Films that Promote Ukrainian Culture

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to produce works in video, new media, and film related to Ukrainian Canadian culture. Funding is intended for projects that support the creation and dissemination of artistic work expressing a connection to the experience of Ukrainians...

GrantWatch ID#: 193579

Grants to Canada Individuals to Support Activities that Advance Ukrainian Canadian Music

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals working in the music field for activities related to Ukrainian Canadian music. Funding is intended to support sound recordings, performance productions, creation development, marketing, and professional development. Requests will be a...

GrantWatch ID#: 193581

Grants to Canada Individuals to Produce Theatrical Performances with Ukrainian Content

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to promote theater productions and performances that include Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support all forms of theater which express a connection to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193583

Grants to Canada Individuals to Produce and Exhibit Ukrainian Themed Art

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to produce and exhibit visual art that includes Ukrainian content. Funding is intended to support projects in a full range of media that include, but are not limited to, sculpture, painting, photography, and digital art. Funds may be u...

GrantWatch ID#: 193585

Grants to Canada Individuals for Ukrainian-Themed Programs that Foster Local Pride

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to support programs with Ukrainian themes and content. Funding is intended for national initiatives in the areas of research, collaboration, and digital infrastructure and emerging technologies. Requests will be accepted from qualifie...

GrantWatch ID#: 193587

Grants to Canada Individuals for Projects that Advance Ukrainian Canadian Studies in Canada

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada individuals to advance studies related to the Ukrainian language and culture in Canada. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource development for K-12 schools and learning centers, professional and skills development, and th...

GrantWatch ID#: 193610

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Pursue Humanities Studies

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue studies in the humanities. Funding is intended for scholars focusing on any area of humanities, as well as the arts, the professions, public life, and natural and social sciences. The residencies wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 197702

Grants to West Virginia Folk Artists for Artistic and Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia folk artists for professional development and the creation of new works. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including participation in professional development opportunities, advanced study with a mentor, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198388

Grants to Alaska Individuals and Groups for History Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Alaska individuals and groups in eligible areas for projects related to local history and heritage. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including but not limited to publications, lectures, digital files, and performances that are accessible to...

GrantWatch ID#: 202261

Grants to Georgia Black Writers for Works of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $500 to Georgia Black writers and students at academic institutions for literary projects. Funding is intended to elevate, encourage, and inspire the voices of Black writers across the state. The grants will be awarded in the categories of fiction, nonfi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203426

Opportunity for Mississippi Professional Artists to Be Included in a Roster of State Artists

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for Mississippi professional artists to be included in a roster of state artists. Successful applicants will have opportunities to be hired for presentations, workshops, and performances throughout the state. Community arts groups, schools, libraries, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206198

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Black-Led Nonprofits, Black Artists, and Collectives for...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind support to Ontario Black-led nonprofit organizations and Black professional artists and collectives in eligible regions for career advancement activities. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 207136

Grants to USA Individuals and Music Organizations for Music-Related Projects and Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to Oregon Artists For Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Oregon artists in eligible locations for professional and artistic development. Funding is intended to promote the work of local artists and to assist them in expanding their creative process. An additional goal of the grant program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 210879

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Community Art Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for arts activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for small-scale, creative art projects that help to solve a community problem. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213820

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Ontario Artists to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to artists seeking to improve their skills, and will support expenses incurred by materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 219211

Opportunity for New York City Public High School Students to Join an Arts Education Program

Deadline: 10/01/26

Opportunity for New York City public high school students to join an arts education program. The program operates during the academic year. Students will meet with artists, visit galleries and museums, and participate in a mentorship program. At the end of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 223403

Awards to Texas Female Visual Artists to Support Their Artwork

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of up to $5,000 to Texas female artists to recognize outstanding work. The award program honors exceptional talent among women working in contemporary visual art and provides unrestricted financial support to selected artists. The program provides grants fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227942

Grants to West Virginia Artists for Creative Arts Projects for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia artists to implement creative arts projects that benefit older adults. Funding is intended for projects that provide sequential programming to the same group of adults. Projects may involve literary, media, visual, or perfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 228502

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Manitoba Organizations and Individuals for Initiatives to Benefit the Public

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations and individuals for initiatives to benefit the public in eligible communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects and interests, including recreation facilities, school playgrounds, community organizations, and museu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231264

Fellowship to a USA Individual to Work on Radio Show Production

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowship to a USA individual to work on the production team for a radio show. The selected fellow will become an integral part of the production team for their six-month term and will learn the ins and outs of producing a successful radio show. In addition to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231376

Grants to Canada Groups and Individuals to Recognize Ukrainian Canadian Military Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit groups and individuals for projects to recognize and commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects in the focus areas of education, arts and literature, history, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232407

Grants to Massachusetts Artists for Projects and Community Engagement

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts individual artists in eligible locations for projects that engage the community and foster participation of all audiences. Eligible initiatives include but are not limited to arts projects for underserved communities, works...

GrantWatch ID#: 158597
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