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Explore 292 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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292 grants found

Grants to Ontario Artists and Organizations to Produce Musical Works in Any Genre

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Ontario artists, groups, and nonprofit organizations to promote the field of music throughout the province. Funding is intended to support activities that are accessible to the general community and that engage local residents. Eligible areas include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 154661

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities for Professional ...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA entrepreneurs from underserved communities for professional development and business assistance. Funding is intended to support individuals in financial need, who are actively making a social impact. In addition to a cas...

GrantWatch ID#: 210496

Grants to Oregon Artists to Support Existing and New Visual Art Projects

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon artists in eligible regions to support existing and new visual art projects. The purpose of the program is to help independent art groups overcome barriers to funding. Funding is intended for collaborative projects; eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 146846

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Sports and Recreational Equipment

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase sports and recreational equipment. Funding is intended to promote active lifestyles among people with paralysis due to spinal cord injury. Grant funds may be used for any type of equipment that is designed fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180260

Grants to Idaho Agencies, Probation Officers, School and Medical Personnel, and Prosecutors to...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, government entities, probation officers, medical staff, and school personnel for programs that address child abuse and neglect. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the administrative...

GrantWatch ID#: 205877

Grants to Ontario Professional Dance Artists, Groups, and Nonprofits for Professional Developm...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Ontario professional dance artists, groups, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for the creation of dance presentations and for professional development. Funding is intended for the production, presentation, and development of live and virtual dance...

GrantWatch ID#: 154658

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Regions forCommunity Programs that Benefit Local Resi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote the well-being, development, and education of community residents. Of particular interest are the young, aged, and indigent; individuals with special needs; and vulnerable and underprivileged...

GrantWatch ID#: 150564

Grants to USA and Canada Physician-Scientists for Academic Career Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada physician-scientists for academic career development. Funding is intended for proposals addressing disease-oriented, basic biomedical, and translational research. Applicants must be physician-scientists (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) who are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197579

Rebates to Connecticut Seniors and Residents with Disabilities for Rental Assistance

Deadline: 09/30/26

Rebates of up to $700 and rebates of up to $900 to Connecticut older residents and individuals with disabilities to offset housing expenses. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible residents with rent and utility payments. Recipients must be over the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198540

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Grants to Ontario Special Needs Students for Therapy Services and Equipment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario special needs students for therapy services and equipment. Funding is intended to support the needs of these students as they transition into high school, from high school to post-secondary studies, or to the workplace. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227119

Grants to Michigan Individuals for Energy-Efficiency Improvements

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan individuals in eligible regions for energy-efficiency improvements. Funding is intended for low-income residential households that have at least one medically vulnerable family member. Priority will be given to households in which the medically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231394

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Serve Individuals with Hearing or Vision Impairments

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, projects, and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss and/or visual impairments. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. In most cases, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174095

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 Pennsylvania Individuals with Disabilities for Services and Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania individuals with disabilities for services and support when all other avenues have been exhausted. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to aid individuals with ph...

GrantWatch ID#: 225472

Opportunity for USA Researchers and Artists to Participate in a Media Arts Residency

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206049

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits and Minority Arts Curators for Exhibitions and Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations and Indigenous or minority arts curators for exhibitions and other curatorial projects. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of the province's public galleries, artist-run centers, and other org...

GrantWatch ID#: 153154

Opportunity for a Canada Recently-Graduated Architect to Pursue an Internship Abroad

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for a Canada recently graduated architect to further their studies with an internship abroad. The winning applicant will receive funding and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of current architectural styles. Funding is intended to cover travel c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201337

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm to Recognize Exceptional Potential in the Ind...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists to Honor Exceptional Successes in the Field of Visual and Media Arts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include pho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Award to a Canada Architect or Architectural Firm in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions ...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada architect or architectural firm in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who is in the early stages of his career, has exhibited noteworthy talents, and whose work indicates a prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223977

Grants to Ontario Media Artists and Directors for Innovative Artistic Projects

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario individual professional media artists or directors for innovative projects. Funding is intended for film, audio, video, new media, comedy, animation, drama, documentary, electr...

GrantWatch ID#: 154972

Grants to Ontario Teachers for Enrichment Projects for Middle School Students Facing Barriers ...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to Ontario public school teachers for projects to benefit middle school students in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to assist students facing multiple barriers so that they will graduate high school and continue on to postsecondary education...

GrantWatch ID#: 197503

Grants to Washington Medical Research and Social Service Agencies for Research and Humanitaria...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington medical research and social service agencies for medical research, community humanitarian services, and services to individuals with physical or mental disabilities in eligible regions. Organizations must operate within or sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174938

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Fiction Writer

Deadline: 10/13/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International early-career fiction writer to develop their craft. The program is intended for writers who have experienced exclusion in some form, as a result of race, religion, gender, or other reasons. Eligible applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211028

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, Artists, Artist Groups, and Schools for Arts Projects With ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, artist groups and collectives, school boards, and First Nation or Indigenous schools for arts projects that encourage local community participation. Funding is intended to promote collaboration be...

GrantWatch ID#: 153155

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for the Production and Creation of Media Arts Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario individual artists in eligible locations for original arts projects. Funding is intended for artists at any stage of their career to create and produce work in the media arts. Consideration may be given to independent film, video...

GrantWatch ID#: 167067

Grants to Ohio Teachers to Help Students with Learning Challenges Succeed in the Classroom

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio teachers to help students with hearing impairments to succeed academically. Funding is intended to provide resources for teachers working with youth in classroom settings. Grants may be requested for specific projects that will strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 179666

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists for the Creation of Public Artwork

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $8,000 to Minnesota emerging artists to produce and present public works of art in a wide range of disciplines. Artists are required to submit site permission with their application. For the purposes of these grants, public art can be defined broadly as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174791

Grants to Minnesota Emerging Artists to Develop Public Art Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota emerging artists to help support preliminary activities related to public art projects. Funding is intended to support the early steps of projects, including activities such as research, development, and planning. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 176400

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Advancement in the Area of Public Art

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $5,000 to Minnesota individuals for public art career advancement. Funding is intended to support the professional development of artists in a wide range of media and practices. Eligible activities may include conferences, skill development, apprenticesh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176401

Grants to Minnesota Artists to Create New Publicly Accessible Works of Art

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of $10,000 to Minnesota artists to create new publicly accessible works of art. Funding is intended for pieces of work in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to the following: performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture...

GrantWatch ID#: 204584

Grants to Canada Artists, Arts Organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis Nonprofits fo...

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada artists, arts organizations, and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis nonprofit organizations for professional development activities in the arts. Funding is intended to offset the cost of participating in a residency outside of Canada....

GrantWatch ID#: 223972

Grants to Washington Artists, Community-Based Groups, and Neighborhood Arts Councils for Arts ...

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Washington artists, community-based groups, and neighborhood arts councils in eligible locations to support arts and cultural events and festivals held in local parks. Funding is intended to activate parks located in economically distressed and disadvant...

GrantWatch ID#: 175585

Grants to Ontario Visual Arts Nonprofits, Arts Galleries, Collectives, and Curators for Arts P...

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, art galleries, ad hoc groups, artist-run centers, collectives, and curators to present the work of local visual artists, promote professional development, and support cura...

GrantWatch ID#: 158919

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Artists, Groups, Collectives, Publishers, and Schools in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, product...

GrantWatch ID#: 180883

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Benefit People with Corpus Callosum Disorder ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Grants to Ohio Artists with Disabilities For Performing and Creative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio early-career and professional artists with disabilities for performing and creative arts projects. Funding is intended to assist artists in furthering their artistic development. The grant program seeks to he...

GrantWatch ID#: 178196

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893
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