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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 USA and Canada Teachers to Develop Math Lessons for Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada teachers to develop lessons that teach math concepts to students with disabilities in grades 2-8. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231153

Fellowships to Washington Individuals to Recognize Artistic Achievements

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to Washington individual artists and teams of artists to recognize artistic contributions. Artists working in teams must contact program staff prior to applying. The fellowship is intended to acknowledge exceptional achievements in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 176212

Grants to Ontario Artists, Curators, Groups, and Nonprofits for Research, Programming, and Art...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario artists, curators, ad hoc groups and collectives, craft guilds, and nonprofit organizations for craft-related activities. Funding is intended for craft-based research, creation, production, and development, as well as for projects that connect On...

GrantWatch ID#: 153166

Grants to Ontario Professional Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario artists for career development opportunities. Funding is intended for projects that help artists obtain new techniques and skills that will improve their artistic practice. Grants are offered in three categories: for artists pract...

GrantWatch ID#: 180247

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Ontario Professional Musicians, Composers, Orchestras, and Choirs to Record Music

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario musicians to record music. Eligible applicants include composers, music ad hoc groups, collectives and organizations, choral training groups, and community orchestras and choirs. Grants are available in...

GrantWatch ID#: 153157

Fellowships to USA MD and PhD Students to Promote Career Growth and Diversity in Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA MD and PhD students to promote career growth in the field of ataxia research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants are from underrepresented po...

GrantWatch ID#: 204541

Grants to New Hampshire Individuals with Disabilities to Improve their Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants of up to $1,200 to New Hampshire individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to provide support for products and services that enhance the quality of life for income-eligible residents with di...

GrantWatch ID#: 178797

Grants to Maryland Individuals to Assist with Medical Care Needs

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals to assist with medical care needs. Funding is intended for critical assistance for those suffering from ALS and their families. Grants are available in the focus areas of equipment purchases and rentals, in-home care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220023

Grants to Alabama Families to Help Offset Expenses Related to the Care of a Family Member with...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Alabama families to help offset expenses related to the care of a family member with autism.This program is intended to offset a variety of service and expenses such as summer camps, safety devices, swim lessons, respite services, ABA services, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 227497

Grants to USA Military Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities in Multiple States for Home ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas reservists, veterans, and service members with service-related disabilities to help with housing needs. Grant funds may be requested for home modifications to meet the needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165702

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

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 Alberta Individual Artists and Ensembles for Art Pieces for Display

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Alberta artists and ensembles to produce works of art for display. First-time applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Eligible artists may produce artwork in the disciplines of sculpture, fibre art, painting, glass, photograph...

GrantWatch ID#: 153748

Grants to Minnesota Artists With Disabilities to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 04/06/27

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota artists with disabilities for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to promote the arts, foster inclusivity, and contribute to the community. The grant program aims to assist artists with disabilities in creating...

GrantWatch ID#: 225771

Opportunity for USA Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Students to Gain Experience in t...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200913

Grants to USA Independent Researchers for Military History Research Projects

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181948

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Families and Individuals

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that improve the quality of life and increase educational opportunities for disadvantaged populations or individuals with disabilities. Funding is specifically intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 161610

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Adults with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for health and human services programming to improve the lives of children and adults with physical disabilities. Special consideration is given to organizations that serve low-income individuals. Preference will be g...

GrantWatch ID#: 180944

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/28/27

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

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 and Loans to USA Low-Income Rural Homeowners for Home Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 154523

Grants to USA Families of Active or Injured Military Service Members and Veterans for Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active military personnel and injured service members or veterans to support extracurricular activities for children. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as camps, sports, tutoring, performing and fine arts, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 156741

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 First Responders, Military Personnel, and Veterans with Disabilities for Sports ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 159935

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Assist the Homeless, Individuals with Disabilities, and Women a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Israel nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of the homeless, those with physical or mental challenges, and women and girls who have been victims of abuse. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry in advance of a full proposal. Consideration will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 161639

Grants to California PreK-12 Teachers and Therapists to Benefit Students with Special Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California PreK-12 public school teachers and therapists in eligible counties serving special needs children with moderate to severe disabilities. Funding may be used for resources and supplies, professional development, pull-out sessions, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161646

Opportunity for USA Veterans with Disabilities to Participate in a Program to Develop Business...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities to participate in a program to develop skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging...

GrantWatch ID#: 164524

In-Kind Grants to USA Wounded Veterans for Specially Adapted Custom Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially adapted custom housing to USA veterans to accommodate severe injuries they sustained while in service to the country. The opportunity provides custom homes to injured veterans so they may live in a safe and barrier-free environment. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 165485

Grants to Prince Edward Island Individuals and Families for Home Safety and Disability Renovat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island low-income individuals and families for assistance in making necessary home renovations. Funding is intended to support renovations in one or more of the following categories: home structure, heating, plumbing, electrical systems, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 166164

Grants to Maryland Individuals and Organizations for Developmental Disabilities Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland individuals, groups, and organizations to benefit people with developmental disabilities and their family members. Funding is intended to support projects, conferences, and trainings related to the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 166282

Grants to USA Veterans to Construct, Purchase, or Renovate Homes to Accommodate Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home, or for the modification of an existing home to accommodate a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173865

Grants to Massachusetts Individuals for Programs that Benefit Children with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts individuals for programs that benefit children with disabilities in eligible locations. Priority funding is intended for people who work with children with developmental issues, processing disorders, learning disabilities, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174969

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 Minnesota Jewish Families to Support Children with Special Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota Jewish families in eligible regions to support young people with special needs. Eligible families have children between the ages of 12 months and 18 years who are medically diagnosed with particular healthcare needs or learning or developmental...

GrantWatch ID#: 182638

Grants to Nebraska Individuals, Schools, and Child Care Providers to Meet Licensing Requiremen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska individuals, community organizations, schools, groups, and child care programs for the purchase of equipment or for minor building modifications. Funding is intended to help the child care programs mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 185707

Grants to California Families to Benefit Children With Chronic Illnesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California individuals in eligible locations to benefit children with chronic illnesses. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for the child. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment, transportation, family counseling, resp...

GrantWatch ID#: 188973

Grants to Rhode Island Artists and Musicians for Emergency Financial Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island artists, musicians, and creators for financial relief and to support artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support artists and crews who have experienced unexpected hardships. A focus of the grant is the support of B...

GrantWatch ID#: 189262

In-Kind Grants of Specially-Designed Mortgage-Free Houses to USA Veterans Who Were Severely Wo...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of specially designed mortgage-free houses to USA severely injured armed-force veterans to allow them to live independently. Eligible applicants are military service members from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Navy who have returned ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193683

Grants to Missouri Individuals for Assistance with Expenses Related to Amputation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $150 to Missouri individuals for assistance with expenses related to amputation. Funds may be used for a variety of uses, including equipment, medical and DME supplies, items offered by prosthetic companies, and camp fees. The goal of the grant pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 193835

Grants to Texas Individuals in Eligible Areas for Home Modifications that Improve Accessibility

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Texas homeowners and renters in eligible locations to improve accessibility for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support home improvements and modifications that increase home safety. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194812

Grants to Texas Individuals and Families for Critical Home Repairs and Safety Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Texas individuals and families in eligible locations to improve home safety and habitability. Funding is intended for critical home repairs and safety modifications, including accessibility improvements, plumb...

GrantWatch ID#: 194816

Grants to Massachusetts Older Residents or Those with Disabilities for Housing Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to Massachusetts qualifying residents in eligible locations to implement housing upgrades and repairs. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible older residents and those with disabilities who are seeking to make home repairs related to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196646

Grants to Alabama and Georgia Individuals in Eligible Counties to Address Urgent and Unmet Nee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama and Georgia individuals in eligible counties to address urgent and unmet needs. Funding is intended for residents of the funding source's service area who are either disabled, are over 60, have low income, or are mentally or physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196854

Opportunity for NYC Seniors and Residents with Disabilities to Maintain Affordable Housing

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for NYC seniors and residents with disabilities to maintain affordable housing. The program is intended to provide a tax credit to allow tenants to avoid rental increases. Applicants must currently live in an apartment that is rent-controlled or rent-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 197586

Grants to Texas Individuals to Benefit Mobility-Impaired Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas individuals in eligible counties to improve the quality of life for individuals with neurological illnesses or injuries. Funding is intended to provide wellness and fitness assistance for mobility-impaired residents to improve their health, functio...

GrantWatch ID#: 198373

Grants to Indiana Veterans in Eligible Locations for Housing Accessibility Adaptations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual veterans in eligible locations for housing accessibility adaptations. Funding is intended to help honorably discharged veterans live independently in an environment free of barriers. Grants may be used for bathroom and kitchen renovati...

GrantWatch ID#: 198445

Grants to Alabama Low-Income Households for Energy-Saving Home Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama low-income households for energy-saving home improvement projects. The purpose of funding is to reduce energy bills and improve energy efficiency for families, with an emphasis on families with young children, elderly residents, and individuals w...

GrantWatch ID#: 201053

Grants to Pennsylvania Families to Cover Medical Expenses for Children With Physical Differe...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania families to cover medical expenses for children with physical differences. Funding is intended for travel costs and indirect and direct medical expenses. In previous years, grants have been awarded to build lifts for a child with mobility is...

GrantWatch ID#: 201097
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