grants-for

Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,657 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.

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type

3,657 grants found

Grants to Kentucky Residents for Assistance with Medical Insurance Coverage

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky households for assistance with medical care coverage. Funding is intended to help families that include Medicaid members pay the cost of employer-sponsored insurance premiums. The goal of the grant is to help low-income families pay their health...

GrantWatch ID#: 197319

Grants to Alberta Neighborhood Groups for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Alberta individuals and neighborhood groups for community gatherings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support neighborhood events that promote safety, prevent crime, and help residents meet and engage with each other. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197414

Fellowships to California Individuals for Personal Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to California individuals in eligible areas to take part in an experience that fosters personal development. The purpose of the program is to inspire young women by enabling them to participate in a special experience. Grants will be aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197541

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

In-Kind Support of Eye Exams and Glasses to Arkansas PreK-12 Students

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support of eye exams and glasses to Arkansas residents to benefit underprivileged or uninsured PreK-12 students. The purpose of the program is to provide eye tests and glasses at no cost to children and youth from low-to-moderate-income families who would ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197796

Grants to Arkansas Teachers and School Faculty to Assist in the Purchase of Art Supplies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas teachers and school faculty members to assist in the purchase of art supplies. Funding is intended to support projects in public schools in low-income areas throughout the state. The purpose of funding is to increase students' access to the arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 197809

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to California Researchers for Projects to Investigate Methods to Control Populations of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California researchers for projects to investigate methods to control populations of vertebrate pests. Funding is intended for education and research projects to address the impact of pests such as rats, squirrels, mice, rabbits, gophers, birds, voles, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198262

Grants to Montana Families in Eligible Locations for Financial Assistance with Childcare for Y...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana families in eligible locations for financial assistance with childcare for young children. Funding is intended to allow parents to send their children to early childhood programs that would otherwise be unaffordable. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 198296

Grants to South Carolina Commercial Property Owners and Tenants for Building Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to South Carolina owners and tenants of commercial properties in eligible areas for capital projects. Funding is intended to enhance the exterior of buildings, including painting, signage, awnings, doors, windows, lighting, landscaping, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 198349

Awards to British Columbia Students in Eligible Regions to Recognize Community Volunteerism

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to British Columbia students in eligible regions to recognize community volunteerism. Awards will honor students who have engaged in community services by volunteering their time, energy, and talent to benefit the well-being of residents. Applicants must li...

GrantWatch ID#: 198371

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 USA Individuals in Multiple States for Training in Health Information Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA funding source members in multiple states for professional training related to health information resources. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for professional development opportunities such a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198822

Grants to North Dakota Households to Increase Energy Efficiency in Residential Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota residents for home energy efficiency projects. The purpose of this program is to reduce energy expenditures, increase energy efficiency, and promote safety and health in the homes of low-income residents. Funding is intended for capital proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 198882

Financial Assistance to Florida Individuals in Eligible Counties to Cover Utility Bills

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $500 to Florida individuals in eligible counties to cover utility bills. The program is intended to support residents who have experienced a family or personal crisis and are in danger of being unable to pay for utility services. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 198963

Grants to Florida Residents in Eligible Areas to Assist With Utility Payments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $350 to Florida individuals and households in the funding source's service area to cover residential utilities. Funding is intended to benefit residents who are experiencing financial difficulties and are in need of assistance. Applicants must be t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198964

Financial Assistance to New York Families and Individuals in Eligible Counties to Support Chil...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance of up to $3,500 to New York families and individuals in eligible counties to support children and young adults with severe illnesses. Funding is intended to help families with expenses related to care for the ill individual, thus allowing fami...

GrantWatch ID#: 199370

Grants to New York Individuals to Mitigate the Financial Burden of Medical Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York individuals in eligible locations to mitigate the financial burden of medical expenses. Funding is intended to alleviate financial pressure from families who are facing a disease or serious illness. Applicants must explain the health condition o...

GrantWatch ID#: 199496

Grants to Colorado Filmmakers, Production Companies, and Film Industry Professionals to Produc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado filmmakers, production companies, and film industry professionals to produce film projects in the state. The purpose of the program is to foster job creation for local residents, stimulate economic development, and to promote Colorado as a touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 199530

Grants to Indiana Property Owners in Eligible Locations for Water Quality and Drainage Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana individual property owners in eligible locations for capital projects related to water quality and drainage. The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life in the local community. Funding is intended for projects related to drainage, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 199882

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners in Eligible Areas for Residential Building Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to North Carolina individual property owners in eligible areas for housing enhancements and renovations. Funding is intended to assist with exterior repairs and upgrades of residential structures, including but no...

GrantWatch ID#: 200015

Grants to Minnesota Organizations, Individuals, Schools, and Groups in Eligible Areas to Benef...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to Minnesota individuals, organizations, schools, environmental groups, senior centers, and civic and neighborhood associations in eligible communities for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200064

Grants to North Carolina Households in Eligible Locations for Support During Emergencies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina residents and households in eligible locations for assistance during emergencies. Funding is intended to help income-eligible families who are experiencing a heating or cooling-related crisis, a life-threatening or health-related emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 200149

Grants to Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Owners, Operators, and Tenants to Renovate Old Infra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky commercial real estate owners, operators, and tenants in eligible locations to renovate old infrastructure and support local business growth. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation of dilapidated commercial buildings. The Fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 200154

Grants to California Teachers in Grades 4-6 to Promote Water Education for Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California teachers in grades 4-6 in eligible regions for programs promoting water education. Funding is intended to teach students about area-specific water concerns and to encourage them to participate in conservation activities. Eligible teachers are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200267

Grants to Maryland Tech Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland technology start-ups and entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to establish partnerships with individuals and to help them build successful and sustainable companies. The goal of the program is to assist the next gen...

GrantWatch ID#: 200307

Grants to Texas Businesses and Property Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas businesses and property owners for structural and exterior enhancements to commercial buildings and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for community beautification projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200339

Grants to Kentucky Low-Income Families to Help Pay for Childcare Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky low-income families to help pay for childcare services. Eligible recipients include but are not limited to working parents who earn a salary below the child care income limits, unemployed individuals, teen parents attending school or a GED progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 200549

Grants to Illinois Property and Business Owners, Tenants, Nonprofit and Private Developers, an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois property owners, tenants, business owners, nonprofit and private developers, and religious organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to acquisition, construction, and pre-development such ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200613

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Households in Eligible Locations for Utility Assistance ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario households in eligible locations for utility assistance and energy-saving projects. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents with utility accounts that are in arrears, are at risk of disconnection, or are already dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 200768

Grants to Maryland Artists, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland individual artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts-related programs, events, and activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200794

Vouchers to Nevada Children to Attend Jewish Early Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Vouchers to Nevada children to attend Jewish early education programs for the first time. The purpose of the program is to provide a financial incentive for families to enter their young children into toddler, infant, and preschool Jewish education programs. Vouch...

GrantWatch ID#: 200838

Grants to Ontario Landowners to Help Prepare Properties for Industrial Investments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario owners of public and private industrial properties for activities that help prepare the land for potential investments. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist industrial landowners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200848

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 Delaware Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Conservation Projects in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, trade associations, individuals, and private foundations for a range of conservation programs and projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for environmental activities within th...

GrantWatch ID#: 201267

Grants to Individuals in Eligible Locations to Cover Expenses Related to Cancer Treatment and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts individuals in eligible locations to cover expenses related to cancer treatment and care. Funding may be requested to help meet cancer patients' immediate needs such as medication and equipment as well as integrative cancer therapies. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201285

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Support Public Tours of Art Studios

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $750 to Rhode Island groups of artists to support tours of art studios. Eligible expenses include paying participating artists, marketing, presentation, production, and reasonable administrative expenses necessary for carrying out the project. Tours must...

GrantWatch ID#: 201387

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Residents for Landscaping Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, businesses, and residents for landscaping projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide pollinator habitat, expand plant communities, and prevent stormwater pollu...

GrantWatch ID#: 201466

Grants to South Carolina Individuals in the Hospitality Sector for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina individuals in eligible areas for urgent financial assistance. Interested applicants must fill out a preliminary form in order to apply. Funding is intended for individuals in the hotel, tourism, or restaurant industries who are in crisis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201702

Grants to Yukon Residents and Nonprofits for Professional Development in the Film, Digital Con...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Yukon residents and nonprofit organizations for professional development in the film, digital content, and television industries. Funds are available for training in the areas of marketing, post-production, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 201772

Grants to Florida Property Owners to Renovate Commercial and Residential Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida property owners in eligible locations for structural and site improvements that enhance residential and commercial properties. Funding is intended for the renovation and exterior beautification of business buildings and historic h...

GrantWatch ID#: 201906

Grants to Maryland Commercial Property Owners and Business Owners to Renovate Storefronts and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland commercial property owners and business owners in eligible locations to renovate and enhance storefronts and signage. Funding is intended to upgrade and improve the appearance of commercial and industrial areas. Eligible properties are located i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202212

Grants to Illinois Food and Beverage Workers for Personal Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois food service employees for urgent financial assistance. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardships in the wake of unanticipated events such as injury, illness, accident, natural disaster, or the death of...

GrantWatch ID#: 202382

Grants to New Mexico Residents for Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico individuals in eligible locations for housing assistance in the wake of an unanticipated disaster or crisis. Funding is intended to help community members who face challenges and difficulties due to unforeseen circumstances, such as fire or fl...

GrantWatch ID#: 202603

Grants to Illinois Groups of Individuals for Collaborative Community Improvement Projects in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois groups of individuals for collaborative community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for resident-led activities that enhance local neighborhoods and connect people. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 202606

Grants to Alberta Businesses and Individuals to Promote Food and Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta for-profit agriculture-related entities and individuals to promote growth and business development. Funding is intended to advance the growth of food processors and bio-industrial processors. The goal of the grant program is to invest in projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 202695

Grants to Alberta Food Producers for Business Development and Market Growth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta food producers and agriculture-based for-profits for business development efforts. Funding is intended to promote economic development through investments in projects, company growth, market expansion, and the creation of jobs in Alberta. This pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 202696

Grants to Massachusetts Farmers to Retain their Land for Agricultural Purposes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts farmers to enable continued use of their land for agricultural purposes. Funding is intended to protect productive agricultural farmland from developers and rejuvenate the state's agricultural industry. The program allows farmers to retain ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202790
GrantWatch Intelligence™ Uncover best-fit funders faster. Let GrantWatch Intelligence do the searching, so you can focus on applying. Try GrantWatch Intelligence →

How to Find & Apply for Individual Grants in Your Area

Securing individual grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your project, field, or goals. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering arts and culture, education, research, and community service. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to search or apply for grants on GrantWatch?

A free GrantWatch account includes newsletter updates, access to grant listings, and light use of the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, Claim Your Profile, and AI Grant Writing Tool features. To fully search, filter, and track grants as a serious grant seeker, a MemberPlus+ subscription is required. GrantWatch does not charge a fee to apply for a grant directly with a funding source, and never requires payment in exchange for a guaranteed award.

What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.