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Explore 3,593 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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Fellowships to USA Graduate Students to Pursue Studies and Leadership Development in France

Deadline: 12/01/26

me start page three of guidelines doc. Fellowships to USA and territories students at qualifying IHEs to pursue yearlong studies toward a master's degree in France. Participating fellows are students of the arts, social sciences, the humanities, or STEM who a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223801

Awards to Iowa Agriculture Teachers to Recognize Exceptional Work During a Given School Year

Deadline: 12/01/26

Awards to Iowa teachers of agriculture to recognize exceptional work during a given school year. Strong nominees are those who have a positive impact on their community and school, encourage career development and leadership among students, develop innovative appr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224294

Grants to Alabama Teachers to Promote Finance-Based Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alabama educators in eligible locations to promote classroom education with a focus on financial literacy. Funding is intended to prepare people of all ages to make well-informed financial decisions that can prepare them for a successful future. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225913

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research Skills Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA faculty at nonprofit institutions for research skills development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for early-career healthcare and academic professionals to receive necessary training toward their future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229086

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to Maine Individuals and Businesses to Support the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Maine individuals and businesses to support the fishing industry. Funding is intended for workforce and business development and entrepreneurship. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to training costs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231906

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Hematology Research

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctors, biotherapy professionals, and medical technologists for blood-related research. Funding is intended for research on blood transfusion medicine, blood banking, and biotherapiest. Applications for research into innov...

GrantWatch ID#: 231979

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Award to a USA or Canada Researcher to Recognize an Outstanding Immigration Dissertation

Deadline: 12/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada researcher to recognize an outstanding dissertation related to the history of immigration. The award is presented to a candidate whose work addresses issues related to ethnic and immigration history in the United States and/or No...

GrantWatch ID#: 232234

Grants to Maryland First-Year Teachers to Enhance Educational Opportunities in the Classroom

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $250 to Maryland first-year teachers in eligible regions to enhance educational opportunities in the classroom. Funding is intended for classroom supplies, materials, and educational technology. The goal of the funding program is to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232251

Fellowships to USA and International Graduate Students for a Master's or Doctoral Degree

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA and International graduate students to continue their graduate degree at the University of Hawai'i. Funding is intended to build a sense of community in the Indo-Pacific region by bringing together students from across Asia, the Pacific, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232375

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Education P...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Fellowships to USA Women to Pursue Master's or Professional Degree Studies

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 12/02/26

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193245

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Original and Exceptional Rese...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize original and exceptional research in the field of chemistry. The research should be shown to have significantly advanced the field. If the research is significantly interdisciplinary, aspects that re...

GrantWatch ID#: 187620

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Individuals, Groups, and PTAs for Arts Education Projects

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, artists, unincorporated groups, and PTAs for arts education projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for school-based or community-focused programming that benefits K-12 students. Grants will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 147091

Grants to New York Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York artists to create new artwork that benefits communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in any artistic discipline that promote interaction between the artist and community members. Applicants must reside i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175779

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Recognize Vision Research

Deadline: 12/04/26

Awards of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to recognize outstanding projects in the field of vision research. Applicants must be members of the funder's organization to apply. The awards program supports researchers who are committed to careers...

GrantWatch ID#: 232026

Grants to USA MDs and PhDs for Research Related to Psoriatic Arthritis

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants to USA MDs and PhDs for research related to psoriatic arthritis. Basic and clinical studies will be considered. Requests will be accepted from investigators associated with a U.S. nonprofit institution. Preference will be given to senior post-doctoral inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 187373

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Arthritis

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Fellowships to USA early-career researchers at qualifying research institutions to conduct studies on arthritis and related autoimmune diseases. Eligible fellows are postdoctoral clinical physician-scientists with an MD or MD/PhD degree who have completed or are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 224404

Grants to USA Early Career Investigators to Study Pediatric Joint and Skin Diseases

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA early-career investigators to conduct studies related to pediatric joint and skin diseases. Eligible applicants are researchers with M.D. or Ph.D. degrees, preferably within seven years of postdoctoral training, who are associated wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224405

Grants to USA Early-Stage Researchers to Study Arthritis or Related Autoimmune Diseases

Deadline: 01/08/27 Conference Date: 12/04/26

Grants to USA early-stage researchers to conduct studies on arthritis or related autoimmune diseases. Requests will be accepted from investigators with an M.D. or Ph.D. degree or equivalent who are associated with a U.S. nonprofit research institution. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224436

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations

Deadline: 12/05/26

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Underrepresented Students to Pursue Science Careers

Deadline: 12/05/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Award to a Texas School Administrator to Acknowledge Outstanding Work

Deadline: 12/05/26

Award to a Texas school superintendent, principal, or assistant principal to acknowledge outstanding contribution to library-related services. The award will honor an individual who has advanced various literary programs for both students and professionals. Additi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178458

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities to Create Arts-Based Programming

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Awards to Texas School Librarians for Exceptional Use of Social Media

Deadline: 12/05/26

Awards to Texas librarians for exceptional use of technology and social media. The award is intended to recognize school librarians with an outstanding online presence that is demonstrated through a variety of approaches, including but not limited to professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210925

Awards to USA Individuals for Fostering Women's Interest in the Field of Chemistry

Deadline: 12/05/26

Awards to USA individuals for fostering women's interest in the field of chemistry. The award is intended to honor significant achievements by individuals who encourage women to pursue careers in chemical science or engineering and promote a general appreciation o...

GrantWatch ID#: 232396

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Award to USA Individuals or Groups for Innovation in Land Development and Planning

Deadline: 12/07/26

Award to USA individuals or groups to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educators, authors, journal...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Grants to USA Veterinary Residents to Conduct Research in the Field of Veterinary Ophthalmology

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA veterinary residents to conduct research in the field of veterinary ophthalmology. Funding may be used for the following expenses: salary expenses, research supplies, travel costs, materials, statistical support, limited equipment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 206339

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a st...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support studies that lead to improved care of patients living with the disease by developing new transla...

GrantWatch ID#: 222864

Grants to USA Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa D...

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA investigators and research teams affiliated with institutions for research studies related to Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that will prove competitive in applying for sustained fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222865

Fellowships to Canada Health Professionals for Research Projects on Kidney Donation

Deadline: 12/07/26

Fellowships with a stipend of $31,000 per year to Canada health professionals for studies related to kidney disease and organ donation. Eligible applicants include a wide range of health professionals. The purpose of the program is to foster the growth and experti...

GrantWatch ID#: 223904

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico IHE Faculty for Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico faculty at institutions of higher education for medical research projects. Funding is intended to assist researchers in strengthening and resubmitting their proposals for an NIH R or other federally funded equivalent award. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226967

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers to Study Liver Disease

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers for studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended to develop the potential of exceptional young scientists and encourage research in liver physiology and disease. Well-trained investigators who hol...

GrantWatch ID#: 231854

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers For Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico early-career researchers and faculty members at institutions of higher education for hepatology research related to the treatment of liver disease. Funding is intended to support innovative research ideas that focus on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231855

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior and mid-career faculty members for research related to liver disease. Funding is intended to support new ideas or approaches that have not previously been studied. Clinical/translational/outcomes and basic scienc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231856

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico Junior Faculty Members for Liver Disease Research

Deadline: 12/07/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico junior faculty members for research studies related to liver disease. Funding is intended for project-based clinical, translational, or outcomes research. Applications in health disparities-related research are encouraged. One awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231857

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Pediatric Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at medical, academic, or research institutions for pediatric cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research into the prevention, cause, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187402

Grants to USA Nurse Practitioners, Doctors, and PhDs for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 12/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nurse practitioners, medical doctors, and PhD holders for research related to children and adolescents with cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for research projects focused on supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 227916

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 12/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers to promote childhood cancer studies. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to train researchers from low-and middle-income countries to prepare them to fill spec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232570

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Career Investigators for Pancreatic Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to early-career faculty investigators affiliated with USA instiutions for pancreatic cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support career development for junior faculty. Eligible research projects may be basic, clinical, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 182373

Business Development Program for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals

Deadline: 12/09/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Contemporary...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 182647
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