Grants for individuals: teachers, students, homeowners, veterans, minorities, Native Americans, new immigrants, American Citizens. Grant Watch has a wide array of grants for individuals representing the diverse population of the USA.
Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...
Grants of $6,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities and related social sciences disciplines, and from indepen...
Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, teaching, and learning in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities include teaching English abroad, creative arts research and s...
Grants to USA faculty at IHEs or individuals at nonprofits, government agencies, and for-profits for conservation research. A preliminary proposal must be submitted prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support community partnerships that will improve science-based management, to protect and restore the Long ...
Awards and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for greater business success. The award program identifies, encourages, and supports women-led or women-run businesses, providing the necessary financial, social, and...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and doctors employed by medical, academic, and research institutions for cancer research. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that advance understanding of the development, progression, and treatment o...
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for a case involved in civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is usually intended for one particular case, but occasionally ...
Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...
Grants of $1,500 to USA individual artists to support art projects. Eligible art disciplines include visual arts projects and new fine crafts. Funding is intended to support the creation of artwork and to help artists continue their work and undertake new projects. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to increase public appr...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations to honor substantial contributions in the field of obesity. Recipients may be honored for work that furthers the basic science, prevention, and treatment of obesity. Eligible award areas include, but are not limited to, public policy, research, patient ...
Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar with a significant body of work in the field of human resources. The purpose of this award is to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of human resources research. This award honors an individual for significant past and ongoing research contributions that i...
Scholarships of up to $1,500 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term program in Israel. Funding is intended for a limited number of young adults who plan to study at an eligible Israeli university or attend a qualifying long-term, post-college program.
In-kind grants of resource kits to USA educators, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the contiguous states for environmental education programming. Kits include projects, materials, and activities for learning about the themes of water resources, soil and decomposition, renewable energy, and pollination. Kits are desi...
Grant of up to $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student, faculty member, research intern, or association management professional to conduct research addressing nonprofit membership and member-based association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full grant proposal....
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a contest to develop Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related technology solutions that benefit developing countries. Participants will compete for prize packages valued at $500 and $1,500. The purpose of the program is to support developing countries throu...
Fellowships of $10,000 to USA journalists in eligible states for reporting on foreign and international news stories. The purpose of this program is to promote the reporting of global issues to readers in Midwestern states. Eligible applicants are online, broadcast, and print journalists based in Chicago or elsewhere in th...
Grants of $200 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for relief from financial hardship caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In-kind support includes access to resources and programs to enable artists to continue pursuing the arts in an economically viable manner through the fal...
Grants to USA academics and professionals to participate in research and teaching in a broad range of disciplines. Funding will support work at qualifying institutions, research centers, and organizations throughout the world. Opportunities are open to university and college faculty and administrators, as well as artists, ...
Grants to USA colleges and universities, research institutions, national laboratories, Federal agencies, private corporations or organizations, and individuals for education, research, and extension projects in the agricultural and food sciences. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be use...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA small business owners for relief during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to provide emergency support to small businesses that have been impacted by COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to grant funds, grantees will receive ongoing support from the funding source...
Opportunity for USA artists to receive financial assistance. The purpose of this program is to respond to urgent needs of individuals who can not work because of injuries, mishaps, or illnesses. Eligible applicants are artists, actors, singers, authors, dancers, directors, producers, choreographers, musicians, and screenwr...
Awards of up to $2,500 to USA active and retired educators in multiple states for K-12 public school supplies and educational materials. Prize winners who do not currently work on a school campus can designate a recipient school to be gifted the award. The award is designed to offset the amount educators use from their own...
Opportunity for USA individual artists to display their artwork at a new building in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the exterior of the facility as well as for walkways, and may be in any genre, style, or medium. Requests will be accepted from qualified applicants demonstrating expertise and previous experience ...
Grants of $1,000 to USA photojournalists for news stories that cover underreported topics. Funding is intended to assist with costs of reporting stories that address current systemic problems including, but not limited to, the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on disadvantaged communities, food insecurity, police brutalit...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations and individuals for research projects that improve the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare system by improving efficiency, quality, access to care, preparedness, an...
Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program will include mentoring, webinars, a weekend retreat, and participation at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization. Eligible applicants must be studying in their final year at a US medical school.
Grants to USA and Canada Native small farmers and food producers to address the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding may also be used to address emergency situations such as sanitation and food security for local communities and food producers. Projects addressing food security may focus on:
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to their work, careers, and...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public television.
Grants to USA scientists and doctors affiliated with institutions for cancer research. Grant funds may be used for project costs and salary support. Funding is intended to advance the careers of early-career researchers. Eligible areas of research include diagnosis, therapeutics, epidemiology and public health, cell biolog...
Opportunity for USA start-up companies and individuals to participate in a 16-week business accelerator program. Participating companies will benefit from cash investments, access to staff interns, software deals and perks, mentor support, and follow-up capital support. The program promotes the growth of all types of busin...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individual journalists, for health care information initiatives. Funding is intended to support documentary films and related public engagement campaigns, educational opportunities for health reporters, and health reporting. The purpose of the NIHCM Foundation...
Opportunity for USA individual artists to exhibit original artwork at a public facility located in Wyoming. Artwork will be commissioned for the interior of the building, including murals, small sculptures, 2D work, site-specific installations, and wall-mounted relief work. Requests will be accepted from qualified applican...
Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research on the prevention, treatments, and cures of macular degeneration.
Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories artists to mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to provide urgent financial assistance to craft artists. Eligible uses of funds include meeting urgent food, housing, and/or health insecurities. The program will focus on those facin...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, including commercial or government entities. The purpose of this program is to acknowledge o...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to remote education during the early phase of their career. Strong candidates are known for service to the profession, leadership activities, contributions to advancing the field, and scholarly publications. Nominees should be forty ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, institutions, and organizations for the conservation of home and amateur audiovisual materials and their digital transfers. Funding is intended to help cover the costs of products and services by professional film and video labs for the preservation of personal and public cultural...
Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada women entrepreneurs to start a business or develop an existing business. One grant will be awarded each month. One of the 12 monthly winners will be awarded a $25,000 grant at the end of the year. Funding is intended to help women achieve their entrepreneurial dreams.
Grants totaling $30,000 to USA and Puerto Rico individuals to conduct new research related to therapy services in various settings. Funding is intended to support projects that study the impact or effectiveness of post-acute care therapy services in inpatient rehabilitation facilities or home health settings, and for proje...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists, conservationists, and educators who are within five years of receiving their degree for projects on aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative start-up p...
Awards of $7,500 to USA practicing Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts, demonstrated by work in any medium, from literary to visual to performing, in both contemporary and traditional forms. Nominations are invited on behalf of established artists with a documented affiliation of a United States ...
Awards to USA educators and institutions of higher education to recognize dedication to the advancement of digital teaching and learning. Awardees will have exhibited leadership, conducted original research, or contributed innovative ideas to the field of online education.
Grant of $5,000 to a USA filmmaker to create a film with a social justice theme. Funding is intended to support the production of creative and high-quality films that inspire social change. Eligible films must be based on the experience of South Asian Americans and must represent South Asian individuals in the cast, crew, ...
Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories individuals who have been affected by cancer to offset the financial hardships of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The purpose of funding is to ease the financial burden of those previously or currently afflicted with cancer and who are also financially affected by the financial effects of th...
Opportunity for USA youth ages 13 and older to enter a contest to describe current and pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) afterschool experiences through writing, art, or video. Nonwinning submissions will be entered into a raffle for a $40 gift card. Winning submissions will be published and receive a $75 stipend and may be invit...
Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or Puerto Rico optometric resident, faculty member, or advanced practice fellow for research projects. Fellowships are intended for a wide range of research topics in the areas of vision science, clinical practice, or eye-related public health. The fellowship funding is designed to benefit ind...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects addressing aggression and violence. Funding is intended for scholars in the fields of humanities, natural sciences, and the social sciences. Funding is also intended for projects with the potential to improve understanding of the manif...
Grants to USA nonprofits, agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that increase rock climbing accessibility. Funding is intended to preserve and improve climbing areas across the nation. Applicants who have not been previously funded will be given priority.
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may not otherwise attend due to limited local, state, and persona...