791 Canada Grants for Individuals

791 Individual Grants for Canada

Discover grants available to individuals, including artists, educators, students, researchers, veterans, public servants, and community leaders. Funding provides financial assistance for professional development, creative projects, academic research, and personal hardship relief.

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Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives to Increase Equity and Diversity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 147750

Grants to Prince Edward Island Organizations for Legal Services

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island organizations and individuals to address the legal needs of residents throughout the province. Focus areas include public legal education, technology, enhanced access to justice, and the legal needs of specific populations. The Found...

GrantWatch ID#: 156375

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools to Collaborate with Artists for Educational Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan schools to support arts-related collaborations with individual artists to enhance education for students. Applicants should verify their eligibility with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 165637

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators for Outstanding Works of Literature

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Scholars for Research and Projects to ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual scholars for research, projects, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Previously funded projects include adoption programs, animal rescue training, public awareness campai...

GrantWatch ID#: 170513

Grants to Manitoba Artists and Arts and Cultural Professionals for Career Development Opportun...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Manitoba individual professional artists and arts and cultural practitioners for career development opportunities. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 176175

Grants to New Brunswick Organizations and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists, Arts Professionals, and Schools to Enhance Art Experiences in ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, arts professionals, K-12 schools, and Band schools to enhance art experiences in classrooms. Funding is intended to support research, the development of projects, and relationship-building between potential partners. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184399

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Anthropology Research

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthrop...

GrantWatch ID#: 195165

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Educator for Contributions to the Field of Language A...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International educator to recognize contributions to the field of elementary language arts education. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the field of literacy, enhanced classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Recognize an Outstanding Work in the Field...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish thought. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Studies Related Maternal and Infant Health

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to British Columbia researchers affiliated with the funding source for studies related to the health of mothers and babies. Funding is intended to promote the understanding and advance the knowledge of maternal, fetal, and neonatal health. Awards are open t...

GrantWatch ID#: 206647

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Registered Nurse to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Evide...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 215421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Foster Diversity in the F...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Pursue Projects in the Field of ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222488

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors of Works Related to Catholicism

Deadline: 05/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222531

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team to Honor Exceptional Contributions...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to honor exceptional contributions to pancreatic cancer research. Eligible nominees must hold an MD or PhD degree or the equivalent and have demonstrable expertise in the field. Preference will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227545

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia groups and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for programs that bring community members together, spark new connections, and strengthen the places they call home. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228203
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Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Music Artists, Recording Engineers, and Industry Profess...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia Indigenous music artists, recording engineers, and music industry professionals to support professional development, training, and mentorship programs. Funding is intended to enhance skills an...

GrantWatch ID#: 183035
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations Individuals, Nonprofits, and Councils to Transmit Cul...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals, nonprofit organizations, bands, societies, councils, schools, and museums to transmit cultural practices and knowledge to the next generation of artists. Funding is intended for individualized mentorships as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 209889
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Grants to Canada Cultural Education Centers and Indigenous Individuals for Cultural Heritage

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories community-based culture centers and Indigenous individuals for projects to related to Inuit heritage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 181286
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Awards to USA and Canada Residents of Pathology for Travel Expenses and Registration Fees

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards of up to $400 and up to $1,200 to USA and Canada residents of pathology for travel expenses and registration fees. The intent of this award is to introduce pathology residents to leadership opportunities and to the specialty's challenges. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225499
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606
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Competition for USA, Canada, and International Composers to Create New Works that Contribute t...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International composers to create new works that contribute to the understanding of Jewish music. The winning composer will demonstrate artistry, creativity, and professional and technical mastery. In addition to the $50,000 prize ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220729
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Opportunity for Canada Composers to Participate in a Canadian Music Competition

Deadline: 05/06/26

Opportunity for Canada composers to participate in a competition to develop creative work while engaging with the complexities of Canadian music composition. The prize winner will be commissioned to write a new work for a chamber ensemble that relates meaningfully...

GrantWatch ID#: 220730
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Composers to Participate in a Competition to De...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International composers to participate in a competition to develop work that reflects worldwide culture and musical traditions. Participants will propose new works which display mastery, artistry, and creativity, even as they explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220731
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Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Careers in Fields Related to Cu...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support careers in fields related to culture, humanities, and arts. Funding is intended to support young adults aged 18-30. First-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given...

GrantWatch ID#: 226353
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Grants to Canada Artists for Career Development Efforts

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada individual artists for professional development opportunities. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support career advancement activities that benefit new and emerging ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 170211
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Grants to Canada Researchers to Support Collaborative Diabetes Research Studies

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with research institutions for collaborative studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended to promote an exchange of ideas among investigators in their search for new methods to prevent, treat, manage, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 213559
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Grants to Canada Nonprofit Staff in the Food Insecurity Sector for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of $1,500 and grants of $3,000 to Canada employees of nonprofit and grassroots organizations that focus on food insecurity for professional development activities. Funding is available for workshops, courses, certification, coaching, mentoring, and knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 219761
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In-Kind Support to Alberta Artists to Promote Art

Deadline: 05/08/26

In-kind support to Alberta artists and art collectives to promote the creation of art in eligible regions. Applicant artists are required to engage in community outreach, including showings and workshops. This program provides rehearsal space and mentorship to per...

GrantWatch ID#: 228430

Grants to British Columbia Girl Athletes to Offset the Cost of Participation in Sports

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants to British Columbia girl athletes in eligible locations to offset the cost of participation in sports and physical activities. Funding is intended for programs, training, camps, conferences, equipment, registration fees, coaching, and other related expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 161053

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Writers, Artists, Architects, and Musicians to ...

Deadline: 05/10/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual and digital artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international...

GrantWatch ID#: 203419

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists, Ensembles, and Organizations for Musical Pro...

Deadline: 05/10/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International artists, ensembles, and organizations for musical programs for children and adults. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on historical music. Projects must take place in North, Central, or Sout...

GrantWatch ID#: 225900

Grants to Prince Edward Island Artists for Career Development and Creative Projects

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island artists for professional development, the creation of new works, and the presentation of existing works. The program is intended to support emerging and established professional artists in advancing their careers. Funding may be used...

GrantWatch ID#: 153851

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Cystic Fibrosis Research

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for research related to cystic fibrosis. Priority will be given to proposals that lead to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms, disease progression, and related infections. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 203147

Grants to Support USA, Canada, and International Ocean Animal Research Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to support USA, Canada, and International research, education, and conservation projects with a particular focus on threatened ocean wildlife species and their habitats. The first-stage application must be submitted and approved prior to submission of a ful...

GrantWatch ID#: 156544

Grants to Ontario Visual Artists to Support The Creation of New Work

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among...

GrantWatch ID#: 180882

Grants to Quebec Indigenous Artists in Eligible Locations for Arts Projects and Professional D...

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Quebec Indigenous artists in eligible locations for arts projects and artistic professional development. Funding is intended for activities that advance contemporary and traditional arts practices, create and produce projects, and furthe...

GrantWatch ID#: 191851

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Community Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals for projects and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must obtain required permits and insurance prior to applying. Funding is intended to support neighborhood projects such as community g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193137

Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives in Eligible Regions for Artistic Projects

Deadline: 05/13/26 Conference Date: 05/08/26

Grants to Alberta artists and collectives for artistic projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in all artistic disciplines. Eligible activities include marketing and promotion; research, creation of new work, professional development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197443

Grants to Canada Indigenous Individuals, Groups, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Screen Productio...

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to Canada Indigenous individuals, corporations, groups, nonprofit organizations, and governments, and BIPOC nonprofit organizations to create screen productions. Funding is intended for all phases of the production process, including development, post-produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223063

Grants to Canada Musicians and Record Labels to Support New Recordings

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada musicians and record labels to support new recordings. Applicants must create online profiles prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including but not limited to marketing, video, sound re...

GrantWatch ID#: 208860

Grants to Ontario Students in Eligible Locations to Study Environmental Science and Clean Wate...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Ontario students in eligible locations to study environmental science and clean water management. Funding is intended to support students pursuing higher education who will bring back clean water management practices to the community. Applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227118

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs for Interdisciplinary Research Stud...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs, MDs, or those with relevant equivalent degrees for interdisciplinary research studies. The purpose of the fellowship is to expose fellows to new disciplines under the supervision of a mentor. Eligible disciplines...

GrantWatch ID#: 227865

Grants and In-Kind Support to Alberta and British Columbia Emerging Filmmakers for Documentary...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to Alberta and British Columbia emerging filmmakers to create a three-part documentary related to their community. In addition to funds, filmmakers will participate in four information sessions to help them hone their skills, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228559

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Grants to Nova Scotia Artists to Present New Art and Strengthen Artistic Capacity

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia professional artists to create and present new works of art and to strengthen artistic capacity. Funding is intended to assist practicing artists working in any discipline, including music, fine crafts, media, literary, visual, and performing...

GrantWatch ID#: 160817