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Grants for Canada Individuals

Explore 923 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 Canada. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

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

Deadline: 08/04/26

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Pediatric Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. The purpose of funding is to facilitate the development of upcoming leadership in the field of pediatr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215696

Opportunity for British Columbia Artists to Become the Resident Artist for a City

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Opportunity for British Columbia artists and artist collectives to become the resident artist for a designated city. The artist will be expected to engage the community, create temporary artwork for the city, and address the ways in which art promotes mental healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 217201

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals and Organizations for Research About Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals and organizations for research studies that address health needs within the community. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research and innovation that will promote new ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197411

Grants to Canada Researchers for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations for social sciences and humanities research. Applicants may also apply in tandem with applicants from one of the Nordic countries. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230043

Grants to Canada Researchers to Improve Healthcare for Seniors

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to improve healthcare for seniors. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to analyze current healthcare programs and determine what chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 229788

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Addressing Lead Exposure

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers to fund new projects addressing lead exposure. Funding is intended to support research projects from a range of relevant disciplines, including but not limited to economics, public health, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 230836
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Grants to Ontario Farmers to Assist with New Technologies and Improve Management of Farms

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Ontario farmers to assist with new technologies and improve management of farms throughout the province. Funding is intended for initiatives related to energy use. The purpose of the funding program is to promote energy efficiency and enhance sustainabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 217109

Grants to Quebec Research Teams for Collaborative Projects and Studies

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Quebec research teams for collaborative projects and studies with scholars from other provinces and territories of Canada. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable researchers to generate new knowledge in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198133
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Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario For-Profits to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Ontario entrepreneurs in eligible communities to promote business development. In addition to funding, successful applicants will receive advisory services, training, mentorship, and education. Eligible businesses are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207272
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Opportunity for Canada Qualifying Entities to Participate in an Ocean Industry Competition

Deadline: 07/26/26

Opportunity for Canada qualifying entrepreneurs and companies to participate in a competition to address issues related to the ocean industry. Winning competitors will receive up to $25,000 in funding, as well as in-kind support. The goal of the competition is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222203

Award to a USA or Canada Library Employee or Team to Recognize Innovative Marketing

Deadline: 07/24/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada public library employee or team in recognition of innovative marketing strategies. Special consideration will be given to an individual or team of marketers who have either revived or initiated a marketing approach in the past tw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197665
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Grants to Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Address the Pitfalls of AI

Deadline: 07/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research proposals that address the pitfalls of artificial intelligence. In addition to funding, awardees will be given access to advisors, mentors, and past grantees. Ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 221439
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage AI Projects

Deadline: 07/26/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, company or nonprofit founders, and other individuals for early-stage projects that incorporate the use of AI. Funding will be used to develop a working prototype demonstrating the need to preserve human autonom...

GrantWatch ID#: 230506

Grants to International Researchers for Innovative Autism Research and Clinical Studies

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with eligible organizations for innovative autism studies and early-stage clinical trials. Applicants must complete the required registrations and submit a letter of intent before submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229668

Grants to International Researchers for Clinical Trials Addressing Autism

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators affiliated with eligible organizations for clinical trials advancing autism treatment and management. Applicants must complete the required registrations and submit a letter of intent before submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229669

Grants to International Researchers for Autism Research

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators affiliated with eligible organizations for innovative research advancing autism treatment and management. Applicants must complete the required registrations and submit a letter of intent before su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229670

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 07/27/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441
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Opportunity for a Canada Artist or Artist Team to Produce Public Artworks

Deadline: 07/28/26

Opportunity for a Canada artist or artist team to produce permanent works of art to be displayed in a public area. The successful applicant will join a team to create permanent artwork or artworks for a combined library and fire station. The chosen artist or artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 230447
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Fellowships and Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Macular Degeneration...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International medical professionals and scientists for biomedical research related to macular degeneration. Applicants must submit an LOI and be registered prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 182199
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Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Perioperative Nursing Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International principal investigators for research related to perioperative nursing practices. Funding areas of interest include increasing patient safety, perfecting perioperative nursing practices, and improving the out...

GrantWatch ID#: 197459
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Healthcare Providers to Address Mental Health of JM P...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International healthcare providers to address the mental health of patients suffering from juvenile myositis. Funding is intended for any measures taken to improve the mental health of patients and their families. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209069
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Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Fiction Writers to Promote Diversity in Writing

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International writers to celebrate diversity in speculative fiction literature. Two awards will be offered: one award for writers from diverse backgrounds, and one award for writers who have created works of fiction that have div...

GrantWatch ID#: 215130
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Disabilities for Media Production

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for initiatives related to filmmaking and media production. Eligible proposals are for nonfiction new media projects and feature-length documentary films with a run time of at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215207
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Opportunity for International Researchers to Participate in a Research Workshop

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an academic, medical, or research institution, or company to participate in a research workshop on neurodegenerative diseases and apply for a grant following participation. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215939
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Grants to British Columbia Residents for Community Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for community activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects led by individuals or small groups that help to strengthen neighborhoods by encouraging residents to share their talents and skill...

GrantWatch ID#: 219334
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082
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Grant to a USA or Canada Investigator or Investigative Team to Support Orthopaedic Sports Medi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a USA or Canada investigator or investigative team to support orthopaedic sports medicine research studies. The purpose of funding is to encourage thorough clinical trials by providing startup seed or supplemental funding. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 220903
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Evidence-Based Init...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221310
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Opportunity for Canada South Asian Music Artists to Participate in a Professional Development ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for Canada musical artists of South Asian descent to participate in an accelerator program. The opportunity is a hybrid online and in-person program available to emerging and mid-career musicians. Participants will have opportunities for collaborative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222675
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals With Disabilities for...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups with disabilities for self-advocacy activities. Some applicants are required to obtain group membership prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support autistic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223200
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Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate Psychology Students from Underrep...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color to pursue degrees in psychology. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support students seeking a psychology degree in clinical psycho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224480
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies About Children's Well-Be...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early and mid-career researchers affiliated with an eligible research institute or university for research related to children's well-being. Fellows will address one of three research themes: children in crisis setting...

GrantWatch ID#: 229898
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Opportunity for Nunavut Individuals to Enter a Songwriting Contest

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for Nunavut individuals to enter a song-writing contest. The purpose of the contest is to preserve Inuit culture and language through songs that celebrate Inuit values. The theme for this year's contest is demonstrating a love of the land, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 229951

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Nerve Sheath Tu...

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to NF1-associated peripheral nerve sheath tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include disease pathogenesis, tumor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230049

Grants to New Brunswick Artists for Capital Improvements and Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick early-career artists to purchase equipment and implement capital improvements. Funding is intended to assist local and recent immigrant artists with facility enhancements, the purchase of tools, and other acquisitions and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 164327

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Performance-Enh...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research projects related to the reduction of performance-enhancing drug use. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. The purpose of the funding is to address the root causes and prevent the use o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172154

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Violence and Conflict in ...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects addressing aggression and violence. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended for scholars in the fields of natural and social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172541

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists to Reduce the Use of Performance-Enha...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 195007

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

Deadline: 08/01/26

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Clinicians, and Investigators to Researc...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, clinicians, and investigators to research SYNGAP1-related disorders. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to help researchers investigate new ideas and...

GrantWatch ID#: 214873

Grants to International Doctorates and Doctoral Students for Anthropology Research

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied....

GrantWatch ID#: 217811

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals for Film Production Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals for film production projects. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing resources and equipment to create the applicant's first film. Successful applicants will also receive access to workshops, meeting...

GrantWatch ID#: 217837

In-Kind Support to Nova Scotia Individuals to Shoot an Analog Movie

Deadline: 08/01/26

In-kind support to Nova Scotia individuals to shoot an analog movie. Funding is intended to support local filmmakers by providing in-kind resources and equipment. The funding source will cover costs affiliated with shooting a short movie, including the actual film...

GrantWatch ID#: 217838

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Produce World Economics Forecasts

Deadline: 08/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a challenge to produce forecasts about world economics. Participants must create their forecasts, a framework, and an analytical appendix. The top five winners will receive a cash award a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221602
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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.