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Grants for Minnesota Individuals

Explore 1,281 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 Minnesota. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Address Issues with Gene Therapies

Deadline: 12/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, organizations, institutions, and corporations to develop datasets that can be used to predict the toxicity of specific types of gene therapy. This challenge is intended to use advanced computational methods to develop new ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 225422

Opportunity for Minnesota Food Retailers to Participate in a Competition to Support Farmers

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Minnesota grocery and liquor stores to participate in a competition that supports local farmers. The contest is intended to recognize retailers that promote foods produced in the state, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, cheese and dairy, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223110

Grants to USA and Territories Women to Pursue Advanced Degrees and Courses of Study

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and territories women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Opportunity for USA Research Teams to Conduct Robot Experiments in Space

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/23/26

Opportunity for USA research teams of researchers at IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research labs to conduct experiments that utilize a robotic arm in low Earth orbit. Applicants must complete an eligibility registration prior to submitting a full white paper....

GrantWatch ID#: 229956

Prizes to USA Entrepreneurs, Businesses, and IHEs to Advance Energy Storage Technologies

Deadline: 10/08/26

Prizes to USA individuals, startups, entrepreneurs, businesses, and IHEs to advance energy storage technologies. The prize is intended to mitigate supply chain issues within the early stage of development of energy storage. The goal of the program is to accelerate...

GrantWatch ID#: 231009
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Grants to Minnesota Musicians for Creating, Producing, and Performing Music

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to individual Minnesota musicians for new music projects involving creation, production, or performance. Funding is intended to expand access to Minnesota arts and cultural heritage, strengthen community connections, and provide opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231704

Fellowships to USA Early Career Conservation Scientists for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists of any nationality based at USA institutions. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship program is intended to support leading scientists by fostering research skills improvement and providing field learning experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181857

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for STEM Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics programming. Funding is intended for projects with an emphasis on aerospace. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to parts and supplies for robotics, soft...

GrantWatch ID#: 205510
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Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individual authors and organizations to create and distribute books for youth. Funding is intended to support new literary works that highlight cultural expression, demonstrate strong creative quality, and provide educational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 231703

Awards to Faculty Members for Excellence in Mentoring Scientific Researchers

Deadline: 10/15/26

Awards to USA early- or mid-career faculty members to acknowledge excellence in mentoring scientific researchers. This prize competition is meant to recognize and encourage high-quality mentoring that prepares the next generation of scientific researchers, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 232536

Grants to USA School and IHE Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA school and IHE qualifying teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional development activities. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519

Grants to USA Educators for Projects that Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying educators, instructional support personnel, and education support professionals at public schools and IHEs to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Classroom Equity and Understanding

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Opportunity to USA Eligible Female Business Founders to Participate in a Pitch Competition

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity to USA eligible female business founders to participate in a pitch competition. Winners of the pitch competition will receive cash prizes and a range of in-kind support. The following industries will be eligible to participate: consumer products, beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 216912

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Organizations for K-12 Cultural Studies Materials

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individuals and organizations to develop academic, cultural, and ethnic studies materials for K-12 students from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to expand educational resources for communities whose cultures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 231702
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Contracts to USA Academics, Industries, and Researchers to Benefit the Defense Industry

Deadline: 09/14/26

Contracts for services to USA and territories academics, industries, researchers, and for-profits to increase manufacturing capability for the defense industry. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The goal of...

GrantWatch ID#: 231709

Fellowships to USA Journalists for Projects Addressing Healthcare Topics

Deadline: 09/25/26

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on h...

GrantWatch ID#: 174537

Medical Positions in Underserved Minnesota Regions for Canada and International Physicians

Deadline: 10/12/26

Opportunity for Canada and International physicians to practice medicine in underserved regions of Minnesota. The program is designed to remedy the lack of physicians in rural areas by enabling medical graduates to bypass the two-year home residency requirement of...

GrantWatch ID#: 192553

Grants to USA Teachers, IHEs, and Schools for Holocaust Education Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teac...

GrantWatch ID#: 216446

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International Artists and Scholars to Perform Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International artists and scholars to perform research in France. Funding is intended for artists, scholars, and thinkers researching arts, culture, and the humanities. Applicants must be able to attend a ten-week residency, where ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231913

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Fellows and Residents for Eye Health Training

Deadline: 10/15/26

Fellowships of up to $65,000 to USA, Canada, and International fellows and residents affiliated with IHEs to obtain specialized training in the field of eye health. The purpose of the program is to enhance the knowledge of fellows as it relates to retinal degenera...

GrantWatch ID#: 205972

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers to Support Eye Disease Research

Deadline: 02/25/27 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers associated with IHEs, research institutes, hospitals, laboratories, nonprofit organizations, or other institutions to support research studies related to eye diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent p...

GrantWatch ID#: 205974

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Qualified Researchers for Eye Disease Research

Deadline: 02/25/27 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhDs, DVMs, DOs, and ODs affiliated with an eligible research institution for research related to eye disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for research f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223842
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Projects and Teach at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects and teach at a university in New Jersey. Funding is intended for applicants who show noteworthy potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, application...

GrantWatch ID#: 174673
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Award to a USA Individual to Honor an Exceptional First Book of Original Poetry

Deadline: 09/08/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 202811
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Scientists to Attend a Conference

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying computer scientists and practitioners for assistance to attend a conference program held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are early-career professionals or post-doctorates working in computer science or...

GrantWatch ID#: 222338
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Computer Science Students at IHEs to Attend a Confere...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer science students at IHEs for financial assistance to attend a conference held by the funding source. Eligible applicants are full-time students studying computer science at accredited institutions. Funds may be use...

GrantWatch ID#: 222339
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Independent Projects at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects at a university in New Jersey. This fellowship is intended for applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231017

Fellowships to USA PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Fellowships to USA and territories PhD scholars for academic research projects in the humanities and eligible social sciences. Fellowships are intended to support projects at all stages of development. Eligible proposals for social science research must utilize pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205458

Fellowships to USA PhD Students for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26

Fellowships to USA early-career doctoral students for creative research projects related to the social sciences and humanities. Funding is intended to assist doctoral students who are seeking innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 211233

Fellowships to USA and Canada Educators and Leaders for Professional Development in Jewish Edu...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada educators and leaders to increase their teaching effectiveness and improve their leadership abilities. Participants will benefit from individualized mentoring and will be encouraged to share their knowledge with each other as they att...

GrantWatch ID#: 211777

Opportunity for USA Student Teams to Develop Technologies for Spaceflight

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Opportunity for USA undergraduate and graduate student teams to participate in a competition to develop technologies to improve spaceflight design. The competition is a design challenge in which college students from across the country help design user interface s...

GrantWatch ID#: 216999

Fellowships to USA Qualifying Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Fellowships of $60,000 to USA qualifying scholars for social science and humanities research projects. Funding is intended to support individuals engaged in full-time writing and research. The applicant's goal should be to produce a significant scholarly work. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231406

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Aid Underprivileged ...

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for a wide range of economic development and social empowerment projects. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry form prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to address t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174694
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Professionals to Work in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota healthcare professionals to improve access to primary care and mental health services in underserved areas. Funding is intended to assist health professionals in repaying student loans. The purpose of this program is to promote the recruitment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193166

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, MS, or MSc for an Exceptional Science Research Manuscript

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, MS, or MSc to acknowledge an exceptional science research manuscript. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. Eligible areas of interest include in-vitro research, in-vivo animal resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 220906

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS for a Manuscript Submission on Sports Injury Research

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, or MS to acknowledge an exceptional full-length manuscript submission related to sports injury research. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The purpose of the award is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220908

Award to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS Investigator for a Full-Length Research Manuscript

Deadline: 01/01/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada MD, PhD, BS, or MS early-career investigator in recognition of an outstanding full-length research manuscript. Applicants are required to submit an abstract prior to a full manuscript submission. The award is intended to honor an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220910

Grants to USA Scholars Affiliated with Nonprofit Research Institutes for Bioethics Research

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 09/09/26

Grants to USA early-career scholars affiliated with nonprofit research institutes and universities to pursue research projects related to bioethics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for salary support as well as proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 223401
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Grants to USA Medical Organizations for Prostate Cancer Testing Medical Education Programs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA medical oncology and urology organizations to host professional medical education programs related to prostate cancer testing. The purpose of the program is to provide prostate cancer care teams with education regarding genetic and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 228746

Grants to Minnesota Students in Grades 5-12 for Arts Enrichment Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota young artists for arts-based camps and arts-related studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to allow young artists to take advantage of arts enrichment opportunities in their chosen art discipline. Eligible youth are in grades 5-12 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 169451

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Career Development Activities

Deadline: 09/16/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota artists in eligible counties for career development activities. Funding is intended for artists from populations that have been historically underserved and marginalized. Artists may be at any stage of their artistic career and must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191498

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Artistic Development and Community Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota artists for artistic development activities and for arts projects that engage the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the purchase of supplies as well as activities that include, but are not lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 196587

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Fellowships to USA post-graduate students to carry out scientific research in a laboratory. Research areas of interest include but are not limited to robotics, chemistry, computing, electronics, agriculture, transportation, and water. The project or company must s...

GrantWatch ID#: 199295
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 211252

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Individuals to Promote Cultural Diversity and Heritage

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to Minnesota individuals and nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to the art, culture, and heritage of communities across the state. Funding is intended for activities that include education and outreach that promote cultural diversity,...

GrantWatch ID#: 211410

Fellowships to USA Entrepreneurs for Technology Projects Related to Climate Change

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Fellowships to USA entrepreneurs for innovative technology projects related to climate change. The program is designed to help individuals establish a climate tech start-up. In addition to funding, fellows will receive training, mentorship, networking, and access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221242
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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.

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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.