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Grants for Florida Individuals

Explore 1,211 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 Florida. 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
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Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

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

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

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

Grants to USA BIPOC Deaf Artists for Career Development

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories BIPOC deaf and hard of hearing artists for career development. Established and emerging artists may apply. Eligible disciplines include performing, media, literary, tactile, and visual. Priority is for applicants who have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216572
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Grants to Florida Artists for Visual Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida artists to allocate necessary resources for visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for established and emerging artists to use as needed to enhance or help establish their artistic careers. Artists may practice in a wide...

GrantWatch ID#: 190578
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Grants to Florida K-12 Teachers for Travel Related to Career-Enrichment

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible locations for travel experiences that lead to enhanced classroom curricula. Funding is intended for the enrichment of both the educator and their wider school community and to increase opportunities for broader...

GrantWatch ID#: 190579
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Opportunity for International Artists to Participate in a Residency Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International visual artists to participate in a residency program. Residents will benefit from the use of studio spaces, access to mentors, introductions to important industry representatives, and the opportunity to exhibit their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205053
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Grants to Florida Art Writers and Curators for Advancing Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $10,000 to Florida art writers and curators for advancing contemporary visual art in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects that will provide artists with increased visibility and critical engagement. Eligible uses of funds include exhibits,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229675
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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

Prizes for USA Individuals, Groups, and Organizations to Develop a Food System for Mars Space ...

Deadline: 08/14/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, and organizations to participate in a competition to develop a food system for space crews on Mars. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. The purpose of the competition is to encourage the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 226635

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Community Gardening Projects

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

GrantWatch ID#: 229566

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA Faculty for Research Projects in the Chemical and Life Sciences

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA faculty members at academic and nonprofit institutions to further innovation and expand scientific research. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support young faculty members in the early year...

GrantWatch ID#: 174231
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Grants to USA Individuals, IHEs, and Industry for Innovations in Long-Acting HIV Products

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA individuals, teams, academia, and industry for innovations in long-acting HIV products. Applicants should offer strategies to implement and adopt community use of HIV prevention and treatment products. Innovations should address ease of access, engag...

GrantWatch ID#: 230162

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and For-Profits for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit and for-profit organizations for events and projects that promote tourism, cultural vibrancy, and community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create engaging, community-focused events that celebra...

GrantWatch ID#: 222952
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Grants to Florida Professional Artists to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Florida established and emerging artists in eligible locations for professional development activities or equipment purchases. Funding is intended to support the needs of local artists and to help develop a creative, vibrant, and inspirin...

GrantWatch ID#: 147806
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Grants to USA Professional Dancers to Assist with Expenses in Times of Financial Crisis

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by circumstances beyond their control. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 199210

Contracts for Services to Florida Social Workers for Support of Parents in Court Cases

Deadline: 08/11/26

Contracts for services to Florida social workers, organizations, agencies, and firms to provide social work services to eligible parents involved in court cases in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for both parents and children and to ens...

GrantWatch ID#: 231270

Opportunity for USA Individuals and Organizations to Share Lyme Disease Experiences

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, teams, and organizations to share personal stories and insights on Lyme disease. This competition is intended to elevate the voices of people with lived experience with Lyme and to highlight priorities to improve the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 229947
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Opportunity for Florida Entrepreneurs to Join a Business Sprint

Deadline: 08/04/26

Opportunity for Florida entrepreneurs to join a business sprint. The ten-week program will include live sessions on a weekly basis, workshops, real-time feedback, and speakers. Focus areas will include systems, scale, and operations; pitch and investor readiness; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230313
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Opportunity for a Florida Filmmaker to Participate in a Local Residency Program

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for a Florida filmmaker in eligible regions to participate in a local residency program. The winning applicant will receive a range of benefits including $50,000 in funds to create a low-budget film, production support, access to studio, and networking...

GrantWatch ID#: 205474
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Grants to USA Artists and Artist Collaboratives for Artist Gatherings and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $500 to USA artist collaboratives to support artist gatherings, project accessibility, and documentation and archiving. Grantees are chosen at random from the pool of eligible applicants. Funding is intended to provide funding for various needs of the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 224887

Scholarships to USA College Students and College Graduates to Attend a University or Participa...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term post-university program in Israel. Funding is intended to assist young Jewish American adults who have been involved in pro-Israel act...

GrantWatch ID#: 176540

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

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nursing and Medical Educators for Career Development

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to promote the careers of promising doctorally-prepared faculty members in medicine and nursing...

GrantWatch ID#: 184749

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

Grants to USA Investigators to Mitigate the Loss of Federal Research Funding

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators, IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions to mitigate the loss of federal research funding. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects associated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223698

Grants to USA Investigators for Synthetic Plant Biology Research

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with IHEs, research facilities, and research institutes for research related to synthetic plant biology. Funding is intended for projects that apply engineering techniques and principles to advance the understanding of plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229996
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Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Research Related to Cardiac Health

Deadline: 08/05/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for research related to cardiac health. Funding is intended to enable applicants to develop academic careers in research alongside fulfilling clinical service commitments. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 185142

Fellowships to USA and Virgin Islands Instructors at IHEs for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to individuals at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to conduct research related to the humanities, education, and social sciences. Funding is intended to create conditions for su...

GrantWatch ID#: 211234

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands IHE Teaching Staff to Plan Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...

GrantWatch ID#: 211235
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research to Assess Physical Therapy Treatment Effectiveness

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to assess the clinical effectiveness of interventions in physical therapy within any relevant discipline. Funding is intended to support studies t...

GrantWatch ID#: 157578
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Acute Care Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $80,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to enhance knowledge related to acute care physical therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that evaluate the interaction between therapeutic metho...

GrantWatch ID#: 171663
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Physical Therapy Education

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for studies related to physical therapy education. Funding is intended to support research projects that focus on the gap between research evidence and practice. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 188947
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Grant to a USA Emerging Investigator for Physical Therapy Treatment Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to physical therapy treatments for patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Funding is intended to support studies that explore clinical ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195466
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Grant to a USA Early-Career Investigator for a High-Risk Physical Therapy Project

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $40,000 to a USA early-career investigator affiliated with an organization or institution for an innovative project related to physical therapy treatments. Funding is intended to support high-risk research that has the potential for high impact and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195467
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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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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on School-Based Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator or group of investigators for research related to school-based physical therapy. Funding is intended for research related to treatments for students with disabilities. Priority will be given to proposals having the most immed...

GrantWatch ID#: 208668
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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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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research to Improve Physical Therapy Treatments

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research to improve physical therapy treatments for patients with heart and lung diseases. Priority will be given to research having the most immediate clinical app...

GrantWatch ID#: 213965
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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Geriatric Physical Therapy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research projects in the field of geriatric physical therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that assess interventions and examinations of geriatric patien...

GrantWatch ID#: 213966
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Grant to a USA Emerging Investigator for Clinical Physical Therapy Efficacy Research

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA emerging investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to clinical physical therapy. Funding is intended to support studies that focus on the efficacy of physical therapy services as well as on...

GrantWatch ID#: 213967
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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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Grant to a USA Investigator for Research on Physical Therapy in Primary Care Settings

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $40,000 to a USA investigator affiliated with a qualifying institution or organization for research related to physical therapy in primary care settings. Funding is intended for studies related to access to care, utilization of physical therapy by primary...

GrantWatch ID#: 219894
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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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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.