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Grants for Florida Individuals

Explore 1,189 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

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

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
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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 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
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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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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 Florida Teachers and Principals for Professional Renewal Opportunities

Deadline: 09/28/26

Fellowships to Florida teachers, principals, and assistant principals in eligible locations to pursue professional renewal opportunities. Funding is intended to allow educators to recommit to education and refresh their relationship with the teaching profession. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 209284
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Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral and Senior Scientists for Research Projects Related to Science...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior scientists for research projects related to science and technology. Prospective applicants must contact the proposed research adviser prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to provide high-quali...

GrantWatch ID#: 209376
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Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers to Support Work at Federal and Affiliat...

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral and senior researchers to support work at federal and affiliated laboratories. Applicants must contact the relevant research adviser prior to submitting an application. Selected applicants will be granted tenure as guest researchers...

GrantWatch ID#: 210777
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Fellowship for a USA Researcher for Advanced Research in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowship opportunity for a USA researcher or scholar for advanced research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies in New York. In addition to a cash stipend, the fellow will receive full access to the library's staff and collections and a designated study area. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 229154
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Fellowships for USA Reporters and Editors Related to the Topic of Healthcare

Deadline: 08/03/26

Fellowships for USA reporters and editors for professional development in the focus area of healthcare. Participants will learn about the various challenges associated with the national healthcare system and will receive information about a wide range of topics to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231117

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Autistic Doctoral Students for Autism Research

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/04/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International autistic PhD, ScD, and MD students enrolled in an accredited university or health institution for autism research guided by a mentor. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223304
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Grants to USA Post-Graduate Students for Research and Training in Science and Health

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to USA post-graduate students for research and clinical training in the fields of science and health. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for students who are pursuing careers as physician-scientists, scientists, clin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229087

Grants to Florida Media and Visual Artists in Eligible Counties for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26

Grants to Florida professional media and visual artists in eligible counties for professional development. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist artists at any stage of their careers. In addition to fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 186120

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 09/30/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26

Grants to Florida organizations and individuals for arts activities and programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote arts enhancement opportunities and arts-focused programs, projects, scholarships, and internships. Collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 215903

Opportunity for USA Research Teams to Conduct Robot Experiments in Space

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26 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

Fellowships to USA Medical Residents to Support Training in Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying medical residents to support research training related to multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the online system and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to train individuals with MDs an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197550

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Emerging Investigators for MS Research Training

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging investigators for research training related to multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. The program is intended to support the trai...

GrantWatch ID#: 197552

Grants to USA Physician Scientists to Advance Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to USA physician scientists to advance research in the field of multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended for research training of exceptional post-residency cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 197554

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for MS Research Training Programs

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research mentors partnering with institutions to provide training programs for postdoctoral fellows in multiple sclerosis rehabilitation research. Applicants must register in the portal and submit a pre-application prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197555

Fellowships to USA Physicians for Training in Specialized MS Clinical Care

Deadline: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Fellowships of $75,000 to USA physicians for professional training in clinical care of patients with multiple sclerosis. Applicants must register in the application portal and submit a pre-application prior to applying. Requests will be accepted from qualifying re...

GrantWatch ID#: 197624

Grants to Florida Artists to Support Projects and Career Development

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida individual artists in eligible locations for work in all artistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support artistic projects that include a public event. The grant program is designed to be flexible and accessible and aims to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 194632

Fellowships to USA Post-Graduate Students for Scientific Research

Deadline: 10/27/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

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

Grant to a Florida Visual Artist to Create Original Works

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grant of up to $25,000 to a Florida visual artist in eligible regions to create original works. Artists working within the following disciplines are eligible to apply: sculpture, mixed media, photography, painting, craft, experimental, and multi-disciplinary. One ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221712
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Grants to Florida Public School Teachers for Classroom Projects to Promote Education

Deadline: 08/09/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants to Florida public school teachers and teams of teachers in eligible locations for classroom projects to promote education. Funding is intended to support creative educational opportunities that contribute to the academic success of schoolchildren. Priority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223024
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Awards to USA Undergraduate Chemical Science Faculty to Recognize Exceptional Research and Com...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Awards of $75,000 to USA and territories undergraduate chemical science faculty at IHEs to recognize scholarly research and exceptional commitment to teaching. Awards are intended to provide an unrestricted research grant to early-career full-time tenure-track pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 167466
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Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Participate in a Business Development Progr...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Critics to Participate in a Writing Contest

Deadline: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early to mid-career critics to participate in a writing contest. The contest is open to critics writing for various media: magazines, television, the internet, radio, and newspapers. Eligible articles can address the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215499
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Opportunity for USA Teachers and Librarians to Honor World War II Veterans

Deadline: 08/06/26

Opportunity for USA and territories teachers and librarians in eligible regions to participate in a program to honor World War II veterans. The purpose of the program is to encourage grade 6-12 students to research veterans and record eulogies as part of a nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231408

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

Deadline: 10/08/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

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 USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Institutions for Elephant Conservat...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for elephant conservation and research projects. Funding is intended for programs that can be sustained and that are effective, ethically and culturally appropriate, and include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159356
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Grant to a USA Entity for Research Projects Related to Avian Livestock Production

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA private organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, research organizations, and individuals for research projects related to livestock production. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209048
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Grants to USA Faculty at Eligible IHEs for Research Related to Nursing Students

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA faculty at eligible IHEs for projects to improve nursing education. Funding is intended for the development of a curriculum that incorporates leadership skills and emphasizes the role of nurses in shaping health policy, or utilizes artific...

GrantWatch ID#: 215052
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Compete for Social Change Ideas

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International high school, college, and university students to participate in a competition for presenting innovative ideas on how to create change. Students will compete for prizes based on essays or video presentations that addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 222381
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Grants to USA Farmers to Encourage the Development of Specialty Crops

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229755

Fellowships to USA PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/07/26

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 Qualifying Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/07/26

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
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Opportunity for a USA Puppetry Company or Puppeteer to Join a Residency Program

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for a USA puppetry company or puppeteer to join a residency program. In addition to the program, which covers room and board, the resident will also receive a $7,500 grant. The program and funding are intended to provide the necessary space and support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222232
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Scholarships to USA Medical Students to Support their Studies

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA medical students to support their studies. Applicants must be originally from Detroit and first-generation college students. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited American medical school for the following academic year and have...

GrantWatch ID#: 229750
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Scholarship to USA Medical Students for Professional and Educational Advancement

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarship to USA medical students for professional and educational advancement. The scholarship is intended to support students with financial. The goal of the program is to support medical practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds in order to better suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229751
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Scholarships to USA Graduate Students in Dental, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare Programs

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA graduate students in dental, pharmaceutical, and healthcare programs to support future clinicians. This scholarship is available to those enrolled in the following types of accredited degree programs: DO, DO/Dual Degree, Dental (DDS o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229752
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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.

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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.

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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.