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Grants for Florida Individuals

Explore 1,173 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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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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Defic...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Certain applicants are required to contact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 193008

Grants to USA Individuals with Breast Cancer for Basic Living Expenses

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $1,250 to USA individuals with breast cancer for basic living expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer patients with expenses such as rent, utilities, car payments, mortgage payments, and the like to remove some of the financial burden from t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220751

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a co...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576

Fellowships to USA Postdocs to Conduct Research in Biology

Deadline: 09/29/26

Fellowships to USA postdocs to conduct research in biology. Funding is intended to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to conduct independent research and gain experience and training to further their careers. This program has a focus on supportin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216431

Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits to Address the Critical Needs of Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local residents in eligible regions. All proposals must address critical needs within the community, including food, senior assistance, and helping needy children. Grant proceeds mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 175310

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 and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Grants to USA Schools and Organizations in Multiple States for Wildlife Education Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and South Carolina schools, organizations, and individual educators to develop education projects about specific wildlife and its habitat. Funding is intended to support educational projects about the go...

GrantWatch ID#: 183668

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Materials Science Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and invo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

Award to a USA Nonprofit or Individual for Contributions to Arts and Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Award to a USA nonprofit charitable organization or individual to acknowledge noteworthy contributions to society in the United States. This year, the selected award recipient will be recognized for furthering contributions in the area of arts and culture. Awardee...

GrantWatch ID#: 191490

Grants to USA Service Members and Relatives for Education-Related Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $750 to USA students and family members in eligible branches of the military for expenses related to acquiring a GED, higher education, or vocational training. Funding is intended to reimburse service members and relatives for education-related cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 191982

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Advance the Health of Felines

Deadline: 12/30/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, PhDs affiliated with institutions, postdoctoral researchers, and new investigators for projects that improve the health of the domestic cat species. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 192835

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA and Canada Physician-Scientists for Academic Career Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada physician-scientists for academic career development. Funding is intended for proposals addressing disease-oriented, basic biomedical, and translational research. Applicants must be physician-scientists (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) who are...

GrantWatch ID#: 197579

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects to Advance Medical Knowledge...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnos...

GrantWatch ID#: 201244

Grants to USA Individuals Experiencing Hardship to Assist with Various Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA individuals experiencing hardship to assist them with various expenses. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207310

Competition for USA and Canada Mom Entrepreneurs to Help Grow Their Businesses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Competition for USA and Canada mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Eligible applicants include first-time expect...

GrantWatch ID#: 209032

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Research Global Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships of $10,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International journalists, scholars, and other individuals to research global issues at a program in Washington, DC. The purpose of the program is to afford researchers the opportunity to engage with US policyma...

GrantWatch ID#: 210373

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD Candidates for Data Co...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD candidates to facilitate data collection in academic research. Successful applicants will receive a one-year subscription to data collection software, technical support, and publicit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210421

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, individuals, Tribes, and government agencies for research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 226032

Grants to Florida Business Owners in Eligible Regions for Marketing Initiatives to Promote Gro...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $2,500 to Florida business owners in eligible regions for marketing initiatives to promote growth. Applicants must meet with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for branding and marketing activities that help local businesses expand. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 226530

Grants to Florida Businesses and Commercial Property Owners for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Florida businesses and commercial property owners in eligible regions for capital projects. Applicants must meet with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended to cover costs related to renovation and construction. Eligible uses of funding in...

GrantWatch ID#: 226531

Grants to USA Individuals for Vocational Training

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA individual high school seniors or graduates for vocational training. Eligible skilled trades include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and construction management. Funding may be used for tuition, fees, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 227270

Grants to USA Families to Mitigate Costs Related to Having Youth Participate in Golf

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA families to mitigate costs related to having youth participate in golf. Applicants will need to demonstrate financial need and obtain a recommendation letter from a coach or other person who can vouch for the young athlete's skill and character. Athl...

GrantWatch ID#: 215474

Grants to USA Students for Local Community Service Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior re...

GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learn...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Fellowships to USA and Canada IHE Math Faculty Members to Extend Research Sabbaticals

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada math teachers and administrators at IHEs to support the extension of sabbatical research leaves from a single term to a full academic year. The fellowship program is intended to support theoretical mathematics research and will provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 174439

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to USA Educators for Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for professional development materials and opportunities. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, including but not limited to those associated with in-services, conferences, and professional learning communities. Al...

GrantWatch ID#: 186493

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge clos...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368

Grants to USA Scientists for Neurobiology Research Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with eligible institutions for neurobiology research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to a better understanding of behavioral outp...

GrantWatch ID#: 194918

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Pursue Humanities Studies

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue studies in the humanities. Funding is intended for scholars focusing on any area of humanities, as well as the arts, the professions, public life, and natural and social sciences. The residencies wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 197702

Grants to USA Individuals and Music Organizations for Music-Related Projects and Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Est...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are ali...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Health and Science Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 215039

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies on Health and Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities world...

GrantWatch ID#: 215040

Grants to USA Florists to Attend Professional Development Conferences

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA florists to attend professional development conferences. Funding is intended to defray the costs of attending industry conferences and events that act as business development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be attending the co...

GrantWatch ID#: 215120

Awards to USA Youth and Youth Groups for Human Rights Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216765

Grants to USA Postdoctoral Researchers Affiliated with Research Institutions for Life Sciences...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA postdoctoral researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and universities for life sciences research projects. Funding is intended for basic biological research in a wide range of categories. Applicants may be awarded to non-US citize...

GrantWatch ID#: 223136

Fellowship to a USA Individual to Work on Radio Show Production

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowship to a USA individual to work on the production team for a radio show. The selected fellow will become an integral part of the production team for their six-month term and will learn the ins and outs of producing a successful radio show. In addition to mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231376

Grants to USA Early Career Professionals to Conduct Gynecologic Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/09/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to USA early career professionals and junior investigators to conduct gynecologic cancer research. Applicants must submit an abstract prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projects pertaining to women's health and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231423

Grant to a USA Senior Scholar to Coordinate an Academic Institute

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant to a USA senior scholar to coordinate an academic institute. The applicant will organize a one- to two-week program addressing the issue of democracy from the perspective of marginalized communities. Participants will include PhD students, postdoctoral resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231565

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career and Graduate Student Psychologists to St...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career and graduate student psychologists to pursue innovative study in the practice of psychology. Funding is intended for research of various approaches to the practice. In addition to the cash grant, recipients may...

GrantWatch ID#: 191536

Opportunity for USA Researchers and Artists to Participate in a Media Arts Residency

Deadline: 10/02/26

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206049
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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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