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Grants for Alberta Individuals

Explore 671 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 Alberta. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International Pre-Doctoral Students to Study Archaeology at an ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217797

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Immunotherapy Cancer Research

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for innovative high-risk research projects related to immunotherapy treatments for cancer. The purpose of funding is to discover and develop new immunotherapy-based cancer treatments. Applicants are expected to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 221391

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Enter a Documentary Competition

Deadline: 01/20/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues th...

GrantWatch ID#: 149468

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Research and Innovation in the Field o...

Deadline: 01/20/27

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177460

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers to Participate in a Sci...

Deadline: 01/22/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159200

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Oncology Research on New Medications

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $60,000 to a USA, Canada, or International physician working in a lab or clinical oncology setting for oncology research on new medications. The grant payment is split between the physician and their mentor. Funding is intended to support an early-career ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224801

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research on Supportive Care for Cancer...

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oncology researcher for research on supportive care for cancer patients. Funding is intended to support mentored studies conducted by early-career physicians that explore how to improve the quality of life of can...

GrantWatch ID#: 224803

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Geriatric Oncology Research

Deadline: 01/28/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist for research in geriatric oncology. Funding is intended to support physicians as they transition from training to faculty appointments. Research on any type of cancer focusing on geriatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 224807

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Preservation of Sound Recordings

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to conduct research projects in the subject area of recorded sound. Projects can include a wide variety of topics under the umbrella of audio recording. Funding is intended for clerical, editoria...

GrantWatch ID#: 182852

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

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

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 Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Professional Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports multidisciplinary artists whose work combines contemporary craft and photography. Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 194103

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

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

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

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Contemporary Craft Development

Deadline: 02/01/27

Residencies with a $1,000 stipend and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports artists working in wood, clay, glass, metal, and fiber by providing studio space and opportunities to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 230607

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to Canada Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Canadian Geography

Deadline: 02/14/27

Grants to Canada individuals to conduct research related to Canadian geography. Funding is intended for researchers to expand Canadians' knowledge of their country and geography and to introduce Canada's unique geography to the rest of the world. Projects must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207064

Scholarships to Canada Master's and Doctoral Students for Geographic Projects Focused on Can...

Deadline: 02/14/27

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Canada Master's and Doctoral students for geographic projects focused on Canada. Funding is intended for research projects that address a significant aspect of Canadian geography. Eligible applicants may be either full-time or part-...

GrantWatch ID#: 207097

Grants to Canada Artists, Writers, Publishers, and Organizations for Research Related to Publi...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strategic initiatives, publishable works, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 160356

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Writing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testin...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Fitness Professionals for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 02/15/27

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grants to USA Individuals to Research Native American History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA individuals to conduct research on Indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Canada. Preference will be given to younger researchers with a doctorate. Funding is intended for research in the areas of Native American ling...

GrantWatch ID#: 178514

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for the Cost of Travel for Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212986

Grants to Canada Indigenous Screen-Based Companies and Individuals for Travel Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $4,500 to Canada Indigenous companies and individuals that create screen-based content for travel expenses related to professional development activities. Funding is intended for expenses to attend conferences, festivals, markets, and participate i...

GrantWatch ID#: 223062

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Scholarships to USA Archivists and Librarians for a Virtual Course on Genealogical Research Fo...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International archivists and librarians for a virtual course on genealogical research focused on African Americans. Course is offered in July. Funding is intended for applicants who help patrons with research and are committed to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 225320

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Address Sustainable Development Goals Wi...

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators in collaboration with middle school or high school students to address Sustainable Development Goals that affect their communities. Eligible educators are employed at public or private schools, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 225363

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research Related to Veteran Cancer

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to support research in clinical oncology related to veterans. Requests will be accepted from either oncologists who themselves are United States veterans, or from oncologists who wish to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 224810

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Research on Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career physician to conduct research studies on mantle cell lymphoma. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will advance the unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 224812

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Lymphocytic Leukemia Research

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to carry out research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Funding is intended to support a preclinical or clinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will improve the und...

GrantWatch ID#: 224814

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research to Advance Early Diagnosis

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying physician to conduct research studies in clinical oncology centered on early-stage detection. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project conducted by an early-career onco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231459

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Early-Career MD or DO in Psychiatry for Health Policy Research

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada early-career MD or DO in general or child psychiatry to create and carry out a research study related to health services or policy. The fellow will conduct studies under the instruction of a research mentor and will have access to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223385

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators for Excellence in Education

Deadline: 03/18/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Formative Mathematical Work

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 219940

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists and Ensembles for Art Pieces for Display

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Alberta artists and ensembles to produce works of art for display. First-time applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Eligible artists may produce artwork in the disciplines of sculpture, fibre art, painting, glass, photograph...

GrantWatch ID#: 153748

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Senior Folklore Scholar to Recognize Lifetime Achieve...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International senior scholar to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor outstanding scholarly work over the course of the individual's career. In addition to the monet...

GrantWatch ID#: 222474

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars and Publishers for Outstanding Books Related...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and publishers to recognize outstanding published works related to folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor book-length works related to folklore from around the world. Books may be either physically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222478

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Folklorist to Recognize Outstanding Lifetime Accompli...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International folklorist to recognize outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the field. Nominees will be judged by their work in the field, including publications, awards, work positions, honors, and any other evidence that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222483

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Honor Leadership in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to honor leadership and accomplishments in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award is to recognize exceptional leadership in teaching, program development, advising, organizational development, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222484

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Brain Tumors

Deadline: 09/30/27 LOI Date: 04/30/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to brain tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for basic and translational medical research projects that will improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Volunteerism

Deadline: 04/30/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life probl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Registered Nurse to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Evide...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 215421
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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.