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Grants for Arkansas Individuals

Explore 1,091 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 Arkansas. 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
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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

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
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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
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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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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
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Grants to USA Individuals with Muscular Dystrophy for Medical and Adaptive Equipment Purchases

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $13,000 to USA individuals with muscular dystrophy and their families for medical and adaptive equipment purchases. Funding is intended for a wide range of eligible items, including communication devices, technology, and wheelchair modifications. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 223684
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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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

Scholarships to USA Medical Students to Support a Career in Primary Care Medicine

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA medical students to support a career in primary care medicine. Applicants must have been accepted into a COCA or LCME-accredited medical school. Applicants must be first-generation college graduates. Preference will be given to those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229753

Opportunity for USA and Africa Young Researchers to Join a Symposium

Deadline: 08/09/26

Opportunity for USA and Africa early career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals to join a symposium on related topics. The purpose of this program is to increase dialogue and exchanges among young researchers in the United States and Africa. Topics co...

GrantWatch ID#: 230262

Scholarship to a USA or Puerto Rico Healthcare Student to Support Leadership

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarship of $8,500 to a USA or Puerto Rico healthcare student to support leadership. The goal of the funding is to benefit a future healthcare professional who has the skills to become a great leader. Applicants must demonstrate academic proficiency and a stron...

GrantWatch ID#: 231267

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346

Grants to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Individuals for Creative P...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA Native Hawaiian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals to support a project or a mission that will be completed within the calendar year. Funding is intended to support creatives such as artists, content creators, small business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213660

Award to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Technology Advancing...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of outstanding technological advances to promote peace. Areas of interest include conflict prevention and mitigation, limiting human suffering during conflict, and post-c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222074

Opportunity for USA Journalists to Attend a Conference Related to Covering Local Businesses

Deadline: 08/10/26

Opportunity for USA journalists to attend a conference related to businesses and business journalism. Participants will learn about the different difficulties small businesses across the nation currently face, and will be given resources and information that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222955
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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.