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Grants for Ontario Individuals

Explore 746 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 Ontario. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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746 grants found

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

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

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Promote Leadership

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to promote leadership positions within the field of psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from national leaders, participate in workshops, and receive leadership training. Ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 223379

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Students for Careers in Child and Adolesce...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral graduate students to pursue careers in child and adolescent psychiatry. Fellows will have the opportunity to be mentored by leaders in the field, including senior psychiatrists, participate in scientific meetings, and dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 223380

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Patients in Underrepre...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to learn to treat minority and vulnerable populations. This fellowship includes a field placement component to assist students in fully understanding the patient population. The opportunity is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 223381

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postgraduate Psychiatry Students to Treat Minority Populations

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postgraduate psychiatry students to perfect their abilities to treat minority and vulnerable populations. The fellowship is available to both students from minority populations and those with a focus on treating minority populations. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223382

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Postdoctoral Graduate Student for Studies in Public, Community, ...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada postdoctoral graduate student to pursue studies related to public, community, or forensic psychiatry. The fellow will participate in workshops and courses, develop a network of peers, and be required to dedicate time to volunteer in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223383

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

Fellowships to USA and Canada Postdoctoral Psychiatry Graduate Students to Encourage Careers i...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Canada postdoctoral psychiatry graduate students to encourage careers in the public sector. The purpose of the fellowship is to promote the importance of this area of practice and to prepare residents to pursue leadership roles in the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 223386

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

Grants to Ontario Property Owners to Rehabilitate and Enhance Building Exteriors

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ontario property owners in eligible locations to enhance building exteriors. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Eligible projects include repair, restoration, repainting, appearance improvements, and installation of exterior items. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195725

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

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Diversity in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 222487

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Pursue Projects in the Field of ...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222488

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors of Works Related to Catholicism

Deadline: 05/01/27

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222531

Grants to USA and Canada High School Math Teachers for Data Science Lessons

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada high school mathematics teachers to develop lessons related to data science. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the program is to support the development and implementati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231170

Grants to USA and Canada Math Teachers and Coaches for Tools and Tech to Teach Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-12 mathematics teachers and math coaches affiliated with schools and institutions to incorporate tools and technology in the teaching of mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231172

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college sophomores and graduate students to pursue degrees in teaching secondary education mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231173

Awards to USA and Canada Math Teachers to Recognize Exemplary Career Accomplishments

Deadline: 05/01/27

Awards to USA and Canada mathematics teachers to recognize exemplary career accomplishments in math education. Nominees must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor distinguished achievement in math education at the na...

GrantWatch ID#: 231174

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue careers in teaching mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to support students seeking to teach middle or...

GrantWatch ID#: 231175
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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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