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Grants for British Columbia Individuals

Explore 712 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 British Columbia. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Explorers for Multidisciplinary Fieldwork

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International explorers for multidisciplinary fieldwork. Funding is intended for applicants that are connecting history to the future, advancing science, and deepening the global understanding of the environment. In addition t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231836

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Translational Melanoma Research

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with an academic or other nonprofit research institution for translational science research related to melanoma. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 232019

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particularly welcome. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Honor Efforts to Explain Mathematics t...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical information and ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continual basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concepts of mathematics through ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160649

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Groups for Arts and Cultural Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to British Columbia individuals and groups in eligible locations for a range of arts and cultural projects and activities. Funding is intended for development, competition, and presentation within the fields of media, visual, literary, perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164032

Grants to Canada Researchers Affiliated with IHEs for Collaborative Humanities and Social Scie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative humanities and social sciences research. Funding is intended to provide support for joint research endeavors across a range of disciplines that will address the current...

GrantWatch ID#: 182338

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Arboreal Research Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada and International researchers for arboreal research projects. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding will be awarded to programs and projects that address the hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 192134

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators and Institutions for Research on Tree M...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators and institutions for research projects related to tree management. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Consideration will be given to research that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Urban Forestry

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to urban forestry. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for studies that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 192139

Awards to Canada Rising Artists for Excellence in Digital Media

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to Canada rising artists for excellence in digital media. Submissions will be judged based on originality, concept, aesthetics, technique, and relevance. Artwork must have been completed within five years of the submission deadline date. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 196299

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Focused on Clinical Med...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The c...

GrantWatch ID#: 197951

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects and Partnerships

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects and partnerships. Applicants may submit proposals for research projects in a wide range of categories related to new industries and technologies. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197953

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Research an American Folk Singer

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to research an American folk singer and songwriter at an Oklahoma center. Research projects may take the form of audio or video presentations, writing, exhibitions, or other formats. The fel...

GrantWatch ID#: 210920

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Use Library Collections for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to use the funding source's collections in the United States for their research. Fellows are expected to devote the majority of their time to conducting research but are also expected to get involved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research address...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Opportunity for International Youth to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International youth to participate in a competition to create content that inspires creative thinking in scientific concepts. Students ages 13 to 18 will be invited to create engaging video content related to concepts in the fields...

GrantWatch ID#: 220500

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Oncology Nurses for Continuing Education Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International oncology nurses for continuing education opportunities. Funding is intended for registration expenses related to attending professional development programs. Both virtual and in-person programs are eligible....

GrantWatch ID#: 220948

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Lifetime Achievement in Publi...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of public folklore. Award criteria include public engagement, community impact, quality of scholarship, publications, artistry, and impact on the disciplin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222477

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Candidates for Research with Israeli Researc...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates enrolled in an IHE for collaborative research work with Israeli researchers. Participants will gain experience in labs and departments in Israeli universities and must be hosted by a university faculty m...

GrantWatch ID#: 223796

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty of Academic Institutions for Workshops, Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members of academic institutions for workshops, conferences, and seminars that increase understanding of Chinese society and culture. Funding is intended to support research related to Chinese studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225856

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Publishers and IHE Faculty Members to Publis...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International academic publishers and faculty members working at academic institutions to publish material on the subject of Chinese society. Eligible projects include books, book manuscripts, and monographs. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225857

Grants to Canada Early-Career Researchers for Studies on Child and Youth Health

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada early-career researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research studies related to child and youth health and human development. Applicants are required to submit a registration form prior to a full application. The purpose of funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229387

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students to Improve the Quality of Life in Low-In...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...

GrantWatch ID#: 230035

Grants to USA and Canada Educators and Doctoral Candidates for Math Education Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada early-career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates for research projects related to math education. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for new research proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231148

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research on the Mental and Emotional Health of Individuals Ov...

Deadline: 10/27/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with academic institutions for research related to the mental and emotional health of individuals over the age of 60. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231507

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Post-Doctoral Fellows for Autism Research

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral fellows affiliated with a university or college for research studies related to autism. Funding is intended for a range of focus areas, including neurobiology, human genetics, and epigenetics....

GrantWatch ID#: 222511

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations Students to Join a Language Program

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations students to participate in language training programs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to paid internships and language learning programs, including mentor and apprentice stipends, tuition and living exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 209097

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Psychologist for Work-Related Res...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $19,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for work-related psychological research and educational projects. Funding is intended to support activities that explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190442

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Surgical Students for Research Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals in postgraduate surgical training programs for research projects. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended to support salaries and direct expenses related to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223188

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Junior Faculty Member for Surgical Research

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International junior faculty member to conduct a surgical research project. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct expenses related to the research project. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223189

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Junior Surgical Resident for Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career junior faculty member to recognize excellence in fostering diversity in the field of academic surgery. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for direct ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223190

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Surgical Palliative Care Research

Deadline: 09/18/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International full-time faculty member to conduct a research project related to surgical palliative care. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Funding is intended for clinical or basic science resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 223191

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Research Groups to Devise Mental Health Interve...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International research groups affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, research institutions, nonprofit organizations, enterprises, and governments to participate in a contest to devise mental health interventions. The purpose of the oppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229520

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Companies to Address Autoimmune...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and companies to participate in a pitch contest to present healing mechanisms for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Areas of interest include dermatology, rheumatology, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 231278

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists and Teams to Design Public Murals

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231907

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals for Exceptional Leadership

Deadline: 09/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to recognize exceptional leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Nominations are welcome on behalf of individuals under age 50 who have made a significant, measurable, and positive global impact. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 177586

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Strides in Worldwide S...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...

GrantWatch ID#: 223425

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Award to a USA or Canada Senior Physician for Excellence in Pediatric Hematology or Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology and/or oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and res...

GrantWatch ID#: 223020

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD for Research in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Deadline: 09/24/26

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology or oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223218
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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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