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Grants for British Columbia Individuals

Explore 709 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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709 grants found

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Artists, and Groups for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia artists, groups, and nonprofit arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to support strategic organizational development. Eligible applicants are those who...

GrantWatch ID#: 221922

Grants to British Columbia Artists and Organization Personnel to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to artists and staff members at arts, culture, and heritage organizations in eligible locations to promote professional and career development. Funding is intended to support and advance qualifying individuals, groups, and organizations that...

GrantWatch ID#: 221923

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Psychology Resea...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist or graduate student for psychology research projects related to individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the grant program is to support projects that address the stigma and pain ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 224521

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Works Related to Historic America

Deadline: 10/05/26

Fellowships of $2,200 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research, discussion, and the creation of works related to pre-twentieth-century American history, culture, and literature. Eligible applicants include filmmakers, performing artists, writers,...

GrantWatch ID#: 198537

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Grants to Canada Artists and Arts Organizations to Support Traveling Exhibitions and Presentat...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations and groups, artists, Indigenous artists, and festivals for the exhibition and presentation of works and performances by Canadian artists. Funding is intended to support touring and exhibition activities that will build national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177917

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

Opportunity for a Canada Recently-Graduated Architect to Pursue an Internship Abroad

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for a Canada recently graduated architect to further their studies with an internship abroad. The winning applicant will receive funding and an opportunity to expand their knowledge of current architectural styles. Funding is intended to cover travel c...

GrantWatch ID#: 201337

Awards to Canada Individuals to Honor Oustanding Contributions to Canadian Heritage

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian heritage. Two recipients will be honored: one for their work in the social sciences and humanities, and the other in the area of arts. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210899

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm for Exceptional Potential in the Industry

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists to Honor Exceptional Successes in the Field of Visual and Media Arts

Deadline: 10/07/26

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include pho...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Award to a Canada Architect or Architectural Firm in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions ...

Deadline: 10/07/26

Award to a Canada architect or architectural firm in recognition of exceptional contributions to the field. The purpose of the award is to honor a recipient who is in the early stages of his career, has exhibited noteworthy talents, and whose work indicates a prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 223977

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians to Create Cancer Research Programs

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career oncological faculty members at an academic medical institution to create an independent clinical cancer research program. Funding is intended to provide the grantee with the opportunity to devote time to a clin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174441

Awards to USA and Canada Early-Career Faculty Members for Parkinson's Research Projects

Deadline: 03/02/27 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Awards to USA and Canada early-career faculty members to conduct Parkinson's disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research studies that directly impact the understanding or...

GrantWatch ID#: 186990

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scholars for Research Related to Ed...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scholars for research projects related to education. The purpose of the program is to fund proposals that make substantial academic contributions and advance the careers of recipients through professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193009

Grants to Canada and International Researchers to Address Global Concerns

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants to Canada and International researchers in eligible regions affiliated with post-secondary institutions or Indigenous nonprofit organizations to address global concerns. Funding is intended for individual research by Canadians as well as collaborative resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Studies Relate...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant of up to $3,750 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government agency for trauma-related research projects. Funding is intended to support innovative studies that aim to relieve trauma. Prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 191523

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Qualifying Psychologist to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or early-career psychologist affiliated with a qualifying institution or government agency to conduct research studies in the field of trauma. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 206629

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Psychologists and Graduate Students for Projects Rela...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that aim to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 207357

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scientists for Research on Sleep Medicine or Critical or Pulmona...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to scientists affiliated with USA and Canada institutions for research in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, or pulmonary care. Funding is intended to support the development of early-career researchers who are transitioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 228631

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty for Fossil Fuels and Petroleum Research Studi...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty affiliated with academic institutions for research studies on the topics of fossil fuels and petroleum. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 231722

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/15/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects in the humanities. The purpose of the program is for scholars to benefit from the funding source's library of resources to pursue their research. The fellowships will be conduc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205390

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Attend a Professional Conference

Deadline: 10/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to attend the funding source's professional conference supporting instruction in college-level writing. Funding is intended to encourage the professional development of first-time presenters from historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 192544

Awards to International Practitioners and Scholars for Work in the Historical Disciplines

Deadline: 10/13/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International practitioners and scholars for exceptional work in the historical disciplines. The awards are intended for early and mid-career PhDs and individuals who have published at least one significant piece of work. Eligible discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 132754

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Fiction Writer

Deadline: 10/13/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International early-career fiction writer to develop their craft. The program is intended for writers who have experienced exclusion in some form, as a result of race, religion, gender, or other reasons. Eligible applicants must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211028

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Counselors for Professional ...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and counselors for financial assistance in attending professional development courses. Applicants must register with the funding source as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166791

Grants to Canada Arts Organizations, First Nations, and Presenting Organizations to Foster Pub...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Canada arts organizations, groups, First Nations groups, and presenting organizations for projects that foster public enjoyment and appreciation of the arts. Grants fund a wide range of live events, publications, and other initiatives that build connecti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177919

Awards to Canada Authors and Translators to Recognize Excellent Literature with Japanese Themes

Deadline: 10/14/26

Awards of up to $10,000 to Canada authors and translators to recognize literary accomplishments. Funding is intended for books distributed in Canada with a focus on Japan in the genres of non-fiction, fiction, drama, or poetry. Eligible nominees must be nominated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189500

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Nonprofits, and First Nations to Preserve Historic Sit...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to British Columbia individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and First Nations in eligible regions to preserve historic locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for the conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 191794

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Enhance Professional Growth

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators, administrators, and counselors for professional development programs. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 230401

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Tribes, and Aboriginal Agencies to Support Heritage and A...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 175189

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Individuals for Community Language Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals for community-related language immersion programs. Funding is intended to cultivate language speakers in the 16 to 50-year age range who will then share the language with others once their studies are completed....

GrantWatch ID#: 180197

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Parkinson's Disease Research

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists with a PhD or MD for original Parkinson's disease research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. All applications must demonstrate a significant research focus and impact on Parkinson's dise...

GrantWatch ID#: 187217

In-Kind Engineering Services to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Sculpture Production

Deadline: 10/15/26

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International artists for the production of sculptures. The purpose of this program is to help artists in need engineer large-scale art sculptures by providing mechanical and structural engineering services. Services may include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204854

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

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

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Fitness Research

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

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

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Entities to Promote Speculative Fiction

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, churches, municipal organizations, and individuals for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including semina...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers, Organizations, and Charities for Medical...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers, scientific and educational organizations, and public charities for research projects. International applicants must contact the funder prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to foster r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE Faculty That Are Engaged in Chinese Studies to Su...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHE faculty that are engaged in Chinese studies to support research and writing or a sabbatical. Funding is intended to support humanities and social science projects in the focus area of Chinese civilization. Priority will...

GrantWatch ID#: 225790

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for the Purchase of...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International individuals for animal research technology. The purpose of the program is to support wildlife research related to endangered species and conservation. Priority will be given to projects that combine bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 226203

Grant to a USA Graduate Student for Medieval Art and Architecture Research

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grant of $750 to a USA graduate student for medieval art and architecture research. Applicants should be early-stage graduate students that focus on art that coincides with the medieval world. Eligible uses of funds include research and the dissemination of findin...

GrantWatch ID#: 227413

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Mid-Career Researchers for Fitness Research

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International mid-career researchers affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for researchers e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231139

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychology Doctoral Student to Conduct Mental Health ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychology doctoral student to conduct research for use in writing their dissertation. Funding is intended for a student in community, counseling, or clinical psychology with lived experience whose dissertation topic is rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 207356

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist With a Doctoral Degree for Creative and ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist with a doctoral degree who is affiliated with a nonprofit charitable, scientific, or educational institution, or governmental entity for creative and innovative program development and research. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 207398

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131
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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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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.