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Grants for Puerto Rico (USA) Individuals

Explore 579 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 Puerto Rico (USA). Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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579 grants found

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 USA Visual and Media Artists and Choreographers for Urgent Medical Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual artists, choreographers, and artists working in the film, video, digital, or electronic arts for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188553

Grant to a Caribbean Individual or Nonprofit for Environmental Research and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $12,000 to a Caribbean individual or nonprofit organization for environmental activities and research. Funding is intended to address environmental concerns that are shared beyond one island or island state in the region. The grant is available to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 191102

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

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

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 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

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 Researchers for Research on Rare Diseases

Deadline: 10/19/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty-level academic researchers and senior scientific researchers at nonprofit institutions for medical research related to rare diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 160999

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 and Puerto Rico Public K-12 Schools and Nonprofits for Theater Resources

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico public K-12 schools, teachers, and nonprofit parent groups for theater program resources. Funding is intended to help under-resourced schools purchase equipment, instruments, costumes, and other materials that strengt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231682

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

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

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International clinician-scientists and postdoctoral researchers for post-doctoral studies related to glaucoma treatment, prevention, and etiology. The purpose of the program is to provide support during the final stages of mentored ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230981

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Study, Write, and Work in New York

Deadline: 09/25/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to study, write, and work in a library in New York. This program is open to scholars, academics, translators, writers, and visual artists. The goal of this fellowship is to promote dynamic conversations abo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173018

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Recognize Work

Deadline: 09/25/26

Award of $10,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International artist in eligible locations to recognize outstanding artistry. In addition to a $10,000 unrestricted monetary grant for the winner, the winner and runners-up will receive studio visits from s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192232

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Defic...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Certain applicants are required to contact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 193008

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Environmental Protection Studies

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, or businesses for environmental protection studies. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of pollution mitigation strategies to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232045

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists and Graduate Students for Conservation Pro...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists, explorers, graduate students, and post-graduate researchers to conduct conservation projects. Priority will be given to applicants focused on sustainable tourism, equity-deserving groups,...

GrantWatch ID#: 232004

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Prof...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial organizations, individuals, and government agencies to support ocean-related projects, sponsorships, and research. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182597

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Grants to USA Territories, Israel, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business and Orga...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Advance the Health of Felines

Deadline: 12/30/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers, PhDs affiliated with institutions, postdoctoral researchers, and new investigators for projects that improve the health of the domestic cat species. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 192835

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Arthroscopy-Related Research Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International medical researchers for research that advances the diagnosis and treatment of conditions addressed through arthroscopy. Funding supports innovative clinical and laboratory studies designed to improve surgic...

GrantWatch ID#: 193290

Awards to Israel and International Scientists for Medical Contributions

Deadline: 09/30/26

Awards to Israel and International young scientists to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of skin disease. Funds may be used for salaries, equipment, and materials necessary for conducting and completing dermatological research. The awards are inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200741

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects to Advance Medical Knowledge...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnos...

GrantWatch ID#: 201244

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Research Global Issues

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships of $10,000 per month to USA, Canada, and International journalists, scholars, and other individuals to research global issues at a program in Washington, DC. The purpose of the program is to afford researchers the opportunity to engage with US policyma...

GrantWatch ID#: 210373

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD Candidates for Data Co...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD candidates to facilitate data collection in academic research. Successful applicants will receive a one-year subscription to data collection software, technical support, and publicit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210421

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783
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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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