Federal Grants for Individuals
The small set of federal grant programs an individual can apply for directly — fellowships, research awards, and artist and scholar programs.
14 open federal grants specifically list individuals as eligible applicants, from 11 agencies; the soonest deadline is Dec 1, 2026. Sorted by deadline, soonest first; data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Separately, 187 opportunities are open to all applicant types — individuals included.
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: U.S. territories & freely associated states, Independent school districts, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: Individuals, Small businesses
Who can apply: Individuals
Who can apply: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Individuals, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Individuals, For-profit organizations
Who can apply: State governments, County governments, City / township governments, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Individuals, Other applicants
Who can apply: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Individuals, and others (see listing)
Who can apply: Individuals, Other applicants
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Every grant listed here comes from Grants.gov, the official U.S. government database. Award amounts and deadlines can change — verify the details on the official listing before you apply. GrantRound is not affiliated with the U.S. government.