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653 Grants for Operating Support

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653 grants found

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for education, human services, and health programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support programming as well as general operations. Requests may include small, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 179455

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Music, the Arts, and Healthcare Initiatives in Eligi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support music, the arts, and healthcare initiatives in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for general operating support, program support, capital, project support, and technical assistance. Eligible organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215445

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Arts Organizations to Support General Operations

Deadline: 04/03/28

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. New applicants must contact the funding source at least three months before the deadline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to payroll, programs, promotions, and administrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178341

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions to Support General Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to support general operations. Funding may be used to cover operating expenses such as equipment purchase, salaries and staffing, facilities and maintenance, or other administrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 128978

Grants to California Individuals and Performing Arts Organizations to Meet Immediate Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to California individuals and performing arts organizations serving eligible locations to address urgent needs. Funding is intended for opportunities requiring immediate support and/or for short-term programs and projects. Eligible programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138785

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Poverty and Promote Economic and Social...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address poverty and promote economic and social justice. Eligible applicants must serve communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tenness...

GrantWatch ID#: 154507

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Community Leagues for Capacity Building and Programs to Benefit Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community leagues for capacity building and programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the unique needs in organizations' neighborhoods, improve collaboration with other organizations, help organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155235

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit State Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit state residents. Focus areas include education, health, arts and culture, human services, and civic and community projects. Applicants may request capital, program, or general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160049

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs in Arts, Education, Health, Human Services, and Civ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, human services, and civic and community initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 160061

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Meet the Needs of Residents in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may fall into one of the following categories: education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161356

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Promote the Healthy Development ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations to support the healthy development of children and youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, early childhood, middle childhood, and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 161435

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include arts and culture; health and human services; children, youth, and families; and public and society benefit. Funding may be used for a variety of grantee activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162465

Grants to Iowa Organizations for Educational Projects that Promote Oral Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa organizations for projects that promote dental health. The purpose of this program is to support short-term educational projects. Grant funds may be requested for oral health supplies and educational kits. Funding is intended to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 162627

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Health and Well-Being in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit community organizations to promote health and well-being in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI or meet with Foundation staff prior to submitting a grant application. Priority areas include health and wellnes...

GrantWatch ID#: 163026

Grants to USA Grassroots Social Change Organizations in Eligible States to Respond to Unexpect...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA grassroots social change organizations in multiple states to respond to unexpected crises or opportunities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is available for both rural and urban o...

GrantWatch ID#: 163455

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Capital Projects that Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for capital projects to improve the quality of life for local children and youth in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include capital projects and campaigns, operations enhancement, and infrastructure improvements. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164660

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for small-scale projects that address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Preference is given to proposals that are program or project-based and offer meaningful ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164841

Grants to California Organizations to Protect the Public from Toxic Substances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165034

Grants to Montana Agencies in Eligible Areas for Employment and Economic Development Initiativ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana government agencies in eligible locations for workforce and economic development initiatives. Funding is intended for projects and programs that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Grants may be used for job creation, retention, and traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 165391

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Recreational Opportunities ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a broad range of community-oriented recreational opportunities. Funding is available for new recreational initiatives, operating support, programming support, and event hosting. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 165684

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Childcare Centers for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit, for-profit, and community licensed childcare centers for operating grants in order to lower fees for families. Funding is intended to help make childcare more affordable for families with young children by providing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 166231

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and local government entities in eligible regions for projects, operating support, and capacity building. Funding is intended for organizations working to advance health equity. Eligible applicants prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 166488

Grants to Maine Local Agencies to Promote Job Creation and Retention in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maine local government agencies for projects to assist businesses with job creation and retention for low-to-moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. All units of gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 167238

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects and Pro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects or programs to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, substance abuse, sports and recre...

GrantWatch ID#: 167711

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public School Systems to Promote Health and Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, civic or cultural organizations, and school systems to promote health and wellness in communities throughout the state. Grant funding is intended for specific projects or general o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171445

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include education, economic vitality, health and wellbeing, and community engagement...

GrantWatch ID#: 172643

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible regions for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, educational attainment, leadership and civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173439

Grants to New York City and California Nonprofits for Multi-Generational Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City and California nonprofit organizations for multi-generational programs in eligible locations. Funding is available for project support, general operating expenses, and capital projects. Eligible applicants must be located in or have signifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173676

Grants to Texas Education-Based Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve Internal Systems a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas education-based nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve internal systems and operations. Funding is intended to help applicants provide enhanced, higher-quality, and more sustainable services. Eligible applicants o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173840

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Youth Programs and Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for youth programs and services. Organizations should contact the Foundation prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to meet the program and operating needs of organizations serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 173895

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible communities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, community development, arts and culture, historical preservation, medical needs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173937

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Health and Wellness Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations to promote health and wellness in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including programs, services, operating support, capacity building, capital projects, technical assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174102

Grants to Montana Nonprofits for Health, Wellbeing, and Human Services Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include human services, health, and wellbeing. Proposed projects should align with the goal of keeping local residents healthy. Funding is intended to support focuse...

GrantWatch ID#: 174415

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Critical Organizational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address critical needs. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that are experiencing significant organizational changes or financial challenges. Organizations must have been affected by federa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175477

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Applicants may request funding to support social, recreational, and cultural programs; travel; and festivals and use of facilities. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 175533

Grants to East Central Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Improve the L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to East Central Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties to address immediate organizational needs. Applicants are requested to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 175809

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Certain applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175873

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Promote System Reform and Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Funding is intended for programming that addresses narrative change, policy analysis, advocacy, and community organizing. The goal of the program is to address needs whe...

GrantWatch ID#: 176315

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Public Organizations for Initiatives that Address Unmet Needs...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and public organizations for initiatives that address unmet needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177571

Grants to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178421

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies Serving Local Communities for Project and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities serving local communities for project and general operating support. Priority will be given to projects that focus on underserved populations including communities of color, you...

GrantWatch ID#: 178433

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public universities, and K-12 schools for programs that benefit residents in local communities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 178724

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities within the focus areas of housing, physical and emotional health, and education. Grant funds can be used for capacity...

GrantWatch ID#: 178736

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs and projects addressing the following ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 178898

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Address Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and programs to address community needs in eligible regions. Requests for operating support to build capacity or for organizational transitions may be considered. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 180279

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec Nonprofits, Municipalities, Agencies, and ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, public agencies, municipalities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting a full proposal....

GrantWatch ID#: 180453

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for organizations that address basic needs, such as food access, housing, youth development, family stability, healthcare and behavioral ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180517