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670 Grants for Operating Support

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670 grants found

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Agencies for Local Cultural and Historical Programming

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and municipal government agencies in eligible regions to support local cultural and historical programming. Funding is intended for specific arts-related or history-related projects or for operating and...

GrantWatch ID#: 173543

Grants to Oklahoma and Colorado Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents ...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and Colorado nonprofits and government agencies to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. In Oklahoma, funding is intended for programs in the areas of human services, education, community and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177594

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Health-Focused Research and Services

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve health care in eligible communities. Funding is intended for research activities, health services, and organizational capacity building. Grants will be focused on, but not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179419

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Health and Education Programs, Capacity-Building Ac...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and schools for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support health and education programs, capacity-building activities, and capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215454

Grants to Colorado and Northern California Small Nonprofits for Programs and Outreach Activit...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Colorado and Northern California small nonprofit organizations for programs and outreach activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to the full application. Funding is intended to support activities in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221058

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support, demonstration programs, and program support. Projects and programs must benefit the community through learning opportunities, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221787

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address organizational needs; applicants are no longer required to...

GrantWatch ID#: 181134

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Communities in E...

Deadline: 09/14/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grants are awarded for initiatives in the following four focus areas: Youth a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197872

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities in the following focus areas: human services, education, arts, culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 209785

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Societies for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/21/26 LOI Date: 08/17/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Low-Income Housing Needs

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities to provide housing assistance to very low-income residents. Funding is intended to help financially challenged individuals and families, including the homeless, with their housing needs. Grants can...

GrantWatch ID#: 220846

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Health Programs

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs to improve community health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding may be used for operating and program expenses. Funding is intended to address health inequities, increase access to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230500

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community and educational programs and for organizations provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186251

Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Entities, and Schools to Respond to...

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186257

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Grants to Massachusetts Agricultural Businesses in the Cranberry Sector to Increase Productivi...

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural production businesses in the cranberry sector to enhance existing cranberry bogs and increase productivity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to promote long-term growth, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 214390

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169760

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to benefit eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for proposals in the focus areas of education, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 174068

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts and cultural programs in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 186124

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and initiatives that address the needs of women and girls and promote social change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both programming and operating support, and for ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192529

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Washington organizations and agencies for activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for special events, festivals, tourism facilities, and marketing projects. The grant program invests in community events and projects tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 229400

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 08/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations focused on early childhood development, mental health services, and the general health and wellbeing of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223323

Grants to Washington Child Welfare Nonprofits to Assist Abused and Neglected Children

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit child welfare organizations serving eligible counties for the treatment and prevention of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177414

Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services in Eligible Areas for O...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania volunteer fire departments and nonprofit emergency medical service organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for training, capital improvements, equipment acquisitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190261

Grants to California Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Benefit the Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals who are disadvantaged and living in poverty in eligible regions. Grants to Title I schools are limited to $5,000. Funding for organizations is intended for general operatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199306

Grants to Texas Arts Organizations to Support the Performing and Visual Arts in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas arts organizations to support the performing and visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including marketing, general operations, program support, and capital expenses. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 201358

Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofits and government agencies for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as for projects and programs in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227684

Grants to Oregon and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations, private foundations, faith-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 229291

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA and territories woman entrepreneur to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preventative Social Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 146014

Grants to Alberta Organizations for Programs to Strengthen the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta organizations for programs and projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for preventive programs to avert crises and stabilize family life for area residents. Eligible programs improve the quality of life ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150954

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith Groups to Benefit Vulnerable Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith groups for community projects to benefit vulnerable seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses and sustainable and innovative programs that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 186280

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Meet Financial Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet financial needs. Funding is intended to support programs on a one-time basis or to fill a financial gap. Grants can be used for materials or programming-related expenses. The Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210283

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Operational Assistance and Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support and seed investments in new organizations. The grant program seeks to promote chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 215921

Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs to prepare adults and youth for academic and social success, support the arts and initiatives related to art, and promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 218376

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies and Tribal Entities to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies to address substance abuse in local communities. Emphasis is placed on stimulants, opioids, and other substances. Funding is intended to plan, develop, and implement one or more of the six pathways of deflection as outlined ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220081

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs in the Focus Areas of Human Services, Animal ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs in the focus areas of human services, animal welfare, and veterans services. Eligilbe types of support include capital needs, operating support, and programming expenses. Programs and organizations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 220161

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Local Community ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs in eligible areas. Priority interests are education, environment, the arts, and health and human services; programmatic, operating grants, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223016

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Re...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, social services, community engagement, and medical care, treatment, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226966

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community and Agency Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community and agency support. Funding is intended to strengthen the organization's stability and/or effectiveness, and to address community problems. The funder's mission is to bring together peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 229046