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670 Grants for Operating Support

Discover operating support grants that help sustain daily operations and core programming. Funding may cover general operations, administrative costs, staff salaries, utilities, and essential services to maintain and strengthen organizational impact.

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670 grants found

Grants to California Organizations for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to California organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of conservation, climate, and open space; food insecurity; educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 204946

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of disaster relief, health, education, and human se...

GrantWatch ID#: 209570

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote social justice. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that work to address racial inequities and provide critical resources to BIPOC and other groups who...

GrantWatch ID#: 212813

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Cancer Research and Youth Initiatives

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California qualifying nonprofit organizations for research and youth initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs, as well as capital and operating expenses. Focus areas include cancer research and enhancement of the edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216871

Grants to Missouri and Texas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Citizens of Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Missouri and Texas nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit citizens of eligible locations. Funding may be requested for both general and project support. Areas of interest include human services, public interest, the arts, health, the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 220763

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Promote Housing Stability

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote housing stability. Funding is intended to support services for people experiencing or exiting homelessness, eviction prevention, and policy/advocacy. Proposals must be for wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220929

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Operating Support for Projects That Benefit Residents of El...

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating support for projects that benefit residents of eligible counties. New and returning applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full application. Funding priorities include healthcare, community services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226562

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve capacity and address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to meet emerging needs and assist with the day-to-day work of...

GrantWatch ID#: 230247

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for services within the focus areas of arts and culture, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 165761

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and groups for programs and activities that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address community problems, engage residents, strengthen the economy, and improve the operational effectiveness o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173968

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Operating Support in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to Maine Organizations for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maine organizations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of environment, arts and culture, and historic preservation. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 210352

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Address Community Needs and Interests

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to address community needs and interests in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, environment, conservation, youth, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 210954

Grants to Oklahoma Entities and Individuals to Expand or Create an Event Highlighting an Agric...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities and individuals to expand or create an event highlighting an agricultural product. Applications must be accompanied by an endorsement from the local Chamber of Commerce. The event should increase the public's interest in agriculture and...

GrantWatch ID#: 217770

Grants to Oklahoma Entities for Research Relating to the Agriculture Industry

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma entities for research relating to the agriculture industry. Funding is intended for studies relating to topics such as product development, test marketing expenses, and feasibility studies. Proposals must illustrate how the research will result ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217771

Grants to Oklahoma Veterans and Young Farmers to Expand a Farming Operation

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma veterans or young farmers to expand a farming operation. Applicants are required to obtain a letter of endorsement from an advisor who is a professional in the field for which they are applying. Proposals should demonstrate financial need and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 217772

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Services Related to Vision Care

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and services in the field of vision care. Emphasis is placed on activities to promote independence for individuals with sight impairments and vision care. Eligible uses of funds include program and project ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219067

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits for Programming, Capacity-Building, and Operational Support

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, projects, capacity-building efforts, and operational support. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address a community ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221377

Grants to Utah Agencies and Organizations to Improve Recreational Boating

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Utah government agencies and organizations to promote and improve recreational boating. Funding is intended for the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out stations and waste reception facilities for recreational boaters. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 221925

Grants to Kansas Young Farmers for Professional Development

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas young or beginning farmers to start or expand their farming operations. Funding is intended to help early-stage farmers further their careers in agriculture. Eligible applicants reside and operate in the foundation service area de...

GrantWatch ID#: 223162

Grants to Alberta Individual Artists, First Nations, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Arts Activities ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta individual artists, First Nations, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for activities to promote the arts in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include festivals, events, programming, projects, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230463

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Libraries, First Nations, and Agricultural Societies to Benefit ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, libraries, First Nations, and agricultural societies for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses, festivals, projects, and community events be...

GrantWatch ID#: 230482

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, youth, civic and community services and amenit...

GrantWatch ID#: 159530

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Arts Programm...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools and school districts for arts programming. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, vis...

GrantWatch ID#: 174306

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and K-12 Schools for Education Projects an...

Deadline: 11/20/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 schools and districts for education-related projects and organizational support. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for org...

GrantWatch ID#: 174307

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit and educational organizations for or community wellbeing initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that improve education, address food insecurity, and promote overall health and wellbeing...

GrantWatch ID#: 210252

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects and activities related to older adults, youth, homelessness, health and wellness, arts and culture, and organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 221920

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 Arts Nonprofits and Charities for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and registered charities providing arts and cultural programming in eligible regions for project and operating support. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities, including theater, dance, and literary produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154926

Grants to New York For-Profits for Business and Community Development Efforts

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to promote community and economic development. Funding is intended to help companies strengthen their business operations. Grants can be used for machinery, equipment, and inventory to assist bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 215504

Grants to New York Businesses for Critical Operational Support

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to promote development and improve operations. Funding is intended to assist companies in sustaining their business operations following a natural disaster, an act of God, or a mandate affecting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218910

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts Sector

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations serving eligible locations to support the performing arts sector. Grants are currently intended for new and continuing programs, operating and program support, and collaborative projects. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 134953

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Projects, New Programs, and Operating Support

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 156027

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Nonprofits for Community Development Activities in ...

Deadline: 10/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario registered charities and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects and ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 172530

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Access to Healthy Food Options

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower children and families th...

GrantWatch ID#: 210416

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Organizations, and Individuals to Impr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, public agencies, community organizations, students, and teachers to improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding may be used for general operating support, projects, capital improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 158837

Grants to USA Libraries and Emergency Departments for Operations and Equipment

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine public libraries, fire departments, and ambulance departments for operational and equipment needs. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects for public libraries, as well as critical equipment purchases for fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176557

Grants to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Support Community Financial Education

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support general operations. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide education in the areas of employment readiness and financial literacy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 178683

Grants to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Nonprofits and Public Entities to Promote Hea...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware nonprofit organizations and public entities for health-related activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of research, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179414

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health and human services. The foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180106

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that promote economic mobility. The goal of the funding program is to help families and individuals increase skills and work toward a highe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180220

Grants to Indiana Educators and Farm Organizations for Agricultural Education Programming

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana teachers and farm-based organizations for educational programming. Funding is intended for projects or programs, or for participation in an event that promotes agriculture and education. The education program or activity could be ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 180919

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Support Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community services that benefit residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support facility operations and staffing costs. Grants may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186145

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Lives of Local Youth

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational institutions for projects that benefit youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to contact the program officer prior to applying. To be eligible for fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186752

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the lives of local children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital projects, recreational and educational services, and expenses for children's b...

GrantWatch ID#: 188233

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Specific Projects, Operating Support,...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for specific projects, operating support, or endowments. All grant requests must have a Director or a member of the Foundation sponsor or endorse the submission. If you do not have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220850