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660 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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660 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont eligible youth softball and baseball leagues for general support. Funding is intended to ensure that players have a rewarding experience and to benefit youth from underse...

GrantWatch ID#: 216057

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216361

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Children, Families, and Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations to benefit children and families and enhance local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program and project support, capital campaigns, and general o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216385

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits Providing Educational, Health, and Social Services for Opera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations providing education, health, and social services for operating support. Funding is intended primarily for operational needs, and rarely for building requirements. The majority of grants are made to organizations that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216771

Grants to Maryland New Business Owners for Startup Costs and Job Creation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 to Maryland new business owners for startup costs and job creation in eligible areas. Applicants must have a pre-application meeting with the staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the new enterprise with the cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 216803

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Emergency Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana nonprofits and government entities for emergency projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for time-sensitive unforeseen expenses that impact the organization's ability to provide services. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 216979

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include senior citizens, health and human services, culture and arts, youth, community, sports, and recreation. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 217533

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Indigenous Nonprofits, and Agencies to Establish or Expand Trans...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous nonprofit organizations and communities, and municipalities to establish or expand transit systems in unserved and underserved regions of the province. Applicants are required to register in the grant system pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217620

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Government Agencies to Proactively Address Health Gaps in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to proactively address health gaps in eligible areas. Applicants must meet with staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to serve as quick responses to requests f...

GrantWatch ID#: 217804

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Professional and Organizational De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for professional and organizational development. First-time applicants must attend a pre-application meeting before proceeding. Grants can assist with activities such as board tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217892

Grants to Georgia Entrepreneurs and Startups to Support the Growth and Success of Businesses i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Georgia entrepreneurs and startups to support the growth and success of businesses in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to marketing, equipment, operational expenses, and renovations. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 217960

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Unforeseen and Emergency Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with unforeseen and emergency needs. Funding is intended to address needs that are critical and potentially impact the day-to-day operations of the organizations. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218024

Grants to Canada Registered Charities and Donees for Programs that Benefit Indigenous Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Canada registered charities and donees for programs and projects that benefit Indigenous youth. Grant types include project grants and general operating support. Focus areas for funding include economic opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 218243

Grants to Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Address Climate Change

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to address climate change and reduce emissions. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant application. Priority is given to activities that focus on underser...

GrantWatch ID#: 218244

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Potential applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to youth, girls, and wom...

GrantWatch ID#: 218277

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Organizational Restruc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with organizational restructures. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations to explore or implement mergers or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218435

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas, Louisiana, and California nonprofit organizations for operating support. Applicants may also request program support. Funding is intended to create inclusive and fair access to opportunity through education. Grants are focused in the regions where...

GrantWatch ID#: 218605

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Enhancement Projects and Operating Su...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and city governments for community enhancement projects and operating support in eligible regions. Applicants must send an initial inquiry before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote projects and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 218858

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties to Improve the Health of R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to improve the health of residents. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to applying. Eligible requests include construction, equipment, technology, finance and op...

GrantWatch ID#: 218960

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Schools in Rural Regions for Community, Human Service, Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and schools in rural regions for programs in the focus areas of community, human services, healthcare, and PreK-12 education. Priority is given to services in regions surrounding the funding source's facilities. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218977

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and general operating support to promote STEM subjects, strengthen families, support first responders and veterans, and invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 219125

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Entities in Eligible Counties...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational entities in eligible counties to address the needs of local communities. Funds may be used for capital projects, direct services, operational expenses for prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 219592

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofit or Municipal Organiozations for Capacity-Building Work

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit or municipal organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building work. Funding is intended for a variety of activities such as organizational training, nonprofit board development, and professional development with the aim o...

GrantWatch ID#: 219677

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women, Girls, and People with Disabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of women, girls, and people with disabilities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include health and well-being, domestic violence, and social justice and equitable opportunities. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 220074

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Operational Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local nonprofit organizations to support operational costs for programs that enhance community life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for new or existing projects in the areas of education, workforce development, public safety, veterans an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220992

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Address Financial Losses Resulting from Go...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to address financial losses resulting from governmental changes. Funding is intended for programming and operational expenses. The purpose of the funding program is to mitigate...

GrantWatch ID#: 221167

Grants to USA Wilderness Stewardship Groups for Organizational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA wilderness stewardship groups for organizational support. Applicants are required to contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help newly formed groups get up and running, help established groups...

GrantWatch ID#: 221274

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Organizational Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities in rural regions for technical assistance opportunities and professional development efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of the nonprofit se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221928

Grants to USA Organizations to Support a Wide Range of Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations to support a wide range of programs. Funding is intended for programs focused on the well-being of women and girls, education, health and human services, climate change, economic empowerment, and the environment. There is particular int...

GrantWatch ID#: 222058

Grants to Alabama and Michigan Nonprofits for Urgent Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama and Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects to address urgent needs in eligible areas. One-year grants are available for emerging issues that need a quick turnaround time. Two-year grants offer support for recently developed programs addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 222101

Loans to New York Small Businesses for COVID-19 Recovery

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $50,000 to New York businesses in eligible locations to strengthen operations. Funding is intended to assist underserved companies and those whose access to capital was negatively impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 222342

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Education Equity and Hunger Relief

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $40,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs and services in the focus areas of education equity and access and hunger relief in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity building, operating support, or seed money for new prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 222424

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for operating support. Applicants must submit an LOI as the first step in the process. The intent of this funding is to help nonprofits maintain their operations during periods of instability, reduction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222704

Grants to New York Small Businesses to Make More Job Opportunities Available to Low and Modera...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to New York small businesses owned by or employing low or moderate-income individuals to make more job opportunities available in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funds include operating costs, equipment, working capital expenses, and fur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222904

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 223259

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for General Operating Support.

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for general operating support. Funding is intended to mitigate the effects of funding cuts by sustaining core programming, preserving essential staff, and stabilizing critical operations. Applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 223376

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Operational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit arts and culture organizations in eligible regions for operational support. Funding is intended to assist organizations with planning, staff training, marketing strategies, leadership, and DEI training. Eligible organizations are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223477

Grants to Massachusetts Construction Companies for Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts businesses in eligible locations to improve operations. Funding is intended to help minority and women-owned for-profit companies in the construction or construction-related sectors with operational costs. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 223983

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and For-Profits for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit organizations and First Nation businesses for operating support. Funding is intended to offset the costs associated with obtaining third-party professional support for small businesses. The goal of the grant is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224056

Grants to New Jersey Businesses to Offset Operating Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to New Jersey cannabis testing laboratories, retailers, manufacturers, and cultivators to offset operating costs. Funding is intended to assist fledgling companies with licensing requirements and to supply working capital. Eligible costs in...

GrantWatch ID#: 224517

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for General Operating Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating costs. Funding is intended to support organizations providing direct services to the community in a wide range of fields. Although the grants should focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224625

In-Kind Assistance to British Columbia Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve operations. The program is intended to promote organizational development and capacity building through resources such as information sharing, organizational assessments a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225057

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

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and school districts for arts education programming. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, visual, performing arts, and general arts education. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 225166

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations, activities, and projects that are informed by, formed by, and benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225282

Loans to Maryland Nonprofit Organizations for Short-Term Bridge Funding

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for short-term support. Funding is intended to cover the operating expenses of organizations that are waiting for funding from government contracts to be distributed. The bridge loan is interest-free and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226029

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community organizations that provide services for the betterment of residents. Grants can be used for equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 226141

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Assist with Unforeseen Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with unforeseen expenses that prevent the organizations from providing their services. Applicants must contact program staff to request an application. Eligible applicants are thos...

GrantWatch ID#: 226256

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits Addressing Water Conservation for Operational Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for short-term operational support. Funding is intended for legal costs, salaries, consultant fees, and other operating costs. This grant is for organizations that address water conservation and have b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226598

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Benefit Refugees and Immigrants Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to benefit refugees and immigrants throughout the state. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: legal services, movement building and advocacy, and basic and wraparound services. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226791