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669 Grants for Operating Support

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669 grants found

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Programs that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187838

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. Funding is intended for organizations that provide ongoing arts programming and services to the local community. Eligible applicants are those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162289

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Address Disparities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote social justice and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower people of diverse gender identities and gender expressions to thrive. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 220526

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Transportation Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 07/16/26 Conference Date: 06/25/26 LOI Date: 05/14/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for public transportation projects in rural areas. Applicants must submit an initial application prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support operations, capital, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 216827

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/19/26 Conference Date: 05/14/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178804

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including children, youth, and the elderly; education; arts; basic human needs; conservation; heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderly, Women, Children, and Low...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit the elderly, women, children, and low-income and disadvantaged individuals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for projects and general operations. Focus areas include health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 176688

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Entities, Faith-Based Organizations, and Colla...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofits, government and public entities, faith-based organizations, and collaborative groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time, collaboration, and faith-based applicants must contact staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179036

Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Washington organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179530

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for ...

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools to support education initiatives that benefit underprivileged students of all ages in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry...

GrantWatch ID#: 180539

Grants to USA Community Organizations in Midwestern States Addressing the Needs of Low-Income ...

Deadline: 06/30/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin grassroots community organizations and groups for general operational support. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 185154

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit Veterans Clubs for Capital Projects and Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit veteran service organizations and clubs for facility enhancements and programming that benefit veterans, their families, and their communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, including facility improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 199705

Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. This grant program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208929

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Programming

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and government entities to enhance arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209204

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 209755

Grants to Manitoba Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to provide community arts programming. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover programming costs as well as administrative expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 211920

Grants to California Nonprofits for Services and Programs Benefitting Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for services and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, health, environment, art, and social services. Funding is intended for initiatives that inspire new p...

GrantWatch ID#: 214239

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Assist Businesses in Underserved Locations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...

GrantWatch ID#: 219668

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

Deadline: 05/15/26

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

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Churches, Schools, and Agencies for Organizational Support

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties that have been impacted by federal funding cuts to support their organizational needs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 220936

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Black and African American Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit Black and African American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits' general operations, with priority given to those not previously funded. Applicant must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 228496

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Programs that Serve Sen...

Deadline: 05/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and programs that serve seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote independent living and preserve the health of people over age 60. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 152442

Grants to Missouri Laboratories Serving State Courts for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Missouri crime laboratories serving state courts for a range of operational expenses. Funding is intended to defray the expenses of state crime labs that conduct analyses of controlled substances or analyses of blood, breath, or urine in relation to cour...

GrantWatch ID#: 180095

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 05/18/26

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 New York City Nonprofit Performing Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Op...

Deadline: 07/29/26 LOI Date: 05/20/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit performing arts organizations, artists, and performing arts service organizations for project and general operating support. Applicants are required to submit a notice of interest, and new applicants are required to register in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 179494

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity-Building and Operating Support

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building activities and general operating support. Funding is intended to support general operations, as well as consultation fees and modest c...

GrantWatch ID#: 186771

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

Deadline: 05/22/26

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 Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time init...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants and In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance Maternal Health Care and Equity i...

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants of $30,000 and in-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance equity and access to maternal health care in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating support. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181396

Grants to USA Native-Led Arts Organizations and Businesses for General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221638

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 06/25/26 LOI Date: 05/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and programs related to t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181121

Grants to Florida and California Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Community Benefit Ac...

Deadline: 07/10/26 LOI Date: 05/27/26

Grants to Florida and California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible counties. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include culture, education, health and human services, youth ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 163345

In-Kind Grants of Work Space to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits and Artists in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/28/26

in-kind grants to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations, individual artists, and event organizers in eligible locations to provide access to spaces for closed projects. The grant is intended to allow short-term access for activities such as rehearsals, plann...

GrantWatch ID#: 226486

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Enhance Youth and Educational Programming

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit community-based organizations to enhance youth and educational programming in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support general operations and specific programs. The grant program supports projects and activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173868

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for operating and capital expenses, programs, or projects that support community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180475

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipalities to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to foster economic development and improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for beautification projects, capital improvement...

GrantWatch ID#: 190454

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for initiatives that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support high-impact projects and programs in the areas of education, the arts, conservation, and human services....

GrantWatch ID#: 160938

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education, healthcare, human services, and civic assets. Grants may be used for programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 162292

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Search and Rescue Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for search and rescue services in eligible regions. Funding may be used for minor capital improvements and operations. Applicants will describe the status of their volunteer force, outline their planned training ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164824

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Services and Green Space Improvement

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 05/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community services and green space improvement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs that strengthen families, enhance public green spaces, and provide assistance to children and senior adults...

GrantWatch ID#: 168635

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

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Eligible Comm...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations to benefit eligible communities. Eligible applicants are organizations that address the areas of human services, culture, health care, science, and education. Grant requests for general operatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181015

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities in Eligible Communities for Improved Operations and Eme...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities in eligible communities for improved operations and emergency support. Initiatives include but are not limited to staff mental health programs, development of volunteer programs, emergency repairs, and staffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184920

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible locations for organizational and programming costs. Interested applicants must contact staff before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support operating expenses and programs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188521

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to benefit local youth in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used for operational support or for programs and projects. Funding is intended to support youth and to red...

GrantWatch ID#: 194855

Grants to Montana Conservation Districts to Support Operations

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Montana conservation districts to provide operational support. Funding is intended to offer much-needed funds to conservation districts that are lacking. Eligible use of funds includes communications, office supplies, insurance, and salaries. Preferentia...

GrantWatch ID#: 194893

Grants to USA Agriculturalists in Multiple States for Start-Up Expenses

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of $15,000 to Alaska, Arizona, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington agriculturalists in the funding source's service area for start-up expenses. Funding is intended to support operational development for new farmers. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 209903

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Meet Financial Needs

Deadline: 05/31/26

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