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660 Grants for Operating Support

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660 grants found

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/16/26 LOI Date: 07/05/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is available for program support, operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 221516

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Museums for Programs Related to State History

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, military and history museums, historical societies, and sites for programs that promote the history of the state. Funding is intended for activities and projects that encourage awareness, education, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 183895

Grants to Nevada Healthcare Providers to Address Technology Needs

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Nevada rural and tribal healthcare providers to improve technology. Funding is intended to enable providers to implement practical, real‑world technology solutions that strengthen care delivery for rural and frontier Nevadans. The initiative is grounde...

GrantWatch ID#: 229500

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Community Projects

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ontario charities in eligible locations for projects that build organizational capacity and address community issues. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for small, time-sensi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172536

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Strengthen Organizat...

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and capacity. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen operations, leadership, strategy, and communication ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185445

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Strengthen Organizational Operati...

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended to enhance organizational effectiveness and strengthen the infrastructure of nonprofits that ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 201915

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Provide and Expand Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to provide and expand arts and cultural programs. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for general operating support and programming support. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204339

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs and Operating Support

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations requiring a fiscal sponsor for arts and cultural programming and operating support. The fiscal sponsor must complete an online registration process prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to benefit entiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 221356

Grants to Illinois Nonprofit Theater Organizations for Capacity Building

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit theater organizations in eligible regions for capacity building and organizational development activities. Funding is intended to support the development of emerging organizations seeking to scale up their impact and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229938

Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 08/21/26 Conference Date: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Washington nonprofit and tribal organizations with an arts and culture focus for operating support. Funding is intended to be used in whatever way will be the most impactful for the awarded organizations and the communities they serve. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 206755

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote Community Building and Social Justice

Deadline: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 07/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to promote community building and social justice in eligible regions. Applicants for project and general operating support must submit an LOI prior to applying. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 172777

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Expand Community Arts and Culture

Deadline: 07/27/26 Conference Date: 07/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations to expand arts and culture in eligible counties. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for capacity building, operations, and programming to strengthen organizational...

GrantWatch ID#: 223300

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Environmental Education Initiat...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, schools, and Tribal entities for environmental education activities and initiatives. Applicants must contact the program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Requests sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 131649

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and public entities for arts and cultural programming. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for cultural activities throughout the state, including professional services, performances,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163533

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Benefit Children

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects and programs to benefit children in eligible regions. Eligible funding areas include educational enrichment for children with special needs, family counselin...

GrantWatch ID#: 172414

Grants to Utah Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include education, mental and physical health and human services, arts and culture, children and families, conservation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179382

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for General Operating Su...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations in a wide range of focus areas, including visual arts, history, culture, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219710

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Local Community Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operating support, start-up costs, capital projects, and technical assistance. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230107

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operating support, start-up costs, capital projects, and technical assistance. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 230108

Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Gender Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote equity for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving systemically underserved popul...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Areas to Address Commun...

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, fire and rescue departments, schools, and faith-based organizations serving residents in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to benefit communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 171852

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs, Projects, and Operating Support to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operating support. Focus areas include arts and culture, equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130289

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Support the Arts Sector

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $15,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to support the local arts sector in eligible regions. Organizations requesting capital support are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for g...

GrantWatch ID#: 160208

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits and Filmmakers for General Operating Support...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California arts and cultural nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support, and to filmmakers affiliated with a nonprofit production company or fiscal sponsor for film project support. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174731

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools to respond to the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that improve the local quality of life. The grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 179320

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179498

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

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 West Virginia and Ohio Nonprofits and Public Institutions to Address Health Equity

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to West Virginia and Ohio nonprofit organizations and public institutions for projects to address health and wellness equity in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 180706

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools in eligible locations to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Focus areas include arts, culture, and humanities; ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181815

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support deserving charitable, civic, literary, scientific, religious, literary, or educational projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 189459

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Specific Community Needs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address specific needs in eligible communities. Organizations may apply for a grant from several community foundations through the program. Specific funds address the focus areas of education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 190451

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 195324

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Women and Girls in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/15/26 LOI Date: 07/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of economic self-suffic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204108

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and operational assistance. Focus areas of interest include basic needs, equity and social justice, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 212786

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Activities to Improve the Quality of Life for City Resi...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for activities to improve the quality of life for city residents. Certain applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Priority will be given to projects that serve the disadvantaged an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219261

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Families, Children, and Communities of Color

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote equity and benefit families, children, and communities of color in eligible regions. Funding priorities include projects in the focus areas of education and early childhood; economic mobility ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228657

Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Advance Creative Goals

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26

Grants of $6,000 per year and in-kind support to Rhode Island artists to advance creative goals and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists who come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. Grantees will receive unrestricted fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201768

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Provide Black Students with Educational Programs

Deadline: 09/11/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit Black students in middle school or high school. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities and projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 209627

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Mental Health Care Services

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing mental health services in eligible regions for activities that build organizational capacity. Funding is intended to meet increased service needs and organizational chall...

GrantWatch ID#: 158105

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to stabilize and support nonprofits that work to address co...

GrantWatch ID#: 196089

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 07/16/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address community needs. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of social justice, civic and cultural life, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 218757

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve Food Access in Local Communities

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve food access for communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capacity-building, operational support, and innovative programming to improve service deli...

GrantWatch ID#: 229952

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Operations

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations and local units of government in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are addressing emergent and ongoing community needs. Eligible applicants se...

GrantWatch ID#: 164954

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and municipal organizations to assist with the operation of exhibitions and collections of plants, animals, and habitats. Applicants must register and prequalify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the general operations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179142