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669 Grants for Operating Support

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669 grants found

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Agencies to Promote the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, individual artists, businesses, and local agencies to promote arts activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to foster a thriving, inclusive, and economically vibrant arts ecosystem. Projects and programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 221693

Grants to Idaho, Washington, and Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health, Wellness, a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Idaho, Washington, and Oregon nonprofits, agencies, and IHEs for programs that advance wellness, health, and disease prevention in eligible locations. Funding may support existing programs or new initiatives, including capital expenditures or operating e...

GrantWatch ID#: 227766

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and improve the quality of life in areas such as the environment, health, seniors, the arts, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 160375

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

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

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote social justice in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for advocacy and capacity building as well as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 163196

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

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 Alabama Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for activities that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for major capital projects and endowments, as well as requests for administrative, program, or operating support. Applicants must be lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169234

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Community Developme...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofits and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen communities and families. Priority is given to activities that focus on community development, promoting self-sufficiency, and assisting the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 173430

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

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 Hawaii Nonprofits and Schools for Activities to Benefit Local Families and Communiti...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit individuals, families, and communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and operating support within the focus areas of community, arts and culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181482

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, and healthcare. Funding is available for bot...

GrantWatch ID#: 181572

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and government agencies in eligible locations for capacity-building efforts. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff, prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 189875

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

Deadline: 07/01/26

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: 07/01/26

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: 07/01/26

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 Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming and Operating Support

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for start-up financing, general operating support, program support, and demonstration pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221784

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Organizational Establishment, Op...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies and community organizations in eligible regions for operations, projects, and organizational establishment. Funding is intended to support both organizations in the early stages of development as well as more establis...

GrantWatch ID#: 172528

Grants to Indiana Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Indiana organizations for projects that improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that impact a wide range of people, address unmet needs in the community, encourage independence, and have the potential for fut...

GrantWatch ID#: 173453

Grants to Indiana Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, and Agencies to Address Co...

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for innovative projects and programs that address the needs of the community. Applicants must meet with program staff prior to submitting an applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 173455

Grants to Alberta Organizations to Promote Sports Events

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $5,000 to Alberta organizations to promote sports events in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to attract tourists to sporting events. Eligible uses of funds include marketing, facility rentals, security, and operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 228795

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Operating and Program Support

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 07/03/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and operating support. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of education, arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197386

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs, Capital Projects, and Operations

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support proposals in the following areas of focus: vibrant communities, youth empowerment, health, safety, and opportunity and access. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179906

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 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 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 Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Operations

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 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 Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits to Improve Access to Health Services in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations to address health needs and access to healthcare among underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and general operating support in the following areas of focus: m...

GrantWatch ID#: 194941