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669 Grants for Operating Support

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669 grants found

Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Public Affairs, Human Services, Job Training, and Youth...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: public affairs, human services, job training, and youth. Applicants may request capacity-building or general o...

GrantWatch ID#: 219562

Grants to Colorado Nonprofis to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: health and human services and education. The mission of the Foundation is to provide general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220247

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that enrich lives and enhance communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221197

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address social determinants, such as housing and homelessness, food security and nutrition, early childhood education, health, employment, and tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 222659

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities for programs, projects, capital campaigns, and general operating support. Funding is intended for the focus areas of health and human services, arts and culture, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 228305

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and History Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for arts and history initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 198073

Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects designed to attract visitors, including advertising and publicizing; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 210246

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that address community needs in a range of focus areas. The grant program seeks to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 219325

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Projects Benefiting Local ...

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support operational expenses and projects in the areas of medical research, health, human services, civic activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177487

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that meet the local needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171854

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Respond to L...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, schools, and units of government to respond to local needs in eligible areas. Focus areas for funding include community programming, elementary education, habitat conservation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186242

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Respond to...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based entities, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in areas such as human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187873

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Government Entities to Promote Arts Within the State

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the arts within the state. Funding is intended for arts education programming and activities that encourage public involvement. Applicants may apply for either project or general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207731

Grants to Alberta Nonprofit Societies in Eligible Locations for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Alberta registered nonprofit societies in eligible locations for organizational expenses. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to support the operations of archives, museums, and other organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 216808

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to artist and talent fees, space rental for arts and culture programming, marketing and communication costs, operating su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220129

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs for Arts Programming and O...

Deadline: 10/08/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, public schools, and IHEs for arts activities and organizational support. New applicants, as well as applicants who have not applied in recent years, must send a letter of intent prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 147173

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support general operations. Applicants must register to use the application portal prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is improve the local quality of life for residents in locations served by the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 194329

Grants to Colorado Youth-Serving Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Faith-Based Organizations for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado youth-serving nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for the operational support of nonprofits working exclusively to provide services for children and youth. Applicants must contact staff prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 132913

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates in Eligible Counties for Unrestricted ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations and arts affiliates of educational institutions in eligible counties for unrestricted operational support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470

Grants to Maine Arts Nonprofits for Arts Programs that Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants up to $10,000 for Maine nonprofit arts organizations, municipalities, public schools, Indian tribal governments, and public agencies for arts programs that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative local projects that exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 173176

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Early-Childhood and Youth Programs in El...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, government agencies, and tribal governments to promote the positive development of children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support young children ages birth to 8 or pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 175048

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit communities. Funding is intended for programs and projects that address important community needs, enhance organizational capacity, and improve operations. The goal of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 176278

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of human services, the environment, and the arts. Applicants may request general operating support, program su...

GrantWatch ID#: 178064

Grants to Yukon Nonprofit Organizations and Groups in Eligible Locations to Develop Recreation...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Yukon nonprofit community-based organizations and groups in eligible locations to strengthen recreational programs. Funding is intended to support existing programs, encourage new programs, facilitate training, and provide operational support. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 178092

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Improved Health Services for Women and Children

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building efforts, operational support, and programming to benefit women and children. Eligible activities are related to health and access to healthcare, mental health, and the workforce. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 190511

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, Native American tribes, government agencies, and public schools for projects to meet the needs of local communities. Projects should address one of the priority areas of capacity building, economic development, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197174

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to Kansas Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, Educational Institutions, ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, groups, and individuals for charitable projects to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for capacity building, projects and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 213668

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Environmental and Socia...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 222959

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to Minnesota and Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Projec...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operating support and community benefit projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that help to create a cleaner, safer, healthier environment in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215800

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Conditions and Address Inequi...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational and capacity building expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 218750

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, health and human services, and education (with an emphasis on Jewish rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216873

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Economic Development Programs

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and fire and ambulance organizations for economic development programs in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and activities, including enhancing public services, training and educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152116

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and schools to benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 162993

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofit Service Providers for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations that serve individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or SUD in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations that currentl...

GrantWatch ID#: 222404

Grants to Ontario Charities to Strengthen Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charities in eligible regions for projects that address identified community challenges and help to improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must have a consultation meeting with grant staff prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 158825

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties for Arts and Music...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible counties for arts programming and general operating support. Funding is intended for activities and projects that enhance the local art...

GrantWatch ID#: 149117

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Conditions for Animals

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants seeking capital grants must contact foundation staff prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for capacity building, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160040

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Assist Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operational support and programs that will improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended for initiatives that address the needs of individuals who are socially, economicall...

GrantWatch ID#: 170944

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Residents for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and residents for projects and programs that benefit and strengthen the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health, medical, the arts, and human needs. Projects are prioritized over oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 202462

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for general operational support, as well as programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects within the focus areas of women and girls, animal welfare, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209812

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 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