Operating Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 371 active operating grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 17 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 210 list an award amount, with a median of $23K.

Grants tracked: 371; from 301 funders
Median award: $23K; middle half $10K–$60K
Total listed funding: $27.2M; across 210 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 7; 24 with a published date

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Erie County Cultural Funding Program - Level 2 & 3 (Grants over $50,000) Erie County Arts and Cultural Advisory Board (EACAB) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Erie County Cultural Funding Program offers significant grants exceeding $50,000 to 501c3 arts and cultural organizations located in Erie County.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Hoehl Family Foundation Grant Hoehl Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Hoehl Family Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in need.	Not published	$5K
Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grant Louie M & Betty M Phillips Foundatn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Louie M. & Betty M. Phillips Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Nashville, offering funding primarily for general operating support and project-specific grants.	Not published	Varies
Wish Book Grants The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Wish Book Grants program by the Pittsburgh Foundation supports nonprofits in specific Pennsylvania counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
KeyBank Foundation Sponsorship Grant KeyBank · Foundation Not published · Varies The KeyBank Foundation offers Community Sponsorships to support local organizations in their fundraising efforts. These sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000 and can fund events or provide general operating support.	Not published	Varies
Hometown Fund Grant CVS Foundation · Foundation Not published · US $50,000 The CVS Health Foundation’s Hometown Fund was created to support local nonprofits across Hartford, Connecticut, and the state of Rhode Island – places where our CVS Health teams live, work and care deeply about community health.	Not published	US $50,000
Arts & Heritage Fund - General Operating Support Grants Arts and Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide stable financial support to arts and heritage organizations, broaden access to high-quality arts and heritage experiences, and foster excellence in the local arts and heritage field and its administration.	Not published	Varies
GCRCF: Program Support Grants Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation offers Program Support Grants to foster innovative programs and sustain existing initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Linn County, Iowa.	Not published	Up to $30K
Wisconsin Humanities Recovery Grants Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $766K Special recovery grants to help Wisconsin organizations prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.	Not published	$766K
Oregon Arts Commission: Sustaining Arts Program - Group A Grant Oregon Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Oregon Arts Commission's Sustaining Arts Program - Group A provides operating support grants to arts organizations with annual operating expenses under $150,000.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Brooklyn Org: General Operating Support Brooklyn Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications are accepted at any time; funding decisions are made twice per year.	Not published	Varies
Community Arts & Culture: Core Support Grants City of Hillsboro, Oregon · State Not published · Up to $10K The Community Arts & Culture: Core Support Grants program, administered by the City of Hillsboro, Oregon, aims to support arts and culture projects, as well as core operations of local non-profits.	Not published	Up to $10K
Responsive Grants The Community Foundation of the New River Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The CFNRV Responsive Grant Program responds to ongoing or emergent community needs as recognized by area nonprofits serving those needs directly.	Not published	Up to $4K
AHCMC: General Operating Support I Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomer · Foundation Not published · Varies General Operating Support I Grants (GOS I), formerly known as General Operating Support Grants for Mid-size Arts and Humanities Organizations, are available to non-profit arts and humanities organizations that have had both allowable cash…	Not published	Varies
CORE Operating Support Grants - Mid-Size & Large Budget Organizations Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant · Foundation Not published · $100K The CORE Operating Support Grants aim to provide vital funding for established nonprofit arts organizations in Fort Worth with budgets of $100,000 and above.	Not published	$100K
William J. Brace Charitable Trust Grant W J Brace Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The William J. Brace Charitable Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives, focusing on the well-being of children and older adults, as well as hospitals in Kansas City, Missouri.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Creates Grant Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade · Foundation Not published · $4K – $10K The Colorado Creates Grant, offered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, supports nonprofit arts organizations in Colorado.	Not published	$4K – $10K
Operating Support Grants Arts Council of Fairfax County Inc · Foundation Not published · $592K ArtsFairfax's largest grant program providing critical funding for the basic operation of vital programs, performances, arts education, and services to residents of Northern Virginia.	Not published	$592K
SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SEMAC: General Operating Support Grants invite nonprofit arts organizations in the SEMAC region, with operating expenses under $174,000, to apply for funding aimed at enhancing their stability through administrative support.	Not published	Up to $10K
Perpetual Trust for Charitable Giving Grant Perpetual Tr-Undesignated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perpetual Trust for Charitable Giving Grant, established in 1957, focuses on supporting educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Awards Grant Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K The William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Awards, established by the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation, provide operational support to 501(c)3 organizations in Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties.	Not published	Up to $13K
James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program James a and Faith Knight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James A. and Faith Knight Foundation Grant Program, established in 1999, focuses on enhancing community support in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants - General Operating Support Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Impact Grants by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix provide essential support to 501(c)(3) organizations and local Jewish entities that serve the Greater Phoenix area.	Not published	Up to $25K
Operating Support Grant for Organizations Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K – $17K Provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations serving arts and cultural needs in the region.	Not published	$5K – $17K

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About operating support grants

Operating support grants (also called general operating or unrestricted grants) give nonprofits flexible funding they can apply to whatever the organization most needs — salaries, rent, utilities, technology, or building reserves — rather than restricting the money to a single program. This flexibility makes operating support among the most valuable and sought-after funding, because it strengthens the whole organization and helps it adapt. It is generally awarded to established nonprofits a funder already trusts to use the money well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do operating grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 371 operating grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 210 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $23K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $60K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most operating grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg (6), 4Culture (5), Texas Commission On The Arts (5), Tennessee Arts Commission (4), and Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (3). In all, 301 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are operating grants for nonprofits due?

Of 371 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 49 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 291 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in January–March.

What is an operating support grant?

An operating support grant provides unrestricted or general-purpose funding that a nonprofit can allocate across its core costs — staff, overhead, infrastructure, and mission work — at its own discretion. Because it isn't tied to a single project, it lets organizations cover the real costs of running well, invest in capacity, and weather changes in their funding mix.

Which funders give unrestricted operating support?

Operating support most often comes from private and family foundations, community foundations, and some corporate funders, particularly those that have an established relationship with a grantee and want to support the organization as a whole. Trust-based philanthropy has made multi-year, unrestricted operating grants more common, though many funders still reserve them for organizations with a strong track record.

How is operating support different from project grants?

A project grant restricts funding to a specific program with its own budget, deliverables, and reporting, whereas operating support can be spent flexibly across the organization's general needs. Project grants are easier for new applicants to win because the scope is defined, but operating support is more valuable to the grantee because it covers overhead and lets leadership direct resources where they are needed most.

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