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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OAC: Sustainability Grants Ohio Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The OAC: Sustainability Grants provide essential operational support for large and mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Unrestricted Community Grants Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Unrestricted Community Grants, provided by the Hamilton Community Foundation, empower local organizations to address various community needs.	Not published	Varies
Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center: Resident Grant Tahoe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center offers a unique opportunity for non-profit organizations seeking operational support.	Not published	Varies
Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $500 – $125K The Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and healthcare programming for underserved populations in East Central Kansas.	Not published	$500 – $125K
AAC General Operating Support Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AAC General Operating Support Grant, offered by the Arkansas Arts Council, aims to assist established nonprofit organizations in the arts sector with funding for administrative and operational costs.	Not published	Varies
D.E. & Jane Clark Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The D.E. & Jane Clark Fund, established in 2013 by the Oregon Community Foundation, supports nonprofits in Baker County and North Powder.	Not published	$3K
Hendricks Family Foundation - Operating Grant Hendricks Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Hendricks Family Foundation offers operating grants exceeding $100,000 to support new and existing projects that make a measurable impact in priority areas such as career development, education, public safety, and community vitality in…	Not published	$100K
Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh: General Operating Support Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh program offers vital funding to nonprofit organizations dedicated to celebrating Black culture through arts and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $100K
English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Grant English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn · Foundation Not published · $25K The English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation Grant honors Dr. Calvin English, the first medical director of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.	Not published	$25K
General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant Washington State Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The General Operating Support for Midsized Organizations Grant provides two-year funding of up to $12,000 to arts, heritage, and culture organizations in Washington State for general operating expenses.	Not published	Up to $12K
Building Foundation Grants Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Foundation Grants by Catholic Extension aim to support essential pastoral and administrative functions in under-resourced communities.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Organizations Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Grants for Organizations provide general operating support to nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, as well as units of government, that produce or present ongoing arts programming that is open to the public.	Not published	Varies
LAMV-CF Community Grants Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a local grantmaker, LAMV-CF primarily aligns its local funding with nonprofits and public entities based in - or directly serving - the communities of Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View.	Not published	Varies
Huntington Arts Council- General Operating Support Grants for Nonprofits Huntington Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Huntington Arts Council offers General Operating Support Grants to nonprofit arts organizations in Long Island, aiming to nurture arts and culture.	Not published	Up to $40K
GA Arts: General Operating Support Grant Georgia Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $10K The GA Arts: General Operating Support Grant, provided by the Georgia Council for the Arts, aims to support nonprofit arts organizations in Georgia.	Not published	$10K
Patricia Kind Family Foundation Grant The Patricia Kind Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Patricia Kind Family Foundation Grant supports organizations in Philadelphia tackling poverty-related challenges.	Not published	$10K – $25K
GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The GMF: Cycle 3 - General Operating grant by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation supports community projects aligned with their strategic vision for an inclusive Milwaukee.	Not published	Up to $50K
Cultural Affairs Operating Grants City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs · State Not published · Varies The Cultural Affairs Operating Grants offered by the City of San José support professionally-managed arts organizations with year-round programs.	Not published	Varies
Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) Grant City of San Diego · State Not published · $1K The Community Projects, Programs and Services (CPPS) funding program in San Diego provides grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies for one-time community needs.	Not published	$1K
RAF Better Communities Grants: Fall Focus Areas Rochester Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The RAF Better Communities Grants focus on enhancing quality of life in the Rochester area through unrestricted funding for nonprofits.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Grant The Ralph M Parsons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles County, focusing on enriching cultural experiences, education, health services, and human services.	Not published	Varies
FCP Target Funding Grants-General Operating Support Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies Target Funding Grants-General Operating Support Target Funding Grants – General Operating Support (GOS) range in value up to $60,000 and support non-profit organizations focused on the behavioral health needs of children, young adults, and…	Not published	Varies
LRAC: Operating Support Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Lake Region Arts Council offers the LRAC Operating Support Grant to enhance the arts' vitality in West Central Minnesota.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Nelson Foundation: Core Grant Program Grace S and W Linton Nelson · Foundation Not published · $60K The Nelson Foundation's Core Grant Program offers multi-year, general operating support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region, focusing on racial equity and social justice.	Not published	$60K

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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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