Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 284 active unrestricted grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 171 list an award amount, with a median of $15K.
- Grants tracked
- 284
- from 208 funders
- Median award
- $15K
- middle half $4,500–$53K
- Total listed funding
- $45.8M
- across 171 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 14 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Boston Foundation: Safety Net Grants Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · $50K The Boston Foundation's Safety Net Grants program provides $50,000 in general operating support over two years to social service organizations serving marginalized communities in Greater Boston. | |
| Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation Grants Anna B Stearns Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 1, 2026 · $5K – $25K The Anna B. Stearns Charitable Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that strengthen the education, independence, and socioeconomic stability of women+, girls+, children and youth, plus environmental preservation. | |
| GO Queens Grant The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $10K The GO Queens Grant, funded by the Howard Gilman Foundation, aims to support Queens-based performing arts and culture organizations with unrestricted $10,000 grants. | |
| Cloudsplitter Foundation Unrestricted Support Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $10K The Cloudsplitter Foundation makes Unrestricted (general operating) Support Grants of up to $10,000/year to Adirondack-region nonprofits, generally those with an established relationship. Three rounds per year (Jan 1 / May 1 / Sep 1). | |
| Icicle Fund Community Grants Icicle Fund · Foundation Jan 29, 2027 · $3K – $35K The Icicle Fund Community Grants support nonprofit organizations in North Central Washington that promote the arts, history, and environmental stewardship. | |
| CCCF General Operating Support Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $30K Central Carolina Community Foundation's General Operating Support provides unrestricted, multi-year funding — up to $30,000, awarded as $10,000 annually for up to three years (contingent on continued eligibility). | |
| Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation Annual Grant Archie D and Bertha H Walker · Foundation ~February · $5K The Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation makes annual operating grants to small nonprofits in the Minnesota Twin Cities 7-county metro (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties). | |
| Fund for Columbia County: General Operating Support Grants Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · $5K – $15K Since 1987, we have strengthened communities through philanthropy and leadership. We channel generosity where it is needed, bringing together resources and passion to tackle our region’s most pressing issues and create lasting change. | |
| SVP Dallas Advisee Program Dallas Social Venture Partners · Foundation ~February · $3K – $11K A comprehensive capacity building program designed to provide social impact organizations with opportunities to improve their ability to deliver effective programs and fulfill their mission. | |
| Stone Foundation Grants - Maine The Stone Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Mar 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K The Stone Foundation Grants in Maine offer flexible and trust-based philanthropic support primarily focused on Monmouth County, New Jersey, and Wabanakiq, Maine. | |
| Annual Competitive Grants - General Operating Support United Midcoast Charities Inc · Foundation ~March · $1K – $25K Funding that can be used in any way the organization needs, allowing grantees to nimbly meet challenges throughout the year and apply funding as needed to accomplish their mission. | |
| Cherokee County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Cherokee County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment Fund, established in 1991, supports local nonprofit organizations through annual competitive grants. | |
| Unrestricted Grants Polk County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Unrestricted grants are awarded to fund a variety of projects of value to our community. Many Polk County organizations are eligible for grants to support capital expenses. | |
| WCCF: Washington County Opportunity Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs. | |
| UJA General Operating Support Grants United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UJA provides general operating support grants that offer critical, unrestricted dollars for organizational infrastructure and resiliency. | |
| Vail Valley Cares Community Grants Vail Valley Cares · Foundation Not published · Varies Vail Valley Cares distributes annual grants to local nonprofit organizations serving the Vail Valley community. | |
| Multi-Year Unrestricted Grants Athens County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide grantees with greater flexibility and stability, allowing them to focus on long-term impact | |
| AFM: Tau Grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY25 Tau Grants will offer unrestricted general operating support for nonprofits that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, Individuals… | |
| Flexible Funding 2026 Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Varies Flexible funding grant program offered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. | |
| Black-Led Movement Fund Borealis Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black-Led Movement Fund (BLMF), based at Borealis Philanthropy, supports the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) and other politically-aligned organizations to better shape policy agendas for Black communities, create alternatives to… | |
| Chowan Community Funds Foundation Unrestricted Endowment Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Chowan Community Funds Foundation offers the Unrestricted Endowment Grant Program to support local causes in Chowan County. | |
| Annual Fund Collington Episcopal Life Care Community Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Unrestricted funding to allow the Foundation flexibility to address emerging needs and opportunities. Grants awarded from this Fund support a multitude of: | |
| Walter and Elise Haas Fund: Possibility Grants Walter and Elise Haas Fund · Foundation Not published · $100K The Walter and Elise Haas Fund offers Possibility Grants aimed at fostering equity and opportunity in the Bay Area. | |
| Cultural Sustainability: Community Roots Grant Program Mid Atlantic Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Cultural Sustainability, a new grant program offered by the six U.S. Regional Arts Organizations (USRAOs) in partnership with The Wallace Foundation, provides general operating support to arts organizations rooted in communities of color… |
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Unrestricted grants for nonprofits by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 14 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 67 24%
- No deadline published
- 200 70%
Only 14 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active unrestricted grants for nonprofits
- North Carolina Community Foundation Inc 40 active
- Greater Salina Community Foundation 6 active
- Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc 4 active
- The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona 4 active
- New Profit Inc 3 active
- Pincus Family Foundation 3 active
208 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 284 active unrestricted grants for nonprofits (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About unrestricted grants for nonprofits
Unrestricted grants — also called general operating support — are the most flexible and most valued form of nonprofit funding. These grants can be used for any organizational purpose: salaries, rent, utilities, programs, or anything else the organization needs. While harder to find than program grants, a growing number of funders recognize that strong organizations need unrestricted support.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow unrestricted grants for nonprofits down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do unrestricted grants for nonprofits award?
Of the 284 unrestricted grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 171 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $15K, and the middle half fall between $4,500 and $53K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most unrestricted grants for nonprofits?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are North Carolina Community Foundation Inc (40), Greater Salina Community Foundation (6), Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc (4), The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona (4), and New Profit Inc (3). In all, 208 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are unrestricted grants for nonprofits due?
Of 284 grants listed, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 14 have a published upcoming deadline, 67 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 200 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
Why are unrestricted grants hard to find?
Many funders prefer program-specific grants because they can point to tangible outcomes. However, the Trust-Based Philanthropy movement is changing this — more funders now offer general operating support. MacKenzie Scott's no-strings-attached gifts have also shifted norms. Community foundations, corporate sponsors, and earned revenue are other unrestricted funding sources.
Which major foundations give unrestricted grants?
The Ford Foundation moved to primarily general support. The Hewlett Foundation's organizational effectiveness grants are unrestricted. MacKenzie Scott's Yield Giving provides large unrestricted gifts. Many community foundations offer general operating grants. The Kresge Foundation, Packard Foundation, and Open Society Foundations also provide significant unrestricted funding.
How do I find more unrestricted funding?
Look for funders who explicitly mention "general operating support" in their guidelines. Build multi-year relationships with program funders and request unrestricted renewals. Develop earned revenue streams for maximum flexibility. Community foundations, United Ways, and federated campaigns often provide unrestricted annual grants to member agencies.
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