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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Central Florida Foundation Grants Central Florida Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through our strategic grantmaking process, Central Florida Foundation identifies organizations and initiatives that are truly transforming our community.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact- Smoky Valley Community Enhancement Fund Grant Smoky Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smoky Valley Community Enhancement Fund offers unrestricted grants aimed at addressing the needs of the Smoky Valley area, including northern McPherson County and southern Saline County.	Not published	Varies
Lenny Zakim Fund Grant The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to US $147,593 The Lenny Zakim Fund Grant aims to empower grassroots organizations throughout eastern Massachusetts by providing unrestricted funding up to $20,000 to those with annual budgets under $350,000.	Not published	Up to US $147,593
Mission Support Grants Metropolitan Arts Council of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · $5K – $87K Support non-profit organizations with the arts as their primary purpose. Funding is unrestricted.	Not published	$5K – $87K
Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grants: General Operating Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Evanston Community Foundation offers Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grants to support general operating costs for nonprofits in Evanston.	Not published	Up to $25K
T.R.U.E. FUND Grant Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Two Rivers Unrestricted Endowment (T.R.U.E.) Grants Fund, established in 2017, supports the communities of Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, and New Castle with competitive grants for local nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Cloudsplitter Unrestricted Support Grants Cloudsplitter Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Cloudsplitter Foundation offers Unrestricted Support Grants, aimed at covering the operating costs of not-for-profits rather than specific projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Watauga County Community Foundation- Dr. Don Saunders Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Watauga County Community Foundation's Dr. Don Saunders Endowment Grant supports charitable, educational, religious, and scientific purposes, providing grants ranging from $500 to $5,000.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Empowering Resilient Communities to Thrive Grants Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $12K The Empowering Resilient Communities to Thrive Grants, offered by the Community Foundation of Tompkins County, provide essential support to diverse community organizations in Tompkins County.	Not published	$500 – $12K
General Operating / Flexible Support Grants Oceanfirst Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank.	Not published	Varies
CFGC Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Reach out to our Community Impact Team to talk through proposal idea._ As Chattanooga’s public foundation, we are privileged to work with so many incredible and inspiring nonprofit organizations that serve our neighbors and meet…	Not published	Varies
Impact100 Philadelphia Grant Program IMPACT100 Philadelphia Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Philadelphia provides impactful grants aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in the Philadelphia area.	Not published	$100K
Catawba Valley Community Foundation: Catawba Valley Community Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Catawba Valley Community Foundation provides grants to enhance community life in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Ashe County Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Ashe County Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofits through various funds, including those for education and children's programs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
ACF: Social Justice Grants The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to call ACF staff prior to submitting an online application._ The Social Justice Fund supports organizations and projects that seek to eradicate systemic discrimination, increase…	Not published	Varies
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation: General Operating Support The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: When you first set up an account, you’ll be asked to share a brief summary of your idea. Proposed ideas must have a direct impact within the state of Arkansas and align with AR Equity 2025.	Not published	Varies
Wilson County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Wilson County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment supports local nonprofit organizations by providing annual grants that respond to community needs.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Transformation Grant Realty Holdings Inc of the Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Transformation Grants are the largest single grants awarded through the Quad Cities Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund each year.	Not published	$100K
Cary Community Foundation: Grantmaking Endowment North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Cary Community Foundation (CCF) offers grants to support economically disadvantaged families in Cary, North Carolina.	Not published	$500 – $1K
WCF: Institutional Support Grants Watertown Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies WCF’s Institutional Support Grants are designed to help institutions central to the Watertown community by providing funds to maintain critical programming, staff, and cover operating costs.	Not published	Varies
State Policy Advocacy Grants Alliance for Early Success FKA Birth to Five Policy Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alliance for Early Success provides grants to state early childhood policy organizations as unconditional, general operating grants (core operating support).	Not published	Varies
Forever Austin Fund Grants ACF Bright Leaf Preserve · Foundation Not published · $2.3M	Not published	$2.3M
General Support Grants (DC Legal Services Grants Program) The District of Columbia Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The DC Bar Foundation, a leading funder of legal aid in Washington, D.C., has been providing General Support Grants since 1978 to enhance access to justice for low-income residents.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Westmoreland County Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County partners with nonprofits to address community needs through unrestricted grants.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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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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