Unrestricted Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 284 active unrestricted grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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

On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the unrestricted grants for nonprofits matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 281 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Yadkin County Community Foundation: Legacy Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The Yadkin County Community Foundation's Legacy Fund supports local nonprofit organizations through annual grants ranging from $750 to $2,000. Established in 1998, it aims to enhance community life by responding to evolving local needs.	Not published	$750 – $2K
2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations Deaf Organizations Fund · Foundation Not published · $20K DOF has doubled grantmaking in response to challenges within the nonprofit sector and funding barriers faced by deaf nonprofits. Priority is given to proposals addressing:	Not published	$20K
ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsMemphis Operating Support Grant provides essential unrestricted funding to organizations that deliver year-round arts programs and experiences.	Not published	Varies
Give Choose Grants Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Not published · Varies The Give Choose Grants program, organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, invites local 501(c)3 nonprofits to participate in a 24-hour online giving event.	Not published	Varies
G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - General Operating George N Wilcox General Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The G. N. Wilcox Trust Grant - General Operating provides funding to established 501(c)(3) organizations in Hawaii, particularly on Kauai.	Not published	Varies
Joe C Davis Operational Grant Joe C Davis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joe C Davis Operational Grant provides unrestricted operational support to nonprofits in the Nashville area that demonstrate strong leadership and positive outcomes.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Grants-in-Aid: Waiwai Grant Program County of Hawai'i · State Not published · Up to $50K The Waiwai Grant Program, managed by the County of Hawai‘i, aims to assist qualified nonprofits in delivering public benefits within the county.	Not published	Up to $50K
Martin County Community Foundation: Martin County Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Martin County Community Foundation facilitates charitable giving through its Unrestricted Endowment, allowing local nonprofits to address evolving community needs.	Not published	$500 – $2K
FDL Unrestricted Grant ( Bi-annual Grant Cycle) Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Fond du Lac Area Foundation offers the FDL Unrestricted Grant, supporting impactful projects in Fond du Lac County. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and focus on practical solutions to community issues.	Not published	$500 – $5K
PFF Core Grants Pincus Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Core Grants may help establish new relationships, allowing PFF to learn more about how well an organization's goals align with our own and possibly elevate our level of support.	Not published	Varies
Marilyn Hatza Memorial SHINE (Strengthening the Humanities Investment in Nonprofits for Equity) Grant Maryland Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K General operating expenses including salaries, rent, utilities, supplies, equipment, programs, and other expenses	Not published	$10K
Grant Guidelines of Unrestricted Funds Nason Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies C/o Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation	Not published	Varies
Build Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
Franklin County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Franklin County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment Fund supports local nonprofit organizations through annual grants of $500. Established in 1991, the foundation aims to enhance community life by addressing changing needs.	Not published	$500 – $1K
CMCF: Discretionary Fund Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Montcalm Community Foundation offers the Discretionary Fund Grant to address unanticipated community needs beyond standard application periods.	Not published	Varies
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation: Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation's Unrestricted Fund provides vital support for local nonprofit organizations serving tribal members in several counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Nonprofit Resiliency and Recovery Fund Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc · Foundation Not published · $50M MCN, along with key advocacy partners, proposed to the Minnesota Legislature and Walz/Flanagan Administration a $50 million state-funded Nonprofit Resiliency and Recovery Fund to provide critical investment through general operating grants…	Not published	$50M
Dory Foundation Grant Dory Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $250K The Dory Foundation Grant supports innovative, early-stage non-profit projects with funding between $10,000 and $250,000. The foundation aims to explore how to maintain meaningful and fulfilling lives in an increasingly automated world.	Not published	$10K – $250K
North Dakota Community Foundation Statewide Greatest Needs (Unrestricted) Fund Mountrail Bethel Home Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Award grants from the Statewide Greatest Needs (Unrestricted) Fund to organizations across the state working to improve the quality of life for state residents.	Not published	$5K
Skoll Awards Grant The Skoll Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Skoll Awards for Social Innovation, presented by the Skoll Foundation, recognize social innovators addressing root societal problems.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Justice Fund Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Avery Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Avery Community Foundation Grant Program provides annual funding to support local nonprofit organizations in Avery County. Grants range from $500 to $1,000.	Not published	$500 – $1K
SCCF: Smith County Action Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
PATH Flexible Funding Grants Path Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The PATH Foundation offers Flexible Funding Grants of up to $75,000 for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper counties.	Not published	Up to $75K

Showing 241–264 of 281

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.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

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.

Get a shortlist of unrestricted grants for nonprofits built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department