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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Point32Health Foundation Grant Point32Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Point32Health Foundation Grant focuses on advancing equity in aging by providing multi-year, general operating grants to nonprofits in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
JCFKC: Community Legacy Fund Grant- Core Support Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grants are available for Core support and Innovative/Emergency programs. Innovative/Emergency grant applications are due April 3.	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: System-Level Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her…	Not published	Varies
Rapid Equity Fund Grant The Reach Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Rapid Equity Fund is back! For the second year, REACH Healthcare Foundation, in partnership with Wyandotte Health Foundation, will provide flexible funding to meet urgent needs of grassroots, nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
RISCA General Operating Support for Organizations Grant Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) offers General Operating Support for Organizations (GOS-O) to arts and culture nonprofits in Rhode Island.	Not published	$3K – $40K
Radiance Gives Fund Grant Radiance Technologies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Radiance Gives Fund Grant, established in 2022 by Radiance Technologies, supports 501(c)(3) organizations in local communities.	Not published	Varies
SVP Boston Unrestricted Grants Social Venture Partners Boston Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Interested in participating in our next grant cycle?	Not published	Varies
Longleaf Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Longleaf Fund, established by the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama, aims to foster positive community change through donor generosity.	Not published	Varies
Forever Austin Fund Grants Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2.3M	Not published	$2.3M
Community Grants Over $2,500 Warren County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Warren County Community Foundation awards unrestricted grants to recipients in Warren County, Indiana. In 2025, the foundation awarded $81,074.41 in unrestricted grants across all grant categories.	Not published	$3K
General Operating Support Grant Humanities Council of Washington DC Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The General Operating Support Grant, offered by HumanitiesDC, provides crucial unrestricted funds to bolster the humanities sector in Washington, D.C. This grant is targeted at non-profit organizations with a humanities-focused mission and…	Not published	Up to $25K
Flexible Funding Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K Flexible Funding provides unrestricted financial support to organizations, allowing them to focus on their mission.	Not published	Up to $30K
National Meredith Willson Awards Grant The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (Aka the Music Man Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The National Meredith Willson Awards provide multi-year operating support to organizations using music for systemic change.	Not published	$100K – $1M
Jewish Community Fund (JCF) Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewish Community Fund is the core of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign. These are unrestricted dollars used to support institutions that promote Jewish engagement and support those in need locally, in Israel and around the world.	Not published	Varies
Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants The Dyson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, focusing on those addressing basic human needs.	Not published	Varies
Catholic Community Fund Catholic Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catholic Community Fund is the only unrestricted grantmaking fund of the Catholic Community Foundation, designated to make grants that build community within the eight-county region of the Diocese and represent diocesan ministry…	Not published	Varies
Social Justice and Resiliency Fund Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice and Resiliency Fund offers vital support to nonprofits addressing systemic inequities in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties.	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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