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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Mission Support Grants Alliance Healthcare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $300K The Alliance Healthcare Foundation offers Mission Support Grants to nonprofit organizations in San Diego, providing unrestricted funding between $25,000 and $100,000 annually for three years.	Not published	$25K – $300K
Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Foundation of West Plains Affiliate Grantmaking Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the West Plains area through strategic grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $3K
Unrestricted Grants Black Leaders Detroit · Foundation Not published · Varies Flexible grants awarded to selected organizations and entrepreneurs throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Community Assistance Grants Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Community Assistance Grants provided by the Northern Piedmont Community Foundation support a wide range of community needs, including education, health, and the environment.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Johnston County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Johnston County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment Fund provides annual grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to support local nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$1K – $5K
CFNF: Share Your Story Video Challenge Grant Community Foundation of North Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The CFNF Share Your Story Video Challenge Grant provides $1,500 grants to nonprofit organizations in Leon County that serve Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) individuals.	Not published	$2K
Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 (Cycle 2) Tau Grants Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to marginalized groups. All of the following criteria must apply:	Not published	Up to $15K
Brooks Gives Back Annual Cash Awards Brooks Gives Back Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K – $25K Established in 2017 and reestablished as a formal grant program in 2019. Brooks Gives Back raises funds through: Since 2019, Brooks Gives Back has gifted nearly $500,000 to South Side-serving nonprofits.	Not published	$13K – $25K
Unrestricted Community Grants Cycle Gaston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Gaston Community Foundation's Unrestricted Competitive Grant Cycle invites nonprofit organizations to submit innovative proposals aimed at improving the quality of life in Gaston County.	Not published	Up to $300K
Graham County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Graham County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Fund supports local nonprofits with grants ranging from $500 to $2,500.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of Central Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Core Grants Program Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Seybert Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and youth in the City of Philadelphia through General Operating Support grants.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Women & Girls of Color Fund The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Up to $325K Launched in 2021 in response to the disparities in philanthropic funding for organizations serving women and girls of color. Less than 0.5% of U.S. philanthropic dollars go to nonprofits serving women and girls of color.	Not published	Up to $325K
SVCREATES Unrestricted Operating Grants Silicon Valley Creates · Foundation Not published · Varies 1202 Contemporary, 6th Street Studios & Art Center, Abhinaya Dance Company of San Jose, Aimusic.us, Alliance for Youth Achievement, Art Docents of Los Gatos, Art Forum SF, ArtHouse Studio, Bach-Millennium Music, Calpulli Tonalehqueh…	Not published	Varies
Palo Alto Community Fund Grant The Palo Alto Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Palo Alto Community Fund Grant supports impactful organizations in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, and Menlo Park.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Community Power Initiative (CPI) - General Operating Grants Marin Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10M Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden, increase flexibility, and provide stability to organizations.	Not published	$10M
Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant PNM TNMP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant from the PNM \| TNMP Foundation provides unrestricted funding to support underserved New Mexicans, including youth, veterans, and seniors.	Not published	Up to $400K
PFF Transformational Grants Pincus Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation is currently engaging in a period of strategic planning to assess and refine our priorities and focus areas. As part of this process, we are temporarily pausing the receipt of new Letters of Inquiry (LOIs).	Not published	Varies
Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation Grant, part of the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Community Grantmaking Program, supports charitable organizations across 67 counties.	Not published	$1K – $3K
CFSPS: Community Grants Program The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Community Grants Program, offered by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, supports diverse nonprofit organizations in Lewis, Mason, and Thurston Counties.	Not published	$2K – $8K
General Operating Support Lexarts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 (FY26) General Operating Support Grant Guidelines Welcome to the LexArts General Operating Support (GOS) Grant Program.	Not published	Varies
CFGF General Grant Fund Community Foundation of Greater Flint · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Greater Flint's CFGF: Community Impact Fund aims to support nonprofit organizations that provide vital resources to marginalized groups, fostering community connections and inclusivity.	Not published	Varies
Community grantmaking- Carteret Community Foundation Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Carteret Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofit organizations in Carteret County by providing funding for various purposes, including education, wildlife conservation, and humanitarian needs.	Not published	$1K – $5K
EDL Northwest General Operating Support Grants Emissaries of Divine Light · Foundation Not published · Varies EDL NW provides multi-year, general operating support funding to nonprofit organizations.	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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