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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Charter Donor Fund of the Newtown Community Foundation Bucks County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A permanent fund that serves as the primary source for operating the Foundation in Newtown and grant making in the Newtown Area.	Not published	Varies
Impact 100 Metro Denver Grants Impact 100 Metro Denver · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Impact100 Metro Denver offers a transformative $100,000 grant aimed at empowering Denver-area non-profits to enhance their mission and community impact.	Not published	Up to $100K
RCCF: Republic County Community 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
Standard Grants Piqua Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Piqua Community Foundation offers Standard Grants to support nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Grant cycles occur multiple times per year, with fall and spring distributions mentioned in available materials.	Not published	Varies
AFM: Tau Grant (Cycle 2-Economic Mobility) Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Tau Grants are intended to strengthen the health and well-being of communities across our six-county region.	Not published	Up to $20K
Unrestricted Operating Support Cycle (formerly General Community Core) Grant Menorah Heritage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Menorah Heritage Foundation's Unrestricted Operating Support Cycle aims to provide vital operating support to organizations in the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Jones County Community Foundation: Jones County Charitable Giving Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Jones County Charitable Giving Fund, managed by the Jones County Community Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations by providing annual grants ranging from $500 to $1,000, with a total grantmaking limit of $3,000.	Not published	$1K – $2K
WCCF: Hanover Community 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
FORGE Grant The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona An Arizona where women and girls of all identities thrive. WFSA innovates to create social, political, and economic change that achieves equity for women and girls.	Not published	Varies
Madison County Annual Grant Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Madison County Annual Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on enhancing the community fabric of Madison County, Virginia.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Community-Led Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-led grantmaking approach that places power in the hands of those most impacted by funding decisions. Channels funds directly to the heart of community needs and priorities.	Not published	Varies
Rockingham County Community Foundation: Rockingham County Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Rockingham County Community Foundation manages an unrestricted endowment to support local nonprofit organizations through annual grants ranging from $500 to $10,000.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Alleghany County Community Foundation Grant Program supports local nonprofit organizations by providing annual grants to enhance community life.	Not published	$500 – $3K
NVCF: Chico Children's Endowment Grant North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chico Children's Endowment Grant, funded by the North Valley Community Foundation and anonymous donors, aims to support organizations that assist children in Chico and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Fund for WCC Westchester Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $5K Tax-deductible contributions to the Westchester Community College Foundation's Fund for WCC provide unrestricted gifts that support special programs, increase scholarship funding, and promote the excellence of the college.	Not published	$5K – $5K
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Enterprise Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K The Nathan Cummings Foundation's Enterprise Grants provide invitation-only, multi-year funding to support social-change organizations aligned with their focus on racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Not published	$250K
O'Neill Brothers Grants The O'Neill Brothers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Average grant $5,000–$10,000 The O'Neill Brothers Grants support 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in Northeast Ohio, providing approximately $300,000 in grants annually.	Not published	Average grant $5,000–$10,000
CFSCC Community Grants Community Foundation Santa Cruz County · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFSCC Community Grants aim to inspire philanthropy by funding nonprofits in Santa Cruz County that address local needs. This year, $1.2 million will support initiatives focused on youth education, seniors, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Inclusive Communities Grant Program Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We invest in equitable arts and culture organizations and nonprofit leaders to create a thriving and just Denver.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Relief Fund Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200M MCN, with key partners, is advocating for creation of a one-time Nonprofit Relief Fund providing $200 million for nonprofits statewide.	Not published	$50K – $200M
Impact100 Essex- Equity Grants Impact100 Essex · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Impact100 Essex Equity Grants provide unrestricted funding to support BIPOC-led nonprofits in Essex County, NJ.	Not published	$10K – $15K
Fund for Buhler Grant Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $5K The Fund for Buhler Grant, managed by the Buhler Community Foundation, aims to enhance community resilience through unrestricted grantmaking.	Not published	$300 – $5K
Dogwood Health Trust: General Operating Support Dogwood Health Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Dogwood Health Trust was created in 2018, but our ethos was inspired by a tradition of caring for a community that is more than a century old and rooted in our Appalachian culture.	Not published	Varies
PFF Small Grants Pincus Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Small 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 support level.	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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