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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
MACFI Scholarships Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K The Marshfield Area Community Foundation manages over 70 scholarship funds offering over 110 scholarships to high school graduates, nontraditional students, and current college students.	Not published	$150K
Yield Giving Open Call Award Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
WKCF: Community Grant ( previously Operating Grant and Core Grant) Western Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation encourages grant requests that: _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program (Unrestricted Assets) Lexington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance for programs and/or projects which will enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community and the surrounding area. The foundation provides grants across multiple areas:	Not published	Varies
Aging in Community Cycle Grant (formerly Older Adult Cycle) Menorah Heritage Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Aging in Community Cycle Grant, offered by the Menorah Heritage Foundation, aims to support organizations that enhance the quality of life for older adults in the Kansas City metro area.	Not published	Up to $15K
Community Vision Fund- Annual Responsive Grants Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Community Vision Fund (CVF) is an unrestricted fund within the Community Foundation with the ability to be agile due to its discretionary nature. Granting through this fund remains committed to fulfilling community needs and…	Not published	$1K – $15K
Spring 2026 Unrestricted Support Grant Cycle Charlotte Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K	Not published	$3K – $8K
Community Issues Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Horizons Foundation's flagship funding program that provides grants to grassroots LGBTQ nonprofits across the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Horizons Foundation, 155 Sansome Street, Suite 650, San Francisco, CA 94104	Not published	Varies
Columbus County Community Foundation: Columbus County Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $15K The Columbus County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Fund provides essential support to local nonprofit organizations in Columbus County.	Not published	$500 – $15K
Annual Fund Front Range Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Annual Fund is the Foundation's unrestricted fund. Gifts made to the fund support the mission of the Foundation to transform lives through education.	Not published	Varies
Operating Support Grant Program Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · Varies ARTSmemphis provides unrestricted funding to local arts organizations through its Operating Support grant program. These grants enable organizations to continue their vital work in the community.	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Tau Grant Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Tau Grants from Allegany Franciscan Ministries strengthen the health and well-being of communities across a six-county Florida region (Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, Pinellas).	Not published	Up to $20K
Breakaway Fund Grant Samueli Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Breakaway Fund, initiated by the Samueli Foundation, aims to empower nonprofits in Orange County by providing unrestricted funding between $50,000 and $100,000.	Not published	$50K – $100K
Brunswick Community Foundation: Brunswick County Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Brunswick Community Foundation offers unrestricted grants to support local needs in Brunswick County, NC. Established in 1997, it facilitates philanthropic efforts through tax-exempt public charities and local government units.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Greene County Community Foundation: Greene County Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Greene County Community Foundation, established in 2004, supports local nonprofits through the Greene County Fund.	Not published	$1K – $2K
General Operating Support / Program/Project Support The Rose Hills Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Foundation supports qualified tax-exempt charitable organizations for the benefit of the people of Southern California. The Foundation will not accept applications for:	Rolling	Varies
Community Grantmaking: Granville County Community Foundation Grants North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $4K The Granville County Community Foundation (GCCF) offers grants to nonprofits to support community enhancement.	Not published	$1K – $4K
Catalyze Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K	Not published	$10K – $100K
ACFM General Support Program Grant The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The ACFM General Support Program provides funding ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 for organizations committed to contemporary American concert music and jazz.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Forever Austin Fund Grants Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · $2.3M Endowment-based grant program providing general operating support to local nonprofits. In 2025, ACF awarded $2.3 million in general operating support to 99 local nonprofits.	Not published	$2.3M
Rooted Pathways Program Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Rooted Pathways Program, initiated by First Peoples Fund, offers essential support to Native-led arts organizations, fostering their growth and stability.	Not published	Up to $50K
Birmingham Jewish Federation Unrestricted Grant Birmingham Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Unrestricted grants from the Birmingham Jewish Federation to support Jewish community programs, events, and initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Robert G. Campbell Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert G. Campbell Community Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is an unrestricted endowment dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Iowa County, WI.	Not published	Varies
Unrestricted Community Grants Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Unrestricted Community Grants, provided by the Hamilton Community Foundation, empower local organizations to address various community needs.	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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