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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Action Fund General Support Grants Groundswell Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K Groundswell Action Fund provides unrestricted general support grants that allow organizations to build their infrastructure and avoid the harm caused by boom-and-bust electoral funding cycles that only appear during key election years.	Not published	$15K
Community Impact Grants: Fund for Greater Salina Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Grants: Fund for Greater Salina provides unrestricted funding to meet various charitable needs in the Salina area.	Not published	Varies
TCFHR: Little Swiss Fund Grants The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County · Foundation Not published · Varies Harrisonburg and Rockingham County is a place where its people and the greater community prosper generation after generation. We make it easy to give back to the community we love.	Not published	Varies
The Washington Fund Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies While we focus more exclusively on Oregon state impact, we still value our partnerships with Washington State nonprofits and value the incredible work being performed by our past and present partners there. _You can learn more about this…	Not published	Varies
Core / General Operating Support: Cycle 1 Grant Hutton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Hutton Parker Foundation is offering Core/General Operating Support in 2025 to eligible nonprofit organizations in Santa Barbara County focused on Health & Human Services and Arts & Culture.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Thriving Jeffco Responsive Grant Colorado Gives Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $100K A responsive grant opportunity designed for nonprofits to share ideas and projects they believe will help Jeffco communities thrive. Unrestricted, one-year grant support for Jeffco-serving organizations.	Not published	$3K – $100K
Funds+® Public Wise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Public Wise offers unrestricted, operational grants for organizations working on voting rights and democracy.	Not published	Varies
Coshocton Foundation Unrestricted Grant Coshocton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coshocton Foundation, established in 1967, supports the community through its unrestricted grants, fostering local engagement and philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Madison County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Madison County Community Foundation Grant Program, established in 1994, supports local nonprofit organizations through competitive grants ranging from $500 to $1,500, with a total grantmaking limit of $5,500.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Annual Fund & President's Circle Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Contributions to the Annual Fund provide critical support where it's needed most, ensuring students have access to essential programs and services that enhance their education.	Not published	$1K
CFGNH: Responsive General Operating Support Grants The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The CFGNH Responsive General Operating Support Grants provide flexible funding for nonprofits in the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven's twenty-town region.	Not published	Up to $150K
Park City Community Foundation: Community Fund Grants Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Park City Community Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations serving the greater Park City and Summit County area, focusing on community needs and effective programs.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Hawaiʻi Resilience Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Hawai'i nonprofits facing funding cuts to help protect critical services for communities	Not published	Varies
Philanthropy Connection Grant Philanthropy Connection Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Philanthropy Connection Grant supports Massachusetts organizations through unrestricted general operating grants.	Not published	Varies
HCF: General Operating Support Healthy Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We allocate most of our funding to unrestricted general operating support, allowing us to invest boldly in organizations and community-led efforts that promote an equitable recovery from the pandemic in our service region.	Not published	Varies
CCCF General Operating Support Grants Central Carolina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CCCF General Operating Support Grants provide multi-year, unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits, enabling them to enhance their operational capacity and better serve historically under-invested communities.	Not published	Up to $30K
Board Empowerment Grant Program Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $5K The Board Empowerment Grant Program, piloted by the Community Foundation for Monterey County in partnership with The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, aims to enhance nonprofit board leadership in Monterey County.	Not published	$5K
Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The Jackson County Community Foundation Grant Program, established in 1992, provides grants to local nonprofits addressing community needs.	Not published	$2K – $3K
General Operating Support Grants Partnership for Better Health · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K Flexible funding for existing grantees that can be used at their discretion to work on priority issues related to addressing health equity and the root causes of poor health among underserved or marginalized populations.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · $50K The Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, administered by the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, provides $50,000 in unrestricted operating support to Black-led organizations in Minnesota that address systemic injustices.	Not published	$50K
Ulster County Community Grant Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Haywood County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Haywood County Community Foundation offers an Unrestricted Endowment fund to support local nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$500 – $1K
General Support Grants Program The District of Columbia Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides unrestricted funding grants to DC legal services organizations that provide free or low-cost legal assistance to District residents facing civil legal issues.	Not published	Varies
Impact 100 Seattle Grant Impact 100 Seattle · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact 100 Seattle empowers women to make a difference through collective grantmaking. We focus on transformative change by supporting community-based organizations in the Puget Sound area.	Not published	$100K

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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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