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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The Healing Trust: Operating Grant: Resilient Families The Healing Trust · Foundation Not published · $20K – $55K The Healing Trust is dedicated to enhancing community resilience through its Operating Grant: Resilient Families. This initiative supports health-focused nonprofits in Tennessee, providing unrestricted funds between $20,000 and $50,000.	Not published	$20K – $55K
Asian Community Fund Grant Boston Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Asian Community Fund (ACF) at the Boston Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Massachusetts.	Not published	$5K – $25K
VCF: Responsive General Operating Support Grants The Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Responsive grants offer general operating support that provides flexible funding for nonprofits.	Not published	Varies
Volunteer Grants Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Volunteer Grants program by Bank of America Charitable Foundation supports employees and retirees who contribute at least 50 hours to eligible charitable organizations each year.	Not published	Varies
Sedora Foundation Grant Stephen & Helen G Sedora Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K The Sedora Foundation Grant offers approximately $14,000 annually to support tax-exempt organizations in Southwest Missouri. Established by Stephen and Helen Sedora, this grant aims to maximize community impact through unrestricted funding.	Not published	$15K
Swain County Community Foundation: Unrestricted Endowment Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Swain County Community Foundation's Unrestricted Endowment Fund aims to enhance community life in Swain County by providing annual grants to local nonprofits.	Not published	$500 – $1K
The Valencia Fund Valencia College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Valencia Fund addresses the most pressing needs across Valencia College campuses to advance equity, enhance access for students, and improve the community's educational and economic outlook.	Not published	Varies
COVID-19 Response Fund Beneficial State Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Beneficial State Foundation reallocated nearly $100,000 in operating funds to create the COVID-19 Response Fund to provide direct support to community organizations responding to the pandemic.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Family Power Fund : General Operating Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Family Power Fund, established by the Headwaters Foundation, empowers youth, parents, and caregivers to influence health-related policies and systems.	Not published	Up to $150K
Sequoia Living Unrestricted Fund Senior Services for Northern California · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports areas of greatest need within all Sequoia Living communities and programs.	Not published	Varies
Transform Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $3M	Not published	$3M
RAF Better Communities Grants: Spring Focus Areas Rochester Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The RAF Better Communities Grants provide vital funding to nonprofits in the Rochester, MN area, focusing on youth, education, and vibrant community development.	Not published	$10K – $20K
LHGM General Operating Grant Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation offers General Operating Grants aimed at 501(c)(3) nonprofits that serve the west side of Salt Lake City.	Not published	Up to $10K
Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation - Community Fund Grant Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Unrestricted community grants awarded through bi-annual grant cycles by the Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation (regional affiliate of Fond du Lac Area Foundation).	Not published	Up to $3K
Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Grant One Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K A grant program funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars allocated by the Gallatin County Commission through One Valley Community Foundation to bolster nonprofit organizational resiliency and revitalization from the COVID-19…	Not published	$500K
Arbor Rising Grant Arbor Brothers Inc · Foundation Not published · $125K – $175K Arbor Rising Grant, established in 2010, is a NYC-based nonprofit providing unrestricted multi-year funding and capacity-building support to nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty.	Not published	$125K – $175K
ABQ Involved Grant Albuquerque Involved · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABQ Involved Grant aims to empower individuals and families in the greater Albuquerque area by facilitating community engagement through nonprofit service.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Under $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
Beaufort-Hyde Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Beaufort-Hyde Unrestricted Fund Grant, managed by the Beaufort-Hyde Community Foundation, provides annual funding to local nonprofit organizations in Beaufort and Hyde counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Golden Pear Grant Program American Fundraising Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K To empower worthy nonprofits by providing critically needed, unrestricted funding that helps them fulfill their missions with confidence and sustainability.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Lenoir County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Lenoir County Community Foundation Grant Program, established in 1993, supports local charitable initiatives through competitive grants.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Clay County Community Foundation Grant Program North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Clay County Community Foundation Grant Program offers funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clay County, encouraging philanthropic efforts and community engagement.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Youngstown Foundation: Operational Grants Youngstown Fdn General · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1918, The Youngstown Foundation is a place of connection, where generosity and community action meet to create powerful improvements on the quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Response Action Fund (IRAF) Womens Way · Foundation Rolling · Varies Rapid response funding designed to meet urgent and unanticipated needs of community organizations that cannot be served through traditional twice-yearly grant cycles.	Rolling	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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