698 Operational Support Grants

Discover operating support grants that help sustain daily operations and core programming. Funding may cover general operations, administrative costs, and staff salaries. Additional grants cover utilities and essential services that maintain and strengthen organizational impact.

Use the filters above to narrow this list of operating support grants by recipient type, location, and funding source. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for unrestricted and general operating funding.

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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of mental health, food security, and housing. Grants can support capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 188081
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counties to Respond to ...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local units of government, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based entities to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Priority will be given to proposals focusing on ment...

GrantWatch ID#: 186241
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government entities, faith-based organizations, schools, and fire and rescue departments for community programs and projects in eligible counties. Focus areas include housing, education and youth development, emplo...

GrantWatch ID#: 187769
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address th...

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, fire and rescue departments, and religious entities for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 187875
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Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants of up to $80,000 per year to Wyoming nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended for organizations focused on early childhood development, mental health services, and the general health and wellbeing of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223323
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Grants to Washington Child Welfare Nonprofits to Assist Abused and Neglected Children

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit child welfare organizations serving eligible counties for the treatment and prevention of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177414
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202
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Grants to Pennsylvania Fire Departments and Emergency Medical Services for Operational Assista...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Pennsylvania volunteer fire departments and nonprofit emergency medical service organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations and build capacity. Funding is intended for training, capital improvements, equipment acquisitio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190261
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Title I Schools to Benefit the Disadvantaged

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations to address the needs of individuals who are disadvantaged and living in poverty in eligible regions. Grants to Title I schools are limited to $5,000. Funding for organizations is intended for general operatin...

GrantWatch ID#: 199306
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Grants to Texas Arts Organizations to Support the Performing and Visual Arts in Eligible Count...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas arts organizations to support the performing and visual arts in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including marketing, general operations, program support, and capital expenses. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 201358
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Grants to Maryland Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to build capacity, improve operations, and promote stability. Funding is intended for capital projects to expand, renovate, or repair a facility or other infrastructure. Projects that increase access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212740
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Grants to Pennsylvania Veterans to Expand Farming Operations

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania veterans to support farm projects. Funding is intended to expand farming operations to encourage sustainability and profitability. Eligible expenses include supplies, equipment, and costs associated with contracted labor. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 213566
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Improve Public Transportation and Green Spaces

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase access to public transportation in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operating expenses for organizations that work to increase neighborhood mobility, increase outdoor spaces,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215481
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Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofits and government agencies for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as for projects and programs in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227684
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Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits to Support Operational Changes

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations to support operational changes in arts organizations. Funding is intended to support applicants as they explore substantive changes to their organizational structure or business model. Eligible activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231960
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Grants to USA Women Entrepreneurs to Promote Business Development

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories women entrepreneurs to promote business development. Funding is intended to be used for operations, marketing, hiring, technology, hiring, inventory, and other costs that support growth. The purpose of this grant is to prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221818

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits for Operating Support, Capacity Building, and Progr...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for organizational support and capacity building. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofit missions through unrestricted operating support, program and project implementation, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 131661

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop creative and vibrant communities by providing arts-related activities and programming. Organizations are encouraged to di...

GrantWatch ID#: 145648

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Preventative Social Services

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for preventative social services for local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for short-term projects and events or for projects with ongoing operational costs. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 146014

Grants to Alberta Organizations for Programs to Strengthen the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Alberta organizations for programs and projects that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for preventive programs to avert crises and stabilize family life for area residents. Eligible programs improve the quality of life ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150954

Grants to Connecticut Arts Nonprofits and Municipal Arts Departments for Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments for general operating support. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to be flexible and give the grantee the abi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153666

Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Gender Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote equity for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving systemically underserved popul...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools to support projects and institutions that offer important community services in eligible locations. The Foundation has a preference for projects that are innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 158924

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capacity building activities, capital expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 160255

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit legal aid organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that provide free civil legal services. The program seeks to increase access to justice for low-income populations and special populations...

GrantWatch ID#: 163210

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations and public schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of community services, healthcare, environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 183674

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith Groups to Benefit Vulnerable Seniors

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith groups for community projects to benefit vulnerable seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational expenses and sustainable and innovative programs that s...

GrantWatch ID#: 186280

Grants to Maryland Law Enforcement Agencies and School Systems to Enhance School Safety

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland law enforcement agencies and local school systems to enhance safety and security in local schools. Funding is intended to support law enforcement coverage during school hours, as well as during after-school activities. Grant funds may be used to...

GrantWatch ID#: 186528

Grants to North Carolina Arts Nonprofits to Support Operations and Programming

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating and programming support. Funding is intended to assist with expenditures to conduct quality arts programs or support the operations of eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 204801

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Meet Financial Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet financial needs. Funding is intended to support programs on a one-time basis or to fill a financial gap. Grants can be used for materials or programming-related expenses. The Fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210283

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Operational Assistance and Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support and seed investments in new organizations. The grant program seeks to promote chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 215921

Grants to Connecticut Childcare Providers for Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000, $10,000, and $25,000 to Connecticut childcare providers to cover start-up expenses. The purpose of the grant program is to provide support to newly licensed and unlicensed group homes, family homes, or childcare centers. Priority is given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216350

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs to prepare adults and youth for academic and social success, support the arts and initiatives related to art, and promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 218376

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming and general operating support to promote STEM subjects, strengthen families, support first responders and veterans, and invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 219125

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Human Services, Animal Welfare, and Veterans Programs.

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs in the focus areas of human services, animal welfare, and veterans services. Eligilbe types of support include capital needs, operating support, and programming expenses. Programs and organizations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 220161

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Promote Housing Stability

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote housing stability. Funding is intended to support services for people experiencing or exiting homelessness, eviction prevention, and policy/advocacy. Proposals must be for wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220929

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Programming and Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for start-up financing, general operating support, program support, and demonstration pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221784

Grants to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas Nonprofits for Local Community ...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Arizona, California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs in eligible areas. Priority interests are education, environment, the arts, and health and human services; programmatic, operating grants, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223016

Grants to Maryland Manufacturers for Technology Upgrades

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland small and mid-sized manufacturers for technology projects that promote success. Funding is intended to allow companies to invest in Industry 4.0-related technologies, machinery and robotics, and digital business practices to remain competitive a...

GrantWatch ID#: 226028

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Re...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, social services, community engagement, and medical care, treatment, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226966

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community and Agency Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community and agency support. Funding is intended to strengthen the organization's stability and/or effectiveness, and to address community problems. The funder's mission is to bring together peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 229046

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for General Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, private foundations, faith-based organizations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 229291

Grants to California Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Organizational Infrastructure

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and organizational infrastructure. Funding is intended to support applicants that work to improve the lives of vulnerable families with children. Applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 231301

Grants to North Carolina Small Businesses for Operational Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to North Carolina for-profit entities in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended to support entrepreneurs and small business owners as they continue building, strengthening, and growing their businesses. Grants are available to ea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231491

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribal Agencies for General Operations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit and faith-based organizations, private foundations, municipalities, and tribal government agencies providing community services in eligible regions for general operating support. Funding is intended for entities that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231599

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, and groups to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and events that attract visitors and commerce to the area. The grant program seeks to promote tou...

GrantWatch ID#: 231693

Grants to Texas Medical Schools, Hospitals, and Nonprofits to Promote Residency Programs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Texas medical schools, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations to promote residency programs. Funding is intended to support operations, including resident stipends, faculty development, administrative costs, and community-based clinical training. The goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 231867
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