655 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.

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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Public Entities for Initiatives to Serve Veterans

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit veterans and their families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or general operations. Priority will be to fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 186560
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations for tourism-related events, activities, and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support visitor-generating events, destination experiences, tourism marketing, festivals, tourism-related...

GrantWatch ID#: 146197
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Grants to Oklahoma Arts Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to assist with operating expenses. Funding is intended for the general operations of the nonprofit, such as the day-to-day expenses of the office and staff. While all arts and...

GrantWatch ID#: 166097
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Programs and Services that Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for general operating support, programming support, organizational staff training, and new programs. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184237
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856
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Grants to Washington Organizations to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington organizations to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects designed to attract visitors, including advertising and publicizing; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion...

GrantWatch ID#: 210246
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that address community needs in a range of focus areas. The grant program seeks to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 219325
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Grants to New York Land Banks to Repurpose Abandoned and Blighted Properties

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to New York land banks to repurpose abandoned and blighted properties. Eligible uses of funds include pre-development activities, such as environmental reports and feasibility studies; technical assistance, such as third-party assistance; property maintenan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222096
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Operational Support and Projects Benefiting Local ...

Deadline: 09/05/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support operational expenses and projects in the areas of medical research, health, human services, civic activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177487
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and Bureaus to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and convention bureaus for projects that increase tourism and overnight stays in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance tourism-related facilities, strengthen operations, and improve ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 147654
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools in Eligi...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities that meet the local needs o...

GrantWatch ID#: 171854
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Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Strengthen Organizat...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance organizational effectiveness and capacity. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen operations, leadership, strategy, and communication ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185445
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Local Needs

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, schools, and units of government to respond to local needs in eligible areas. Focus areas for funding include community programming, elementary education, habitat conservation, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186242
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Respond to...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based entities, and fire and rescue departments to respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in areas such as human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187873
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support education, community services, and cultural arts. Funding is available for general operations,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216734

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to Benefit Animals

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and Tribes in eligible counties for programs and projects that promote animal welfare. Funding is intended to provide operating support for activities such as shelter and support to pets, wild...

GrantWatch ID#: 173778

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Government Entities to Promote Arts Within the State

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote the arts within the state. Funding is intended for arts education programming and activities that encourage public involvement. Applicants may apply for either project or general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207731

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for arts programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to artist and talent fees, space rental for arts and culture programming, marketing and communication costs, operating su...

GrantWatch ID#: 220129

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for General Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for general operating expenses. Funding is intended to support applicants working in the following health-related focus areas: social and community context, education access and qua...

GrantWatch ID#: 217562

Grants to Washington Cultural Nonprofits for Increased Capacity and Stability

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit cultural organizations for increased capacity and stability in eligible regions. Funding is intended for upgrading technology, operating costs, ongoing programming, research and development, or expanding low-cost and free public prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 231541

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects within a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to, basic needs, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173424

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity Building and Consulting

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to build organizational capacity and hire consulting services. Funding is intended for activities related to planning, information technology, corporate structure and board developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 174751

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to address the needs of local communities in eligible counties. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178804

Grants to New Jersey History Nonprofits and Agencies for General Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit history organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries in eligible locations, for general organizational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include historical site management, increasing public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 185918

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations to support general operations. Applicants must register to use the application portal prior to applying. The goal of the funding program is improve the local quality of life for residents in locations served by the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 194329

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Dental Facilities to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and charitable dental treatment facilities for projects and services that improve the accessibility and quality of dental healthcare. Funding is intended to increase access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197505

Grants to New York Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York qualifying nonprofit arts and cultural organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to be used for immediate programming purposes. Eligible organizations are small- and medium-size...

GrantWatch ID#: 205240

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Business Development

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina artists in eligible regions for artistic development. Funding is intended for craft, performing, visual, interdisciplinary, and traditional art mediums for established and emerging artists. The goal of this program is to as...

GrantWatch ID#: 230495

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Applicants must pre-register before applying. The purpose of the grants program is to expand and support public arts experiences for local residents, with an emphasis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231412

Grants to USA Nonprofit Visual Arts-Related Nonprofits for Arts Projects and General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations focused on the visual arts for general operations and arts programs and projects. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to art museums, artist residency programs, university visual arts departments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232356

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/12/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI, and all applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of youth an...

GrantWatch ID#: 217859

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofit Organizations to Support and Improve Operations

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational assistance. Funding is intended for organizational operations, expanding or continuing programming, and arts activities. Eligible applicants are arts organizati...

GrantWatch ID#: 158090

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Provide Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to North Carolina nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operations and program expenses. Funding is intended for applicants who provide arts programming for local residents. Priority is given to applications from org...

GrantWatch ID#: 145289

Grants to Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics for Medical Residency Programs in Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin hospitals and clinics to provide medical residency programs in rural communities. Funding is intended to prepare new physicians to work in rural communities. Activities may include rural rotations, curriculum development, technical assistance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187086

Grants to Ontario Minority-Led Organizations to Address Inequities They Face

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario minority-led organizations to address inequities they face in eligible regions. Eligible areas of funding include operational support, capacity building, and event and project funding. Funding is intended for organizations that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211381

Grants to Maryland Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/14/26

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

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Support Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for community support programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address community needs, strengthen support systems, and cultivate vibrant and resilient communities. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231274

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs and operating support in eligible locations. Funding supports initiatives that address local needs in the areas of health and human services, education, arts and culture, environment and ani...

GrantWatch ID#: 231276

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools for Activities Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, tribal organizations, and educational organizations for activities that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support operational expenses, programs, projects, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 130255

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit the community. Focus areas include community recreation, community development, and culture and programming. Funding may also be used for maintenance, capital, and the operat...

GrantWatch ID#: 140180

Grants to California Charter Schools for Capital Costs Related to Educational Facilities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California charter schools for expenses related to existing or new educational facilities. Funding is intended to help schools meet their facility needs, including ongoing costs and expenses related to building, renovation, and acquisition. Eligible cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 141542

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that address current community needs and promote long-term sustainability in health, education, and quality of life. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611

Grants to Minnesota Arts Nonprofits and Arts Affiliates for Unrestricted Operational Support

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota arts nonprofit organizations and arts affiliates of educational institutions in eligible counties for unrestricted operational support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for capit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166470

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Promote Oral Health Care

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin community-based nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that promote oral health care. Funding is intended to support dental clinics serving underserved populations, promote dental health education, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170711
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