678 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 Ohio Nonprofits and Grassroots Organizations to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups for activities and programs that benefit women and children in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support educational, social, and artistic initiatives and projects that benefit, or are created...

GrantWatch ID#: 130233
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Grants to Colorado Youth-Serving Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Faith-Based Organizations for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado youth-serving nonprofits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible regions for the operational support of nonprofits working exclusively to provide services for children and youth. Applicants must contact staff prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 132913
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Elderly Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit the older population in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human services and health care programming for underserved elderly residents in the local community. Special consideration will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 146734
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Strengthen Capacity and Improve Management

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen capacity. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits within the core focus areas of community development, education, and improving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167911
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties to address needs within the community. Focus areas for funding include education, human ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172128
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Grants to Pennsylvania Legal Service Agencies to Provide Services to Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to Pennsylvania legal service agencies to provide services to local residents in eligible locations. Past funding has been used for legal aid programs such as access to education, support for survivors of intimate partner violence, refugee servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172723
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Grants to Saskatchewan Charities and Donees for Activities to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Saskatchewan registered charities and qualified donees for activities to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Program focus areas include cultural, social, and religious activities. Applicants may request operating, capital, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173231
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Grants to Louisiana Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Projects and Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for projects and general operating costs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are committed to presenting public arts and culture activities targeting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173503
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for projects and events that improve the wellbeing of residents. Eligible uses of funds includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173807
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of health, culture, civic engagement, social services, and edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174498
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address a wide range of human needs in the community. Grant funds must be used for projects serving residents and communities located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174564
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for High Priority Health Issues

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies for projects that address high-priority health needs in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 175950
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Women

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for projects and activities that benefit and empower local women. Grant funds may be requested for projects, materials, personnel, and capital improvements. Eligible programs bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 176145
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit charitable and educational organizations and schools to respond to community needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, environment, education and youth, health care, social services, and public safety. Requests for operational sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 176262
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents. The funder's focus areas include education, environment, arts, health and human services, animal welfare, youth, and community building. The majority of grants are for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178492
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645
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Grants to New Hampshire Agencies and Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address needs in the community. Focus areas include humanities, arts, health, education, human services, environment, and public benefit. The Foundation will consider ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179337
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors and Underserved Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit senior citizens and underserved children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programs. Support is given to initiatives that have meaningful...

GrantWatch ID#: 179595
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended for proposals to support new and existing programs and increase organizational capacity. Limited funding is available for capital proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 179704
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Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Delaware and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Grant funds may be requested for program, capital support, or operating support. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to improve the quality of life and future of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179720
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Individuals for Sports Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for sports initiatives to serve local children and youth. Funding is intended to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of youth across the state through the sport of tennis. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 180565
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for environmental and community-based programs. Priority is gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182952
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Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan registered charities and qualified donees to benefit the local community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the program staff office prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and general...

GrantWatch ID#: 185204
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186243
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Grants to North Carolina Agencies, Nonprofits, and Public Schools for Community Benefit Activi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina local units of government, nonprofit organizations, fire and rescue departments, public schools, and religious organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Focus areas include education, arts, human services, youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 186245
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Local Nativ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments in eligible counties to address the needs of Native residents. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186249
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Comm...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments in eligible locations for community programs, projects, and operating support. Funding is intended to support activities in a wid...

GrantWatch ID#: 186254
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Religious Entities, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Chil...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious entities, public schools, government agencies, and fire and rescue departments to address the needs of children, women, and families in eligible counties. Funds may be used for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 187906
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support athletic, cultural, and volunteer assistance groups that offer services or promote activities that enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 198117
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies for Visitation Supervision for Minors

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that oversee supervision of visits between minors and their noncustodial parents. Funding is intended to protect children who have been victims of domestic violence. Eligible uses of...

GrantWatch ID#: 199351
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Grants to Rhode Island Artists to Advance Creative Goals

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $6,000 per year and in-kind support to Rhode Island artists to advance creative goals and promote professional development. Funding is intended to assist artists who come from a wide range of artistic disciplines. Grantees will receive unrestricted fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201768
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives to Provide Basic Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programming and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for general operating expenses as well as activities and services to assist underserved populations. Areas of focus include the provision of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210632
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Grants to Rhode Island Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Operational Assistance

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit arts and culture organizations to assist with operations. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to support the operations of organizations that en...

GrantWatch ID#: 213030
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Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Public Affairs, Human Services, Job Training, and Youth...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects. Funding is intended for activities within the following focus areas: public affairs, human services, job training, and youth. Applicants may request capacity-building or general o...

GrantWatch ID#: 219562
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofis to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following program areas: health and human services and education. The mission of the Foundation is to provide general operating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220247
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Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for activities and programs that enrich lives and enhance communities. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of health and medicine, shelter and food security, education and skill development, jobs and economic self-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 221197
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address social determinants, such as housing and homelessness, food security and nutrition, aging, early childhood, K-12 education, healthcare, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 222659
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562
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Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Health Concerns

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address health concerns in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible uses of funds include operating support, capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227322
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Volunteer Groups for Community Benefit Initiatives in Eligibl...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and volunteer groups for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for operational support and programs, projects, and events in the focus areas of community recreation, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227690
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Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569
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Grants to Virginia Large Animal Veterinarians to Improve Service

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Virginia large animal veterinarians to increase their availability and capacity to provide services. Funding is intended for equipment and supplies, mobile units, travel expenses, and more that will ensure the continuity of services for horses, poultry, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231494
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for operating support. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities related to the focus areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, human...

GrantWatch ID#: 232447
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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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