637 Operational Support Grants

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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Special Districts for Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community service providers, and special districts in eligible locations to help with operational expenses. Funds can be used for supplies, materials, operational costs, and employee salaries and benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 187912
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Grants and Internships to British Columbia First Nations, Councils, Nonprofits, Museums, Schoo...

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants and internships to British Columbia First Nations tribal councils, nonprofit societies, museums, schools, and organizations for projects that support the Indigenous arts in communities across the Province. Funding is intended to support the renovation or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 209888
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Grants to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia Credit Unions for Operational Support

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia credit unions for operational support. Funding is intended to bolster the credit unions' productivity by assisting with professional development for staff and volunteers, promoting innovation and te...

GrantWatch ID#: 220414
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Grants to Colorado Arts and Cultural Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Supp...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for general operating support. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the presentation of arts and cultural programming of benefit to the public. Requests will be acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 173959
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Co...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and local government entities including public schools in eligible locations for community programs. Funding is intended to support a variety of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179843
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Enhance the Quali...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments for activities that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187768
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs and Projects that Addr...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for projects that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187770
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address the Needs of Residents i...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, and public schools for programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities that address local needs. Funded projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 187839
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Schools for Char...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government agencies, and public schools for charitable programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support entities working to address comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 187842
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Grants to Maryland Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for Capacity-Building Services

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to Maryland small businesses in eligible locations to provide professional capacity-building services. Eligible businesses are open to the public and include retail, restaurants, food and beverage businesses, entertainment venues, tattoo studios, and hair s...

GrantWatch ID#: 226654
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Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities for Operating Su...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC, nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for operating costs. Preference will be given to applicants serving local youth and underserved and underrepresented populations. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181057
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Grants to Pennsylvania Food Production Businesses for Start-Up, Inspection, and Operational Co...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Pennsylvania food production businesses to cover start-up, inspection, and operational costs. Funding is intended to assist small meat and poultry processing businesses. Grants may be used to develop organizational capacity, meet the requirements of an i...

GrantWatch ID#: 204961
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Awards to California Small Businesses to Recognize Contributions to the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to California small businesses to recognize substantial contributions to the local economy. Eligible businesses align with the funding source's mission regarding leadership, employee relations, community impact, and innovation. Recipient awards may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220052
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism Opportunities

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote tourism opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support large-scale local events and multiple-day programs that will attract visitors to the area. Funding is also ava...

GrantWatch ID#: 153850
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Increase Voting Rates

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to increase civic participation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and events for local voting-age residents. Focus areas include mobilization and activation, engagement and educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203459

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Operating Support to Promote Arts and Culture

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Colorado nonprofit arts organizations for operating support to promote the development and growth of the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to foster growth, fuel progress, amplify impact, and invest in arts and culture organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 175300

Grants to Vermont Nonprofit Arts Organizations for Operating Support

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit arts organizations, arts-based groups, and municipal arts agencies for ongoing arts programming. Funding is intended to support the operational needs of organizations that present consistent, high-quality arts programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 142690

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 05/12/26

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

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Strengthen Organizat...

Deadline: 05/12/26

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

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Respond to Community Needs

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments for projects that respond to community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 186240

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Improvement Programs ...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for community improvement programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 187784

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Programs that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187838

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for General Operations

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for expenses associated with general operations. Funding is intended for a wide range of operating expenses, including payrolls, rent, and utilities. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 193875

Grants to Oregon Arts Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit arts organizations to support general operations. Funding is intended for organizations that provide ongoing arts programming and services to the local community. Eligible applicants are those ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162289

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Address Disparities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote social justice and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower people of diverse gender identities and gender expressions to thrive. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 220526

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits to Assist Vulnerable Women and Children

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects to support vulnerable women and children in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for programming and operating support, as well as for related capital projects. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 170765

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to support projects that help nonprofits reach the next level of financial, operational, programmatic, or organizational growth. Grants can support all are...

GrantWatch ID#: 213491

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Operating Support to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for operating support in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide benefits to vulnerable residents and encourage revitalization of impoverished neighborhoods. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 149400

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including children, youth, and the elderly; education; arts; basic human needs; conservation; heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Arts and Culture Nonprofits to Support General Operations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and nonprofit arts presenters and producers in eligible locations to support general operations. The goal of the program is to provide the arts sector with support that is vital for the...

GrantWatch ID#: 172571

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit the Elderly, Women, Children, and Low...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit the elderly, women, children, and low-income and disadvantaged individuals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to be used for projects and general operations. Focus areas include health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 176688

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Entities, Faith-Based Organizations, and Colla...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofits, government and public entities, faith-based organizations, and collaborative groups for activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. First-time, collaboration, and faith-based applicants must contact staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179036

Grants to Washington Organizations to Enhance Local Tourism and Attract Overnight Visitors to ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Washington organizations for events and projects that promote tourism and attract overnight visitors in eligible regions. Funding is intended for costs associated with marketing and operations of special events, tourist promotion, and the acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 179530

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit Veterans Clubs for Capital Projects and Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit veteran service organizations and clubs for facility enhancements and programming that benefit veterans, their families, and their communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, including facility improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 199705

Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. This grant program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208929

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 209755

Grants to Manitoba Arts Nonprofits for Community Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba nonprofit arts and cultural organizations to provide community arts programming. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover programming costs as well as administrative expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 211920

Grants to California Nonprofits for Services and Programs Benefitting Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California nonprofit organizations for services and programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, health, environment, art, and social services. Funding is intended for initiatives that inspire new p...

GrantWatch ID#: 214239

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Assist Businesses in Underserved Locations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...

GrantWatch ID#: 219668

Grants to Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Specific Projects, Operating Support,...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for specific projects, operating support, or endowments. All grant requests must have a Director or a member of the Foundation sponsor or endorse the submission. If you do not have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220850

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Black and African American Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit Black and African American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits' general operations, with priority given to those not previously funded. Applicant must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 228496

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Projects and Programs that Serve Sen...

Deadline: 05/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and programs that serve seniors in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote independent living and preserve the health of people over age 60. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 152442

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Improve Food Accessibility for Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 05/16/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit food pantries and soup kitchens to improve the availability and accessibility of nutritious food for low-income residents. New applicants must contact the funding source and certain applicants must be preapproved prior to applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 195837

Grants to Missouri Laboratories Serving State Courts for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Missouri crime laboratories serving state courts for a range of operational expenses. Funding is intended to defray the expenses of state crime labs that conduct analyses of controlled substances or analyses of blood, breath, or urine in relation to cour...

GrantWatch ID#: 180095

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and academic institutions in eligible locations for capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen internal operations to achieve long-term ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221253

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit or Agency to Manage a Harm-Reduction Supply Program

Deadline: 05/20/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization or government agency to manage a harm-reduction supply program. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to support contractual services, administrative costs, consultants,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228678

Grants to Florida Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Capacity-Building and Operating Support

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building activities and general operating support. Funding is intended to support general operations, as well as consultation fees and modest c...

GrantWatch ID#: 186771

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Capital Projects, New Programs, and Operating Support

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 156027

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and First Nations Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, foundations, and First Nations and Metis organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for one-time init...

GrantWatch ID#: 159573

Grants to USA Native-Led Arts Organizations and Businesses for General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $55,000 to USA and territories Native-led arts organizations, artist collectives, and businesses for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native arts and cultural organizations to strengthen their missions, foster growth, and increas...

GrantWatch ID#: 221638