Grants for General Operating Support

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Twin Cities Grants: May 20, annually
DEI Grants: August 12, annually
Strategic Industry Grants: September 8, annually

Grant Range:
$750 - $2689229
Average Grant:
$45506

The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

The Foundation provides funding to organizations…

Howard Gilman Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Interest forms: May 20, 2026
Invited applications: July 29, 2026
 

Grant Range:
$250 - $750000
Average Grant:
$70901

The mission of the Howard Gilman Foundation is to support the most robust, innovative, and promising performing arts organizations in New York City.

The Foundation supports three…

Collier Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Wish List: None
  • Program Grants: March 19, 2026 (latest expired date)
  • General Operating Support Grants and Capacity Grants: May 21, 2026
  • Marco Island Community Grant Fund: Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced
Grant Range:
$5087 - $6257769
Average Grant:
$112051

The Collier Community Foundation, formerly the Community Foundation of Collier County, works to enhance the quality of life for residents of Collier County, FL.

The…

Better Together Fund

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Application Deadline:

February 27, May 22, August 20 and November 6, 2026

Grant Range:
$15000 - $65000

The Better Together Fund supports nonprofits in exploring long-term collaborations to maximize their impact. By encouraging organizations to integrate their efforts, the fund aims to drive large-…

The Seabury Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of introduction: May 22, 2026
  • Full proposals: July 31, 2026

  • Historically, this opportunity has an application cycle in the spring and fall.

The Seabury Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that instruct, inform, and guide people toward the development of knowledge, skills, and understanding in Chicago, IL, and Benzie County, MI…

United Way of Westchester and Putnam

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam's Community Impact Fund supports local nonprofits serving the needs of the under-resourced or ALICE (those who are employed but are living paycheck-to-…

Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Annual Grants: May 22, 2026
  • Mini Grants: None
  • Inquiries may be submitted year-round
     
Grant Range:
$1000 - $2214415
Average Grant:
$260652

The mission of Phoenixville Community Health Foundation is to improve the health and quality of life in selected townships and boroughs in the greater Phoenixville area of Chester and Montgomery…

Grant Healthcare Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: May 22, 2026
Invited applications: September 4, 2026

Grant Range:
$15000 - $50000
Average Grant:
$28214

The Grant Healthcare Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago, IL, metropolitan area that focus on healthcare.

The Foundation supports the following activities:

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General operating support grants are designed to provide nonprofits with flexible, less restricted funding. The purpose of general operating support grants is to cover specifically core mission-related expenses. This could include expenses such as staff salaries, rent, utilities or hardware upgrades or software payments. 

There are many different kinds of organizations that might write these kinds of grants, including both private foundations and community foundations. When drafting operating support grants, it's essential that you be able to clearly present the financial operational needs of your company. You should be able to present previous financial information, as well as a projection of future expenses. 

If you need further guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the subject. You can also browse a selection of operating support grants right here, all open for applications.