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Operating Grants
Grants used primarily for funding the general, ongoing operating expenses of nonprofit organizations and other institutions. However, occasionally, operating grants are awarded for short-term projects such as feasibility studies or pilot projects. These grants may be more difficult to obtain than normal grants, which tend to fund new projects rather then ongoing activities. Often the use of operating grants is unrestricted and not contingent on specific projects or activities. Typical uses of operating grants include the payment of rent or mortgage, salaries of employees, and office supplies; utilities; and other overhead expenses. Applications for operating grants typically require budget justification, a rationale for future expenses, and information about the future direction of research or projects. Occasionally, they are awarded to individuals instead of organizations.