Operating Grants
Pinellas Community Foundation offers two-year flexible operating grants to support the core needs of direct service and arts/culture nonprofits serving Pinellas County, Florida.
Funder: Pinellas Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000/year (budgets <$500k), $20,000/year ($500k–$2.5M), $25,000/year (>$2.5M); two-year awards, paid in equal annual installments.
Summary: Two-year flexible operating grants for nonprofits serving Pinellas County, supporting core expenses for both direct service and arts/culture organizations.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates. Highly competitive—partial awards possible.
Description
Pinellas Community Foundation’s two-year operating grants provide flexible, unrestricted funding to support the essential operating needs of nonprofits in Pinellas County, Florida. Grants are designed to empower organizations to address what they determine is most critical to their mission—covering core expenses such as staffing, rent, supplies, outreach, and infrastructure. Both direct service providers and arts/culture organizations are eligible, with funding distributed in two equal installments at the start of each calendar year. The application process is tailored to the unique programming of each organization, ensuring that both small and large nonprofits can access resources to strengthen their impact in Pinellas County.
