Operating Support Grants
The Liman Foundation provides flexible operating support to nonprofits advancing legal research, public interest law, access to justice, and cultural engagement.
Funder: Liman Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $15,000–$20,000 per year; 34 grants made in 2024, total annual giving ~$160,000
Summary: Provides flexible operating support to nonprofit organizations, especially in legal, cultural, and educational sectors.
Description
The Liman Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida, focused on providing operating support grants to nonprofit organizations. Its funding is designed to strengthen the core operations and long-term sustainability of grantees, which have included major academic institutions like Yale Law School as well as local cultural organizations. The foundation is committed to enhancing the capacity of organizations working in legal research, public interest law, access to justice, and community cultural engagement by offering unrestricted funds that can be used for a variety of operational needs.
