Capacity Building Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Capacity Building Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: DuPage Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: June 02, 2025
Summary
The DuPage Foundation's Capacity Building Grant aims to enhance the effectiveness of local not-for-profit organizations. With a total funding of $100,000, this grant supports projects focused on donor engagement, fund development, technology upgrades, and implementation. Eligible applicants include public charities exempt under section 501(c)(3) that primarily serve DuPage County residents and have received a grant in the past three years. This initiative fosters long-term organizational performance and sustainability.Overview
Capacity Building Grant The focus of DuPage Foundation’s Capacity Building grant program is to provide funding to local not-for-profit organizations to help strengthen their organizational ability to effectively deliver on their mission now and into the future. We will award a total of $100,000 for capacity building projects that help not-for-profit organizations and their leaders improve knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that contribute to effective and long-term organizational performance. Projects in the following areas will be considered: Donor Engagement & Fund Development For projects that cultivate deeper donor relationships, increase giving, and develop effective fundraising strategies. Technology Upgrades & Implementation For projects that improve organizational efficiency, increase productivity, and/or provide better data security.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit charitable organizations that:are public charities classified as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Codeprimarily serve DuPage County residentshave received a grant within the last three years from DuPage Foundation’s Community Impact grant programFocus Areas & Funding Uses
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