Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,332 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Capacity building grants invest in the infrastructure of organizations — strategic planning, technology upgrades, leadership development, financial systems, and operational improvements. Unlike program grants, these funds strengthen your organization's ability to deliver all of its programs more effectively.
Chatham Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cape Cod Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Chatham Fund, part of The Cape Cod Foundation, provides…
Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Chequamegon Bay Area…
Overview Chesapeake Bay Program Goal Implementation Team (GIT) Funding Program The Chesapeake Bay Trust has been designated to receive federal funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as…
CHHE Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE) Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The CHHE Community Grant…
Child Care Capacity Incentive Program: Special Initiative Award (became available 2014-2015, funded through Race to the Top) Purpose: Support programs in targeted rural counties wanting to become DHS…
Child Care Finance Program Geographic Scope: Northwest Minnesota (12-county service area) Program Description: A financing program launched in July 2018 to assist child care providers and communities…
Child Care Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Child Care Grant Program by the Santa Barbara Foundation…
Children, Youth & Families Capacity Building Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sudbury Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Children, Youth & Families…
Citizens' Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) - Request for Applications Program Status: Accepting new applications in Spring 2025 (likely continuing in 2026) Organization: Citizens' Institute on Rural…
Citizens' Institute on Rural Design Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Citizens’ Institute on Rural Design Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Citizens' Institute on Rural…
City and County of Denver Community Support Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The City and County of…
City Hall Plaza Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview NOTE: The deadline to apply for this grant online is…
Clean Water Workforce Capacity Development (CWWCD) Block Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Watersheds United Vermont Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Clean Water Workforce…
Cleveland Foundation: Equity in the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Cleveland Foundation's…
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant supports organizations in…
Climate Justice Organizing Fund - Track One: Capacity Building and Strategy Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bread & Roses Community Fund Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 12,…
Cloud County Economic Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Cloud County Economic Development Fund, managed by…
Club Advised Funds Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Ohio Purpose: Allows Kiwanis clubs to invest funds in the Foundation's investment pool while receiving tax-deductible…
CMJTS Registered Apprenticeship Development Funder: Minnesota Department of Economic and Employment Development Amount: $29,834 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota Focus…
CNYCF: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Central New York Community Foundation offers the Community…
Common uses include strategic planning, technology infrastructure (CRM, accounting software, website), staff training and professional development, board development, fundraising infrastructure, evaluation systems, financial management improvements, and organizational assessments. Some also fund mergers, collaborations, and shared services arrangements.
Notable funders include the Kresge Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Irvine Foundation. Many community foundations offer local capacity building programs. United Ways fund partner agency capacity. The Nonprofit Finance Fund provides financial capacity building. Tech-specific capacity grants come from TechSoup, Idealware, and Microsoft Philanthropies.
Start with a clear organizational assessment identifying gaps. Show how stronger infrastructure connects to better program outcomes and sustainability. Include specific metrics — current state, target state, and how you'll measure improvement. Funders want to see that capacity investments will have lasting impact beyond the grant period.