Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,332 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Communities Outreach Programme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Development Bank Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Communities Outreach Programme by the Islamic Development Bank aims to…
Communities Thrive Program Geographic Scope: Northwest Minnesota region, with initial focus on selected communities (Warroad and Halstad selected in December 2018) Program Description: A "deep dive"…
Community Arts Project Support (CAPS) Organizational Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February…
Community Benefits Grant (CBG) Funder: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Status: Applications for the 2025 CBG are now closed. The next cycle details have not yet been announced. Geographic…
Community Builder Grants Overview: WECU's Community Builder Grants program empowers nonprofits addressing critical local needs in Western Washington communities. Geographic Scope: Western Washington…
Overview Community Builder Grants Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and…
Community Building Grant Program Status: Active competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Focus Areas: Arts, education, environment, economic development, human…
Community Capacity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Wisconsin - Madison Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Community Capacity Grant Program,…
Community Catalyst Fund Overview: The ACF Community Catalyst Fund provides place-based grant awards to serve specific Anaheim City Council Districts. Grants support programs that address priority…
Overview Community-Driven Responses to Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose Mortality 2025 Grants supporting community-based organizations’ capacity to address opioid use disorder and overdose mortality…
Community Engagement Fund Purpose: To support designated temporary community initiatives endorsed by the Foundation through collective action groups and community organizations. Geographic Scope:…
Community Engagement Grants - Agency: Virginia Commonwealth University - Application Period: August - October 21
Community Excellence Award Funder: United Way of Greater Charlottesville in partnership with UVA's Division for Community Engagement and Equal Opportunity Status: Active for FY26 Geographic Scope:…
Community Experts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Tr Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Community Experts Fund Grant, provided by…
Community First® Developer Program Funder: Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, delivered through Forward Community Investments as member bank sponsor Overview: The Community First® Developer Program…
Community Foundation Challenge Grants Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Geographic Scope: South Dakota communities Overview: Challenge grants designed to strengthen and support the…
Community Foundation for McHenry County: Capacity Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for…
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies - Annual Spring and Fall Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary…
Community Foundation Grants - Organizational Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Burke County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Foundation of Faulkner County: Jerry B. Adams Excellence in Philanthropy Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The…
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.