Capacity Building Grants

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 1,318 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	IMPACT: A Nonprofit Capacity Building Program	The Van Wert County Foundation	December 20, 2026	Varies
Foundation	FCCF Grant Application (Unrestricted Community Grants)	Franklin County Community Foundation	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Trinity Fellows, Marquette University	The Burke Foundation Inc	January 15, 2027	Varies
Federal	Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program (UC2- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	January 27, 2027	Up to $50M
Foundation	Capacity Building Grants	United Way of Forsyth County Inc	January 31, 2027	$75K – $225K
Foundation	Catalyst Fund	Lyrasis	January 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Community Impact Grants	United Way of Forsyth County Inc	January 31, 2027	Up to $10K
Foundation	Small Grants Program	United Way of Southwest Minnesota	January 31, 2027	Up to $5K
Foundation	Community Building Grant Program	Maine Community Foundation Inc	February 17, 2027	Up to $10K
Foundation	SVP Dallas Advisee Program	Dallas Social Venture Partners	February 26, 2027	$3K – $11K
Foundation	Quality Improvement Grants	Bright Futures	February 28, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Capacity Building Grants	Bright Futures	February 28, 2027	Varies
State	StartUp Program (STU)	Division of the Arts Grants	March 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Annual Grants	Peaks Island Fund Inc	March 1, 2027	Up to $10K
Foundation	Collective Impact Fund	United Way of Weld County Inc	March 24, 2027	$650K
Foundation	Capacity Grants Program	New Hanover Community Endowment Inc	April 4, 2027	Up to $5K
Foundation	Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes	Global Heritage Fund	December 31, 2028	Varies
Foundation	Technical Assistance Grant Cycle	Basic Needs Giving Partnership Inc	Rolling	$750K
Foundation	VCU School of Business Foundation Grants	Virginia Commonwealth University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program)	The Greater New Orleans Foundation	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	WDCC Community Giving - General Donation Request	Women's Division Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fundraising and Sustainability Scholarship Program	Charles County Charitable Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County Grant	Healthcare Foundation of Northern	Rolling	$20K – $100K
Foundation	Capacity Building Grants	The Dupage Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $20K

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About capacity building grants

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do capacity building grants typically fund?

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.

Which funders offer capacity building grants?

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.

How do I make the case for a capacity building grant?

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.

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