Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 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.
Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Coover Regional…
Overview CORE Fellowship Program The Core Fellowship offers several benefits for fellowship participation, which includes the following: * leadership development * in-depth equity and/or…
CORE Grant Program Full Name: Community Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement (CORE) Fund Overview: Friends of CMH Foundation accepts grant requests to help team members enhance the patient…
Core Grants Geographic Scope: Orange County or the Coachella Valley Eligibility: - Applicant must be a public charity, organized under IRC sec. 501(c)(3), and qualified under IRC sec. 170(b)(1)(a) -…
COVID-19 Nonprofit Resiliency and Sustainability Grant Program Funder: Valley Health Foundation (VHF), administered through Community Grants Partnership Funding Source: County of Santa Clara through…
COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Geographic Scope: Monroe County, Indiana Overview: Emergency grant program opened March 22, 2020 to immediately support Monroe County nonprofits with streamlined…
COVID-19: IE Funders Alliance Rapid Response Fund Geographic Scope: Inland Empire, California Focus Areas: - Emergency support for community-based organizations providing critical services during the…
Overview Collaborative Operations and Services Grant Program The Corporation for Public Broadcasting ("CPB") has a broad mandate to foster a healthy public media system on behalf of the American…
CPF Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Plateau Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Colorado Plateau Foundation (CPF) provides…
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant supports initiatives aligned with…
Crawford Impact Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crawford Heritage Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Crawford Impact Initiative…
CRCF: Capacity-Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capital Region Community Foundation Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Capacity-Building Grants from the Capital Region Community…
CRCF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capital Region Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Capital Region Community Foundation offers…
Creag Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creag Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Creag Foundation, established in 2009 in Woodinville, Washington, provides funding to…
Creating Opportunity & Independence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Craig H. Neilsen Foundation's…
Creative Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alliance Of Resident Theatres New York Inc Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Creative Opportunity Fund,…
Critical Needs List Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay Inc Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Critical Needs List by Community…
CSA Angels Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Angels Project, initiated in…
CSA Small Museum Collection Care Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Small Museum Collection Care Grant provides…
CSF Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The CSF Capacity Building initiative aims to enhance 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.