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.
CSHF Grants - Capacity-Building Opportunity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Springs Health Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Colorado Springs Health Foundation offers a…
Overview About CT Humanities Founded in 1974, Connecticut Humanities (CTH) is an independent, non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities…
Cultivate: Leadership Program Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Leadership development for Women of Color in social justice movements Description: A…
Cultivating Health Grant Program Status: Active rolling grant program Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations, school districts, and towns Geographic Scope: Foundation for Community Health's catchment…
Cultural & Community Enhancement Grant Cycle Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) and affiliated area foundations Geographic Scope: Central Alabama region including Autauga, Elmore,…
Cultural Humility Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary…
Overview Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants Arts Midwest is now accepting applications for Cultural Sustainability: Equity-Based Operating Grants, a pilot program that offers…
Culture & Arts: Creative Capacity Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosasa Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Kosasa Foundation's Creative Capacity Grants Program aims to…
Customized Tribal Services (CTS) Program Overview: Provides customized consulting and technical assistance to Native nations in governance and capacity building, ranging from facilitation to…
CWAM Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums (CWAM) Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The CWAM Grants program, offered by the…
Daraja Impact Funder: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Implementer: Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) in partnership with AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital and…
Data Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Analytics Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Data Fellowship by Delta Analytics offers a unique opportunity for individuals with strong…
Davie County Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Davie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Davie County Community Grant, established by the Davie Community Foundation…
Dayton Foundation: Discretionary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $75,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Dayton Foundation offers discretionary…
Dayton Foundation: Greenlight Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Dayton Foundation's Greenlight Grants offer…
DCNR State and Regional Partnerships' Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The DCNR State and…
DDIF: System and Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Delta Dental of Iowa…
Deerfield Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deerfield Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $38,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Deerfield Charitable Trust, established in…
DEI United Fund Status: Active initiative launched by UWCNM and Albuquerque Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Four counties served by UWCNM and ACF (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia…
Delta Analytics: Data Service Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Analytics Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary Delta Analytics offers the Data…
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.