Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal 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.
Durham Community Foundation - Community Fund(s) Grantstream Status: ACTIVE Funder: Durham Community Foundation Last Updated: May 27, 2025 Summary The Durham Community Foundation offers Community…
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elbridge Stuart Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential…
Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dyson Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Dyson Foundation Mini-Grant Program supports…
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Colorado Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the E.M. The next…
Early Opportunities Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brindle Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Early Opportunities Initiative Grant by the Brindle…
East Central Indiana Consulting Grant Opportunity Funder: Indiana Youth Institute Geographic Scope: East Central Indiana region (with priority for Delaware County applicants) Overview: With funding…
ECF Helping Today Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The ECF Helping Today Grant supports Erie County nonprofits…
ECF Shaping Tomorrow Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The ECF Shaping Tomorrow Grants aim to empower…
Echoing Green Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Echoing Green Amount: US $80,000 - US $90,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Echoing Green Fellowship empowers innovative leaders…
Overview Ecosystem Grants The Bush Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. We know problem solving is…
EDA FY25 Disaster Supplemental Through this Disaster NOFO, EDA will award investments in regions experiencing severe economic distress or other economic harm resulting from hurricanes, wildfires,…
Eden Hall Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eden Hall Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview No one sees the world like we do. At Eden Hall Foundation, we view our…
Edmonds College Foundation Grants Program Status: Currently not accepting applications (as of the last update) Geographic Scope: Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA Eligibility: Open to all faculty and…
Edmondson Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Due to our multi-year commitments to several organizations, BLBB Charitable is limited in the number of new grantees it can consider._ * _If you are invited to submit a full…
Overview Purpose The Moody Foundation’s Education M-Pact Fund is an annual grantmaking process and a key component of the Foundation’s historic commitment of $1 billion for Texas education over 20…
Edwards Community Endowment Program (ECEP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Edwards…
Eisner Foundation - New York City Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Eisner Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Eisner Foundation in New York…
Eisner Foundation Grant Programs - Los Angeles Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Eisner Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Eisner Foundation Grant…
El-Hibri Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: El-Hibri Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The El-Hibri Foundation Grant focuses on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim…
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.