Capacity Building Grants

Last updated October 29, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,339 active capacity building grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 713 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,339; from 960 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $137.9M; across 713 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 57; 78 with a published date

On this page: Federal State Foundation · Updated daily

Find the capacity building grants matched to your org

Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 1,326 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.

Start finding grants

Sort

Type

State

Amount

Eligibility

Include closed grants

Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Organizational Capacity Building Grants - Standard OCB Grants Retirement Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Retirement Research Foundation offers Organizational Capacity Building Grants to Illinois nonprofits focused on enhancing their management and governance systems.	Not published	Varies
Building Connections Initiative Empire Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The application period will be have two-phases: an eligibility phase and a grant application phase for eligible organizations.	Not published	Varies
SSJHWF Grants Sisters of St. Joseph Health & Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation employs a trust-based philanthropy model, fostering collaborative partnerships with organizations in West Virginia dedicated to supporting children's holistic health.	Not published	Varies
CNYCF: Community Grants Program Central New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central New York Community Foundation offers the Community Grants Program to support innovative projects by nonprofit organizations in Onondaga and Madison counties.	Not published	Varies
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ Grant: Renewal Grants The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey offers renewal grants aimed at reducing health disparities for at-risk individuals and families in Newark and the Jewish community of Greater MetroWest NJ.	Not published	Varies
Philanthropic Power Grants Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Philanthropic Power Grants are a reciprocal partnership that harnesses the interest, scales or deepens the good work that partners already lead, and ultimately advances a shared vision of a Minnesota where people are holistically well…	Not published	Varies
CFI Community Impact Fund Grant Charitable Foundation of the Islands Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI, Sanibel-Captiva, FL) Community Impact Fund is a pooled fund providing long-term funding for the island community's greatest challenges - investing in nonprofit innovation, capacity building…	Not published	Varies
FY 2022 State Coordinating Entity (SCE) Services for the Maryland Child Care Resource Center Network (MCCRCN) State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Solicitation to nonprofit organizations providing parental education; child care professional development, and technical assistance improving quality and capacity of child care and act as Child Care Resource Center Statewide Coordinating…	Not published	Varies
State Historical Fund: Planning Grant History Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The State Historical Fund's Planning Grant, offered by History Colorado, supports public entities and nonprofit organizations in Colorado to develop planning documents essential for future preservation projects.	Not published	Up to $20K
Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center: Storage Grants Tahoe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Donald W. Reynolds Community Non-Profit Center offers essential storage grants to nonprofit organizations in the Lake Tahoe Region.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Program Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
ACF: Discovery Grants Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Discovery Grants program provides grant awards to Alaska-based grassroots organizations in order to foster a more effective and sustainable conservation movement through funding to strengthen its leadership base, encourage…	Not published	Varies
Philadelphia FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance Department of Commerce · Federal Not published · Up to $300K UPDATED NOTICE - PLEASE READ: April 6, 2023 EDA is excited to announce the launch of its new grants management platform: the Economic Development Grants Experience (EDGE).	Not published	Up to $300K
Rapid Response Funds Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Southern Vision Alliance's rapid response funds are designed to quickly deploy resources to grassroots organizations facing urgent needs and critical moments requiring immediate mobilization and action.	Rolling	Varies
Imperial Valley Wellness Health and Wellness Grant Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation offers annual Health and Wellness grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations primarily serving Imperial County.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Build Capacity of Culturally Specific Recovery Community Organizations RFP (MN) Grant Minnesota Department of Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Minnesota Department of Human Services is offering funding to build the capacity of Culturally Specific Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs).	Not published	Up to $200K
Community Makerspace Scholarship Rural Action Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 Offering scholarships to The Community Makerspace to support individuals interested in picking up new hobbies, exploring creative outlets, developing skills, or making a fresh start through hands-on learning and creative expression.	Not published	$400
Cancer Disparities Capacity Building Pilot Project Greater Lowell Health Alliance CHNA 10 Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K This is a multi-phase project to address cancer disparities in the Greater Lowell region.	Not published	$100K
Equity & Innovation Fund Change Elemental · Foundation Not published · Varies A philanthropic fund that subsidizes networks, organizations, and leaders that could not otherwise afford coaching and consulting engagements.	Not published	Varies
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage: Evolving Futures Grants- Implementation The Pew Charitable Trusts · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage offers Evolving Futures Grants to support organizations in implementing strategic changes to their operational models, enhancing viability and sustainability.	Not published	Up to $600K
Rotary Charities of Traverse City: Systems Change Accelerator Grant Rotary Charities of Traverse City · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Rotary Charities of Traverse City offers the Systems Change Accelerator Grant to support innovative initiatives addressing the root causes of complex community problems.	Not published	Up to $150K
New Alliance Foundation: Emerging Grants Newalliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Alliance Foundation's Emerging Grant Program supports early-stage nonprofit organizations dedicated to addressing local needs in Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
TD Charitable Foundation: Capacity Building Fund Grant TD Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K The TD Charitable Foundation's Capacity Building Fund empowers nonprofit organizations by providing grants aimed at enhancing their operational capabilities.	Not published	$25K – $150K
ORLF: Direct Response Good Practice Grants Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation offers Direct Response Good Practice Grants up to $5,000 for nonprofits to enhance their management and organizational capacity.	Not published	Up to $5K

Showing 577–600 of 1,326

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.

A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow capacity building grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.

Want new funders like these found for you every week?

This page is a snapshot. Funders change, and a list stops being true the day it's made. A grants department keeps looking for you, and tells you when it finds something that fits — with the grant history it reasoned from attached.

Create your grants department

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do capacity building grants award?

Of the 1,339 capacity building grants Grantable lists as of October 29, 2026, 713 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most capacity building grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Greater Salina Community Foundation (17), Enterprise Community Partners Inc (9), Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc (8), National Institutes of Health (7), and The Rhode Island Community Foundation (7). In all, 960 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are capacity building grants due?

Of 1,339 grants listed, 57 accept applications on a rolling basis, 78 have a published upcoming deadline, 214 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 990 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% fall in October–December.

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.

Get a shortlist of capacity building grants built for your organization

Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.

Find my grants — emailed to me

Your AI grants department