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.
Overview About The Enterline Foundation The Enterline Foundation’s sole focus on the intellectual and developmental disabilities sector for over two decades has allowed the organization to dig deep…
Enterprise Initiates King County PSTAA RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Community Partners Inc Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Enterprise Initiates…
Entrepreneurs' Fund of New Hampshire (EFNH) AMP NH Award Competition Award Amount: $25,000 per competition/region Geographic Scope: New Hampshire (regional competitions in Portsmouth, Manchester, and…
Environmental and Social Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Wildlife Fund Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview World Wildlife Fund Since our founding in…
Overview _NOTE: All applications are closed for Types 1, 2, and 3 grants, but we will continue to accept non-compete requests. Eligible applicants are “severely capacity-constrained” organizations:…
EOX State Center Capacity Grants Status: Active funding program Geographic Scope: Virginia-based funder supporting 14 EOX-incubated State Centers across the United States Focus Areas: - Operational…
EOX State Center Project Grants Status: Active funding program Geographic Scope: Virginia-based funder supporting State Centers across the United States Focus Areas: - Community-focused initiatives…
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S.…
EQUIP (Early Education Quality Improvement Program) Overview: A no-cost initiative that partners with early childhood programs to build on their strengths, celebrate successes, and support quality…
Equipment & Facilities Improvement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Equipment & Facilities…
Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant, launched by…
Equitable Path Forward (EPF) Advisory Services - Southern California Overview: Part of Enterprise's five-year, $3.5 billion nationwide Equitable Path Forward initiative targeted to help dismantle the…
Equity & Innovation Fund Funder: Change Elemental Overview: A philanthropic fund that subsidizes networks, organizations, and leaders that could not otherwise afford coaching and consulting…
Equity Action Grants- Project and Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The…
Equity in the Arts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cleveland Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Equity in the Arts Fund, supported by The Cleveland Foundation, aims to…
Equity-Focused Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Equity-Focused Leadership Grant by the…
Esri Nonprofit Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Esri Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: June 07, 2025 Summary The Esri Nonprofit Program offers discounted access to…
Essex County Community Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Essex County Community Response…
Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR): Workshop Opportunities The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the…
ESVCF Community Grants Program- Fall Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The ESVCF Community…
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.