Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state 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.
ET Perry Centennial Chapter Grant Program Funder: Friends of the San Diego Public Library (FSDPL) Background: The grant program honors ET Perry for his decades of dedicated service to the FSDPL and…
Eveleth Community Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Eveleth Community Foundation…
Excellence in Governance Fellowship Overview: A comprehensive program designed to support hospital and health system trustees in strengthening governance practices and advancing organizational…
Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership and Transformative Action (SLTA) Status: Active (offered to different Metropolis regions) Geographic Scope: United States (offered regionally…
Expand Access to Quality Learning Opportunities Grants Status: Completed - Board approved May 24, 2012 Geographic Scope: Twin Cities metropolitan area, Minnesota Focus Areas: - Out-of-school time…
Expanding Capacity Grants Overview: This portfolio funds efforts to expand the nuclear threat reduction field and position it for success. Focus Areas: - Building the nuclear threat reduction field -…
Expelled and At-Risk Student Services (EARSS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Education Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Expelled and At-Risk…
F.Y. Eye: PSA Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: F.Y. Eye Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary F.Y. Eye's PSA Grant Program empowers nonprofits in NYC…
FACF: Community Grants - General Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (MI) Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fremont Area Community Foundation offers…
FACF: Mini-Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (NE) Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The FACF Mini-Grants Program provides one-time…
FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The FAITHS Community Partners Grant Program,…
Fall Grant Cycle Funder: Mackinac Island Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Mackinac Island, Michigan Eligibility: Local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, or governmental organizations…
Overview Families at the HEART is a Perigee Fund initiative focused on strengthening and expanding community-developed intervention models that increase access to culturally rooted mental health…
Farmland Protection Staff Capacity, Round 1 The intent of this RFP is to support local agricultural and farmland protection goals by building staff capacity for eligible organizations to initiate or…
Fast Pitch Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Legacy Foundation Of Southeast Arizona Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Fast Pitch Grants, offered by the Legacy…
FCCF Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fairfield County's Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The FCCF Capacity Building Grants offer up…
FCCF Grant Application Organization: Franklin County Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana Overview: Grants are awarded from unrestricted endowment funds and pass-through…
FCH: Responsive Grant Program: Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Community Health Inc. Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The FCH Responsive…
FCH: Responsive Grant Program: Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Community Health Inc. Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The FCH Rapid Response…
FCP: Nonprofit Growth Grants - MS in Nonprofit Leadership Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundations Community Partnership Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The FCP Nonprofit…
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.