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.
FCP: Nonprofit Growth Grants - Organizational & Professional Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundations Community Partnership Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 24, 2025 Summary The FCP…
Federal Grant Support Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-3073 - Program: Federal Grant Support Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Fidelity Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fidelity Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Fidelity Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aim for high impact in…
Field of Interest & Donor Advised Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Chester County…
Overview The Wallace Foundation invites arts service organizations founded by, for, and with communities of color to propose research projects that answer important questions related to the arts…
Field-of-Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Centre County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Field-of-Interest Grants by Centre Foundation support a variety of…
Fiscal Sponsorship Program Organization: San Francisco Public Health Foundation Overview: Administrative support and business expertise for nonprofits to turn their vision into reality. SFPHF helps…
Fiscal Sponsorship Program Organization: SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride Geographic Scope: Programs serving LGBTQ+ communities in San Francisco, Bay Area, California, or beyond Overview: SF Pride…
Fiscal Sponsorships - Assistance for Non-501(c)(3) Organizations Overview: If your organization is doing charitable work but is not designated as a 501(c)(3), a fiscal sponsorship with the Community…
Flexible Program Grants Spring Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vna Foundation Of Greater North Penn Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn…
Flexible Support Grant: Tier 1 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Flexible Support Grant: Tier 1, provided by…
Flexible Support Grant: Tier 3 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Flexible Support Grant: Tier 3, offered by…
Fond du Lac Area Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fond du Lac Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Fond du Lac Area Foundation offers…
Food System Stability Fund Overview: United Way of King County's Food System Stability Fund provides rapid, flexible funding to anti-hunger organizations in King County that are being pushed to their…
Forbes Funds: Management Assistance Grants (MAGs) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Forbes Funds Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary Management Assistance Grants (MAGs) from…
Formula AmeriCorps Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Mississippi - FY2025 Formula AmeriCorps Grants provide funding…
FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund Status: Active, ongoing Geographic Scope: Puerto Rico Focus Areas: - Transparency and governance - Data generation - Emergency relief - Resiliency and sustainability -…
Foundation for Seacoast Health Grant: Fall Responsive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation For Seacoast Health Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Foundation for…
Foundation-Initiated Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: John T Gorman Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of Maine's vulnerable…
Foundations in Community Coalition Development RFP Overview: A learning community where community coalitions engage with peers and receive ongoing coaching support and technical assistance to…
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.