The Wallace Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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.
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CENTRE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
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…
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SF Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Pride · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
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…
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $15,000
VNA FOUNDATION OF GREATER NORTH PENN · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $5,000
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $15,000
Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $100,000
FOND DU LAC AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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UNITED WAY OF KING COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE FORBES FUNDS · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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Volunteer Mississippi · Rolling / Open Foundation
Formula AmeriCorps Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The AmeriCorps Mississippi - FY2025 Formula AmeriCorps Grants provide funding…
$8,772,732 (distributed to date from $9,959,706.54 raised)
FILANTROPIA PUERTO RICO INC · Rolling / Open · Ongoing Foundation
FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund Status: Active, ongoing Geographic Scope: Puerto Rico Focus Areas: - Transparency and governance - Data generation - Emergency relief - Resiliency and sustainability -…
Up to US $15,000
Foundation for Seacoast Health · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
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John T Gorman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
PREVENTION ACTION ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$175,000 total, paid over 3 years
LUTHERAN LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Founding Legacy Match for Organizations Funder: Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc (IL, US) Purpose: Celebrate major legacy commitments by providing a special match for transformational contributions of…
Up to US $25,000
DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Four Cedars Environmental Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The Four Cedars Environmental Fund,…
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Fox Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _Note: For organizations that have not been funded by Fox Family Foundation previously or those who have not had a Foundation grant awarded to them in recent years, a meet-and-greet is…
EPISCOPAL CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Frances Perkins Program for Social Work at Episcopal Charities Overview: A new program funded by an extraordinary generous gift to provide social work support to Episcopal Charities grantee partners.…
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
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