Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
GKFF Accelerator Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Kaiser Family Foundation Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The GKFF Accelerator Grants aim to enhance funding access for historically…
GMF: Nonprofit Management Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The GMF Nonprofit Management Fund…
GMHF Partner Organization Grants Status: Announced June 11, 2025; actively distributing funds Overview: GMHF announced $1,000,000 in one-time grants to housing organizations across Minnesota in…
GOCO:Pathways Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The GOCO: Pathways Program, initiated by Great…
Goldseker Foundation: Management Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Goldseker Foundation Of Maryland Inc Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Goldseker Foundation offers Management…
Good Relatives Collaborative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Good Relatives Collaborative Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Good Relatives Collaborative Grants,…
Grand Haven Fdn- Technical Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation offers a…
Grant Program Funder: Golden Civic Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Golden, Colorado and surrounding areas (Jefferson and Gilpin Counties) Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation Federal…
Overview About Robin Hood Robin Hood has been fighting poverty in New York City since 1988. Because Robin Hood’s board covers all overhead, 100% of every donation goes directly to the poverty fight.…
Grant Writing Fund Purpose: Support and encourage faculty and staff to seek external grant funding for research and scholarly activities. Objective: Provides an incentive for faculty and staff to…
Grantee Crowdfunding Program Overview: A crowdfunding platform and coaching program specifically available to We Raise Foundation grant recipients (GrantsPlus and other We Raise grant recipients).…
Grantmaking and Capacity Building Program Overview: Memphis Equity Through Arts Inc. invests to build strong and effective organizations through operational grant funding and supports that foster…
Romanian-American Foundation Grants Program Overview: The Romanian-American Foundation (RAF) provides non-repayable grants to non-governmental organizations that share RAF's objectives and meet…
Grants for Member and Partner Organizations Funder: Latino Community Fund Inc (Georgia, US) Website: lcfgeorgia.org Geographic Scope: Georgia Eligibility: Member and partner organizations of LCF…
Grants For Sustained Collaboration Funder: Austin Together Fund (TX, US) Purpose: Austin Together's core purpose is to fuel long-term, high-impact collaborations between nonprofits, businesses, and…
Grants for the Arts Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County Of San Francisco Amount: US $10,000 - US $450,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Grants for the Arts program provides significant…
Grassroots Exchange Fund Overview: Small grants program designed to support rapid response networking and collaboration between grassroots social change organizations. Provides quick financial…
Overview Grassroots Leadership Fund The Grassroots Leadership Fund, in partnership with the Kresge Foundation’s Climate Resilient and Equitable Water Systems (CREWS) Initiative, supports local…
Great Ideas Program Overview: Your starting point for external grant funding. Helps HTH community members explore and apply for outside funding opportunities. Purpose: Support larger-scale,…
Great Schools Colorado Charter School Program (CSP) Funder: Colorado League of Charter Schools (administering federal award) Federal Award: #S282A240003 for $68M-$77M over five years Geographic…
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.