Capacity Building Grants

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 1,321 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Strategic Investment Grants	Heart of Maine United Way	Rolling	$2.3M
Foundation	Foundation-Initiated Grants	John T Gorman Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Training and Technical Assistance Center	US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)	Rolling	Up to $2M
Foundation	Capacity Grants	Connecticut Humanities Council Inc	Rolling	$10K – $10K
Foundation	Regional Core Centers Grant	The Hemophilia Alliance Foundation	Rolling	$8K – $10K
Foundation	Responsive Funding	Healthy Lakewood Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	BCYF: Grassroots Fund Grant	Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants	South Carolina Arts Commission	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	RFP- Rural Rental Housing Preservation Academy Grant	Enterprise Community Partners Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	1-Year Targeted Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Program	The Cape Cod Foundation	Rolling	$15K – $25K
Foundation	Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities Grant	Illinois Department of Public Health	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	Regional Assistance Program II (RAP II)	International Research & Exchanges	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Planning Grants for Strategic Collaborations	Appalachian College Association Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBF: Small Capacity Building Grant Program	Santa Barbara Foundation	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	PCC: Infrastructure Grants	Pop Culture Collaborative	Rolling	$20K – $200K
Foundation	Protect-an-Acre (PAA) Fund Grant	Rainforest Action Network	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SCCF: Health Needs for Smith County Fund Grant	Greater Salina Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	State PTA Capacity Building Funding Grant	National Congress of Parents & Teachers	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Maliasili Conservation Fund (MCF)	Maliasili Initiatives Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Risk Management Awards	Housing Telecommunications Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	College Project Grants	South Seattle College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Comis Foundation Grant	The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48	Rolling	$5K – $75K
Foundation	Transformational Capacity Building	Inatai Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Founding Legacy Match (Organizations)	Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$175K

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About 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.

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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