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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THE MORRIS GOLDSEKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
Good Relatives Collaborative · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

GOLDEN CIVIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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.…

Up to $3,000
TROY UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

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…

We Raise Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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).…

MEMPHIS EQUITY THROUGH ARTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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…

LATINO COMMUNITY FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

AUSTIN TOGETHER FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

US $10,000 - US $450,000
City & County Of San Francisco · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Grassroots Exchange Fund Overview: Small grants program designed to support rapid response networking and collaboration between grassroots social change organizations. Provides quick financial…

High Tech High Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

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,…

COLORADO LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

Greater Lake City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Lake City Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lake City Community Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Greater Lake City Community Foundation Grant aims…

SEACHANGE CAPITAL PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Philadelphia Nonprofit Repositioning Fund Type: Pooled Funding Collaborative Description: A pooled funding collaborative that supports sustained collaboration to build nonprofit…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund,…

Greater Rochester Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Responsive Grants Responsive Grants are one way we partner with and support a broad array of communities and organizations as they are best suited to understand their priority needs and to…

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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