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.
Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program: Architectural and Historical Projects' Category Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated:…
Historic Rehabilitation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Historic Rehabilitation Grant,…
Hoehl Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hoehl Family Foundation Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Hoehl Family Foundation Grant supports…
Holomua Marine Initiative Strengthening Community Advocacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Holomua Marine…
Home Transformation Grants Purpose: Provide funding to cover costs associated with the transformation process for children's homes. Eligible Costs: - Hiring social workers - Training - Case…
Howard L. Greenhouse Large Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Potomac Health Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Howard L. Greenhouse Large Grant…
Hoyt Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation supports nonprofit…
HRMC Community Health Grant Program Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation (Harrington Regional Medical Campus) Geographic Scope: 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle Program Description: Grants for eligible…
Hubbard Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hubbard Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Hubbard Family Foundation, established in…
iCAP Implementation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western New York Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The iCAP Implementation Grant Program by the Western New York Foundation…
Idea Implementation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Council of Foundations Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 07, 2025 Summary The Idea Implementation Grant, offered by the Iowa Council…
IE COVID-19 Resilience Fund Status: No longer accepting new applications as of the date of the webpage (May 14, 2020) Geographic Scope: Inland Empire, California Focus Areas: - Emergency relief and…
IFCA Foundation Grant Program Funder: Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Educational and Research Foundation (IFCERF) Geographic Scope: Illinois Program Description: The Foundation awards grants that…
Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Public Health Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Illinois Healthy Resilient…
Illinois Welcoming Center Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Last Updated: March 20, 2025 Summary The Illinois Welcoming…
Immigrant-Led Organizations (ILO) Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Initiatives Amount: US $45,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Immigrant-Led Organizations (ILO) Fund offers…
Impact & Exploration Fund Overview The Impact & Exploration Fund helps NAMT member theatres pilot new ideas in various administrative and production areas to advance their missions. This grant…
Impact 100 Redwood Circle Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Sonoma County Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Impact 100 Redwood Circle Impact Grant…
Impact Capacity Assessment Program Core (iCAP Core) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western New York Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Impact Capacity Assessment…
Impact Grant Funder: Impact100 Martin Inc (FL, US) Geographic Scope: Martin County, Florida Award Amount: $100,000 per grant Recurrence: Annual Background Impact100 Martin is a women's philanthropic…
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.