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	AmeriCorps State and National	The Onestar Foundation	Rolling	$29.8M – $32.7M
Foundation	Salute to Small Business Awards - Nonprofit Community Impact Award	Commerce Lexington Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fast Pitch Grants	The Legacy Foundation of Southeast	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Fund for Unitarian Universalism Grant	Unitarian Universalist Association	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Grant Writing Fund	Troy University Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Startup Grants (Organizations)	Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Social Innovation Grant	United Way of East Tennessee	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Foundation	ECF Shaping Tomorrow Grants	Erie Community Foundation	Rolling	$50K – $250K
Foundation	JFGS: Small Agency Sustainability Grants	Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	New York Life Foundation Grief Reach Grants: Capacity Building Cycle	National Alliance for Childrens Grief	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	BISCUITS Grant	Southern Vision Alliance	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	ESVCF Community Grants Program- Fall Cycle	Eastern Shore of Virginia Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Alexandra Hallock Capacity Building Grant for Small Nonprofits	Cause Strategy Partners	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and ʻĀina Stewardship Grant	Hawai‘i Sea Grant	Rolling	Up to $300K
Foundation	HCCF: Annual Grant Cycle	Community Foundation of Hancock	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Bentham-Moxon Trust- Overseas Botanists And Mycologists Visiting Or Training At Kew Grant	Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Impact 100 Redwood Circle Impact Grant	Sonoma County Community Foundation	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Community Grants: State Respite Grant	Colorado Respite Coalition	Rolling	$10K – $30K
Foundation	W.K. Kellogg Foundation Virtual Home Visiting Grant	Parents as Teachers National Center Inc	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Residential Treatment Facility Capital Development Grant	King County Department of Community and Human Services	Rolling	$59.2M
Foundation	Matching Grant	Texas Masonic Charities Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	READY Community Foundations (ARC Funding Opportunity)	The Community Trust Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Catalyst Grants	The Don & Sybil Harrington	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Provider Grant Opportunity	The Network Advocating Against Domestic	Rolling	Up to $20K

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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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