Leadership Advancement Award Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Purpose: Provides opportunity for executive directors to step fully away from day-to-day work responsibilities during a sabbatical period…
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.
Leadership Coaching Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,800 Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Leadership Coaching Program by Hutchinson…
Leadership Development Program (Cohort) Overview: Provides certified BIPOC Executive and Life Coaches to assist BIPOC Nonprofit Executives and Next-Generation Leaders in the Pittsburgh region in…
Overview SouthCoast Community Foundation The SouthCoast Community Foundation offers several competitive grant programs that invest in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, intending to…
Leadership Grants Funder: The Philadelphia Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia region (includes Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey and Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware,…
Leadership Learning Series (LLS) Overview: A series of virtual workshops and webinars led by experts and national thought leaders to inspire, educate, support, and connect social impact leaders.…
Leadership Transformation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Leadership Center Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Leadership Transformation…
LEAF Legacy Program Organization: Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) Purpose: Allow green industry professionals to establish permanent legacy funds that support educational…
Learning Innovation Collaborative Program Status: CLOSED - Recipients have been selected Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per recipient Program Duration: Nine-month cohort Geographic Scope: United States…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Letter of Inquiry - This is represented by the Letter of Interest Form. To explore potential mission alignment and discuss your organization or project, we require all…
Legacy Hall of Fame Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bartlesville Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 15, 2025 Summary The Legacy Hall of Fame Fund Grant, offered by the…
Legacy/Custom Named Fund Purpose: Allows individuals or businesses to create a lasting impact with a legacy or custom-named fund, establishing a personalized philanthropic presence. Funding Options:…
Legal Empowerment Fund Status: Invitation only in 2026 Geographic Scope: California Background: The Legal Empowerment Fund is a grant opportunity launched by California ChangeLawyers in 2021. The…
Level Up Digital Fundraising Program Overview: A capacity-building opportunity for Colorado nonprofits to strengthen their online fundraising efforts. Offered in collaboration between Colorado Gives…
Leveling-Up Award Overview: Annual award recognizing organizational breakthroughs and capacity building in economic development organizations. Geographic Scope: Open to any economic development…
LevelUp Grant Program Administrator: Community Foundation of Hancock County (CFHC) Geographic Scope: Hancock County, Indiana Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per grant Contact: Katie Ottinger, Community…
Leveraging a Network for Equity (LANE) Program Type: Organizational capacity-building program Program Duration: Four-year journey Overview: NPN recognizes that there are significant racial and…
Overview Levine Impact Lab Grant LIL’s grant programs are geared towards community-based nonprofit organizations focused on the environment, sustainability, climate resiliency, and/or education. What…
Overview Lewis County Community Foundation Grant Program To be considered for a Lewis County Community Foundation grant, an applicant must be a private, nonprofit organization, tax-exempt under…
Overview Grants of up to $7,500 are available to nonprofits to provide solutions to unmet community needs in Lewisville and Clemmons and raise organizational capacity, strengthen a sense of…
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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