Meyer Foundation · Rolling / Open State
" href="https://www.meyerfoundation.org/grants/capacity-building">Meyer Foundation offers several grant programs, including nonprofit Capacity Building grant. - Organization: Meyer Foundation - Type:…
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.
1,366 grants
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More than US $10,000
MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation
MHS Heritage Partnership Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Historical Society Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The MHS Heritage Partnership Program…
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants Program Geographic Scope: Global (Africa, India, Israel, Texas, United States) Focus Areas: - Quality Schools - Classroom Supports - University Success - Jobs &…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Michigan Justice Fund Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Through the Michigan Justice Fund Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Program, we aim to add capacity to…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _Note: Applications will be accepted through the Community Foundation's Fluxx portal. If you do not have a registered account please follow this link to register before you begin your…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Microsoft Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal Status: ACTIVE Funder: Microsoft Corporation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary Microsoft Nonprofit Grants Proposal…
Up to US $100,000
CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund - Track I: EJ Organization Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary…
Up to US $30,000
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mid-Atlantic Preservation Academy Cohort RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Community Partners Inc Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 11, 2025 Summary The Mid-Atlantic Preservation…
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HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Middle Tennessee Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: HCA Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Middle Tennessee Fund Grant, offered by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, supports nonprofits…
ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Midwest Asset Management University Cohort Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Community Partners Inc Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Overview Enterprise Community Partners Enterprise…
MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: The Concept Paper deadline is indicated above with the pre-proposal deadline._ About The Michigan Health Endowment Fund is a philanthropic foundation that works to improve the health…
$1,500 - $2,000
THE FRIENDS OF THE OAKLAND PUBLIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Mini-Grants for OPL Staff Funder: Friends of the Oakland Public Library Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA - all Oakland Public Library locations Program Focus: Grassroots innovation, creative…
Varies by project (range: $3,340 - $36,633)
EARLY LEARNING INDIANA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ministry-Based Program Grants Funder: Early Learning Indiana Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana (statewide) Funding Source: Lilly Endowment ($20 million investment) Program Overview Grants designed to…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE EASTERN SHOR · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mission Possible: Nonprofit Coaching and Consulting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: January 15,…
Presbyterian Mission Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mission Program Grants: Presbytery Grant for Congregational Transformation Status: ACTIVE Funder: Presbyterian Mission Agency Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The…
Arts Commission Grants · Rolling / Open State
Starting in Fall 2022, this grant is available exclusively for Mississippi Whole Schools (MWS) schools to fund projects that strengthen capacity for education in the arts.
Up to US $50,000
SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MN Forward Pooled Fund Grant Program - Futuring Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The MN Forward Pooled…
Up to US $4,000
Mockingbird Incubator · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mockingbird- Nonprofit Incubator Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mockingbird Incubator Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Mockingbird Nonprofit Incubator Grant…
MOMENTUM CONSERVATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Momentum Conservation Land Trust Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Momentum Conservation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Momentum Conservation Land Trust Grant Fund aims to enhance the…
14 scholarships awarded (2016)
NEW MEXICO FUND FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Money for Our Movements Conference Scholarships Funder: NewMexicoWomen.Org and New Mexico Community Foundation Geographic Scope: New Mexico statewide Focus Areas: - Fundraising training for…
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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