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.
NEA Federal Rescue Implementation Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The NEA…
NEDA Network Grant Program Funder: National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Eligibility: - Members of the NEDA Network - NEDA Network is a partnership between NEDA and other mission-aligned…
Neighborhood Builders Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of…
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Amount: US $20,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The…
Neighborhood Initiatives Fund Program: Tier 2 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh Amount: US $50,001 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The…
New Alliance Foundation: Emerging Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The New Alliance Foundation's Emerging Grant Program supports…
New Initiative Grant Program Funder: Georgia Recreation and Park Association Geographic Scope: Georgia (state-wide) Focus Areas: Innovation in parks and recreation services (programs, services, or…
New Music Inc Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Music Usa Inc Amount: Up to US $14,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The New Music Inc Program is an incubator designed to support…
New York Foundation Core Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation Amount: Up to US $237,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The New York Foundation Core Grants support community…
New York Life Foundation Grief Reach Grants: Capacity Building Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The…
New York State Conservation Partnership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Land Trust Alliance Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The New York State Conservation…
New York State HOME American Rescue Plan Program (NYS HOME-ARP) - Rental Housing, Non-Congregate-Shelter & NonProfit Capacity Building (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Homes and…
New York State Revolving Capital Fund Overview: The Community Health Care Revolving Capital Fund is a public-private financing partnership between PCDC and the State of New York, created in January…
NH Volunteer Engagement Grants Funder: Volunteer NH (NH, US) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Overview: Volunteer NH offers grants to support volunteer engagement initiatives in New Hampshire…
NH Volunteer Engagement Program Grants: Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer NH Amount: US $15,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The NH Volunteer Engagement Program…
NH Volunteer Engagement Program: Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer NH Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The NH Volunteer Engagement Program offers…
Nicor Gas: Critical Needs Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Illinois Community Initiatives Inc Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Nicor Gas: Critical Needs Fund, managed by Northern…
Overview The Community Foundation of New Jersey (CFNJ) was founded in 1979. More than thirty-five years and 1,100 funds later, we have made enormous progress in solving problems in communities across…
NLGF Guild Grants Funder: National Lawyers Guild Foundation (NLGF) Mission: The NLGF works to promote human rights and the rights of ecosystems over property interests through public education and…
NMCF: Sustaining New Mexico Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The New Mexico Community Foundation…
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.