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.
NMF Training and Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Northwest Minnesota Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The NMF Training and Education Fund…
Nonprofit Accelerator Funder: The Luzerne Foundation, Wilkes-Barre, PA Type: Nonprofit support program Contact: - Phone: 570.822.2065 - Email: info@luzernefoundation.org - Address: 34 South River St,…
Nonprofit Board Member Leadership Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foellinger Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Foellinger Foundation Nonprofit Board Member…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund from The City and County of Denver Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City & County of Denver Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Nonprofit Capacity Building Fund,…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant (FOREVER Funds) Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Active Geographic Scope: Greater Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Nonprofit…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Active Geographic Scope: Greater Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Supporting nonprofit…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Greater Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Building organizational capacity of nonprofits - Supporting external…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Overview: Grants supporting nonprofits in building organizational capacity, such as external evaluations to measure program effectiveness and impact. Status: Active…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Active Geographic Scope: Greater Memphis and Mid-South region Purpose: Grants supporting organizational…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Funding Source: FOREVER Funds Geographic Scope: Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Nonprofit organizational…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (CFGM) Geographic Scope: Memphis and Mid-South region Overview: Grants that support nonprofits in strengthening…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Memphis and Mid-South region Focus Areas: - Nonprofit organizational capacity - Program evaluation and effectiveness measurement -…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Overview: Grants awarded through the FOREVER Funds to support nonprofit organizational capacity, infrastructure, and sustainability efforts. Purpose: - Support…
Overview Capacity Building Grants Whitefish Community Foundation recognizes that nonprofit boards and staff with access to capacity-building software and training resources are better equipped to…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: Experiences Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Nonprofit Capacity…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: Implementation Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The St. Croix Valley Foundation…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: Planning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Nonprofit Capacity Building…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: System-Wide Infrastructure Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Nonprofit…
Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview Northern New York…
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.