Capacity Building Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,339 active capacity building grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 62 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 713 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 1,339; from 960 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $10K–$100K
Total listed funding: $137.9M; across 713 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 57; 78 with a published date

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COA Local Branch Educational Support The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Education and Training Committee of the Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) provides funding to support Commissioned Officer Association (COA) local branches for activities related to public health education and training.	Rolling	Varies
The Remain Fund Grant Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ReMain Nantucket Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Nantucket, promotes community enrichment through grants targeting downtown enhancement, leadership development, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Varies
CFECFL Community Grant Program Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K The CFECFL Community Grant Program offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties. Grants support diverse areas including the arts, education, environment, and human services.	Not published	$2K – $20K
Collective & Enduring Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support collaborations, coalitions, or partnerships that bring together organizations and stakeholders to address challenges and change systems over the long term in Evanston.	Not published	Varies
BHF Capacity Building and Service Support Grants Better Health Foundation (BHF) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Better Health Foundation's Capacity Building and Service Support Grants aim to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits in the 9-county Quad Cities area.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Emergency Grants Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provides emergency funding when a sudden change impacts service delivery of Kentucky nonprofits Funding is available for emergency situations such as:	Rolling	Varies
Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Grant Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We primarily make grants in the range of $25,000 to $500,000. The majority of our grants are above $50,000. _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._	Not published	Varies
Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Concept Notes Announcement on Capacity Development for the Reception & Placement Program Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration · Federal Forecast · $50K – $1M PRM intends to issue a request for concept notes on or around April 28, 2022 to fund specialized technical assistance projects to develop and expand the capacity of existing and new partners participating in and contributing to? the…	Forecast	$50K – $1M
NEDA Network Grant Program National Eating Disorders Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Intensive Services Program Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies PACE's oldest ongoing program designed to develop stronger, more resilient community-based nonprofit organizations that effectively serve the community.	Not published	Varies
Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Grant - Aquidneck Island, RI Hamilton Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies A community where strong and accessible education can expand worlds and change lives. The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust comprises two generations of the Hamilton family with a long history of philanthropy in the Philadelphia region.	Not published	Varies
OCCF: Ottawa County Impact Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our mission is to build permanent endowment funds and meet charitable community needs.	Not published	Varies
Capacity Building Support Groundswell Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $400K Capacity-building support for organizations conducting year-round electoral organizing, focused on: Groundswell Action Fund stands in the gap for organizations by providing robust infrastructure support to build their capacity.	Not published	$400K
Leadership Learning Series (LLS) Institute for Nonprofit Practice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A series of virtual workshops and webinars led by experts and national thought leaders to inspire, educate, support, and connect social impact leaders.	Not published	Varies
Morgan Stanley Fellowship The Community Foundation of Utah · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of CFU's coordinated initiatives across the leadership lifecycle designed to Attract, Empower, and Connect Utah's social sector leaders.	Not published	Varies
Big Ideas Grants: Partnership Program Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications will be accepted at any time until December 2, 2024, or until available funding is exhausted._ The Partnership Program supports the intentional and formal steps of bringing together multiple community benefit…	Not published	Varies
NEA Federal Rescue Implementation Network Grant National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The NEA Federal Rescue Implementation Network Grant provides up to $100,000 per year for two years to state affiliates for hiring a coordinator to implement the American Rescue Plan in support of public education.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County offers Community Partner Grants to enhance quality of life through strategic partnerships with not-for-profits.	Not published	Varies
Emergent Grants Branford Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies BCF understands that projects and emergencies arise that cannot be accommodated by the annual grant cycle. A small pool of funding is reserved for these types of applications.	Rolling	Varies
CFGDM: Capacity Building Grants Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines offers Capacity Building Grants to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $8K
The One Year Ministry Development Grant Fund Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California · Foundation Not published · Varies No additional details available on the grants page.	Not published	Varies
New York State HOME American Rescue Plan Program (NYS HOME-ARP) - Rental Housing, Non-Congregate-Shelter & NonProfit Capacity Building (NY) Grant New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $20M The New York State HOME American Rescue Plan Program (NYS HOME-ARP) provides approximately $53.83 million for rental housing and non-congregate shelters.	Not published	$50K – $20M
RIF Community Priority Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $150K The RIF Community Priority Grants, initiated by the Rhode Island Foundation, aim to enhance community well-being through targeted support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island.	Not published	$15K – $150K
Coalitions & Collaboratives AIM Grant (Action, Implementation & Mitigation) Coalitions & Collaboratives Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The AIM (Action, Implementation and Mitigation) Grant from Coalitions & Collaboratives (COCO), a Colorado nonprofit, funds capacity-building for wildfire risk reduction on non-federal lands (personnel, planning, mitigation work).	Not published	$10K – $50K

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do capacity building grants award?

Of the 1,339 capacity building grants Grantable lists as of October 28, 2026, 713 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most capacity building grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Greater Salina Community Foundation (17), Enterprise Community Partners Inc (9), Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise Inc (8), National Institutes of Health (7), and The Rhode Island Community Foundation (7). In all, 960 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are capacity building grants due?

Of 1,339 grants listed, 57 accept applications on a rolling basis, 78 have a published upcoming deadline, 214 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 990 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% fall in October–December.

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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