Capacity Building Grants

Last updated October 28, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,339 active capacity building grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state 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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Transformational Capacity Building Funds Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Transformational Capacity Building Funds by Inatai Foundation provide essential support for community-led organizations in Washington state.	Not published	Varies
GKFF Accelerator Grants George Kaiser Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GKFF Accelerator Grants aim to enhance funding access for historically disadvantaged nonprofits in Tulsa.	Not published	Varies
CFSC: Leadership Grants Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Leadership Grants to support staff and volunteers attending professional development events.	Not published	Up to $2K
CFWV: Capacity Building Grants Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia offers Capacity Building Grants to strengthen nonprofit organizations in Roanoke, Salem, and Martinsville, as well as surrounding counties.	Not published	Varies
Organizational Mentorship Mother's Grace · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
RFP- Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Funds for Jurisdictions Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $100K The King County Department of Community and Human Services is offering Capacity Building and Technical Assistance Funds to support jurisdictions in establishing Crisis Care Centers.	Not published	Up to $100K
Altman Foundation Grants - Services to Not-for-Profits Altman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Altman Foundation's Services to Not-for-Profits program strengthens the nonprofit sector in the Foundation's areas of interest: enhancing the ability of key umbrella organizations to help their member/constituent agencies address…	Not published	Varies
CFDC: Community Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While submissions are accepted at any time, grants are awarded quarterly.	Not published	Varies
Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, aims to support nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals facing…	Not published	$15K – $25K
Rising Tide Notley Impact · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Rising Tide is an innovative program for nonprofits to earn low-risk interest income on idle capital while maintaining liquidity.	Ongoing	Varies
Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline is part of Southern Vision Alliance's suite of "frontline funds" supporting grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities. It focuses on building leadership capacity among young people.	Not published	Varies
FACF: Mini-Grants Program Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The FACF Mini-Grants Program provides one-time discretionary grants of up to $1,500 for nonprofits to support projects in arts, education, civic improvement, health, and social services.	Not published	Up to $2K
Fidelity Foundation Grant Fidelity Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fidelity Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aim for high impact in areas like Arts, Education, and Health.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Builders Program Grant Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neighborhood Builders Program, supported by Bank of America, empowers 501(c)(3) nonprofits through a two-year leadership development initiative.	Not published	Varies
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant supports organizations in New York City that focus on education and service delivery to underserved communities.	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance Fund Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Crossroads Fund supports organizations and groups promoting social change in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area (including Northwest Indiana).	Not published	Varies
Centers for Genomics Research Capacity Building National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $5,000,000 total The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications to provide capacity building for genomics research.	Forecast	$5,000,000 total
Grants For Sustained Collaboration Austin Together Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Austin Together's core purpose is to fuel long-term, high-impact collaborations between nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies.	Not published	Varies
Hoehl Family Foundation Grant Hoehl Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Hoehl Family Foundation Grant supports organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in need.	Not published	$5K
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Capacity Building Grant The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation Capacity Building Grant aims to enhance the capabilities of nonprofit organizations serving foster children and their caregivers in Hawaii.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Nonprofit Training Support Wet MTN Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200	Not published	$200
Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program (NIGP) Propel Nonprofits · Foundation Not published · Up to $65K NIGP supports the missions of small, culturally led organizations by strengthening their infrastructure.	Not published	Up to $65K
Leadership Transformation Grants Kansas Leadership Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leadership Transformation Grants, provided by the Kansas Leadership Center, aim to foster leadership in Kansas communities.	Not published	Varies
BUILD Scholarship Program Radian Placematters Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In response to the 2020 Nonprofit Anti-Displacement Report, Radian developed the BUILD Scholarship Program offering subsidized office space for small, BIPOC-led and -serving organizations at BUILD, an affordable community coworking space…	Not published	Varies

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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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