Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
Ohio History Fund Grants: Organizational Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio History Connection Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Ohio History Fund…
Ohio Mayors Alliance Grants Navigator Assistance Status: Active Geographic Scope: Ohio Mayors Alliance member cities Overview: One-on-one advice and assistance for OMA members in developing a plan to…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Training and Technical Assistance Center Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US…
OneMPLS Fund Grants Status: CLOSED - Responsive grant rounds open based on identified community needs. Next round timing not specified. Geographic Scope: Greater Minneapolis area Focus Areas:…
OneRural Direct Technical Assistance Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Housing Assistance Council Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary OneRural provides essential technical assistance to rural…
Online and Hybrid Learning Capacity Building Grant Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Award Amount: $400,000 Duration: Three-year period Award Date: November 2020 Recipient: The Seattle School of…
Operating Assistance Grants - Technical Assistance Grant The Operating Assistance Grant - Technical Assistance Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, and local governments to support…
Operating Support: Launch Grant- for Emerging Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: 4Culture Amount: US $135,000 - US $180,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Operating Support: Launch…
Operation and Management of the Edward M. Kennedy Center The U.S. Department of Stateâs Embassy Dhaka announces an open competition to manage and operate the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public…
Opportunities Grants Overview: A Catalyst Grants program addressing intractable community issues through compelling strategies and innovative partnerships. Focus Areas: - Fund solutions to root…
Opportunity Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Opportunity Endowment Fund, managed by the East…
Ordean Foundation: Catalyst Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ordean Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Ordean Foundation's Catalyst Grant Program offers…
Oregon Well-Being Trust: Launch Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Education Association Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Oregon Well-Being Trust: Launch Grant offers…
Oregon Well-Being Trust: Sustain Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Education Association Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Oregon Well-Being Trust Sustain…
Overview Mission Fostering an equitable and healthy Richmond Region. Values * Equity: We commit to act in ways that promote fairness in opportunity for all people. * Inclusion: We recognize,…
Organizational Capacity Building Grants - Standard OCB Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Retirement Research Foundation Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Retirement Research Foundation offers…
Organizational Capacity Building Grants: OCB Flexible Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Retirement Research Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The…
Organizational Development (OD) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for…
Organizational Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: July 26, 2025 Summary The Organizational Development Grant by the Community…
Organizational Grant Charitable Purpose: Financial assistance through a grant to mothers who have endured a crisis or tragedy and thereafter have created an organization with 501(c)(3) status to help…
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.