Arts & Heritage Fund - Technical Assistance Grants Manager: Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville Purpose: Provide technical assistance and funding to developing arts and heritage…
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.
Arts & Science Council: Strategic Investment Grants (SIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Arts & Science Council's…
Arts | Equity | Reimagined Fund Overview: Funding program established in late March 2020 in response to the unprecedented and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region's arts and…
Overview Oregon Department of Justice charity data shows that the majority of registered arts and culture nonprofit organizations in Oregon have annual budgets under $100,000. Although these…
Arts Business Resource Fund Overview: The Resource Fund provides critical funding to small businesses and nonprofits to support capacity building initiatives. Funding is primarily awarded in…
Arts Organization Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Minnesota Arts Board Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Arts Organization Development Grant offers up…
Arts Work Fund: Arts Capacity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Work Fund for Organizational Development Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Arts Work Fund:…
ArtsEverywhere Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community…
Overview Cultural Organization Support Grants The Cultural Organization Support Grant program is an opportunity for nonprofit cultural organizations to invest in their team so they can deliver on…
ASCEND:BLO Accelerator Overview: A capacity building program designed to strengthen and support the growth, sustainability, and impact of Black-led nonprofit organizations (BLOs) in the Bay Area. The…
Ashton W. Lilly Fund for Philanthropy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Aspire to Inspire Overview: An initiative of the Kimble Group designed to walk alongside Keystone STAR 1 programs as they grow toward achieving STAR 2. Intentionally aligned to ensure programs can…
ASTHO Capacity Building Opportunity: Foundational Capabilities Funder: Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Program Type: Capacity building and technical assistance…
Ausherman Family Foundation: Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ausherman Family Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Ausherman Family…
Overview _NOTE: As of August 2024, grant applications are by invitation only._ Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation provides grants that allow low-income families with children in need of…
Overview _Note: Grants are currently suspended until a determination is made regarding the availability of federal funds._ What We Fund Arizona Humanities supports innovative, community-based…
Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Ball Brothers Foundation Fellows…
Ball Venture Fund Competition Funder: Ball Brothers Foundation (Muncie, IN) Administrator: Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) Program Status: Active and ongoing (at least 20+ years) Geographic…
Baltic-American Dialogue Program Overview: Provides funding for NGOs and public organizations in the Baltic States to invite U.S. experts to visit and share knowledge, fostering exchange of ideas and…
Barbara Burt Innovative Leader Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Barbara Burt Innovative Leader Fund,…
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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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