Capacity Building Grants

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,339 active capacity building grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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BBF Rapid Grants Ball Brothers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Ball Brothers Foundation's BBF Rapid Grants program offers immediate funding to organizations in Indiana, particularly in East Central Indiana and Muncie/Delaware County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mardag Foundation Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025.	Not published	Varies
MCF: Buck Family Fund Grants (BFF) Marin Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buck Family Fund, part of the Marin Community Foundation, supports community-led initiatives for marginalized residents in Marin County.	Not published	Varies
Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) Whyhunger Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Learning Project for Food Justice (CLP) works to support, connect, and grow a peer-to-peer grassroots, shared-learning community.	Not published	Varies
Cloud County Economic Development Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cloud County Economic Development Fund, managed by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, aims to enhance community well-being through grants for projects that foster economic and community development in Cloud County.	Not published	Varies
U.S. Venture Program Grants US Ventureschmidt Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation supports initiatives that drive self-sufficiency and community enrichment for vulnerable populations.	Not published	Varies
Blue Mountain Community Foundation: Unforeseen Needs Grant Blue Mountain Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Mountain Community Foundation's Unforeseen Needs Grant provides crucial financial support to nonprofit organizations facing unexpected crises that jeopardize their operations.	Not published	Varies
Local Workforce Development Board Training (Initiative Foundation Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Memorial Health Fund Memorial Health Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $900K Memorial Health Fund is a supporting organization of York County Community Foundation established with proceeds from the sale of Memorial Health Systems. It became a supporting organization of YCCF in 2015.	Not published	Up to $900K
CFB: Competitive Grants- Brevard Community Foundation for Brevard Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Competitive Grants program by the Community Foundation for Brevard empowers local nonprofits to address pressing community needs through targeted funding in areas like education, health, and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Southern China Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern China Grant Program, supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, focuses on fostering sustainable development in southern China.	Not published	Varies
Vitalyst Health: Systems Change Grants Vitalyst Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The Vitalyst Health: Systems Change Grants aim to support sustainable policy and practice changes within Arizona's healthcare systems.	Not published	Up to $175K
Have Your Say Micro-Grant Giveaway Central Texas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K A micro-grant giveaway designed to listen to nonprofit professionals and board members across Central Texas and shape future nonprofit support in the region.	Not published	$1K
Seeds of Sustainability- Capacity Building Grant Program The Western New York Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seeds of Sustainability Capacity Building Grant Program, offered by the Western New York Foundation, aims to empower nonprofit organizations with the resources needed to enhance their operational capacity.	Not published	Varies
Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) supports QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community organizations and organizers working for freedom and liberation in the US South. Founded in 2016 as rapid response fund.	Not published	$5K – $10K
State ScaleUp Grants (CO) The Office of Future Work: Apprenticeship Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Apprenticeship Colorado is launching the State ScaleUp Grants to foster the growth of Registered Apprenticeship Programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants T Rowe Price Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The T. Rowe Price Foundation, established in 1981, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Baltimore, Colorado Springs, San Francisco, and New York. While most grants are by invitation, unsolicited proposals are also considered.	Not published	Varies
Transgender People of Color (Trans POC) RFP Horizons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Horizons Foundation is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations led by and serving Transgender People of Color (Trans POC) in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Disability Funding Committee Grants Colorado Disability Funding Committee · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Colorado Disability Funding Committee Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by funding innovative programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
Oshkosh Area Community Foundation: Leadership Development Grant Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation's Leadership Development Grant aims to enhance nonprofit resilience by providing leadership training and resources.	Not published	Varies
AFM: Tau Grants Allegany Franciscan Ministries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY25 Tau Grants will offer unrestricted general operating support for nonprofits that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, Individuals…	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Sector Sustainability Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Since its inception in 1951, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has focused, however imperfectly, on improving the lives of those throughout our region by giving to programs that help it…	Not published	Up to $100K
SCICF: Union County Grants South Central Iowa Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Central Iowa Community Foundation has been enhancing the quality of life in Union County since 1993. This private foundation supports charitable initiatives by providing funding to 501(c)(3) organizations and government units.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps Planning Grant (Illinois) Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The AmeriCorps Planning Grant in Illinois provides vital funding for organizations new to AmeriCorps, facilitating the development of programs that address community challenges.	Not published	Up to $125K

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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 30, 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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