Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 1,331 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
PRCF: Post Rock Healthy Living Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Greater Salina Community Foundation Our mission…
PRISM Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthrofund Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The PRISM Fund Grant, offered by PFund Foundation, aims to enhance equity within LGBTQ+…
Program Capacity Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Amount: US $10,000 - US $70,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Overview At United Way, we believe…
Program-Related Investments (PRIs) Overview: PRIs are repayable financial instruments inspired by the business sector that complement RAF's grant mechanism. These are structured loans that help…
Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Vision Grants by Illinois Humanities support…
Project Grants Geographic Scope: Michigan Funding Focus: Innovative legal aid projects that expand access to justice and strengthen civil legal infrastructure for underserved communities Overview:…
Project Support Fund Funder: International Coalition of Sites of Conscience Overview: The Project Support Fund is a competitive grant program designed to support Coalition member sites in developing…
Promising Ventures Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2025 Summary The Promising Ventures Fellowship (PVF) is a unique 5-month…
Proposal Development Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Proposal Development Award…
Proposition 68 Technical Assistance Pursuant to Section 8008(b)(1) of Proposition 68, up to 10% of the funds available may be allocated for technical assistance to disadvantaged communities. RMC’s…
Proposition 68 Technical Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Proposition…
Overview RAN established Protect-an-Acre (PAA) in 1993 to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and…
Proven Impact Organizational Grants Funder: Minnesota Black Collective Foundation (BCFMN) Award Amount: $50,000 per organization Geographic Scope: Minnesota, with emphasis on Greater Twin Cities and…
Overview Purpose Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants strengthen nonprofits by increasing their core systems and operations. By improving infrastructure at the organizational level, these time-limited…
QI Grant Project Opportunity: Using a Shared Plan of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Status: This was a past funding opportunity (application deadline was November…
Quality Improvement Grants Funder: Bright Futures (CO, US) Geographic Scope: San Miguel County, Colorado Program Description: Strong Start offers grants to improve the quality of early childhood care…
Quality Improvement Grants Status: NOW OPEN - Apply Today Funder: Joint Initiatives Focus: Quality improvement for early childhood programs Note: Limited details available in provided content.…
Overview _Applications for funding are by invitation. If your organization is interested in pursuing a grant, a good place to start is by reading about JGBF’s areas of impact to learn more about our…
Quarterly Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Frances Ball Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The George and Frances Ball Foundation offers Quarterly Competitive…
Queer Mobilization Fund Program Status: Active (4th cohort announced in 2022) Geographic Scope: US South, with primary focus on North Carolina and neighboring states Overview: The Queer Mobilization…
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.