Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,332 active capacity building grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
RKMF General Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard King Mellon Foundation Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Richard King Mellon Foundation invites innovative proposals that align…
RMS Foundation Grant Program for AAPG Student Chapters Overview: Grant program providing funding support to AAPG Student Chapters at colleges and universities in the Rocky Mountain region. Funder:…
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation: Field Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Inc. Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation's Field…
Rotary Charities of Traverse City: Systems Change Accelerator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Club of Traverse City Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Rotary…
Royal CU and ECCF Nonprofit Professional Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eau Claire Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Royal CU and…
Rural Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Aging Amount: US $800,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The FY26 Rural Support Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
Sabbatical Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The Sabbatical Program by the Rasmuson Foundation supports nonprofit…
SACF Community Support Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview SACF Community Support Initiative Grant Nonprofit…
SACT Grant - Track 2: Capacity Building Program Type: University research infrastructure and capacity development grant Geographic Scope: South Carolina Focus Areas: - Building infrastructure for…
Salute to Small Business Awards - Nonprofit Community Impact Award Funder: Commerce Lexington Inc., Lexington, Kentucky Program Overview: Commerce Lexington Inc. has honored small business and…
San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation - Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview…
Overview San Diego Resilient Response Fund Urgent Support for Federal Funding and Policy Impacts In times of rapid change, nonprofits need support they can count on. The San Diego Resilient Response…
SBF: Small Capacity Building Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Barbara Foundation Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Small Capacity Building Grant Program by…
SCCF: Health Needs for Smith County Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Greater Salina Community Foundation Our…
SCCF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steuben County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Steuben County Community Foundation's Impact Grants aim to foster innovative,…
Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders Funder: Penny Appeal USA Program Type: Scholarship for nonprofit leadership training Geographic Scope: United States (for leaders in American Muslim organizations)…
SCICF: Union County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Central Iowa Community Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The South Central Iowa Community Foundation has been enhancing the…
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research: Visiting Scholar Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scientific Committee of Antarctic Research Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026…
SDAC Technical Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Arts Council Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The SDAC Technical Assistance Grant offers matching funds…
Overview Enterprise Initiates the Seattle CBO Affordable Housing Grant Program This opportunity is reserved for Community-Based Organizations and Community Development Corporations located in…
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.