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.
Small Grants Program - Ukraine Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of State: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2020 Summary The…
Small Provider Grant Opportunity Funder: The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence Overview: This capacity-building grant opportunity is designed for small gender-based violence service…
Smart Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Smart Family Fund Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: June 08, 2025 Summary The Smart Family Fund is a private foundation dedicated to…
Smith Family Foundation: Small Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Smith Family…
SNAP Cohort Status: Currently active Amount: $195,000 Duration: Three-year grant Funder: Feeding America Purpose: Improve SNAP program administration in New York and build capacity for advocacy.…
Social Impact Fellowship Overview: A program that supports equity-centered leaders through structured learning and peer connection. Fellows build leadership capacity and cross-sector relationships to…
Social Innovation Grant Program Status: Active (most recent cycle mentioned: 2022) Geographic Scope: Washington, Carter, Johnson, and Southern Sullivan Counties in Northeast Tennessee Award Amount:…
Social Justice & Resiliency Grants Purpose: Strengthening culturally specific organizations and advancing equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector for a more just and resilient future. Provides…
Social Justice and Resiliency Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Social Justice and Resiliency Fund offers…
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVP) Investee Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVP) Investee…
Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Program Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society of Women Engineers Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Society of Women…
Solidarity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mama Cash Amount: US $30,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Solidarity Fund Grant Designed by women’s funds for women’s funds.…
Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sorenson Legacy Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Sorenson Legacy Foundation Grant aims to improve lives through support…
South Dakota Fund Grants Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Statewide (South Dakota) Overview: The South Dakota Fund exists to quickly meet vital and emerging needs within…
South Georgia Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The South Georgia Legacy Fund Grant,…
Southern China Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rockefeller Brothers Fund Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Southern China Grant Program, supported by the Rockefeller Brothers…
Overview _NOTE: The Catalyst Grant program has been paused to incorporate new civic engagement research that is currently underway in the region._ Who We Are Established in 1974, Coastal Community…
Southern Monterey County Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Southern Monterey County…
Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy - Resilience Capacity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enterprise Community Partners Inc Amount: Approximately US $25,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary…
Spark Innovation Grants Overview: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School, established in loving memory of Meredith Liu, co-founder who passed away in 2022. Purpose: To carry on Meredith…
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.