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.
Spark Innovation Grants Status: Active internal grant program Background: Mini-grants available to staff at The Primary School in loving memory of Meredith Liu, TPS co-founder who passed away in…
Spartanburg County Foundation: Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spartanburg County Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Spartanburg County…
Special Education - EI Clearinghouse (25-444-84-2900-01) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood Amount: US $700,000 - US $950,000 Last…
Special Gift Funds Funder: Foundation for Developmental Disabilities (FDD) Geographic Scope: San Diego and Imperial Counties, California Mission: Strategic funding for special initiatives and…
Special Initiatives Overview: This program funds large-scale projects that enhance the educational experience for the entire student body. Geographic Scope: Belmont Public Schools, Belmont, MA Focus…
Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Summary The Speckhard-Knight…
Spencer Foundation: Vision Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spencer Foundation Amount: US $75,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Spencer Foundation's Vision Grant program is dedicated to…
SPIF Award Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium (SCELC) Geographic Scope: California Eligibility: - SCELC Member institutions - SCELC committees Purpose: Funding for member…
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Giving Fund Overview: Each year 240 women come together to make a difference in St. Louis through The Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund (SOS). This collaborative fund grows…
Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Springfield Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Springfield Foundation Competitive Grant supports nonprofits…
SPROUT HUB Program Status: Active (recent launch mentioned in 2021) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: SPROUT HUB is a new communication platform launched by Southern Vision Alliance as part of…
Spur Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spur Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Spur Community Grant offers up to $10,000 for nonprofits…
Overview _NOTE: If you have no relationship or previous point of contact with Spur, we ask that you contact a Spur staff member before applying._ Spur Community Foundation From educational…
SSJHWF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sisters of St. Joseph Health & Wellness Foundation Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation employs a…
SSUF Grants Program Overview: The Shawnee State University Foundation Grants Program has been expanded to include both spring and autumn cycles for over 20 years, having awarded grants to a range of…
Stanislaus Wet Lab & Training Facilities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BEAM Circular Accelerator Amount: US $10,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Stanislaus Wet Lab &…
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Staples-Motley Area Community…
Startup Grants for Organizations Funder: Lutheran Legacy Foundation Inc (IL, US) Purpose: Help new endowment funds launch with momentum by matching contributions for establishing new endowment funds.…
State Fair of Texas: Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Fair Of Texas Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The State Fair of Texas offers grants ranging from $5,000…
State Historical Fund: Planning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: History Colorado Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The State Historical Fund's Planning Grant, offered by…
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.