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.
State Library of Ohio Library Services and Technology Act Conservation and Preservation Grant (OH) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Library of Ohio Amount: Up to US $4,999 Last Updated: March 27, 2026…
State Library of Ohio Library Services and Technology Act Open Grants (OH) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Library of Ohio Amount: Up to US $4,999 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The State Library…
State PTA Capacity Building Funding Description: Funding to support capacity building efforts within state PTA organizations. Geographic Scope: State level PTAs (United States) Focus Areas:…
State PTA Capacity Building Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The State PTA Capacity…
State ScaleUp Grants (CO) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Office of Future Work: Apprenticeship Colorado Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary Apprenticeship Colorado is launching…
Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Arts Council Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The Statewide and Regional Networks (SRN) Grant…
Statewide Consumer Network Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Statewide Consumer…
Statewide ESSA Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $380,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Statewide ESSA…
Statewide Family Network (361574) Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Statewide…
Staunton Farm Foundation Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Staunton Farm Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary Overview Staunton Farm Foundation…
Ste. Genevieve County Community Foundation: General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Ste. Genevieve County Community…
Steve Sullivan Professional Development Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mibor Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Steve Sullivan Professional Development Funding Grant,…
Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes Funder: World Monuments Fund (WMF) Program Type: Recognition award for conservation work Overview: WMF's Stewardship Award for Modernist Homes recognizes…
Stiefvater Senior Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Stiefvater Senior Endowment Grant, offered by the North Valley…
Stillwater Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Stillwater Community Foundation Grant aims to empower local…
Story County Community Foundation: Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Story County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Story County…
Strategic Action Planning (SAP) Program Overview: PACE's Strategic Action Planning program has measurably increased the organizational capacity of 23 African American-led and governed organizations…
Strategic and Field of Interest Grants Overview: LCF provides grants from Field of Interest and Unrestricted Funds to support charitable organizations meeting existing and emerging needs across…
Strategic Collaborations Purpose: Led by a collaborative group including the Foundation to find ways to improve or streamline community services. Foundation investments may include significant…
Strategic Grants Funder: John's Island Community Service League (JICSL) Purpose: Distributed funding for non-standard requests that fall outside the regular annual grant cycle. Funding Categories -…
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.