Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,332 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.
Strategic Impact Grants Funder: Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC) Geographic Scope: Anne Arundel County, Maryland Status: CHECK BACK MAY 1, 2026 TO SEE IF STRATEGIC IMPACT GRANTS WILL BE…
Strategic Investment Grants Overview: Heart of Maine United Way's Strategic Investment Grants serve as the primary vehicle for funding programs that align with community goals across a 6-county…
Strategic Investments Geographic Scope: Lakewood, OH Funder: Healthy Lakewood Foundation Program Description: Strategic Investments support initiatives requiring deeper partnership and strategic…
Strategic Partnership and Restructuring Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation offers the…
Strategic Partnership Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation for the…
Strategic Planning Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Attainable Edge LLC Amount: US $8,500 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Strategic Planning Grant Program by…
Strategic Planning Initiative Overview: Funding to assist county and regional economic development agencies in employing a professional consultant to create strategic planning and marketing…
Strategic Planning Initiative Grant Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: $7,500 Status: Awarded December 2024 Geographic Scope: Central Minnesota; 14-county region Focus Areas: - Comprehensive…
Strategic Projects: Equipment & Technology Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: M J Murdock Charitable Trust Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The M J Murdock Charitable…
Strategic Projects: Program & Staff Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: M J Murdock Charitable Trust Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The M J Murdock Charitable Trust…
Strategic Response Mechanism (SRM) Overview: RRI's Strategic Response Mechanism is designed to fund timely advocacy, capacity building, and convening opportunities in a wide range of low to middle…
Strength in Service Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Strength in Service Grant Program,…
Overview Overview The Tower Foundation is a family foundation that helps children, adolescents, and young people affected by intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health issues,…
Strengthening the Circle - Native Nonprofit Leadership Program Overview: A Native Nonprofit Leadership Program partnership aimed at building the capacities of experienced and emerging Native-led…
Stronger Organizations Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dogwood Health Trust Amount: US $50,000 - US $700,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary Overview Creating a Western North Carolina where…
Sullivan County Urgent Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Sullivan County Urgent Grants, managed by…
Summit Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Summit Grant, provided by the Community Foundation of…
Support requests for Workshops, etc. Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Association of Cryospheric Sciences Amount: Up to €3,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The International…
Supportive Housing & Innovation Fund Overview: A major grantmaking vehicle for Destination: Home's strategic investments in addressing homelessness in Silicon Valley. Funding Source: Seeded by a $50…
Grants to hire qualified consultants to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a…
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.