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.
Survey and Planning Grants : Planning and Pre-Development Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated:…
Survive & Thrive SPICE Program Organization: Exponential Impact (XI) Geographic Scope: Colorado Springs, Colorado Program Type: Business support and funding program Overview New iteration of the…
SVCF: New Endowment Match Incentive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Opens Jan. 1, 2025, this is an annual grant…
SVP Dallas Advisee Program Overview: A comprehensive capacity building program designed to provide social impact organizations with opportunities to improve their ability to deliver effective…
SVP Denver Capacity Building Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Nonprofit Development Center Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The…
SVP Full Circle Nonprofit Accelerator Program Overview: A capacity-building program for small and mid-sized nonprofits in the Pittsburgh region. Full Circle is a proven program designed to improve…
SWACH Collaborative Funding Model Funder: Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH) Status: Ongoing funding program Award Amount: Over $1.1 million awarded to six organizations in…
Sweet Grass Community Collaboration Granting Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Grass Community Foundation Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Sweet Grass Community Collaboration Granting Program,…
Sweet Grass Community Major Community Project Granting Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Grass Community Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Sweet Grass…
Sweet Grass Community Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sweet Grass Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Sweet Grass Community Foundation offers Micro Grants to support…
Switzer Foundation: Leadership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Switzer Foundation's…
Systems Change Accelerator Overview: A nine-month fellowship program designed for LA-based systems change initiatives focused on any social justice issue and led by those with lived experience of the…
Systems Change Grant Funder: Inatai Foundation Status: Active funding program (referenced in navigation/funding overview) Description: One of Inatai Foundation's primary funding streams supporting…
Systems Change Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: F. R. Bigelow Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Overview About F. R. Bigelow Foundation F. R. Bigelow…
T. Rowe Price Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: T. Rowe Price Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The T. Rowe Price Foundation, established in 1981, primarily supports nonprofit…
TANF Employment & Training Special Project - Community Resource Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount:…
Targeted Arts Development Initiative Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Arts Commission Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Targeted Arts Development…
Targeted Support Funds Funder: Inatai Foundation Status: Currently closed (Applications for Targeted Support Funds are now closed as of May 2025) Description: A consolidated funding opportunity…
Overview _NOTE:_ _The Tarrant Foundation is closed to new solicitations._ * _The first step in our application process is a Letter of Interest. Letters of Interest are accepted at any time…
Taylor Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Taylor Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Taylor Foundation, established in 2012, is committed to supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit…
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.