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.
TCFNF: The Arts - Art Ventures - Small Arts Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The…
TD Charitable Foundation: Capacity Building Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Td Charitable Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The TD Charitable…
TECH quity Fund Overview: Grants providing technology to support individuals with lived experience and nonprofit organizations working within the Supportive Housing System. Geographic Scope: Silicon…
Technical Assistance & Professional Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Roundhouse Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Roundhouse Foundation's…
Overview We Define Social Change Work Crossroads Fund supports organizations and groups promoting social change in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area (including Northwest Indiana). We define…
Technical Assistance Grant Cycle Status: OPEN Total Funding Available: $750,000 to be invested Geographic Scope: Northeast Wisconsin Focus: This cycle provides grants to strengthen internal…
Technical Assistance Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Technical Assistance Grant Program by the…
Technical Assistance Grants in New York City Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The New York Community Trust…
Technical Assistance Matching Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Technical…
Technical Assistance Navigating Culturally Specific Substance Use and Recovery Programs RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Human Services Amount: Up to US $4,000,000 Last…
Technical Assistance through North Coast Resource Partnership Program Overview: NCRP offers Technical Assistance to Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities to support project development…
Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Amount: US $15,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview Texas…
Texas Women’s Foundation’s Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Womens Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Texas Women’s Foundation’s Community…
TFF: Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tracy Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The TFF Capacity Building Grant supports nonprofit…
TFish Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: TFish Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The TFish Fund Grant aims to alleviate poverty in East Asia by empowering small but…
The 410 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horizon Community Funds Of Northern Kentucky Inc Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The 410 Grant aims to foster a new generation of…
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Grant supports nonprofit…
The Basic Needs Giving Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $300,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Basic Needs Giving…
The Bunbury Fund – Nonprofit Capacity Building Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Central New Jersey (Mercer County area) Focus Areas: Building capacity of nonprofit organizations Contact…
The Catalyst Fund Status: Three-year pilot program of the League of American Orchestras (2021 program year documented) Purpose: Awards annual grants to build the internal capacity of member…
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.