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.
The Coastal Program: Capacity Grants- Technology Upgrades Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The…
Overview _NOTE: The Commemoration Fund grant cycle will open again in November 2024 and remain open for a few months for new applications._ Background The Zarrow Families Foundation was originally…
The Denver Foundation: Strengthening Neighborhoods Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Denver Foundation's…
The Equity | Impact Center Institute Overview: The first of its kind social impact initiative, the EIC Institute membership program provides long-term, customized strategic support to social impact…
The Ford Family Foundation: Technical Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ford Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Ford Family Foundation…
Overview _NOTE: We accept requests on a rolling basis. Once_ _your request is submitted you should hear_ _back from our team in two to four weeks. You will receive an update on your…
The Gadfly Project: Custom Web Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gadfly Project Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Gadfly Project…
The Gert Town Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater New Orleans Foundation Last Updated: May 28, 2025 Summary The Gert Town Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for…
The Healthcare Foundation of NJ Grant: Renewal Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey…
The Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The…
The One Year Ministry Development Grant Fund Funder: Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Northern California Website: norcalecs.org Geographic Scope: Northern California No additional…
The Promise Network Program Type: 18-month fellowship for executive-level district leaders Description: The Promise Network is an 18-month fellowship for executive-level district leaders committed to…
The Racial Equity and Community Partnership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwestern University Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Racial Equity and…
The Remain Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The ReMain Nantucket Fund, established by the Community Foundation for Nantucket,…
The Social Justice Fund: General Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: August 16, 2024 Summary The Social Justice Fund offers General Support Grants to enhance the…
The Sustain Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Fund for Women Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Sustain Fund Grant aims to empower Black feminist…
Overview The Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant The Thiru Family Trust Momentum Maker Grant (Momentum Maker) was established in 2023 thanks to a generous gift from the Thiru Family Trust.…
The Transformational Partnerships Fund for Higher Education Type: Grant/Funding Initiative Description: Provides colleges and universities support to explore student-centric partnerships and…
Overview The Wellspring Fund At Headwaters, we believe that a community’s collective power is a source of abundance and of transformative change. In the natural world, wellsprings are sources of…
The Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Tarrant County Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Women's Fund, led by Women United and supported 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.