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…
Capacity Building Grants
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.
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…
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…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What do capacity building grants typically fund?
- 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.
- Which funders offer capacity building grants?
- 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.
- How do I make the case for a capacity building grant?
- 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.
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