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.

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Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

SOCIAL JUSTICE PARTNERS LOS ANGELES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

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…

INATAI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

FR BIGELOW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Tennessee Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

INATAI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

RICHARD E AND DEBORAH L · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE TAYLOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

TD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

Destination Home SV co Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE ROUNDHOUSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

CROSSROADS FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

$750,000 total to be invested
BASIC NEEDS GIVING PARTNERSHIP INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

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…

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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