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.
Third-Party Competitive Grant (DC) Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The…
THRIVE Technical Assistance Program Organization: College & Community Fellowship (NY, US) Status: NOT ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS Overview A national technical assistance program that supports…
Tides Stronger Together Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tides Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Tides Stronger Together Fund, under the Tides Foundation, provides essential…
Tier 1 Community Prevention Grants Funder: Alaska Children's Trust Geographic Scope: Alaska statewide (with Anchorage emphasis noted in materials) Focus Areas: - Early childhood (birth-5 years old) -…
Together We Recover Fund - Nonprofit Grants Funder: United Way Suncoast Purpose: Grants to help nonprofit organizations recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and build resilience for the future.…
Tomorrow Builders Fellowship Status: Active fellowship program Geographic Scope: St. Louis city and county Focus Areas: - Early childhood education (ECE) system redesign - Systems design and policy…
ToolBox Grants Program: Building Nonprofit Capacity to Combat Poverty Geographic Scope: Tarrant County, North Texas Focus Areas: - Organizational capacity building for nonprofits - Strengthening…
Traditional Arts Sustainability Grants Organization: Alliance for California Traditional Arts (ACTA) Program Launch: November 2010 Geographic Scope: Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley regions of…
Training Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCune Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The McCune Foundation's Training Mini-Grants support grassroots…
Transform Lake County Grant- Capacity Building Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Transform…
Transformation Loan Fund Overview: PCDC's Transformation Loan Fund enables health centers and other providers to undertake critical investments that support new delivery and payment models. The fund…
Transformational Capacity Building Funder: Inatai Foundation Status: Active funding program Description: Part of the Targeted Support Funds, this grant stream supports organizations in building…
Transformational Capacity Building Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Inatai Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Transformational Capacity Building Funds by Inatai Foundation provide…
Transformational Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Geographic Scope: McHenry County, Illinois Award Amount: Up to $75,000 per grant Overview: The Transformational Grant…
Transformational Partnerships Fund: Grant Programs - Seed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Transformational Partnership Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The…
Overview Transgender People of Color (Trans POC) RFP Horizons Foundation is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to support the growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations led by and…
Tribal Finance Program Overview: A partnership program with CliftonLarsenAllen to support Native nations in building their financial capacity through a cohort-based, two-year learning experience.…
Trinity Fellows, Marquette University Award Type: Graduate fellowship program with nonprofit placement Award Amount: - Full-tuition scholarship - Monthly stipend to purchase books and other living…
Trinity Grants: Capacity - Mission Real Estate Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: Trinity Church Wall Street Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary Trinity Grants:…
Trinity Trust: Community Response Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Trinity Trust offers Community Response…
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.