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.
Truliant Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Truliant Federal Credit Union Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Truliant Mini Grants program offers $1,500 grants to…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Lever for Change encourages interested parties to complete their Organizational Readiness Tool to determine whether to apply. The information provided through that form will not…
TSAF: Tribal Energy Capacity Building Request for Proposal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: GRID Alternatives Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Tribal Solar Accelerator…
TSE Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Terra Science and Education Inc. Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary Terra Science and Education offers Capacity…
Tull Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tull Charitable Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Tull Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in…
Tulsa Area United Way: Social Innovations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tulsa Area United Way Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: July 16, 2025 Summary The Tulsa Area United Way's Social Innovations…
Twin Cities Fund: Capital Grants: Capacity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Best Buy Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Twin Cities Fund by the Best Buy Foundation…
U.S. Venture Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Us Venture Schmidt Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation supports initiatives that…
UJA Designated Grants Overview: UJA makes designated grants available through requests for applications or by invitation to organizations for specific programs, capacity building, or initiatives. Key…
UMEZ Cultural Industry Investment Fund (CIIF) - Capacity Building Grants Status: Active grant program for cultural institutions Geographic Scope: Upper Manhattan (Central Harlem, West Harlem, East…
Under The Wing Program Overview: Designed to empower mission-driven organizations by providing essential administrative services, allowing nonprofits to focus on fulfilling their mission. Focus…
Union County Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Union County Foundation Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Union County Foundation Grant Program supports non-profit organizations in…
United for Good Nonprofit Resiliency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Central Maryland Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The United for Good Nonprofit…
United Way of Forsyth County Grants - Tier 2: Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Forsyth County Inc. Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary United…
Overview UWTC’s T. Merrell Shipherd Fund The T. Merrell Shipherd Fund was established to honor T. Merrell Shipherd, former Director of United Way of Tompkins County, who, throughout his life, worked…
Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant supports organizations in New York City…
Value Chain Development Grant Overview: GreenWave is offering grants to support teams of participants across regional kelp value chains as they tackle bottlenecks, improve infrastructure, and boost…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _For first time applicants and major construction and landscape grant applications you will need to contact Program Assistant before applying to setup an introductory call._ * …
VCF: Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Vermont Community Foundation offers the…
VCU School of Business Foundation Grants Status: Currently closed Purpose: Invests in VCU Business faculty, staff and student-led initiatives that align with the school's strategic plan and…
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.