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.
Black Hawk County Gaming Association Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Black Hawk County Gaming Association Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Black Hawk County Gaming Association (BHCGA) offers…
Black Student Success Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Oregon Community Foundation…
Black Women & Gender-Expansive Leadership Project Status: Active, ongoing initiative Geographic Scope: Washington, D.C. region and broader Focus Areas: - Leadership development for Black women and…
Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2025 Summary The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund…
Bloch Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation Amount: US $150,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Marion and Henry Bloch…
Bloomfield Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bloomfield Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: July 09, 2025 Summary The Bloomfield Family Foundation Grant supports…
Blue Mountain Community Foundation: Unforeseen Needs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Blue Mountain Community Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Blue Mountain Community Foundation's…
Board Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Board Development Grants, offered by the Washington…
Board Empowerment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Board Empowerment Grant Program, piloted…
Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Community Connections Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boettcher Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Boettcher…
Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boettcher Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Boettcher…
BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program Overview: The BOMA Greater Phoenix Scholarship Program provides financial education assistance to eligible applicants towards further education and…
Booth Ferris Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Booth Ferris Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The Booth Ferris Foundation offers…
Booth Ferris Foundation: Education- K-12 Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Booth Ferris Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Booth Ferris…
Booth Ferris Foundation: Higher Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Booth Ferris Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Booth Ferris…
Booth Ferris Foundation: Strengthening NYC Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Booth Ferris Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Booth Ferris Foundation, established in 1957,…
Boots on the Ground Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region Focus Area: Capacity Building Funding Purpose: This funding strengthens the capacity of small, community rooted organizations with…
Boundless Collaboration, Phase 2 Status: Currently active Amount: $800,000 Duration: 18-month grant Funder: Feeding America Purpose: Continue New York's dairy leadership through capacity-building and…
Breakaway Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samueli Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Breakaway Fund, initiated by the Samueli Foundation, aims to…
Overview Bright & Early DuPage Grant Bright & Early DuPage (B&ED), an initiative of DuPage Foundation, is a unique program designed to leverage area resources to ensure that all DuPage children from…
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.