NEW VENTURE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation
C3 Grantmaking - Fostering Solutions and Infrastructure Funder: Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), housed at New Venture Fund Strategic Partners: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The…
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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US $250 - US $1,500
Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
C3F: Mini Grants (formerly SUN Fund) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,500 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The C3F Mini Grants, offered by…
US $2,500
Theatre Bay Area · Rolling / Open Foundation
CA$H Theatre Grant - CA$H Creates Status: ACTIVE Funder: Theatre Bay Area Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The CA$H Theatre Grant, provided by Theatre Bay Area, supports…
US $2,500 - US $25,000
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
CACF: Central AL Cultural and Community Enhancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The CACF:…
CALIFORNIA CHANGELAWYERS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
California Immigration Legal Fellowship Status: Application closed Geographic Scope: Central Valley and Central Coast regions of California Program Description: This is a two-year capacity building…
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Decolonizing Wealth Project · Rolling / Open Foundation
California Truth and Healing Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decolonizing Wealth Project Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The California Truth and Healing Fund,…
UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Call for Interest Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Greater Los Angeles Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Call for Interest Program by United Way of Greater Los Angeles seeks…
Varies by project type
CAMPHILL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Camphill Foundation General Grantmaking Program Funder: Camphill Foundation (PA, US) Website: camphillfoundation.org Contact: info@camphillfoundation.org | (215) 720-1465 | P.O. Box 820, Uwchland, PA…
$100,000 (Phase I)
GREATER LOWELL HEALTH ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Cancer Disparities Capacity Building Pilot Project Funder: Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Recipient: Greater Lowell Health Alliance (GLHA) Award Amount: $100,000 for Phase I…
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HEADWATERS FOUNDATION FOR JUSTICE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Building organizational capacity for movement organizations working toward justice…
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JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building Program Focus: Awards designed to invest in organizations providing children's services, not just the direct services themselves. Supports organizational improvement through…
Up to US $50,000
ETHEL AND JAMES FLINN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building & Advocacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ethel & James Flinn Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation aims to…
Up to US $800,000
California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building and Community Engagement Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Amount: Up to US $800,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026…
Up to US $5,000
ALLIED ARTS OF OKLAHOMA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building Fall Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allied Arts Of Oklahoma Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Capacity Building Fall grant by Allied Arts of…
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THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: We consider requests for Capacity Building at The Denver Foundation on an ongoing basis, with decisions made monthly. The Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation is closed in…
Up to $50,000
GATEWAY CHILDRENS CHARITY · June 1, 2026 · One-time Foundation
Capacity Building Grant Funder: Gateway Children's Charity (St. Louis, MO) Website: gatewaychildrenscharity.org Overview: Gateway Children's Charity offers one-year grants for early childhood…
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ADVOCATES FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE NFP · October 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Capacity Building Grant Funder: Advocates for Urban Agriculture (AUA) in partnership with Food:Land:Opportunity (F.L.O.) Purpose: A community-led grant fund designed to support urban farms and…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The Capacity Building Grant by the…
$1,000 - $25,000
COLORADO PLATEAU FOUNDATION · September 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Capacity Building Grant Funder: Colorado Plateau Foundation (Flagstaff, AZ) Overview: CPF's primary grant program supports Native-led organizations building local capacity and long-term…
Up to US $20,000
THE DUPAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DuPage Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The DuPage Foundation's Capacity Building Grant aims to enhance the…
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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