LACF Capacity Building Grants

LACF Capacity Building Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Los Alamos Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

The LACF Capacity Building Grants provide up to $5,000 for nonprofits to enhance their financial health and sustainability. Eligible organizations can use the funding for initiatives that expand funding sources, improve technological capabilities, strengthen governance, and develop strategic plans. This grant is targeted at registered 501(c)(3) organizations in Los Alamos County, supporting impactful efforts that would otherwise be challenging to implement.

Overview

LACF Capacity Building Grants Nonprofits may request up to $5,000 to fund initiatives that increase an organization’s capacity to improve its financial health. Grants should support efforts with measurable results that strengthen financial sustainability; operations and program support are not eligible. This funding is intended to facilitate capacity building that would not be practical without grant support. Eligible activities include but are not limited to: initiatives to diversify or expand funding sources; building technological capacity to increase efficiency; investing in board development to strengthen governance and fiduciary oversight; completing a non-routine/required performance or financial review; establishing and implementing development, marketing or strategic plans.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be a registered and active 501(c)(3) and/or provide a fiscal sponsor. The organization or its fiscal sponsor must also be current in its registration with the NM Attorney General’s list of charitable organizations and with Guidestar.org Applications are open to nonprofit organizations located in Los Alamos County.