Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants

Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500
Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Summary

The Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants support the growth and sustainability of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. These grants prioritize organizations led by people of color and those serving older populations. Eligible nonprofits can apply for funds to enhance their capacity through expert training and development, fostering better governance, financial management, and community collaboration. The initiative aims to strengthen local organizations and improve service delivery across diverse community sectors.

Overview

Capacity-building grants invest in the health and sustainability of nonprofit organizations in Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Oconto counties. Within each cycle, there are grant dollars specifically allocated to support organizations led by people of color and those serving populations age 60 and older, as well as grant dollars available for organizations serving all sectors of the community. Types of Grants Grants will be awarded to assist eligible organizations with dedicated capacity-building efforts. A typical application will involve the cost of hiring third-party expertise. Examples of such efforts could include, but are not limited to: Board training that enhances organizational capacity in the areas of recruitment, orientation, or retention Board governance (examples include officers, committees, effective meeting facilitation, accountability) Development and activation of ad hoc or board committees Leadership development Organization/Board Planning (annual/strategic) Collaboration/Partnerships Financial management oversight (budgets and financial reporting) Development of volunteer recruitment, management, retention best practices Development of best practices in nonprofit management Development of succession plans (leadership and non-leadership levels) Technology (use/implementation, needs assessment, planning) Communications/Marketing planning Service (design, evaluation, record keeping) Project management training Staff development and training (team building, performance management, staffing structure) Hiring of consultant to increase capacities (staff, board, organizational) Creation of peer-to-peer learning opportunities Establishment and implementation of lean process improvements

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must meet the following:Be a nonprofit organization with a 501(c)(3) designation by the IRS Directly serve Brown, Door, Kewaunee or Oconto counties Conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual preference, age, marital status, disability, or national origin Have an operating budget of under $3,000,000 This requirement does not apply to organizations serving populations over the age of 65.Please contact us to discuss your application if your organization serves this population.Be in existence as a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, for at least two years from date of incorporation Be willing to adhere to the grantmaking policies of Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and this fund as contained in the grant agreementCash matching encouraged, but not required.

Ineligibility

What we do not fund:Annual appeals, capital campaigns, feasibility studies or other fundraising activities or events Religious activities or programs that serve, or appear to serve, specific religious organizations, groups, denominations or beliefs Individuals Endowments Debt retirement, debt financing, reduction of operating deficit or replenishment of resources used to pay for such purposes Lobbying or legislative activities Capital improvements Expenses occurring before the grant is awarded Efforts serving those outside of rural Northeast Wisconsin Contractors who actually perform the work, as differentiated from consultants who train and teach to build capabilities Direct service program support Projects that add to staff member or provide board volunteer compensation Organizational expenses unrelated to the capacity-building project