Strategic Partnership Fund Grant

Strategic Partnership Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region
Last Updated: February 05, 2026

Summary

Overview

The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Who We Are Empowering generous people with meaningful giving opportunities Since 1968, The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region (CFGCR) has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Greater Capital Region. We work with — and for — all our neighbors across the community because together, we are stronger. Strategic Partnership Fund At The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, we know that the most impactful work often happens when we work together. To support this spirit of collaboration, we are proud to launch the Strategic Restructuring & Partnership Fund. This initiative is specifically designed to support the development and implementation of innovative partnership solutions. Whether your organization is in the early stages of prenegotiation, negotiation, or due diligence or ready to formalize a merger, we are here to provide the support needed to navigate these activities. The Purpose By investing in critical "behind-the-scenes" work, including technical assistance, legal and financial analysis and guidance, and change management, the Community Foundation aims to empower nonprofits to move beyond survival and toward a more resilient, sustainable infrastructure to support their missions. Strategic Partnership Models The fund provides financial support for a wide spectrum of collaborative efforts, including: Exploration & Negotiation: Facilitated dialogue, pre-negotiation, and formal due diligence.Structural Integration: Formation of Subsidiary/Parent-Subsidiary models, administrative consolidations, or Management Service Organizations (MSOs).Formal Affiliation & Integration: Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic dissolutions.Strategic Realignment: Regionalization, downsizing, and organizational restructuring.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant funds can directly support the following "behind-the-scenes" costs:Expert Consultation: Technical assistance, facilitation, and legal/fiscal review during all stages of negotiation.Implementation Support: Expenses associated with the active rollout of a new partnership, merger, or affiliation.Strategic Communications: Marketing and outreach activities once a partnership is established.Infrastructure & Capital: Post-partnership support to solidify the new entity’s operational foundation.Ancillary Expenses: Associated costs required to successfully complete the partnership activity.