TFF: Capacity Building Grant

The TFF Capacity Building Grant supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in Illinois, helping them strengthen their operational effectiveness. Grants can fund a variety of projects, including professional development and strategic planning. Organizations are required to contribute 10% of the requested amount in cash. This grant aims to enhance organizational impact, enabling recipients to deliver more effective programs and pursue new opportunities.

NOTE: Capacity Building grant applications can be submitted at any time and are considered on a rolling basis.
Improving people and the tools people use
Capacity building is not a TFF Focus Area in the traditional sense, but enriches all of our work. We want to help organizations develop the tools needed to achieve their mission. Capacity building is the advancement of organizational effectiveness so that organizations can extend their reach and maximize their impact. This work helps organizations deliver stronger programs, pursue opportunities, build connections, innovate, and iterate.
Projects TFF would consider funding with Capacity Building grants include, but are not limited to: professional development, strategic planning, fundraising training, financial management training, communication and marketing systems, collaboration, software pilot, outcome evaluation and learning, board governance and engagement, and other professional consultation. Eligible expenses for these projects could include, but are not limited to registration fees, consultant fees, travel, lodging, meals, and training costs.
Organizations are responsible for 10% of the requested amount in cash, not in-kind.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply:Nonprofit organizations, schools, or government agencieslocated in the Illinois counties of Adams, Brown, Cass, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott or have received a TFF Formal Funding grant in the past 5 years are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Capacity Building grants do not cover wages or salaries of an individual employed by your organization. Other exclusions include equipment, supplies, renovations, building upgrades, and other construction costs. Funding for certain software, marketing, and continuing education is limited.