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Capacity Building Grants

Explore 1,887 grant opportunities for capacity building initiatives

OJP FY 2026 Special Attorneys Program Round 8
$300,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments for hiring prosecutors to enhance their capacity to investigate and prosecute fraud and other crimes committed by aliens in the United States.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Entrepreneur Grant Program
Contact for amount
State Forty Eight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides financial support to eligible Arizona entrepreneurs and small businesses with annual revenues of $1 million or less, helping them grow and strengthen their community connections.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Preservation Trades Workforce Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Colorado to recruit and train individuals for careers in preservation trades, particularly focusing on underserved communities through hands-on learning and apprenticeships.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU) Equipment/Instrumentation
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for equipment and instrumentation to enhance research and education capabilities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities, focusing on STEM fields critical to national security.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Annual Program Statement
$20,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Zimbabwe)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals for projects that strengthen ties between the U.S. and Zimbabwe, focusing on shared goals in areas like free speech, technology, and economic prosperity.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative
$20,000
Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in East Contra Costa County to enhance their capacity and workforce development through targeted projects and internships.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Older Adult Technical Assistance Center (OATAC)
$1,000,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 29, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2026

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to enhance services and support for older adults with behavioral health and social needs, particularly those living in supportive housing.

Health
Nonprofits
Delivering Sources of Strength
$801,130
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations in New York State to implement a school-based suicide prevention program that fosters resilience and support among high school students.

Health
Nonprofits
Artist Support Grants
$3,000
Arts & Science Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individual artists in specific North Carolina counties to enhance their skills, promote their work, and develop new projects through professional development and training.

Arts
Individuals
East Contra Costa Nonprofit Capacity Building Initiative
$240,000
Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This initiative provides funding and professional development opportunities to nonprofit organizations in East Contra Costa County to enhance their capacity, effectiveness, and workforce development.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Library Services and Technology Act Grant
Contact for amount
Florida Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Florida libraries and nonprofit organizations in enhancing access to information and educational resources, promoting digital literacy, and serving underserved communities through innovative projects and partnerships.

Education
Nonprofits
Resilient Colorado Grant
$750,000
Colorado Department of Law (DOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado organizations working to prevent and address the impacts of opioid use, particularly focusing on youth well-being, substance use treatment, and community recovery efforts.

Health
County governments
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) ProgramState Formula
$21,479,876
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides state governments with financial resources to enhance their criminal justice systems, support law enforcement operations, and address public safety challenges over a four-year period.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Community Services Block Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This federally funded program provides financial support to local organizations in Colorado that are dedicated to reducing poverty and improving the well-being of individuals and communities facing economic challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Exclusive - see details
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
BJA FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) ProgramLocal Formula
$4,964,030
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments for enhancing criminal justice programs, including law enforcement, victim services, and community safety initiatives.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
U.S. Mission to Australia 2026 Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Australia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This grant provides funding for projects that promote flag football, combat antisemitism through education, or strengthen partnerships with Pacific Islands, targeting organizations and individuals in Australia and the U.S. who can engage American expertise and cultural elements.

Education
Nonprofits
Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and tribes in Virginia for projects that reduce the risk of flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance Program.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2026 National Urban Search and Rescue Response System
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to the 28 designated Urban Search and Rescue task forces across the U.S. to enhance their readiness and capabilities for responding to emergencies involving structural collapses and other hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Exclusive - see details
Emergency Assistance for Fundamental Freedom Defenders
$983,500
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides emergency assistance to individuals and organizations worldwide facing imminent threats due to their efforts in promoting and defending fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits

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