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Advancing Nonprofits offers the AMPT grant, a capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the organizational health and long-term development of small nonprofits on Chicago’s West and South sides. The grant program directly aligns with Advancing Nonprofits' mission to support and empower Black/Latinx leaders and communities. This initiative is committed to transforming philanthropy by addressing systemic racial inequities and serving as a model for anti-racist systems and processes, reflecting a strategic priority to foster equitable and inclusive community development. The target beneficiaries for the AMPT grant are Black and Latine-led organizations with budgets under $2,000,000, serving Black and/or Latine neighborhoods in Chicago, specifically on the South and/or West side. The program also prioritizes organizations that have not previously received a grant from AMPT or another funding entity. The impact goals are to amplify, build power within, and support communities of color in thriving and living happy, healthy lives, ultimately contributing to community well-being and self-sufficiency. The grant prioritizes projects that enhance organizational capacity, such as supplementing program expenses, developing new programs, providing professional development for staff, or covering fees related to hiring external consultants. This focus aims to build stronger, more resilient organizations capable of effectively serving their communities. The expected outcomes include increased organizational stability, enhanced program delivery, and the development of leadership skills within beneficiary organizations. The Advancing Nonprofits' strategic priorities and theory of change are centered on the belief that by investing in and empowering Black/Latinx-led nonprofits, systemic racial inequities can be addressed, and communities of color can achieve greater well-being and power. The $5,000 capacity-building grant is a direct mechanism to support these organizations, enabling them to expand their reach and impact. Measurable results would include the successful implementation of funded projects, improvements in organizational capacity, and ultimately, a positive impact on the communities served by these strengthened nonprofits.