Grants for Nonprofits - Capacity Building

This funding opportunity is designed to help libraries in Ohio create innovative projects that address specific community needs while aligning with the State Library's strategic goals.

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations in Pennsylvania to develop and promote tourism initiatives that encourage overnight stays through events, facility improvements, and marketing efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that are actively engaged in urgent social justice efforts and need resources to respond quickly to community challenges.

Now in its 19th year, the Foundation continues its commitment to economically empowering those in need through grants to charitable organizations where P&G Alums are actively and meaningfully involved. The Foundation focuses on job skills development, vocational training, business-related education, and support for entrepreneurial ventures that are viable in local communities. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. and charitable equivalents outside the U.S. The deadline for applications is May 11, 2024. Projects or programs seeking funding must demonstrate alignment with the Foundation's mission and present clear metrics for measuring success in creating sustainable employment opportunities. Grant renewed every year.

The Chester County Community Foundation's Fund for ChesCo Capacity Building Grants program is designed to strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations (NPOs) serving the Chester County region. This aligns directly with the foundation's mission to support and enhance the community by empowering the organizations that work within it. The grants aim to help NPOs achieve a higher level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, enabling them to fulfill their missions more effectively and efficiently. The target beneficiaries for this program are NPOs located in and serving Chester County, specifically those with budgets of $500,000 or less. The impact goal is to enhance the overall effectiveness and sustainability of these organizations. By building their capacity, the program seeks to ensure that essential services and programs continue to be delivered to the community, ultimately leading to a stronger, more resilient Chester County. The program prioritizes several key areas for capacity building, including Mission, Vision & Strategy; Governance & Leadership; Partnerships & Collaborations; Operations & Technology; and Fundraising, Development & Marketing. Within these broad categories, specific focuses include organizational assessments, strategic planning, board development, executive transition planning, coalition building, financial management, technology improvements, and various resource development campaigns. Expected outcomes include improved organizational assessment and strategic planning, more effective governance and leadership structures, enhanced collaborative efforts among NPOs, more robust operational and technological infrastructure, and stronger fundraising and marketing capabilities. Measurable results could include documented strategic plans, increased board engagement, new or strengthened partnerships, implemented technology solutions, and successful development campaigns. The foundation's strategic priority is clearly rooted in a theory of change that posits that by investing in the foundational strength and operational capabilities of NPOs, the overall health and well-being of the Chester County community will improve. This approach recognizes that effective nonprofits are crucial drivers of positive social change, and by strengthening them, the foundation can achieve a broader and more sustainable impact across various sectors.

This grant provides funding to Alaska Native tribes and organizations for community-specific projects that enhance self-sufficiency through social, economic, and governance development.

The Nonprofit Capacity Building Capital Support grant program, funded by ARPA, is designed to strengthen nonprofits by addressing their capital needs, thereby improving core operations and infrastructure. This initiative by Gwinnett County aims to assist local nonprofits in more effectively carrying out their missions, both now and in the future, by providing capital support. The program's core aligns with a strategic objective to enhance the capacity and sustainability of organizations serving the community. The target beneficiaries of this grant are private nonprofit organizations registered as 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) that have been in operation for at least 12 months. These organizations must demonstrate a history of serving Gwinnett County residents and have experienced negative economic impacts due to COVID-19. The program specifically seeks to identify nonprofits with limited capacity but impactful activities for Gwinnett County residents most in need, with the overarching impact goal of increasing their effectiveness and ability to meet community needs. The program's priorities and focuses include providing capital support for items such as equipment, software solutions, and vehicles. A key focus is to fund as many organizations as possible within the available funding to increase the overall effectiveness of local nonprofits. This reflects a strategic priority to support organizational capacity building that will sustain or enhance the ability of these nonprofits to address community needs, particularly those aligning with existing recommendations from the Human Services Strategic Plan. Expected outcomes include enhanced organizational capacity, improved infrastructure, and more effective service delivery by Gwinnett County nonprofits. Measurable results will be reflected in the number of organizations receiving awards, with individual capital support awards ranging from $3,000 to $100,000. The county anticipates awarding up to $4,550,000 for these projects, with each award having a duration of 12 months, allowing for concrete project implementation and assessment of capacity improvements.

The Arlington County Department of Human Services is offering a grant funding opportunity to support its Food Security Strategic Plan. This initiative aligns with the department's mission to address food insecurity and improve nutrition equity within Arlington County. The grant aims to support projects that enhance food access, promote outreach and education, build capacity among food assistance providers, and facilitate informed decision-making through data collection. The maximum grant award for a single project is $25,000, with funds to be spent by June 30, 2025. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are Arlington County residents experiencing food insecurity. The program targets various populations through strategies such as enhancing school-based supplemental food offerings, establishing new charitable food distributions in underserved neighborhoods, and increasing nutrition education opportunities for residents of all ages. The overarching impact goal is to eliminate, reduce, and prevent disparities in food security, ensuring that all those in need receive adequate support. The grant prioritizes projects that address at least one of five key strategies outlined in the Strategic Plan: Systemic Change, Food Access, Outreach & Education, Capacity Building, and Informed Decision Making. Specific focuses include improving nutrition equity, increasing food rescue and redistribution, promoting food assistance resources like SNAP, developing training materials for staff and volunteers, and collecting data on usage trends and services. Eligible organizations include IRS-designated 501c3 nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public schools or universities that serve Arlington residents. Expected outcomes include improved access to nutritious food for Arlington residents, increased awareness and enrollment in food assistance programs, enhanced operational capacity for food pantries and meal programs, and better-informed decision-making based on collected data. Measurable results could include an increase in the number of residents served, the quantity of food distributed, the number of individuals participating in nutrition education, and the implementation of new or improved food security policies and practices. The grant period is from October 2024 through June 30, 2025, with funding awards announced in September 2024.

The Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley (WFGV) is offering an Immersive Grant Writing Program designed to empower women of color in the fundraising sector. This initiative directly aligns with the foundation's mission to support and enhance the talents of women of color, recognizing a historical disparity where organizations led by people of color are often underfunded and mistrusted with grant funds. By building capacity in grant writing, WFGV aims to address systemic inequities and foster greater financial stability for these organizations. The target beneficiaries for this program are non-profit leaders of color (women) within Monroe County, NY. While not exclusively for Executive Directors, participants' career paths should be focused on fundraising, and each organization is permitted to bring one additional person to the program. The impact goals are to strengthen the fundraising capabilities of these organizations, thereby increasing their access to critical funding and enabling them to expand their reach and effectiveness within the community. The program's primary focus is on capacity building in grant writing, providing the necessary tools and knowledge for women of color to excel in this area. This emphasis reflects WFGV's strategic priority to invest in leadership development and provide practical skills that lead to tangible improvements for non-profit organizations. The underlying theory of change posits that by equipping women of color with advanced grant writing skills, WFGV can directly contribute to greater equity in philanthropic funding and empower these leaders to make a more significant difference in their communities. Expected outcomes include each participating organization being awarded $1,000 towards their first grant-finding activity upon completion of the program. The program itself spans six months and includes ten sessions, offered both in-person and online, indicating a commitment to flexible and accessible learning. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the number of grant applications submitted, the success rate of these applications, and the overall increase in funding secured by participant organizations following the program. This structured approach ensures that the program's effectiveness can be monitored and evaluated against its stated goals.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working on innovative community-building initiatives, family support programs, and healthcare services, particularly in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, New York.

The Clean Water Grant Program (CWGP), offered by the County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania, provides financial support for "shovel-ready" initiatives aimed at enhancing local water quality within Cumberland County. While the description doesn't explicitly state a "foundation mission alignment" or "foundation's strategic priorities and theory of change," it can be inferred that the program aligns with broader environmental stewardship and public health goals, likely stemming from the county's responsibility to manage and improve local resources. The program's core objective is to maximize the impact of limited pollution reduction funding by investing in priority water quality projects. The target beneficiaries of the CWGP are diverse, including non-profit 501(c) organizations, municipal governments, educational institutions, and businesses with headquarters in Cumberland County. The impact goals are directly tied to improving local water quality. The program focuses on developing a water quality project backlog to leverage additional funding, pursuing multifaceted pollution reduction strategies with various stakeholders, accelerating progress toward county pollution reduction goals, and institutionalizing an annual project identification process integrated into county CAP development plans. The priorities and focuses of the CWGP revolve around "shovel-ready" projects that deliver tangible water quality improvements. While there is no minimum or maximum grant award, projects with a local match will receive higher priority, indicating a preference for initiatives that demonstrate community investment and shared responsibility. The program anticipates approximately $500,000 will be available for subawards in 2025, with funding decisions at the sole discretion of Cumberland County and contingent upon PADEP approval. Expected outcomes and measurable results include enhanced local water quality, increased leveraging of additional government and nonprofit funding for water quality projects, a more coordinated approach to pollution reduction among various stakeholders, accelerated progress towards county-wide pollution reduction targets, and a sustainable, integrated annual process for identifying and developing water quality initiatives. The grant period for performance is from March 2025 to December 2025, emphasizing a focus on projects that can demonstrate impact within a relatively short timeframe.

The Hispanic Fund, an affiliate fund of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, is dedicated to improving and promoting socioeconomic and educational opportunities within the Hispanic community. This grant program is a direct reflection of the Community Foundation's broader mission to foster community well-being and addresses specific needs within the Hispanic population of Lorain County, Ohio. By focusing on areas such as citizen empowerment, neighborhood revitalization, public safety, and educational achievement, the program aligns with a comprehensive approach to community development and equity. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are non-profit organizations and community members whose projects directly impact the Hispanic community. The program aims to achieve significant positive impacts, including enhanced citizen empowerment, improved living environments through neighborhood revitalization, increased public safety and reduced crime, and a greater understanding and implementation of collaborative solutions to community problems. Ultimately, the goal is to address the root causes of social ills and elevate educational attainment within the Hispanic community. The Hispanic Fund's grant program prioritizes projects that provide or work to improve several key areas. These include initiatives that empower Hispanic citizens, address neighborhood revitalization or environmental issues, and promote public safety, education, and crime/violence prevention. Furthermore, the fund seeks projects that offer collaborative solutions or new approaches to existing problems, and those that directly tackle the root causes of social challenges within the Hispanic community. A significant focus is also placed on programs that positively influence Hispanic educational achievement in both public and higher education settings. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed, the focus areas inherently suggest expected outcomes. For instance, projects addressing citizen empowerment could lead to increased civic participation, while educational initiatives would aim for improved academic performance and higher rates of public or higher education enrollment. Neighborhood revitalization projects would likely target improvements in local infrastructure and living conditions, and public safety initiatives would work towards a reduction in crime rates. The fund's strategic priority is to support initiatives that create lasting, positive change, operating under the theory that empowering and educating the Hispanic community will lead to broader societal benefits and improved quality of life.

The Endow El Dorado 2024 SAPLING Grant, offered by the El Dorado Community Foundation, aims to support the growth of nascent nonprofit organizations serving the residents and communities of El Dorado County. This grant is specifically designed for "sapling" nonprofits, defined as those with less than $175,000 in gross annual revenue. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to strengthen the local community by fostering the development of smaller, yet impactful, organizations. The grant's focus on capacity building or project/program ideas indicates a strategic commitment to empowering these nonprofits to enhance their operational effectiveness and deliver more substantial services. The target beneficiaries of this grant are nonprofit organizations that specifically serve El Dorado County communities and meet the revenue criteria. The grant seeks to impact these organizations by providing them with crucial financial support, ranging from $2,500 to $5,000, to be utilized during the 2024-2025 year. The primary impact goal is to enable these sapling nonprofits to either bolster their internal capabilities (capacity building) or implement specific projects and programs that directly benefit the community. This direct investment in smaller local organizations suggests a theory of change rooted in the belief that empowering grassroots efforts leads to a more resilient and vibrant community ecosystem. The priorities and focuses of the SAPLING grant are clearly defined: serving El Dorado County communities, supporting organizations with less than $175,000 in gross revenue, and ensuring grantees are in good standing with relevant regulatory bodies (IRS, CA SOS, CA DOJ, and FTB). These requirements emphasize accountability and local impact, ensuring that the grants are directed towards credible organizations committed to the well-being of El Dorado County. The flexibility to use funds for either capacity building or program implementation allows nonprofits to address their most pressing needs, whether it's strengthening their infrastructure or launching new initiatives. Expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly detailed in quantifiable metrics, can be inferred from the grant's design. For capacity building, success would involve improved organizational efficiency, enhanced fundraising capabilities, or stronger governance. For project/program ideas, outcomes would relate to the specific objectives of those initiatives, such as increased service delivery, improved community well-being in a particular area, or heightened awareness of a social issue. The foundation's strategic priorities appear to center on fostering the growth of local nonprofits, recognizing their essential role in addressing community needs, and providing targeted support to those at an earlier stage of development. By investing in these sapling organizations, the El Dorado Community Foundation aims to cultivate a robust and diverse nonprofit sector that can effectively serve the evolving needs of El Dorado County residents.

The Rural and Underserved Clinical Rotations (RUCR) grant program, authorized by Minnesota Statutes Sec 144.1505, aims to enhance health professional training by funding eligible physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, pharmacy, dentistry, dental therapy, and mental health professional programs. The core mission is to augment existing clinical training to include rural and underserved rotations or specialized training experiences like credential or certificate rural tracks. This initiative aligns with a broader strategic priority to improve healthcare access and quality in Minnesota's rural and underserved communities by strengthening the pipeline of healthcare professionals willing and trained to serve in these areas. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are healthcare training programs located in Minnesota, and, by extension, the students enrolled in these programs who will gain critical experience in rural and underserved settings. Ultimately, the program seeks to impact the healthcare landscape of Minnesota by increasing the availability of primary care and mental health services in areas that currently face shortages. The grant's focus is on expanding training opportunities, facilitating recruitment and retention of students and faculty, and connecting students with appropriate clinical training sites. Key priorities and focuses include establishing or expanding rotations and clinical training, supporting recruitment, training, and retention of students and faculty, and facilitating connections between students and clinical training sites, internships, practicums, or externship activities. Emphasis is also placed on travel and lodging for students, faculty, student, and preceptor salaries, incentives, or other financial support, and the development and implementation of cultural competency training. For physician and dentist training, a specific requirement is that expanded training must involve rotations in primary care settings within rural communities. Expected outcomes and measurable results include MDH anticipating awarding $1,500,000 through approximately 4-6 grants, with an estimated award maximum of $400,000 per grant. The grant duration is 1 year, from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025. The success of the program will likely be measured by the number of new or expanded rural and underserved rotations established, the number of students participating in these experiences, and the subsequent impact on the availability of healthcare professionals in targeted communities. This reflects a theory of change where targeted investment in training infrastructure and student support will directly lead to a more robust and equitably distributed healthcare workforce.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local nonprofit children's advocacy centers in enhancing their services and training related to the investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases across four U.S. regions.

The Office of Adult Career Pathways, within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is calling for applications from eligible Minnesota community-based organizations. The purpose is to enhance their capacity to provide workforce services and training to historically underserved communities of color or low-income communities. The grant aims to address the needs of areas with historical high unemployment rates, low academic achievement, and median income below the family sustainable wage. Eligible use of funds includes covering the costs of workforce program delivery staff, infrastructure, and the development of service models. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are allocated, with no more than $4,750,000 to be awarded before July 1, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Fayetteville for projects that aim to reduce crime and violence, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 available to both recognized and grassroots groups.

The Washington State Department of Commerce (COMMERCE) is seeking proposals for a project focused on weatherizing multifamily buildings across Washington State. This initiative aims to increase energy efficiency and reduce the energy burden for residents in these buildings. The program aligns with a broader mission of improving community well-being and sustainability by enhancing housing quality and affordability through energy conservation. The grant is designed to expand existing weatherization services or establish new agencies dedicated to this specific purpose, addressing a critical need within the state. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are residents of multifamily buildings throughout Washington State, particularly those in traditionally hard-to-reach markets and underserved regions. The impact goal is to significantly lower energy costs for these residents while simultaneously improving the energy efficiency of their homes. This will lead to more comfortable living conditions and financial relief for households, contributing to overall community resilience. The program also aims to address health and safety remediation in these properties, further enhancing the living environment for beneficiaries. COMMERCE is prioritizing services that focus solely on increasing energy efficiency and lowering the energy burden in multifamily buildings. A key focus is on reaching underserved areas and a broader category of homes that may have been overlooked by previous initiatives. This strategic focus ensures that the grant funding will have the most significant impact where it is needed most, aligning with a theory of change that posits that targeted interventions in housing energy efficiency can lead to measurable improvements in resident welfare and environmental sustainability. The expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the number of weatherized multifamily buildings across the state, resulting in quantifiable reductions in energy consumption and associated costs for residents. The grant specifies a funding period from July 10th, 2024, to June 30th, 2027, with a total budget not to exceed $7,301,514.13. This funding is allocated across West, East, Central, and Coastal North regions of Washington, with specific amounts designated for program operations and administrative awards. Successful contractors will demonstrate experience in weatherizing multifamily buildings and implementing residential energy efficiency measures, ensuring the effective delivery of the program's intended results.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) Phase 41, created in 1983, aims to supplement and expand the work of local social service agencies to assist individuals facing economic emergencies. Funded through the Department of Homeland Security, EFSP provides federal grants to organizations helping the hungry and homeless. The grants are intended to support feeding, sheltering (including transitional sheltering), and rent/mortgage and utility assistance efforts. Local Recipient Organizations (LROs) are selected by local boards based on the highest need and best use of funds. The program period is from October 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

The U.S. Department of State through Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition for a project to strengthen independent medias ability to increase access to objective and quality information in the Eastern Caribbean. Media outlets across the Caribbean face challenges including declining revenue sources and expensive operating environments. These challenges are compounded by the fact that many outlets have been traditionally under resourced. Media enterprises are suffering loss of advertising revenue and other funding streams. Many media houses also have gaps in adapting to the financial and editorial challenges of the current age and may lack fully developed business plans, leaving the outlets open to potential malign influence or interference efforts. Outlets also lack up-to-date equipment, computers, and software, hampering their ability to produce high-quality and timely content. Further, many operate under austere conditions and struggle to produce enough original, local content, exacerbating their vulnerability to disinformation, propaganda, and co-optation. Assistance is needed to ensure that journalists, outlets, and other media-related institutions have access to the training, networks, content, and equipment they need to resist false narratives and maintain a free and diverse media ecosystem. Embassy Bridgetown and partners seek to build the capacity of Eastern Caribbean media outlets using a third-party implementer. The implementer will scope its approach based on the following lines of efforts: Training and capacity building: training to include but not limited to: methods to increase content production on a wide range of stories, how to expand reach and advertising revenue, how to develop sustainable business models and plans, fact checking and other core journalistic skills, identifying and countering disinformation, and better educating the general public on how to spot disinformation. A training centered around World Press Freedom Day and multimedia training will be built into the program deliverables. Mentorship and network building: mentorship on journalism and media production skills building and financial/business practices. Network building to support joint reporting and fact-checking, and to create a sustainable community of practice that can share best practices beyond the life of this project. Content provision: providing Caribbean media outlets with access to wire service licenses to enable them to run high-quality, independent, third-party content (Associated Press in English, for instance). Content provision may draw on collaboration with other international wire services to offer an aggregated package to local media partners that they could pull from to disseminate themselves. Supplies: providing up-to-date media equipment, computers, and software on an objectively assessed needs basis to support independent, locally developed news content. Embassy Bridgetown seeks proposals that will provide financial and technical assistance to small and medium-sized media outlets to strengthen their ability to safely produce and disseminate accurate information to audiences in the Eastern Caribbean. The goal of this project is to support the independence of regional journalists and media outlets to increase access to information within the domestic and regional media ecosystems.