Private Capacity Building Grants

Amazon Business Small Business Grants Overview Amazon Business is distributing over $250,000 in monetary grants and prizes to support the growth of 15 small businesses. This initiative is open to Amazon Business small business customers in the U.S. with annual revenues of $1,000,000 or less. Key Details: Application Period: May 1–May 24, 2024 Eligibility: U.S.-based, self-owned businesses with annual revenue ≤ $1,000,000 Application Portal: Open to Amazon Business account holders Number of Recipients: 15 (1 Grand Prize, 4 Finalists, 10 Semi-finalists) Recipient Announcement: July 22, 2024 How to Apply

The Thrive Business Grant (TBG) is a program by the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation aimed at supporting local businesses through reimbursable matching grants. The initiative focuses on enhancing the visual appeal and competitiveness of businesses in Trophy Club, driving economic growth and community prosperity. In 2023, the EDC allocated $300,000 to launch this program, supporting projects like façade improvements, interior renovations, and equipment purchases to maintain the town's charm and stimulate customer growth. Eligible applicants include property owners and tenants in Trophy Club who meet specific criteria such as being current on taxes, having no municipal liens, and adhering to local and state regulations. The application process involves Town Council approval, with a timeline starting on May 28, 2024, and deadlines on September 30, 2024, for applications, followed by reviews and tentative approval dates in December 2024. Projects must start within six months of grant receipt and funds are provided as reimbursements post-completion.

Foundation Initiatives are grants awarded to projects that align with the strategic goals of the Legacy Foundation, typically exceeding $500,000. These projects may include large capital grants, emergency funding, or studies to assess healthcare needs in the lower Rio Grande area. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Fall opening/closing deadlines: August 15th to November 1st. LOI: September 20th

The Grants for the Arts program, offered by the City and County of San Francisco, specifically targets Parades and Festivals as art and cultural experiences. These events must take place in San Francisco public spaces, offer free admission, and be open to the public, aligning with the foundation's mission to support accessible cultural experiences within the city. This program serves as a critical mechanism to foster community engagement and celebrate diverse cultural expressions, directly contributing to San Francisco's vibrant arts landscape. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are nonprofit 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6) organizations based in San Francisco, or those using a San Francisco-based fiscal sponsor. The impact goals revolve around supporting cultural heritage, strengthening community bonds, and celebrating shared cultural interests through public events. The program prioritizes both first-time GFTA grantees and previous grantees who may not have received awards in past cycles, indicating a commitment to nurturing emerging organizations and providing ongoing support to the arts sector. Focus areas for the grants include celebrations of cultural heritage, community, neighborhoods, or shared cultural interests. The funding tiers are designed to accommodate a range of organizational sizes and project scopes, from $10,000 for first-time or previously unsuccessful applicants to $300,000 for large-scale projects up to $15 million. This tiered approach demonstrates a strategic priority to support a broad spectrum of arts and cultural organizations, ensuring that financial assistance is appropriately scaled to the needs of the grantees. The expected outcomes include the successful execution of public parades and festivals that enrich San Francisco's cultural offerings and foster community participation. Measurable results could include the number of attendees at these free public events, the diversity of cultural heritage celebrated, and the demonstrable engagement of specific communities or neighborhoods. The grant duration of two years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, allows for sustained planning and execution of these initiatives, reflecting a theory of change that long-term investment in cultural programming leads to more robust and impactful community benefits.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Denver to create projects that promote active living, such as improving walkability and bikeability in their neighborhoods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations seeking to improve their operations, enhance stability, and plan for future growth through critical infrastructure upgrades.

This grant provides financial support to artists and arts organizations in South Carolina for quality arts projects, capacity building, and professional development, particularly in designated Opportunity Initiative Counties.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Texas that effectively engage volunteers to create meaningful community change.

The 2025 Social Services Grants, a collaborative effort between the City of Topeka and United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV), aim to support critical social services for Topeka residents. These grants are funded through a combination of City General Funds and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds, reflecting a commitment to addressing the community's most pressing needs. The program's mission aligns with supporting vulnerable populations and enhancing the overall well-being of the city, targeting a broad range of social issues through strategic allocation of resources. The grant program prioritizes several key areas to achieve its impact goals. These include senior citizen neighborhood-based programming (meals, activities, transportation), medical assistance for low-income individuals, programs for at-risk youth, emergency housing and utility assistance, neighborhood and independent living services for persons with severe and persistent mental illness, and support services for non-English-speaking residents. The overarching goal is to stabilize lives, prevent emergencies, and provide essential aid to those in crisis, fostering a more resilient and equitable Topeka. Target beneficiaries for these grants are diverse, encompassing the elderly, children, disabled adults, homeless individuals, low-income families, and non-English-speaking residents residing within Topeka city limits. The grants are designed to support programs that either serve all Topekans or specific groups with specialized needs. Expected outcomes include improved access to vital services, enhanced quality of life for vulnerable populations, and reduced instances of hardship and crisis. Measurable results could include the number of individuals served, the types of services provided, and the demonstrated impact on beneficiaries' well-being. Approximately $492,000 will be available for Social Services Grants in 2025, with individual grant requests ranging from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $27,000. Eligible expenses cover operating costs, staff salaries, and direct service costs such as supplies, transportation, childcare, healthcare, substance abuse services, employment services, recreational services, and facility leases. Emergency income payments for shelter (rent, mortgage, utility) are also eligible, provided they do not exceed two months and are paid directly to the provider. Food, however, is not an allowable expense. The program emphasizes a one-year project and budget period for funded initiatives.

The Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust offers grant opportunities aimed at supporting a diverse range of public and charitable initiatives. Its core mission is to benefit the general public residing in St. Joseph County, Indiana, aligning the foundation's strategic priorities directly with local community needs. This grant program is a testament to the trust's commitment to fostering positive change and development within this specific geographical area, acting as a vital resource for organizations dedicated to public welfare. The foundation's theory of change appears to be rooted in direct community investment, believing that by funding various charitable efforts, it can catalyze improvements across multiple sectors. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are the residents of St. Joseph County, Indiana, served by qualifying non-profit organizations. The impact goals are broad, encompassing improvements in various quality of life aspects for these residents. The program focuses on several key areas, including arts, culture, and humanities, education, environment, animals, health, human services, public/society benefit, and religion. This wide scope indicates an intention to address a comprehensive spectrum of community needs and challenges, ensuring a holistic approach to local development and well-being. The priorities of the Florence V. Carroll Charitable Trust are clearly outlined through its designated program areas. These focus on fostering a vibrant, educated, healthy, and supportive community. By supporting organizations within these sectors, the trust aims to contribute to the social, cultural, and environmental enrichment of St. Joseph County. While specific expected outcomes and measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, it can be inferred that successful grant applications will demonstrate how their projects will lead to tangible benefits within these program areas, such as increased access to educational resources, improved health outcomes, or enhanced cultural participation for the local population. Funding information provided indicates an average total giving per year of $350,000, with an average grant size ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Individual grants can range from $10,000 to $100,000. These figures suggest that the trust aims to support a significant number of projects each year, with grants substantial enough to make a meaningful difference. The requirements for eligibility stipulate that organizations must qualify as exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, ensuring that funds are directed towards legitimate charitable endeavors. Applications are accepted through an online form or an alternative accessible application, highlighting a commitment to inclusivity for all potential applicants.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation is offering its Health & Wellbeing and Youth & Families Grant Program, which is designed to be responsive and flexible, incorporating trust-based philanthropic principles. This approach aims to reduce applicant time, increase interaction, and provide alternative storytelling methods. The foundation's mission, as reflected in this program, is to strengthen systems that ensure equitable healthcare access for historically excluded populations and to support families and young people with critical resources and meaningful experiences. The target beneficiaries of this program are individuals from historically excluded populations needing equitable healthcare access, and families and young people who require support to thrive. The impact goals are to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved communities and to ensure that families have the necessary resources and young people have access to essential support and enriching experiences. The program seeks to achieve these goals through projects and programs that align with its focus areas and meaningfully address the identified lenses. The program's priorities and focuses are primarily within two key areas: Health & Wellbeing and Youth & Families. For Health & Wellbeing, the focus is on strengthening systems to ensure equitable healthcare access for historically excluded populations. For Youth & Families, the focus is on ensuring families have what they need to thrive and that young people have access to critical supports and meaningful experiences. Requests should support projects or programs that are highly aligned with at least one of these strategic focus areas and demonstrate an ability to meaningfully address the work through the specified lenses. The expected outcomes and measurable results, while not explicitly detailed with specific metrics in the provided information, are implicitly tied to the program's focus areas. For Health & Wellbeing, outcomes would include improved access to healthcare services and better health outcomes for historically excluded populations. For Youth & Families, outcomes would involve increased family stability and well-being, and enhanced opportunities and experiences for young people. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on this responsive and flexible approach, utilizing trust-based philanthropy to create a more efficient and impactful grant-making process. The theory of change suggests that by investing in highly aligned projects and programs that address the identified lenses within Health & Wellbeing and Youth & Families, they can effectively strengthen community systems and improve the lives of Worcester County residents, particularly those from historically excluded groups. The grant range for this program is $2,500 – $25,000.

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations in Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties in North Carolina to address unexpected crises that disrupt their ability to deliver essential services.

This grant provides funding to local governments and Michigan-based non-profits for projects that improve water quality and recreational access in the Chain of Lakes Watershed and surrounding areas in Antrim County, Michigan.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Northwest Minnesota to strengthen their leadership and operational capacity through training and development initiatives.

The Ash Grove Community Foundation in Missouri is offering a $2,000 grant with a deadline of 10/03/2024, prioritizing projects in the Ash Grove area and inviting 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities serving Ash Grove to apply, with the aim of improving the community's quality of life.

The Stewarding Native Lands program, offered by First Nations Development Institute, is designed to bolster tribal co-stewardship agreements and related capacity building. This initiative aligns with the broader movement towards co-stewardship of public lands, as mandated by Joint Secretarial Order 3403 and other authorities, including new state policies. The core mission is to restore tribal stewardship, which is seen as crucial for advancing ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and adaptation to climate change, particularly through the reintroduction of buffalo and fire to grasslands. The target beneficiaries are Tribes located near or bordering National Grasslands in the Northern Great Plains, specifically in Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Eligible applicants include Federal- and State-Recognized tribal Governments and Departments. The program's impact goals center on empowering these Tribes with the necessary resources and capacity to effectively negotiate, implement, and monitor co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service. The program's priorities and focuses include providing technical assistance, trainings, and networking opportunities specifically tailored to co-stewardship. A key emphasis is placed on strengthening and increasing tribal co-stewardship on National Grasslands in the Great Plains region. This strategic approach positions Tribes as vital anchors in promoting greater ecological connectivity for grassland protection and health. The expected outcomes and measurable results include a demonstrable increase in the number and effectiveness of tribal co-stewardship agreements with the U.S. Forest Service. The ultimate goal is enhanced ecological connectivity and improved health of National Grasslands through tribal leadership and participation. While the description doesn't explicitly detail the First Nations Development Institute's overall strategic priorities or theory of change beyond this program, it clearly indicates a belief that empowering Indigenous communities in land stewardship leads to significant environmental and cultural benefits. The grant period is from October 15, 2024, to November 30, 2026, with individual project budgets not exceeding $125,000.

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations in North Carolina to support small businesses with grants of up to $5,000 for growth investments that enhance community vitality and economic resilience.

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Community Partnership Program (CPP) is designed to cultivate sustainable collaborations with Oregon communities to address identified cancer needs. The program's mission is to partner with these communities as allies in the Knight Cancer Institute's goal of ending cancer. This aligns with a broader strategic priority to enhance community-OHSU collaboration on local cancer issues and disparities, fostering long-term sustainability of local efforts. The CPP targets various Oregon community groups, including organizations, schools, government bodies, health/medical clinics, health systems, and businesses. A key focus is on proposals that address cancer-related health disparities and increase equity for historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized Oregon communities. Organizations led by and/or committed to serving these populations are highly encouraged to apply, underscoring the program's commitment to equitable cancer outcomes. The program's priorities revolve around supporting communities in identifying and addressing pressing cancer-related needs, enhancing collaboration, and building community skills for sustainable long-term efforts. This is operationalized through three grant tiers. Tier 1, "Define Need," focuses on developing local action plans through needs assessments or committee formation. Tier 2, "Develop and Pilot," supports the development and piloting of programs to address priority cancer issues or disparities. Tier 3, "Evaluate and Sustain," aims to evaluate existing approaches and establish sustainability strategies. Expected outcomes include communities effectively identifying their most pressing cancer-related needs, increased collaboration between OHSU and local communities, and enhanced capacity within communities to sustain efforts addressing local cancer issues. Measurable results would be tied to the specific objectives of each tier, such as the completion of community cancer needs assessments (Tier 1), the successful piloting of new programs (Tier 2), and the evaluation and sustained implementation of effective approaches (Tier 3). The overall impact goal is to collectively work towards ending cancer as communities know it, with a strong emphasis on reducing health disparities.

The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications for projects that benefit South Berrien and Cass Counties in Michigan. Grants are aimed at projects that promote the development or strengthening of community assets, have a long-term positive impact, lead to the prevention of recurring needs, encourage cooperation among organizations with related missions, and are financially sustainable without ongoing grant funding. Applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation before applying to understand the grantmaking process and requirements. Prior consultation with the foundation is strongly encouraged for applicants. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Winter deadline: February 1st

The United Way of Central Louisiana (UWCL) is offering 2024 Venture grants, designed to support smaller and rural nonprofits. This grant program directly aligns with UWCL's overarching mission to empower community members by improving access to education, health, and financial empowerment. The Venture grants specifically cater to organizations with an operating budget of less than $250,000, ensuring that crucial support reaches grassroots initiatives that might otherwise struggle to secure funding. The target beneficiaries for these Venture grants are the residents within UWCL's eight-parish service area, which includes Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, and Winn Parishes in Louisiana. The grants aim to improve the lives of individuals in these communities through projects focused on education, health, and financial empowerment. By investing in these key areas, UWCL seeks to foster stronger, more self-sufficient communities. The priorities and focuses of the Venture grants are clearly defined: supporting smaller, rural nonprofits with specific needs. The grant limit of $1,000 per request emphasizes a micro-grant approach, allowing for a broader distribution of funds to numerous organizations tackling local challenges. This strategy reflects UWCL's commitment to addressing diverse community needs across its service region, with an emphasis on tangible, localized impact. Expected outcomes include enhanced access to educational resources, improved health outcomes, and increased financial stability for individuals within the targeted parishes. Measurable results would likely be tied to the specific projects funded by the grants, such as the number of individuals participating in educational programs, health screenings conducted, or individuals receiving financial literacy training. The foundation's strategic priorities are rooted in the belief that by addressing these fundamental pillars of well-being, they can create lasting positive change. Their theory of change posits that by empowering local nonprofits with limited funding, they can catalyze significant improvements in the lives of community members, thereby strengthening the entire region.