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State Capacity Building Grants

Explore 333 grant opportunities

READY Nonprofits
$25,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This program provides free training and funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian region, helping them build capacity to better address community challenges and improve their operational effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Projects
$20,000
Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Maryland museums, libraries, and historical organizations to enhance their capacity through projects like digitization, marketing, and strategic planning, fostering long-term sustainability and community engagement.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund
$7,500,000
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and recognized tribes in Virginia for community-level projects that enhance flood prevention and resilience, particularly in low-income areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
$25,000
Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical collections and educational initiatives.

Humanities
State governments
Washington State Diaper Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diaper banks in Washington State that distribute essential baby items, primarily diapers and wipes, to low-income families, with a focus on promoting racial equity and serving marginalized communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to community groups and local governments in Colorado to reduce wildfire risks and promote forest health through various restoration and mitigation projects.

Natural Resources
County governments
CBDG Planning
$73,000
Nebraska Department of Economic Development (NDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Nebraska communities for strategic planning initiatives that address local development needs and promote equitable growth for low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Economic Development Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affars
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides funding to small rural municipalities and counties in Colorado to help them create jobs and strengthen their local economies through various development projects and initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Land Acquisitions
Contact for amount
California Wildlife Conservation Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of projects aimed at conserving California's wildlife and enhancing public access to natural areas, available to nonprofits, government agencies, Native American tribes, and select private landowners.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Rural Readiness Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $50,000 to support capacity-building projects in rural Michigan communities, focusing on local solutions for infrastructure, housing, workforce, and other development needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program Competitive
$80,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based hematology clinics, emergency departments, and universities to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Action Grants
$175,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal and Tribal governments in Maine for projects that reduce energy costs, promote clean energy, and enhance community resilience against climate change impacts.

Science and Technology
County governments
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Agriculture
Individuals
StartUp Program Grants
$2,500
Delaware Division of the Arts (DDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support and training to emerging arts organizations in Delaware to strengthen their management and operational capabilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Idaho Gem Grant
$50,000
Idaho Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to rural communities in Idaho for infrastructure projects that promote economic development and job creation.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Best and Brightest Management Internship and Fellowship Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program connects local governments in Colorado with students and universities to provide paid internships and fellowships, fostering future leaders in public service and addressing local administrative needs.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Local Government Efficiency Grant Program
$1,250,000
New York State Department of State (DOS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments in New York to improve efficiency and service delivery through collaborative projects in areas like technology, emergency services, and clean energy.

Community Development
County governments
Accountability Pathways
$100,000
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

This program provides financial support to Colorado schools and local educational agencies that are struggling academically, helping them develop and implement improvement plans to enhance student performance.

Education
Independent school districts
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$125,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals working to improve the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops through projects focused on marketing, research, sustainability, and food safety.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Investment Fund 2030
$676,000,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to support economic development projects that benefit historically underserved communities, focusing on equity and inclusion.

Community Development
Nonprofits