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State Capacity Building Grants

Explore 323 grant opportunities

Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI)
$100,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (CDOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports rural Colorado communities in creating jobs and fostering economic growth through projects like infrastructure improvements, workforce development, and entrepreneurial support.

Community Development
City or township governments
Summer Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant
$15,000
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 8, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes to help operate regional tourist information centers that promote statewide travel opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance to Grow Pro-Housing Communities
$250,000
New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to municipalities outside New York City to develop strategies that promote increased housing supply through improved zoning, permitting, and planning activities.

Housing
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Mitigation
$5,000,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri cities and counties for projects that reduce disaster risk and improve community resilience in areas affected by the 2017 disaster.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hospital Preparedness-IMERT 2025
$500,000
Illinois Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding is designed to ensure the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team remains fully prepared to provide medical assistance during disasters, while also enhancing community training and collaboration with other emergency preparedness agencies.

Safety
Exclusive - see details
Community Network Anchors (CNA-26)
$100,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

Health
Nonprofits
Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations involved in land banking to improve their operations and enhance community development efforts in managing vacant and abandoned properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Municipal Assistance Program (MAP)
$25,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania municipalities for collaborative service initiatives and community planning projects to enhance local governance and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
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
The Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education (OSH T&E) Program
$5,900,000
New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and Hazard Abatement Board (HAB).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations in New York State to deliver workplace safety training and education initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and promoting health standards.

Capacity Building
Small businesses
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
Ohio Arts Council Capacity Building Grants
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ohio by providing financial assistance for professional development, technical assistance, and other initiatives that enhance their operational capacity and effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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 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
Enhanced Step-Down Program
$2,130,000
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for not-for-profit organizations to create programs that provide transitional housing and support for adults with both mental health issues and intellectual or developmental disabilities, helping them safely move from inpatient care back into the community.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Agricultural Preservation Restriction Improvement Program 2026
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This program provides financial and technical support to commercial farms in Massachusetts that operate on land protected by the Agricultural Preservation Restriction, helping them improve infrastructure and sustain agricultural productivity.

Agriculture
Individuals