Indiana Capacity Building Grants
Explore 36 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2025
Date Added
Jul 19, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in LaGrange County, Indiana, for specific initiatives like emergency needs, technology upgrades, staff training, and awareness events, helping them enhance their capacity to serve the community.
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Jul 15, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Clark and Floyd counties, Indiana, to strengthen their infrastructure and enhance their long-term sustainability through capacity-building initiatives.
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Date Added
Jul 10, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses in Franklin, Indiana, to help them grow through facility expansions, technology upgrades, and new product launches.
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2025
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Jun 2, 2025
This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Bartholomew County, Indiana, to support innovative community initiatives focused on youth development, arts and culture, and downtown vibrancy.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2025
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May 29, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Clark and Floyd counties, Indiana, to strengthen their operational capacity and improve long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2025
Date Added
May 6, 2025
This grant provides funding for community projects in Martin County, Indiana, supporting both small-scale initiatives and larger projects that enhance local development and initiatives.
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Apr 28, 2025
This grant provides financial support for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in Osgood and its surrounding rural areas.
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Apr 21, 2025
This initiative provides funding to empower local youth in Ripley County, Indiana, to collaborate with nonprofit organizations on community improvement projects that foster leadership and positive change.
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Apr 9, 2025
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create new projects benefiting the Lawrenceburg community and Dearborn County, with a focus on initiatives rather than ongoing programs.
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Apr 3, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in St. Joseph County, Indiana, to support artistic initiatives, enhance organizational capacity, and promote cultural engagement within the community.
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Apr 2, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific Indiana counties to undertake capital projects that improve community health outcomes and promote sustainable, healthy communities.
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Feb 19, 2025
This grant provides financial support to schools and educational organizations in Gibson County, Indiana, to improve teaching and learning in mathematics, science, and language arts through seminars, innovative projects, and recognition of outstanding educators.
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Oct 14, 2024
This grant provides financial support for educational and worker training programs that benefit residents of Hobart, aiming to enhance their skills for a competitive global economy.
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Sep 30, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana that focus on peer recovery services for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Date Added
Sep 20, 2024
The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana offers Capacity Building Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to 501(c)(3) public charities in Clark and Floyd counties, aimed at improving their operational efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability through projects such as strategic planning, tech upgrades, and organizational development.
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Aug 12, 2024
This funding opportunity provides urgent financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Indiana, facing unexpected expenses that threaten their ability to deliver essential services.
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Not specified
Date Added
Aug 12, 2024
This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to newer nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Indiana, for small projects or urgent needs that address important community issues.
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Not specified
Date Added
Aug 12, 2024
This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Indiana, improve their management and operational capabilities to better serve the community.
Application Deadline
Aug 30, 2024
Date Added
Aug 8, 2024
The Wayne County Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Grant making in the Community Program. Donor Name: Wayne County Foundation State: Indiana County: Wayne County (IN) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Grants Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Generally, capacity building grants are not about expanding an organization’s services, adding a new program, or renovating facilities. They are about strengthening an organization’s infrastructure, management, and/or governance. Through these grants, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of organizations serving the community. Mini-Grants Mini grants also present a compelling option for newer nonprofit organizations or those who haven’t previously applied for a grant award from the Foundation. Crisis Grants Crisis grants are intended to help organizations who are facing a sudden expense(s) for which they were unable to prepare for and could quickly affect their ability to carry out their core mission. Types of Projects Funded The Foundation funds organizations, programs, projects, and initiatives that seek to improve the quality of life in Wayne County, Indiana, and enhance the spirit of the Wayne County community. They are especially interested in proposals that: Address a community problem or special project of some significance in a way not already being attempted or already being funded by some other means. Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project. Promote collaborative relationships between organizations to leverage resources and reduce duplication of services most effectively. Have a broad reach, as represented by the number of people involved or affected, and/or demonstrates a significant importance or depth of impact to those who are involved or affected. Set forth a work plan which shows an ability to achieve the project’s goal. Demonstrate sustainability for projects or programs that are to be ongoing. Give evidence of the qualifications and stability of the organization applying. Funding Information Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants Requests may be up to $10,000. Mini-Grants Requests may be up to $5,000. Crisis Grants Requests may be up to $5,000. Eligibility Criteria In order to receive funding, applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization operating in or serving Wayne County, Indiana. Priority consideration is given to projects which: Address a community problem or special project of some significance for which funding is needed but not available through the organization’s regular budget; Present an innovative and practical approach to a community problem or project; Show evidence of the qualifications and stability of the applicant organization. Ineligibility In general, the Foundation will not fund requests for the following purposes in its traditional grantmaking cycle: Annual Fund and Endowment Campaigns Debt reduction Post-event or after-the-fact applications Religious purposes or capital improvements to church-owned facilities Political activity Grants to individuals Services such as fire, police, schools, parks, etc. that are the responsibility of government and tax supported. (They may, however, occasionally support special projects of these agencies) Typically, requests from youth sports leagues, school bands, or boosters will not be considered. Standard instructional or regular operating costs of non-public schools Organizations located outside of Wayne County do not provide direct services in the county. For more information, visit WCF.
Application Deadline
Aug 2, 2024
Date Added
Jul 1, 2024
The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the small business capacity-building grant program. Donor Name: Franklin Chamber of Commerce State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Small businesses are essential to the economic and social growth of a community. In Franklin, small business owners are friends and neighbors who are the foundation of the city. They are delighted to assist in strengthening these businesses that are so important to the fabric of the community. Funding Information This project of the Franklin Chamber Foundation will award 12 $2,500 grants to local small businesses. Eligibility Criteria Small businesses of 10 or fewer full-time employees are encouraged to submit applications for the grants which may be used for initiatives such as expanding a physical space, online presence or marketing initiatives. Examples of capacity building are: user-friendly online shopping platforms, enhanced point-of-sale systems, updated websites, increased physical spaces and innovative marketing strategies. For more information, visit Franklin Chamber of Commerce.