As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,558 Capacity Building Grants — 477 open right now, across 360 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $3B. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (11/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…
🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services📋 CFDA 93.669⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
up to $100,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announce this funding opportunity to carry out the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721)…
🏛 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service📋 CFDA 10.031⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
$1 – $3,500,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to seek applications for a Community Engagement Evaluation and Data coordination hub (CEED) for the Community-Based…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.313⏰ Oct 19, 2026
The NIH Common Fund, with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Precision Medicine…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Oct 19, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the continued development and sustainment of high value informatics research resources to improve the acquisition, management, analysis,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
$50,000 – $600,000
This initiative seeks to protect American citizens from being victimized, harmed, or killed by criminal illegal aliens, and ensure that no additional families endure the trauma…
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance📋 CFDA 16.076⏰ Oct 20, 2026💰
up to $500,000
AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges…
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Regional Nutrition Hubs (RNH) will support region-specific technical assistance (TA) on expanding high-quality nutrition services to the Health Resources and Services Administration's…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.129⏰ Oct 20, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $1,000,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Oct 20, 2026
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.078⏰ Oct 20, 2026
Summary: Despite significant research investment in combat-relevant burn care, a disparity exists between newly discovered knowledge in burn care and its implementation into clinical practice across…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 21, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) Discovery Award supports innovative, untested, groundbreaking research that provides new insights and explores early concepts…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 21, 2026
FFY2025 State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Basic Grant Year 2 of 5-year grant for the Illinois Department on Aging, Senior Health Insurance Program. SHIP was…
🏛 Illinois Department on Aging📋 CFDA 93.324⏰ Oct 22, 2026
DCY is seeking to expand the FSN model to two additional counties to employ programmatic positions to implement the FSN in Lorain and Montgomery Counties. DCY…
🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth⏰ Oct 22, 2026
RFA #20818 AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Prog is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Health. Total program funding…
🏛 New York State Department of Health⏰ Oct 22, 2026
Grantoria currently lists 2,558 capacity building grants, of which 477 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is October 20, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for capacity building grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but capacity building grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Tribal Nation and Public Authority. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $3B, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse capacity building grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Capacity Building grants
Capacity building grants support organizations in strengthening their infrastructure, skills, and operational capabilities. With 2,558 active grants in this category, funders like the National Institutes of Health and Administration for Community Living prioritize initiatives that enhance institutional effectiveness, workforce development, and long-term sustainability across nonprofits and academic institutions.
Most capacity building awards fall between $200,000 and $640,000, with 92% using competitive applications. Typical recipients include 501(c)(3) public charities, public universities, and private universities serving low-income communities, rural areas, and people with disabilities—particularly in public health and education. Filter by organization type, geographic focus, and industry to find the best matches for your organization's development goals.
