As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,575 Capacity Building Grants — 486 open right now, across 360 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $3B. The next application deadline is October 26, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of this program is to provide information, education, technical assistance, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health care needs…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.504⏰ Dec 19, 2026💰
$96,750 – $96,750
NIOSH has provided financial and technical assistance to develop or expand state-level OSH surveillance capacity and infrastructure since the 1970s. From 2021-2026, NIOSH funded cooperative agreements…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Dec 30, 2026💰
$150,000 – $685,000
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support a network of U.S. institutions that will conduct standardized, prospective, active surveillance of pediatric…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.083⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$850,000 – $1,140,000
In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction…
🏛 IFA📋 CFDA 66.046⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$20,000 – $923,809
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.310⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$10,000 – $650,000
The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.310⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$10,000 – $10,000,000
This Program will create a collaborative network of healthcare systems, facilities and public health partners to rapidly detect, respond to, and prevent threats to patient and…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID📋 CFDA 93.084⏰ Jan 4, 2027💰
$3,500,000 – $22,000,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.837⏰ Jan 5, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intend to publish a Notice…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Jan 5, 2027
Applications for the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Education funding opportunity are due by January 6, 2027 . The Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications for…
🏛 Montana Department of Agriculture⏰ Jan 6, 2027💰
up to $75,000
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.396⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $375,000
The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 11, 2027💰
$100,000 – $3,500,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the participating NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices (ICOs) encourage pursuit of the NIH’s mission through the submission of investigator-initiated…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ Jan 11, 2027
The Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is intended to support organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered care that promotes children's safety and well-being.…
🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ORR📋 CFDA 93.676⏰ Jan 12, 2027💰
$2,000,000 – $5,600,000
Grantoria currently lists 2,575 capacity building grants, of which 486 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 26, 2026 — about 4 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 2,575 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.
