As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,575 Capacity Building Grants — 482 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 Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. EPSCoR…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.078⏰ Jan 26, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $1,500,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is for support of National Centers for Cryoelectron Tomography (CryoET) to provide nationwide access to advanced cryoET instrumentation and technical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 26, 2027
40-75% percent of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) have co-occurring chronic pain (CP), which impacts their ability to fully engage in treatment. Effective management of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ Jan 26, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications for Diabetes Research Centers (DRCs) that are designed to support and enhance the national research effort in diabetes,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jan 27, 2027💰
up to $1,000,000
The purpose of the Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) award is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 27, 2027
The Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program aims to promote broad participation in the biomedical research ecosystem by supporting resource limited organizations…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 27, 2027💰
up to $500,000
The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences that supports the development of innovative…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 28, 2027
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for research coordination and data support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Jan 29, 2027
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications that propose translational research hubs with…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Jan 29, 2027💰
up to $2,000,000
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the development of human microphysiologic systems (MPS) for infectious disease research and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Jan 29, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requests applications for Center Coordinating Hubs within the mission of NIDDK/Kidney, Urology, and Hematology (KUH) Diseases. Each Center Coordinating Hub…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jan 30, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requests applications for Resource Core Centers within the mission of NIDDK/Kidney, Urology, and Hematology (KUH) Diseases. Each Center is designed…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Jan 30, 2027
The primary objective of the program is to provide grants to Agriculture Innovation Centers that will provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to market value-added agricultural…
Grantoria currently lists 2,575 capacity building grants, of which 482 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 3 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.
