Capacity Building Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,577 Capacity Building Grants — 484 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.

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2,577total grants
484open now
360agencies
$1K–$3Bfunding range
Oct 26next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program

The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program improves and expands rural health care access. It does this by developing new, accredited, sustainable rural residency programs,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.746 ⏰ Mar 18, 2027 💰 up to $750,000
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Rural Health Value Program

The purpose of the Rural Health Value (RHV) Program is to fund one recipient to provide analysis and technical assistance (TA) for rural stakeholders to help…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.692 ⏰ Mar 20, 2027 💰 up to $650,000
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Rural Health Network Development Planning Program

The Rural Health Network Development Planning Program supports the planning and development of rural integrated health care networks with specific focus on collaboration of entities to…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.912 ⏰ Mar 23, 2027 💰 up to $100,000
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Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Mar 25, 2027 💰 $300,000 – $1,000,000
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Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program

The Appalachian Region Healthcare Support Program provides technical assistance (TA) to help rural healthcare organizations, including critical access hospitals (CAHs), small rural hospitals, rural health clinics, tribal…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.619 ⏰ Mar 27, 2027 💰 up to $2,500,000
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Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems Centers

The TBI Model Systems Centers conduct research that contributes to the development of and access to evidence-based TBI rehabilitation. The TBIMS Centers must generate new knowledge…

🏛 Administration for Community Living 📋 CFDA 93.433 ⏰ Apr 1, 2027 💰 $560,000 – $640,000
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Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, and Aftercare

The primary purpose of this program is to reduce substance abuse among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations by improving care coordination, expanding culturally appropriate…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.00G ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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Tribal Self-Governance – Planning

The Tribal Self Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreements aim to support tribes and tribal organization in their efforts to plan and prepare for assuming responsibility for…

🏛 Indian Health Service 📋 CFDA 93.444 ⏰ Apr 1, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

How many capacity building grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 2,577 capacity building grants, of which 484 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 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 2,577 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.