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 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
NCI intends to release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that serves to continue the advancement and sustainment of informatics tools, software, and research resources that…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.399⏰ Jun 11, 2027💰
up to $600,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for support of resources that will provide access to state-of-the-art equipment, technologies, research tools, materials, organisms, software, and/or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jun 14, 2027
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by supporting multidisciplinary research through the Centers for Research on Neglected Infectious…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jun 15, 2027
The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is interested in continuing to support the BluePrint Neurotherapeutics Network for Small Molecules (BPN-SM)- a program designed to help investigators…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jun 16, 2027
The Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® (BRAIN) Initiative, a collaboration of Federal and non-Federal partners led by NIH, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jun 17, 2027
The Section 901 Planning Grants are available to all Pennsylvania counties for the cost of preparing municipal waste management plans; the cost of carrying out related…
🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection⏰ Jun 30, 2027
The purpose of the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network is to advance the discovery of biological processes and disease mechanisms mediated by somatic mutations…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Jul 1, 2027
The purpose of the Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues (SMaHT) Network is to advance the discovery of biological processes and disease mechanisms mediated by somatic mutations…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Jul 1, 2027
The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program funds federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jul 8, 2027
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jul 20, 2027
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to implement the demonstration authority in Section 373(i) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.052⏰ Jul 22, 2027💰
$450,000 – $490,000
The Integrated Data Systems and Services (IDSS) program supports operations-level national-scale cyberinfrastructure systems and services that broadly advance and facilitate open, data-intensive and artificial intelligence-driven science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jul 27, 2027💰
$500,000 – $30,000,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the mission of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Aug 10, 2027💰
from $8,000,000
The primary intent of this of the ITSE Grant Program is to 1) develop innovative traffic safety enforcement programs that demonstrate effectiveness by reducing the number…
The NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) seeks to build engineering research capacity across the nation by investing in new academic investigators who have yet to receive…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.041⏰ Sep 16, 2027💰
from $200,000
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 27, 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.
