As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,572 Capacity Building Grants — 485 open right now, across 360 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $3B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum…
🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services📋 CFDA 45.309⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
$5,000 – $500,000
The purpose of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) program is to provide technical assistance to support all 50 states, the District of Columbia…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.688⏰ Nov 13, 2026💰
up to $3,000,000
U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Powell Center solicits research on "A spatially explicit framework to assess the risk of aquatic contaminants to insectivorous birds." This project will predict…
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to develop an enhanced gene expression panel with the ability to differentiate among several…
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in the development, evaluation, and synthesis of national-scale biogeographic information…
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Mentoring for Youth Impacted by Opioids and Other Substance Use program. This opportunity…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.726⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $2,000,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Strategies to Support Children Exposed to Violence. This opportunity will support the implementation…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.818⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $815,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Juvenile Justice System Enhancements program. This opportunity will support states and localities to…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.827⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $1,324,666
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Family Treatment Court Program. This opportunity will support state and local courts, units…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.838⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $850,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Expanding Youth Access to Community-Based Treatment program. This opportunity will fund community-based treatment…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.838⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $650,000
This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the OJJDP FY 2026 Emergency Planning for Juvenile Justice Residential Facilities program. This opportunity will support the…
🏛 Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention📋 CFDA 16.823⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
up to $250,000
The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. The funding will…
NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public…
The U.S. NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (NSF TIP) partners across sectors to advance three primary focus areas – accelerating technology translation and development,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 17, 2026💰
$600,000 – $2,000,000
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Resource and Community Development Award (RCDA) supports the development of research resources and clinical or…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Nov 18, 2026
Grantoria currently lists 2,572 capacity building grants, of which 485 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 22, 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 2,572 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.
