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Geographic focus: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY
Focus areas: Capacity Building, Nonprofit Management, Organizational Development, DEI
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Capacity Building Grant – The Dyson Foundation Providing support for Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofits and beyond General Funding Guidelines Strategic Restructuring Initiative Application Questions Preview Budget & Financial Report Form MAP Budget & Financial Report Form Mid-Hudson Community Profiles Hudson Valley Funders Network The Dyson Foundation’s Capacity Building grant program funds Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations and libraries that meet our general funding guidelines who are interested in capacity building projects to improve administrative, governance, and/or programmatic functions.
Capacity Building grants enable nonprofit board, staff, and volunteer leaders to develop new skills through consultant-led capacity-building activities, or through conferences, seminars, and other training opportunities.
Capacity Building grants are available for: Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) Assessment, consulting, and policy development Organizational assessments Program development and evaluation Technology, including Artificial Intelligence Conferences, seminars, and training Prior to submitting a Letter of Inquiry via the Grants Portal, organizations are encouraged to contact Jennifer Killian , Program Officer to discuss your organization’s eligibility and capacity-building project.
Capacity Building grants will fund up to 80% of the total cost of a consultancy or training, with a maximum award of $15,000, and require a 20% match from the organization. Applicants may include overhead costs (up to 15% of the budget), but not staff time, on the project budget.
Capacity Building grants are generally limited to one per calendar year, which can be awarded concurrently with general operating or designated Dyson Foundation funding. Capacity Building Grant Criteria Capacity Building Grants are generally not considered for: New and emerging organizations that have yet to establish formal governance, programming, and/or community and funding support.
Organizations with operating budgets greater than $20 million. Organizations serving the whole of New York State. Capacity Building Grants cannot be used for: Direct professional services (i.e. architectural design, grant writing, web design).
Training as required for organizational licensing or professional certification. Projects already in progress. While not required for Capacity Building grant funding, organizations may benefit from discussing their training and consulting needs with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) , which offers many of these services.
Organizations considering any consultant engagement may find How to Hire a Consultant (PDF) helpful. Although the Dyson Foundation does not recommend consultants, we are happy to provide consultant suggestions for organizations to explore.
Capacity Building implementation Grants Following the completion of a Capacity Building grant funded consultancy or training, grantees may apply for a follow-up implementation grant of up to $3,000 to cover the costs of enacting the results or recommendations of the project (including continued consulting, marketing materials, web design, etc.).
Grantees interested in applying for implementation funds should first contact Jennifer Killian , Program Officer. Mid-Hudson Valley 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are outside of the Dyson Foundation’s capacity building grant funding guidelines may contact NYCON’s Hudson Valley Regional Office to inquire about limited, no-cost technical assistance resources available in the region.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Mid-Hudson Valley 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and libraries with annual operating budgets of $20 million or less. Requires a 20% match from the applicant. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Capacity Building Grant Program is funded by Dyson Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Strategic Restructuring Initiative is a grant from the Dyson Foundation that funds Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit organizations interested in exploring, planning, or implementing formal restructuring relationships such as mergers, shared services, collaborations, or subsidiary arrangements. The program offers three tiers of support: up to $10,000 for preliminary exploration, up to $30,000 for planning between two or more collaborating organizations, and up to $35,000 for integration. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Mid-Hudson Valley with annual operating budgets of $20 million or less. Motivations for restructuring may include executive transition, program expansion, or financial sustainability.
Professional Development Scholarships is sponsored by Dyson Foundation. Provides scholarship funding for nonprofit staff and board members to participate in professional training programs, workshops, and conferences focused on management and leadership, such as the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) program. Geographic focus: Mid-Hudson Valley, NY Focus areas: Professional Development, Leadership Training, Nonprofit Management