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Capital Region Community Foundation | Capacity Building Grants Grants at the Community Foundation The 2026 Capacity Grant application period is closed. Capacity Building grants are designed to help a nonprofit with its organizational infrastructure. The Foundation does this by partnering with experts in organizational management.
Capacity Building grants primaril y focus on three areas: Board Governance, Planning, or Training/Professional Development. Capacity building requires a commitment of a nonprofit’s time and resources. Therefore, we encourage applicants to have at least one paid staff person.
Capacity Building Grants are reserved for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities that predominantly benefit residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan. Applicants must also provide revenue and expense statements for the past two fiscal years.
Examples of Capacity Building issues include: Board Development or Board Governance Fundraising, Marketing, or Technology Planning Long-range Planning, Succession Planning Executive Leadership Development Staff Training and Development Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training The 2026 Capacity Grant application period is now closed.
The first step in applying for a Capacity Building Grant is a mandatory virtual consultation with the Foundation. Applications will be reviewed by committee in mid-March with notification to awardees by early April. Capacity Building Applications require the following attachments: Letter of Commitment from your Governing Board Chair, detailing the organization's commitment.
This is required because the majority of our capacity work involves the organization’s board of directors. Statements of revenue and expenses for the past two fiscal years. Organization’s current Annual Operating Budget document.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible nonprofits in Michigan with a minimum annual budget and paid staff. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Capacity-Building Grants is funded by Capital Region Community Foundation (CRCF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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