Capacity Grant

Capacity Grant is sponsored by Utah Division Of Multicultural Affairs (in partnership with IKEA). The Capacity Grant provides funding to recently established nonprofit organizations in Utah to invest in and assist with sound operations, strong governance, and community resilience.

Capacity Grant | Utah Division Of Multicultural Affairs Utahns thrive when our nonprofit organizations succeed. The capacity grant provides funding to recently established nonprofit organizations to invest in and assist with sound operations, strong governance, and community resilience. Funding is provided through a partnership with IKEA.

Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Applications Closed at 5 p. m. Grantee Orientation Meeting Alianza Venezolana de Utah Digital Citizenship Foundation Domestic Abuse Recovery Solutions Friends of the Children - Utah Mis Raices Foundation of Allan Moreno ▸ Applications Organizations may only submit one application through the grant portal .

Additional applications from the same organization will not be considered. Preview the application questions (PDF) and budget template (Google Sheet) in advance and view the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) for additional information. New user: Complete the New User Account form to receive login credentials within three business days.

Past user: Access the grant portal using a previously established login credential. If you've forgotten your password, click on Forgot Your Password or click here to reset your password . As part of the application process, organizations are required to provide the following: Project budget (Google Sheet) ▸ Focus Areas Applications must align with at least one of the focus areas.

While organizations may select more than one, we encourage organizations to consider the feasibility of projects with multiple focuses. Board development : Developing board policies and procedures to provide effective oversight and strategic decision-making to govern the organization.

Human resource management : Implementing strategies and professional development opportunities that foster a more connected and engaged workplace, where employees feel valued and integrated into the organizational culture. Marketing and communications : Investing in tools and resources to disseminate information responsively and to execute accessible communication strategies. Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Organizations must have been established between 2020–2024, which is determined by the effective date of exemption listed on the IRS determination letter. Organizations must have an active status as a domestic nonprofit corporation in the state of Utah through the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code .

Organizations must be able to maintain a separation of duties among the following positions (i.e., these roles must be held by different individuals within the organization): Program manager/coordinator (or equivalent) Finance manager/coordinator (or equivalent) The following organizations are ineligible to apply: Former grant recipients with overdue reports ▸ Awards Organizations may request between $5,000–$10,000.

▸ Funding Cycle Projects must run between July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. ▸ Ineligible Expenses Grants are not intended to fund the following: General operating costs (administrative staff salaries/benefits, rent, utilities, etc.) Note : Funds may pay for part-time staff salaries and benefits for time spent solely on the grant project, outside of their normally scheduled hours.

This includes part-time staff who work additional hours to complete the project or temporary employees hired solely to carry out the project. Direct services or programs Fundraising events (awards, galas, campaigns, etc.) Certifications, scholarships or tuition fees Political or lobbying activities Capital expenses or maintenance ▸ Evaluation The evaluation committee consists of an independent review panel.

They will review applications based on the Capacity Grant Rubric (PDF) and following criteria: All applications will be vetted for basic grant eligibility. The rubric is meant to ensure that all committee members are evaluating the same criteria.

▸ Reports Grant recipients must complete the following as part of the reporting process: Interim meeting (complete by January 29, 2027 ) Final report (due by July 31, 2027 ) ▸ Compliance Future funding from the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs is contingent upon complying with the parameters of this grant program.

If awarded, organizations are required to participate in an orientation meeting prior to contracts and payments being issued. Organizations are also responsible for informing the division of any substantial changes to grant activities, which must be approved before the continued expenditure of funds.

WEBINAR: Join the division for an information session to learn about the eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process and expectations for grant recipients. March 27 , Noon – 1:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Meet with the division during virtual office hours to seek clarification and receive additional support on the capacity grant.

April 3 & April 10 , Noon – 1:00 PM Register for Office Hours Any questions regarding the grant can be directed to [email protected] or 801-245-7200 . Please allow 2 to 3 business days to receive a response from our team.

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