Best Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits

The Zonta Club of Greater Sandusky High School STEM Scholarship Fund provides financial support to female high school seniors from Erie, Huron, or Ottawa County, Ohio, who plan to pursue a degree in STEM or medical fields at accredited institutions. Established by the Zonta Club, this scholarship aims to empower young women to contribute positively to their communities by facilitating access to higher education opportunities. Since its inception, it has fostered academic growth and leadership among recipients.

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

At the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS), we are committed to building stronger communities and empowering Wyoming’s workforce. We uphold legal employment practices, enforce labor laws, and promote safe and healthy working conditions. But our impact goes beyond policies—we support businesses, connect people with opportunities, and serve a diverse range of individuals, including employers, employees, job seekers, individuals with disabilities, veterans, families, healthcare providers, and more.

Our mission: To collaborate to support a thriving workforce and economy.

Workforce Development Training Fund

Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce with the Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF)

The Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) is here to empower businesses and employees across Wyoming by providing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and foster growth.

The Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) is a unique Wyoming-based program that connects employers with professional development opportunities to increase employee skill attainment.

Before You Apply

Please ensure your business meets the following requirements to avoid delays in the registration process. 

Good Standing: Your business must be registered and in good standing with:

• Wyoming Unemployment Insurance (UI)
• Workers’ Compensation (WC)
• Wyoming Secretary of State (SoS)
• Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF)

HireWyo: Your business must also be registered and in good standing with HireWYO. This process may take an additional 1-2 weeks, especially if your WC or UI accounts need to be updated.

Grant Opportunities Designed for Your Needs: 1) Apprenticeship Training Grants; 2) Business Training Grants; 3) Internship Grants; 4) Pre-Hire Economic Development Grant; 5) Pre-Obligation Grant

Pre-Obligation Grant

Request obligation of funding to attract business and industry to Wyoming. This grant allows Wyoming Economic Development Entities to obligate training funds for businesses or industries interested in expanding in Wyoming.

• Pre-Obligation of Training Funds is available for Wyoming Economic Development Entities to request the obligation of training funds for businesses, serving as an incentive for companies relocating to Wyoming or for existing Wyoming businesses expanding their workforce.

• Funding Options: Approved funds can be used toward the Pre-Hire Economic Development Training Grant, Business Training Grant, or both.

• Funding Limits: The number of trainees eligible for funding is capped at 200, with the specific grant amount determined by the parameters of the applicable- Pre-Hire Grant or Business Training Grant

The Winter Grant Cycle of the Roanoke Valley Children’s Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving children from prenatal care to age five in the Roanoke and Salem areas. This initiative aims to enhance existing resources, create new opportunities, and promote awareness of early childhood development. By investing in the community, this fund aspires to build healthier lives and productive citizens from the very start, ensuring a brighter future for the region's children.

The William Penn Foundation's Arts Education School Partnership Programs aim to enhance student success in Philadelphia by increasing access to diverse, hands-on arts education led by skilled teaching artists. With a focus on youth engagement and creativity, these programs are designed for children aged 5-18 and strive to create safe spaces for self-expression and personal development. This initiative addresses the disparities in arts education access for low-income families, promoting social-emotional skills and critical thinking through innovative learning experiences.

The Healthy Lives: Biomedical Research Grant Program, funded by The New York Community Trust, aims to enhance health services for New Yorkers, focusing on equitable care for vulnerable populations. It supports early to mid-career researchers working on critical health issues like cancer and heart disease. The program seeks to empower nonprofits and academic institutions in metropolitan New York to innovate and develop their research initiatives, ensuring impactful community health improvements.

The Harlan and Linda Patterson Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing a degree in Accounting from the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship. This scholarship is designed to assist juniors and seniors who demonstrate financial need, promoting academic excellence in the fields of accounting and business. The award amount varies, providing essential financial support to eligible candidates committed to their educational journey.

The Schools to Work Grant, offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, provides $3.3 million in funding for workforce training programs. Grants of up to $250,000 will support initiatives aimed at addressing labor market needs and enhancing skills for underrepresented groups and those facing employment barriers through Pre-Apprenticeship programs. This initiative emphasizes partnerships and training to prepare the workforce for future job demands.

The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) supports local charitable organizations by awarding grants from its endowment. Established in 1998, GFCF emphasizes community improvement through funding in areas such as education, health, and the arts. Grants are available twice a year to 501(c)(3) organizations, fostering innovative programs that meet emerging community needs. Over $3 million in grants have been distributed to enhance the quality of life in Fostoria and surrounding areas.

The Bertie-Hertford Women's Fund Grant, operated by the North Carolina Community Foundation, empowers local organizations supporting women, children, and families in Bertie and Hertford counties. Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and prioritize initiatives in health, education, and human services. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt charities and local government units, with a focus on non-discrimination. The fund emphasizes women’s leadership in philanthropy and community engagement, making impactful contributions to enhance local lives.

The Montgomery Family Fund Grant, honoring the legacy of biology teacher Allen Montgomery, supports initiatives in conservation, recreation, the arts, and assistance for individuals with special needs in Shiawassee County. Grants are available to tax-exempt organizations, schools, and municipalities that aim to foster community development and support. This fund continues Mr. Montgomery's commitment to enriching the lives of students and residents through meaningful projects.

About Oklahoma CareerTech

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 Adult Education and Family Literacy service providers.

Perkins Innovative Grants

Things to know:

• All grants will be on a two-year award cycle (except CTE New Program Grant) to match the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment timeline. To be eligible for awards, recipients will be required to complete and submit their Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.

• Grant recipients will have to show progress towards goal completion by the end of the first year of funding to receive 2nd year funding. These Benchmarks will be developed in collaboration with the Program area innovative grant leads and the recipients.

• Districts can apply for multiple grants. 

There are 8 Innovative Grants that all eligible recipients can apply for: 1) Career Development and Programs of Study; 2) Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships; 3) Supporting CTE Special Populations; 4) High Growth and Emerging Technologies; 5) Innovation in Career Exploration; 6) Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work & Other; 7) CTE New Program; 8) Improving Academic Proficiency

Improving Academic Proficiency

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE) is committed to improving the academic proficiency of CTE students. This grant is designed to increase academic outcomes in English Language, Arts, Science, and/or Mathematics. Funds are provided so that schools can implement innovative strategies to improve academic performance.

The AWS Foundation offers Traditional Grants aimed at supporting organizations in Northeast Indiana that assist individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. These grants provide funding for various programs, capital needs, and operations that align with their mission of promoting independence and community inclusion. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) and serve specific counties to qualify. The foundation values innovative approaches that significantly impact the lives of beneficiaries.

The Princess Grace Awards support early career artists in theater, dance, and film with unrestricted cash grants of $15,000. Open to U.S.-based artists, the awards recognize both creative generators and performance-based creatives. Nominations are required from non-profit organizations or previous award winners, ensuring a robust evaluation of artistic merit. With a focus on nurturing talent, the Princess Grace Foundation honors the legacy of Princess Grace of Monaco by fostering the next generation of artists.

The O.L. Halsell Foundation, established in 1948, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Orange County through targeted grants. It supports community-based organizations focused on youth, senior citizens, battered women, health services, and education. The Foundation seeks to empower individuals to take responsibility for their well-being and foster social change. By investing in local initiatives, it aims to create a brighter future for residents, reflecting its commitment to community engagement and support.

The Ivan L. Leigland Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports second-, third-, and fourth-year students pursuing a degree in Environmental Design. Designed for high school graduates from Montana, this scholarship aims to nurture future leaders in architecture and design. With varying award amounts, it reflects MSU's commitment to student success and community engagement, enhancing educational opportunities in the region while fostering innovation and quality of life for Montanans.

The Annual Community Impact Grants program by Fallon Health provides funding between $5,000 and $45,000 to support new or existing programs addressing critical community needs. Focus areas include food security, support for older adults, and early intervention for children and youth. Emphasizing collaboration and sustainability, the program aims to enhance access to essential services, particularly in Massachusetts, ensuring the well-being of underserved populations.

The ECMC Foundation focuses on eliminating equity gaps in postsecondary education by 2040 through strategic grantmaking and investments. They support organizations aiming to remove barriers to completion, build institutional capacity, and transform the postsecondary ecosystem. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, government entities, and postsecondary institutions. However, funding is not available for personal scholarships, political activities, or projects outside the U.S. that do not align with the Foundation's mission of diversity and inclusion.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking qualified hospital systems in rural counties to participate in the MATernity Journey: Integrated Maternal Wellness Framework. This initiative aims to enhance integrated care and expand comprehensive health services for pregnant and parenting women in Northwestern and Western Ohio. By partnering with local programs, this project seeks to improve health outcomes and accessibility for this vulnerable population, fostering a supportive environment for maternal wellness.

The School Based Services Mini Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, aims to enhance mental health services in schools. It targets Minnesota school districts, especially those in rural and tribal areas, providing seed funding to develop sustainable behavioral health infrastructures. This initiative focuses on improving access to care through qualified providers, telehealth capabilities, and Medicaid billing systems, ensuring that all students have the support they need to thrive.

New Jersey Department of Education

The New Jersey Department of Education supports schools, educators and districts to ensure all of New Jersey's 1.4 million students have equitable access to high quality education and achieve academic excellence. Its vision is focused on becoming a model organization that strengthens teaching, leading and learning in order to increase educational equity for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Expansion Grants

The Bond Act provides $350 million in grants for eligible projects that expand CTE programs in CVSDs and enhance school security in all school districts. Of the $350 million, $275 million has been allocated for use by CVSDs to fund school facilities construction projects that support CTE program expansion in accordance with labor market demands and economic development goals. The grant objective is to increase district capacity to offer CTE programs to prepare students for high demand, technically skilled careers aligned with labor market demands .

Eligible Work: Renovation of existing square footage to increase the number of student seats; New construction, such as a building addition, or stand-alone building, to increase the number of student seats; Physical plant upgrades needed to support the conversion of existing space to support an eligible CTE program or a building addition that increases the number of student seats; The purchase and installation of furniture and equipment, including technology, in new, renovated, or reassigned spaces; Site improvements related to CTE program expansion; or Demolition of non-instructional buildings, or portions of buildings, to accommodate new construction that increases the number of student seats. 

Grants

Through our grantmaking, we support nonprofits that serve South Carolina at local, regional and state levels to address root causes of poverty while honoring the dignity of every South Carolinian.

Starting in 2026, our grants focus primarily on systems change in the areas of

• economic mobility,
• housing security and
• health care (with health care systems change grants by invitation only).

By focusing our efforts and going deeper on these three issues, we aim to have an even greater impact on the nonprofits and communities we serve.

Systems Change Grants

Systems Change Grants fund organizations and coalitions that are working to change the policies, power structures and mindsets that cause and reinforce poverty in South Carolina. These grants specifically fund systems change that supports economic mobility and housing security.

Through these grants, we aim to generate a larger impact through more intentional funding, highly focused work and alignment across our Foundation’s activities.

What Systems Change Grants Support

• Organizations that are actively working on systems change that impacts people experiencing poverty and addresses economic mobility or housing security. To see how the Foundation defines these terms, visit our Strategic Plan webpage.
• Organizations that are seeking to change systems at the local, regional or state level. Systems Change Grants provide up to $75,000 annually for local or regional work.
  • State-level grants have a $100,000 maximum each year. 
• Organizations addressing systems change in at least one of the following ways:
  • Participating in advocacy and lobbying
    • Focus on changing policies, practices, processes, rules or laws
    • Impacting resource flows (i.e., reallocated and/or new funding streams)
    • Holding systems accountable to their intended purpose through the above as well as through litigation
  • Addressing unequal power
    • Focus on changing the distribution and dynamics of privilege, relationships and tradition
    • Organizing and building connections and coalitions that center community voices and perspectives
    • Civic engagement
  • Affirming the dignity of people experiencing poverty
    • Focus on changing the narrative around poverty
    • Focus on changing attitudes, mindsets, values, belief systems, norms, mental models and paradigms
  • Implementing big impact, scalable, or innovative solutions
    • Focus on changing results, especially for groups experiencing inequitable outcomes as a result of historic and current marginalization

All grants are for one year, with the possibility of renewal up to three years based on meeting reporting requirements and the availability of funding.

About

Tennessee’s rural communities are the heart of the state’s economy, culture, and identity. The federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) presents Tennessee with a historic opportunity to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in our rural communities for generations to come.

Tennessee’s RHTP plan is foundational building a locally-led model for how rural America can become healthy, vibrant, and self-sustaining, and bring Better Care, Closer to Home.

The Tennessee RHTP Plan proposes investment that reverses rural hospital decline, extends care access, modernizes technology, and strengthens local economies, while improving outcomes for mothers, children, and older adults.

The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) released the first funding opportunity today of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). This begins a roll-out of competitive grant programs to deliver long-term, sustainable improvements in Tennessee’s rural health systems.

County Health Council CARE Grants

Funds Community Health Improvement Plan priorities through County Health Councils.

Funding may be used for:

• Evidence-based prevention and chronic disease programs
• Behavioral health and substance use treatment
• Rural workforce recruitment and retention
• Training on emerging care technologies
• Telehealth and digital infrastructure improvements
• Innovative care delivery models

RHT funding will help Tennessee:

• Strengthen rural hospitals and prevent closures
• Expand access to maternal, behavioral, and chronic care services
• Improve workforce stability in underserved areas
• Modernize rural healthcare technology
• Support innovative care models that improve outcomes

The Jack Wicks and Phyllis Sethre Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports Montana high school graduates pursuing degrees in Agricultural Business with various concentrations. The scholarship aims to foster academic excellence and encourage innovative approaches in agricultural economics. Awards vary, and preference is given to students in junior or senior status, providing crucial financial support to help them succeed in their academic endeavors.

The C. Edward and Edith Strobel Charitable Trust Grant aims to support conservation and health-related initiatives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Established in 1968, this foundation honors the legacy of its founders, Carolus Edward and Edith McCammon Strobel, who tragically lost their lives in an accident. The trust primarily funds medical research for children's diseases and heart and lung health, along with various environmental and animal welfare projects.

The Parkinson Family Foundation Grant supports organizations focusing on Food & Water, Faith & Evangelism, and Health & Humanitarian Efforts. Applications are open year-round, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000; larger requests are typically declined. Eligible applicants include schools, state governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The Foundation emphasizes selectivity and prioritizes organizations with established relationships and those promoting American ideals like freedom and justice.

The STOP Statewide Training and Technical Assistance: Law Enforcement grant, funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, aims to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement in addressing domestic violence, stalking, and dating violence. This initiative provides essential training and technical assistance to ensure Pennsylvania's law enforcement officers can effectively respond to and mitigate these critical issues. Quarterly programmatic and fiscal reporting is required to monitor the grant's impact and efficacy.

Ohio Department of Health

The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams; addressing the community conditions and inequities that lead to disparities in health outcomes; and implementing data-driven, evidence-based solutions.

SS27 Sickle Cell Statewide Family Support Initiative

TheOhio Department of Health (ODH), Bureau of Maternal, Child, and Family Health announces the availability of grant funds.

Policy and Procedures

The Continuation Funding Application consists of three parts: Program Updates (if applicable), Program Budget and Budget Narrative, and Other Required Attachments.

This Solicitation pertains to budget period: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027 of the total project period, 07/01/2024 and ending 06/30/2028.

Number of Grants and Funds Available

The ODH Sickle Cell Program grants are comprised of funds generated from a portion of the state Newborn Screening fee. Only the subrecipient agency funding during the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025 competitive application may apply for continuation funding. The total grant funding for the SFY 2027 budget period (07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027) is anticipated to be approximately $90,000.00. 

No grant award will be issued for less than $30,000. The minimum amount is exclusive of any required matching amounts and represents only ODH funds granted. Applications submitted for less than the minimum amount will not be considered for review.

Qualified Applicants

The following criteria must be met for grant applications to be eligible for review:

• The Applicant does not owe funds to ODH and has repaid any funds due with 45 days of the invoice date.
• Applicant has not been certified to the Attorney General’s (AG’s) office.
• Applicant has submitted an application and all required attachments by the deadline.