Best Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits

Pincus Family Foundation

PFF is driven by the values that our founders David and Gerry Pincus lived by: “to get involved, not just think about your own life, you are supposed to do things for other people.” Today, the second and third generation of Pincus Family members have added their ethos, while keeping the founders’ legacy alive.

Pincus Family Foundation Grant

Mission Alignment: We support our non-profit partners to develop and enhance programs that improve the lives of children, their families, and their communities.

PFF Funds Projects, Programs, & General Operating Support in Four Priority Areas

Creative & Performing Arts

The Pincus Family Foundation’s Creative and Performing Arts portfolio supports programs where young people use art as a tool to address the structural inequities they face. Five strategic priorities:

• Arts for Social Change Focus – Integrating artistic practice with community organizing, policy advocacy, and/or systemic change efforts
• Hyperlocal Community Integration – Deep community embedment with extensive local partnerships
• Teaching Artist Investment – Commitment to the professional development and well-being of teaching artists
• Cultural Responsiveness – Programming that incorporates community cultural wealth with community input
• Environmental Justice Integration – Authentic integration of environmental themes from community-identified priorities

Target Constituency: Organizations serving preK-12 youth from marginalized communities with arts for social change programming that connects them to the power of art to question and transform systems.

Education

High school readiness for many low-income students, largely is a result of poor preparation in middle school. PFF is funding programs/projects that support middle school engagement and focus on achievement filling a funding gap. 

Target Constituency: We support non-profit organizations serving middle school students who face gaps in comprehensive high school readiness. These organizations implement innovative programming that creates challenging yet nurturing environments—preparing students for achievement while inspiring them to become engaged, confident citizens ready to contribute to their communities.

Health & Wellness

Goal: Advance children’s health and well-being by supporting nonprofits that strengthen social conditions, empower youth, and build healthier environments in marginalized communities.

Target Constituency: Nonprofits whose work strengthens social determinants of health for children in marginalized communities.

Play & Recreation

Goal: Advance children’s social-emotional development and physical well-being by supporting nonprofits that create inclusive play-based programming, competitive sports opportunities, and outdoor recreational experiences in under-resourced communities.

Target Constituency: Non-profits whose work promotes access to quality recreational programming for children ages 6-18 in under-resourced communities.

For all grants, the organization’s mission and scope must align with the Foundation’s mission. For the latter, these grants can be either unrestricted or restricted to a particular program or project. The type of grant and what it is used for will dictate the goals and objectives to be met.

The McKesson Foundation Grant provides funding above $25,000 to support health equity initiatives across North America. Founded in 1943, its mission focuses on removing barriers to quality healthcare for vulnerable communities. The foundation prioritizes projects that align with strategic pillars: reducing cancer burdens, preparing the healthcare workforce, and enhancing crisis response. Eligible organizations include national and local nonprofits. Funding is limited to specific regions and assessed based on demonstrated need and expected impact.

Wyoming Division of Victim Services

Speaking as one voice for victims of crime. The mission of the Wyoming Division of Victim Services (DVS) is to cultivate social change and access to victim services through the provision of resources, education, and program support and development.

Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds

The purpose of VOCA is to provide direct services to victims of crime. "Services to victims of crime" are those activities directly benefiting individual crime victims and ensuring the availability of comprehensive services to all victims of crime in Wyoming. Each year a portion of VOCA funding is set-aside for special projects. Services under this program are used to:

respond to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims;

assist primary and secondary victims of crime to stabilize their lives after victimization;

assist victims in understanding and participating in the criminal justice system; and

provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and security.

VOCA funds are awarded on a competitive, non-formula basis, to eligible victim service programs. VOCA funds are used to support the provision of services to all victims of crime.

The WACF Community Impact Grant aims to empower local organizations in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, by providing funding between $5,000 and $20,000 for initiatives that address community needs. This grant supports projects focusing on youth development, enhancing community connections, and promoting productive aging. Organizations that demonstrate a commitment to diversity, innovation, and sustainable community impact are encouraged to apply. The foundation prioritizes grants that foster collaboration and improve the quality of life for residents.

The Gilead Asia Grants support innovative, community-driven healthcare initiatives across Asia, focusing on HIV, liver diseases, hematology, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Emphasizing health equity, the program funds projects that improve patient access and education for vulnerable populations. Applications are welcome year-round, with no set funding limit, encouraging organizations to request necessary amounts for impactful projects. Gilead prioritizes direct programmatic support to enhance healthcare infrastructures in communities facing barriers to care.

The Farmland Retirement Program, funded by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, aims to buy out farms that negatively impact water quality. Established to preserve Vermont’s rural character, the program facilitates the transition of agricultural land to conservation uses, ensuring long-term environmental benefits. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and municipalities that demonstrate lasting impacts on the community. Funding may cover acquisition costs and associated expenses, supporting restoration efforts that contribute to Vermont's ecological health.

Department of Natural Resources

The Department of Natural Resources manages all state-owned land, water and natural resources, except for fish and game, on behalf of the people of Alaska. When all land conveyances from the federal government are completed, the people of the state will own land and resources on 104 million acres: Approximately 100 million acres have been conveyed so far. The state owns approximately 60 million acres of tidelands, shorelands, and submerged lands and manages 40,000 miles of coastline. The state also owns the freshwater resources of the state, a resource that equals about 40% of the entire nation's fresh water flow.

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) and the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, Community Forestry Program (CFP), have Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) grant monies available to local governments, state agencies, tribal organizations, non-profits, public universities, and other non-federal entities for projects in Alaska communities.

Funding is available for: Green Infrastructure Projects; Phytoremediation Projects; Invasive Tree Control Project; and other projects.

Invasive Tree Control Grant Round III

Monies are available to control invasive , commonly known as European bird cherry, chokecherry or mayday trees and , commonly known as Canada red and chokecherry trees. These are 100% reimbursable grants and will be awarded on a competitive basis. No match funding is required. Grants will be awarded for up to 2 years.

About Us

The governing board of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health is composed of nine members appointed by the Governor of Mississippi and confirmed by the State Senate. Members’ terms are staggered to ensure continuity of quality care and professional oversight of services. By statute, the nine-member board is composed of a physician, a psychiatrist, a clinical psychologist, a social worker with experience in the field of mental health, and one citizen representative from each of Mississippi’s five congressional districts (as existed in 1974).

Behavioral Health FY27 - Level 3 Low Intensity Residential Services Program (PPWMDC)

Residential Services is the highest community-based level of care for the treatment of substance use/addictive disorders. These levels of care provide a safe and stable group living environment where the individual can develop, practice, and demonstrate necessary recovery skills.

Collectively, all level 3 (3.1, 3.3, 3.5, and 3.7) program services provide residential care and comprehensive treatment services for adults and adolescents whose problems are so severe or are such that they cannot be cared for at home or in foster care and need the exclusive services provided by specialized facilities. Comprehensive services and activities may include diagnosis and psychological evaluation; alcohol and drug withdrawal management (detoxification) services; individual, family, and group therapy/ counseling; remedial education and GED preparation, vocational or pre-vocational training; training in activities of daily living; supervised recreational and social activities; case management; transportation; and referral to utilization of other services. 

• Level 3.1 Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services
• Level 3.3 Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential Services
• Level 3.5 Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Services
• Level 3.7 Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services

SSUS State Opioid Grant shall be used to fund direct services for Core Harm Reduction, Harm Reduction Health, Overdose Prevention & Response Innovation, and planning activities for Capital Improvements to clients with behaviors that make them vulnerable to HIV/STD transmission as a result of injection drug use and support harm reduction and overdose prevention services at syringe access locations, harm reduction centers and county health departments.  This opportunity is limited to entities who were funded under DHSTS Opioid 2026 & DHSTS Opioid Expansion 2026. 

About Us

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. The department operates programs in the following areas:

• Disease prevention and control
• Health promotion
• Community public health
• Environmental health
• Maternal and child health
• Emergency preparedness
• Regulation of childcare centers, assisted living centers, nursing homes, hospitals, other health care providers, and emergency services.

ADHS Vision

Health and Wellness for all Arizonans.

ADHS Mission

To promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona.

ADHS Core Values

Every day we strive to embody our mission with the guidance of our core values: integrity, collaboration, accountability, equity focus, excellence, and dedication.

These core values not only lead our ADHS team, but represent us and our commitment to helping Arizonans live healthier lives.

Marijuana Research Studies and Clinical Trials Grant Program

The Marijuana Research Studies and Clinical Trials Grant Program provides funding to support research that aims to improve the health and well-being of Arizona residents. These grants are designed to encourage scientific exploration and clinical trials that can lead to new insights and therapeutic applications of medical marijuana.

Marijuana Research Grants - Clinical Trials

Pursuant to Laws 2021, Chap. 419, 55th Leg,, 1st Reg., HB-2298, Sec. 1, Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.), through the addition of Section §36-2812, the State Department of Health Services’ Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) shall provide competitive grants from monies in the medical marijuana fund, established by A.R.S. Section §36-2817 for marijuana clinical trials that are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for evaluating both the safety and efficacy of using marijuana in humans and researching the impacts of marijuana interactions with prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and illicit drugs.

The ABRC may provide up to $5,000,000 annually for five consecutive years from the medical marijuana fund established by A.R.S. Section §36-2817 to administer and award competitive grants pursuant to HB-2298.

Marijuana Grants - Research Studies

The Director of Health Services shall make a one-time transfer of $250,000 from the medical marijuana fund to provide grants for marijuana research studies pursuant to A.R.S. Section § 36-2812.

The Pratt Family Foundation Grant, established in 1999, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, and community welfare. It prioritizes organizations that aid housing assistance, support for women in crisis, and disadvantaged youth programs, particularly in North Carolina. The Foundation favors established religious and charitable organizations that are tax-exempt and have a local presence. Preference is given to areas connected to the Pratt family, such as Texas and Florida, ensuring impactful contributions to community development.

The Great Lakes Protection Fund Grant aims to support projects that deliver significant ecological improvements to the Great Lakes region. The Fund seeks transformative initiatives that involve collaboration among diverse stakeholders and rely on scientific rigor. Eligible applicants include non-profits, universities, and businesses, and the projects must demonstrate a positive environmental impact on the Great Lakes ecosystem. Importantly, the Fund does not support advocacy or compliance-related activities.

The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) offers financial assistance to various entities, including the National Park Service, educational institutions, and local agencies. The goal is to enhance resource stewardship and promote international cooperation along the U.S.-Mexico border. This program addresses significant ecological and cultural resource damage caused by illegal activities, supporting scientific research and conservation projects to protect and preserve our shared heritage.

The F26AS00104 State ANS Management Plan 2026 aims to combat aquatic nuisance species through pre-proposals followed by full applications. Managed by the US Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, this initiative requires a 25% cost-share and limits administrative costs to 5%. Applications are due by October 14, 2026, though the funding opportunity closes on December 16, 2026. The plan is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and supporting a coordinated national approach to invasive species management.

The NM Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) by the USDA NRCS is a year-round application program aimed at supporting agricultural producers in enhancing conservation efforts. With deadlines for FY 2024 sign-ups and renewals, CSP emphasizes comprehensive resource management, allowing producers to improve crop yields, reduce costs, and meet conservation thresholds. Eligible participants, regardless of operation size, must adhere to USDA requirements. For more details on responsibilities, applicants can refer to the CSP contract appendix.

The Operations and Program Grant by the Quad Cities Community Foundation provides essential operating and program support to nonprofits, enhancing their long-term sustainability. Eligible organizations must be located in specific counties in Illinois and Iowa, with a focus on diverse fields such as health, education, and community development. This grant favors applications for general operating support and those from successful existing programs. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000, allowing for flexible funding options.

The L.B. Research and Education Foundation Grant Program supports U.S.-based nonprofits focusing on innovative education and health solutions for underserved populations. Eligible organizations can apply by submitting a 400-word concept paper, and selected applicants may receive funding ranging from $10,000 to $75,000. The Foundation prioritizes projects that foster critical thinking and creativity, address health disparities, and encourage collaboration. There are no application deadlines, promoting year-round engagement.

Kaiser Permanente's Washington Region offers sponsorships to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies that align with its mission to improve community health. With a focus on sustainability, equity, and relationship-building, the program evaluates proposals based on their potential to create lasting value and positive exposure. Ineligible requests include support for religious activities, political campaigns, or individual medical funding, ensuring that resources are directed towards community-driven initiatives that enhance public health.

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) supports the protection of agricultural land by limiting non-agricultural use, ensuring the conservation of vital resources. It offers Agricultural Land Easements (ALE) and Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) to safeguard croplands, grasslands, and wetlands. Through financial assistance, the program enhances agricultural viability, promotes environmental quality, and fosters local partnerships for sustainable land management. Eligible partners include tribes, governments, and organizations dedicated to farmland preservation.

IDNR Mission Statement

To manage, conserve and protect Illinois' natural, recreational and cultural resources, further the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources, and promote the education, science and public safety of Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.

Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327

Description 

To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. It links these benefits to governmental, private and grassroots organizations and resources to improve the quality of life in these cities and towns.

Matching Requirement: Yes

Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program: Maternal and Fetal Health Initiative

Program Overview

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program was authorized by Public Law 119-21 on July 4, 2025. The RHT Program is a $50 billion federal initiative planned to establish funding to strengthen rural hospitals and modernize the healthcare ecosystem for all 50 states. The RHT Program is designed to transform the rural healthcare ecosystem along five strategic axes: supporting rural health innovations, improving provider sustainability, developing the local healthcare workforce, expanding care delivery models, and testing technology-based solutions.

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program (ARHTP) is Alabama’s broader statewide framework for advancing the goals of the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program through coordinated, statedesigned strategies, initiatives, and investments intended to improve rural healthcare access, strengthen quality and delivery systems, support innovation, and promote long-term sustainability and accountability in rural communities. ARHTP is focused on transformational, practical approaches that strengthen provider networks, improve access to appropriate services closer to home, and support more resilient models of rural healthcare delivery across Alabama.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), on behalf of the ARHTP, invites eligible applicants to apply for funding under the Maternal and Fetal Health Initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes in rural Alabama by addressing gaps in access to care and strengthening the capacity of healthcare systems to provide maternal and fetal health services. This includes connecting rural healthcare facilities to regional maternal and fetal referral hubs and expanding access to specialized imaging services and telerobotic ultrasound devices necessary to ensure healthcare facilities have the capacity, connectivity, and resources required to provide appropriate maternal and fetal care services. This NOFO establishes the application requirements, review framework, and award parameters for competitive funding designed to accomplish the purpose of the initiative as set forth above.

The Maternal and Fetal Health Initiative is intended to support practical, scalable strategies that strengthen maternal healthcare delivery systems across rural Alabama. Consistent with the State’s ARHTP framework, this initiative supports projects involving the establishment and enhancement of regional maternal and fetal referral hubs, the acquisition and deployment of telerobotic ultrasound equipment, and equipment upgrades and minor building renovations or alterations necessary to provide appropriate services under the defined strategy categories described below.

Projects funded under this NOFO must serve rural Alabama, align with at least one of the defined Maternal and Fetal Health Initiative strategy categories listed below, and clearly demonstrate how the proposed project advances one or more of the initiative goals identified in this section. Applicants do not need to be physically located in a rural area to apply; however, each proposal must clearly demonstrate that the project is specifically designed to provide a direct benefit to rural Alabama communities, expectant mothers, infants, healthcare providers, or facilities participating in regional referral networks.

The Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program is dedicated to large-scale conservation efforts by providing trees to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the U.S. Since 2005, it has donated over 5 million trees, enhancing public greenspaces and supporting wildlife habitats. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities based in states where Apache operates. This initiative not only beautifies communities but also plays a vital role in environmental stewardship.

The Community Conservation Program, funded by the Virginia Environmental Endowment, supports conservation initiatives in specific Virginia counties and cities. Focused on water quality protection, land conservation, and environmental literacy, the program encourages proposals that demonstrate measurable results, with funding starting at $50,000. Organizations are advised to seek informal reviews of their proposals before submission. VEE favors projects that leverage matching funds, thereby enhancing community engagement and environmental sustainability.

About Us

A new name. The same dedication to service.

Ives Bank, formerly known as Savings Bank of Danbury, is a full-service Connecticut community bank rooted in history and positioned for the future.

Established in 1849 and headquartered at 220 Main Street in Danbury, Ives Bank is a mutual savings bank with assets in excess of $1.4 billion. We have 16 branch offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Norwalk, Southbury, Stamford and Waterbury. Stamford Mortgage Company, a division of Ives Bank, has a local office on Summer Street in Stamford.

We are about People Serving People.

We are committed to employing the best, motivated people who build relationships with our customers through highly personalized attention and customer service that is second to none.

Foundation

Contributing to the organizations that are essential parts of our daily lives.

We're a local community bank investing in the organizations that enrich our communities.

Mission

We help strengthen our local communities by providing grants to organizations that are vital to the well-being, growth and prosperity of the places where we live and work. The Foundation was established to provide grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in five primary areas:

• Affordable Housing
• Arts & Culture
• Community & Economic Development
• Education
• Health & Human Services

The Foundation Grants Committee meets once a year to review requests. Awards are made to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Any organization interested in being considered should review the Foundation Guidelines and Instructions listed on the grant request form.

Mission

The Foundation was established in December 2013 by Kathryn B. McQuade, after retiring from 33 years of working in the business community. I was blessed to have been born into a loving middle class family. My father worked very hard to insure that all of his children were given an opportunity for a good education and my mother, “a stay at home Mom’ was always there for us. My world was safe and comfortable. My life is in stark contrast to how much of the rest of the world lives. I continue to read of the terrible injustices waged against women and children globally and hope that this foundation can provide them the opportunity and resources to succeed. We will support organizations that help us achieve our goal of Striving to make sustainable improvements in women and children’s rights education and welfare.

Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant

The Foundation will make timely decisions on your grant request and provide clear communications on our expectations of reporting progress.

Women

The Foundation’s goal is to provide women assistance and provide them an opportunity to succeed. Assistance can take many forms, however our goal is to help them become self sufficient and enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and provide for their children. Access to education, job training and professional skills, even access to capital in order to build a business are possible ways we will consider helping women to succeed. Grant requests should focus on enabling the women to sustain financial independence.

We look forward to hearing of the many creative ways organizations are working on helping women succeed through out the world. To help women is to help their children and the communities they live in.

Children

Too many children in the US and across the world live in poverty and lack the access to education. Education and/or appropriate skills training are necessary to break the cycle of poverty and crime. While the assistance to women may take many forms, the foundation’s focus for children will target education and/ or skills training. The Foundation is open to many ideas on how to accomplish this goal and look forward to receiving proposals to help all children achieve their potential.

The Jack and Anne Glenn Foundation, established in 2004, aims to support disadvantaged youth and their families through program and project grants. With a grant range of $5,000 to $25,000, the foundation focuses on organizations that are 501(c)(3) exempt. The foundation prioritizes applicants providing guidance to those at risk of poor educational and social outcomes in communities including Metro Atlanta, GA, and Charleston, SC.

YEP STL! is a grant initiative where high-school students come together to support organizations benefiting youth in the St. Louis area. With a focus on areas such as mentoring, arts, STEM, and fitness, the program aims to distribute $12,000 among selected 501(c)(3) public charities that cater to youth aged 0-18. This collaborative effort fosters civic engagement and philanthropy among young individuals while addressing critical community needs.