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Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grant
The Perrigo Foundation is committed to empowering individuals and global communities by supporting programs and organizations that promote health, well-being, and education. We aim to prepare students and young adults for the workforce, providing accessible career pathways that inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential. The Foundation is proudly funded by Perrigo Company plc.
Mission Statement
To provide financial support to non-profit organizations that promote our commitment to enhancing the health, well-being and education of individuals and families in the communities in which Perrigo operates.
Vision Statement
To help improve and positively impact communities by improving access to quality health services, creating educational opportunities, and supporting the needs of the under-served.
Giving Back to Our Communities
Healthcare
We are providing program stability and capacity building for key community agencies, supporting local nonprofits to improve the quality and accessibility of services, and increasing the quality of mental health services, especially for children and families.
Education
Education, post-secondary scholarships, and support for first-generation and low-income students primarily focused on a STEM career, advancement for STEM curriculum, and resources in the K-12 classrooms.
Supporting the Underserved
Community engagement and well-being, ensuring access to basic human necessities such as food, housing, end-of-life support, and necessary social services.
Capacity building grants help nonprofits strengthen operations, enhance staff training, and improve organizational infrastructure. These grants enable nonprofits to increase efficiency, expand their reach, and ensure long-term sustainability in achieving their mission.
Explore 8,000+ funding opportunities for capacity building, with $3.84B available. Access private, government, and corporate grants to support your nonprofit's growth. Utilize Instrumentl’s tailored tools to track deadlines and optimize your grant strategy.
How common are grants in this category?
Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Capacity Building grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits looking to grow and strengthen their organization are eligible for capacity building grants. Those working on leadership skills, technology improvements, or future planning may also apply. Capacity building grant funders support organizational growth and individual projects across many fields.
Grants for capacity building typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 28.0% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Capacity building grants exist to help nonprofits strengthen their organization. They support sustainable growth by providing the means to improve operations such as staff training. Capacity building grants can also increase efficiency and expand the reach of nonprofits. This support can help organizations fulfill their missions more effectively. Funders across many concentrations award grants to support organizations and individuals.
On average, grants for capacity building provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $37,500 (median) and $734,409 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Private foundations, good-hearted philanthropists, and some government agencies fund capacity building grants. Notable organizations are the Ford Foundation and the Hewlett Foundation.
To improve the chances of getting a capacity building grant, nonprofits should:
For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.
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