Capacity Building - Columbus Foundation
The Columbus Foundation's Capacity Building grants fund nonprofit growth, collaboration, facilities, and education to strengthen mission delivery and organizational sustainability.
Funder: Columbus Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Capital Improvements: $10,000–$100,000 | Sector Building: $20,000–$100,000 | Other categories vary
Summary: Flexible grants to help nonprofits strengthen mission delivery, quality, facilities, and financial sustainability.
Description
The Capacity Building grant program from the Columbus Foundation is designed to support the growth and sustainability of nonprofit organizations at all stages. The program provides a variety of opportunities and resources aimed at improving mission delivery, organizational quality, facilities, and overall financial health. Special emphasis is given to making these supports accessible to small, community-based organizations, particularly those led by women and people of color.
Grants are available for several categories:
- Capital Improvements: Funding for facilities and equipment, such as purchasing or updating buildings and acquiring new equipment.
- Sector Building: Grants for collaborative efforts that expand the reach and impact of nonprofit missions within the community.
- Social Enterprises: Support for nonprofit-run businesses or revenue-generating initiatives.
- Summer Fellowships: Funding to host summer fellows, engaging the next generation of nonprofit leaders.
- Educational Programs: Access to educational series, forums, and workshops to strengthen organizational knowledge and capabilities.
