Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation
The Denver Foundation's Capacity Building Fund supports Metro Denver nonprofits with grants for active learning projects that strengthen organizational effectiveness through consultant-led capacity building.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (monthly decisions; closed in November each year)
Funding Amounts: $500–$6,000 per grant (average $2,500–$3,000); up to two grants/year per organization
Summary: Supports Metro Denver nonprofits with grants for learning-focused capacity building projects involving staff, board, and constituents.
Key Information: Must have received a Denver Foundation grant in the past three years; 20% match required for organizations with >$500,000 in revenue.
Description
The Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation provides developmental support to nonprofit organizations seeking to enhance their effectiveness and impact. This fund emphasizes active learning and collaboration with consultants, covering a range of capacity building activities such as strategic planning, fund development, communications, cybersecurity, evaluation, governance, racial equity, policy work, and community organizing. Projects should focus on building organizational skills and knowledge through engaged, participatory processes involving staff, constituents, and board members.
