Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation
The Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation supports nonprofits with grants for organizational development, skill-building, and internal capacity enhancement.
Funder: Denver Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (monthly review; closed in November annually)
Funding Amounts: $500–$6,000 per grant; typical award $2,500–$3,000; up to two grants/year
Summary: Supports recent Denver Foundation grantees with targeted funding for organizational skill-building and development projects.
Key Information: Only open to organizations funded by The Denver Foundation within the past three years and serving Metro Denver.
Description
The Capacity Building Fund at The Denver Foundation provides small grants to nonprofits for organizational development and skill-building activities. The fund is designed to help organizations strengthen their effectiveness by supporting learning opportunities in areas such as strategic planning, governance, fundraising, communications, evaluation, inclusiveness, and community engagement. Grants are intended to foster active participation from staff, constituents, and board members, promoting ongoing learning and organizational transformation beyond the initial grant period.
