Capacity Building Grant
The Capacity Building Grant funds Black Hills nonprofits to strengthen organizational effectiveness and sustainability through strategic improvements like planning, technology, and staff development.
Funder: Black Hills Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per grant; typically 10 grants awarded annually; 1-year projects only
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in the Black Hills region to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, or sustainability through strategic capacity-building initiatives.
Description
The Capacity Building Grant from the Black Hills Area Community Foundation is designed to help nonprofit organizations in the Black Hills region strengthen their operational and programmatic effectiveness, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Funding can be used for a wide range of capacity-building activities, such as strategic planning, board development, technology upgrades, staff retention, marketing, donor engagement, and partnership development. The grant is intended to support initiatives that improve organizational infrastructure and sustainability, rather than short-term or operational expenses.
