Capacity Building Grants
Rhode Island Foundation's Capacity Building Grant supports nonprofits to strengthen internal infrastructure and technical capacity for projects aligned with key community science and research priorities.
Funder: Rhode Island Foundation
Due Dates: January 29, 2026 (Pre-application, Round 1) | July 16, 2026 (Pre-application, Round 2, closes 3:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per grant; one grant per 12-month period per organization.
Summary: Supports Rhode Island nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups to strengthen infrastructure and technical capacity aligned with key community priorities.
Description
The Capacity Building Grant program, from the Rhode Island Foundation, is a core funding opportunity designed to help Rhode Island organizations strengthen their internal infrastructure and technical capacity. The program targets activities such as board development, strategic and business planning, communications, data and evaluation, financial and fund development, succession planning, and technology upgrades. The grant emphasizes equity, inclusion, and organizational readiness, seeking proposals that address community priorities as outlined in the Foundation’s Five-Year Action Plan. The process is intentionally accessible, with a two-stage application to lower barriers for applicants.
