Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
The Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants from Quad Cities Community Foundation support projects that strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, leadership, and sustainability in the Quad Cities region.
Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Pre-application (LOI) deadline — Fall cycle | November 1, 2026: Full application deadline — Fall cycle | April 1, 2027: Pre-application (LOI) deadline — Spring cycle (next annual occurrence) | June 1, 2027: Full application deadline — Spring cycle (next annual occurrence)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project (over 1–3 years); $300,000 available annually, split between spring and fall cycles.
Summary: Supports nonprofits in Rock Island County, IL and Scott County, IA to strengthen internal systems, leadership, and sustainability through targeted capacity-building projects.
Key Information: Organizations may only receive this grant once every three years.
Description
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Quad Cities region (Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa) to enhance their internal systems, leadership, and long-term effectiveness. The grant focuses on capacity-building projects—such as board and staff training, technology upgrades, strategic planning, and organizational development—that help nonprofits deliver their missions more effectively and sustainably. The process includes a required pre-application (LOI), with selected organizations invited to submit a full application. Funding is intended for future-focused projects that build organizational capacity, not for regular operations or program delivery.
