Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants
Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants support nonprofits' work with third-party experts on leadership, planning, and technology to strengthen mission delivery and long-term organizational health.
Funder: Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Fall deadline) | April 15, 2027 (Spring deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$7,500 for one year
Summary: Supports nonprofit capacity-building projects using third-party expertise in leadership, planning, technology, and organizational transitions or collaboration.
Key Information: Contact the Community Impact Team before applying; consulting work cannot be contracted or started before an award.
Description
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation’s Nonprofit Impact Initiative funds the behind-the-scenes structures that support strong leadership, effective mission delivery, and long-term organizational health. Grants support work with third-party providers rather than general operations or direct services. Eligible projects include board development, executive coaching, strategic and succession planning, organizational assessments, technology improvements, and planning for mergers or other collaborations.
With support from Bader Philanthropies and Brown County United Way, each cycle includes funding specifically allocated to organizations led by people of color and those serving populations age 60 and older. The program seeks clearly defined capacity challenges, feasible workplans, measurable outcomes, and plans to sustain improvements. Organizations with annual operating expenses under $3 million are best suited, although larger organizations may be considered based on project scope, impact, or meaningful collaboration with smaller nonprofits.
