Nonprofit Leadership Capacity Grants
Nonprofit Leadership Capacity Grants support nonprofit leaders’ continuing education and professional development to build stronger organizations and improve community service, prioritizing food and shelter.
Funder: Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round) | At least three weeks before a scheduled meeting (review cutoff)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; a limited number of grants available
Summary: Supports nonprofit leaders’ continuing education and professional development to strengthen organizations and community service.
Key Information: Preference is given to organizations working in food and shelter.
Description
The Community Foundation of St. Clair County offers Nonprofit Leadership Capacity Grants to support continuing education and professional development for nonprofit leaders. The program invests in the knowledge, skills, and competencies leaders need to guide stronger organizations and better serve the community. Eligible learning opportunities include conferences, skill-building workshops, and post-secondary credentials or classes.
The Foundation offers a limited number of these grants, with preference given to organizations working in food and shelter. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their ideas with Audrey Sochor, including how the proposed learning opportunity could help nonprofit leadership build a stronger organization. The program uses the Foundation’s shared grant application process, through which the Program Team routes requests to the appropriate committee.
