Organizational Capacity Grant Opportunity
Organizational Capacity Grant Opportunity supports civil society organizations with planning, staff development, program growth, and fundraising to build lasting capacity and advance liberty.
Funder: Atlas Network
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Cycle 1 non-partner LOI) | February 1, 2027 (Cycle 1 application) | May 15, 2027 (Cycle 2 non-partner LOI) | June 1, 2027 (Cycle 2 application) | September 15, 2027 (Cycle 3 non-partner LOI) | October 1, 2027 (Cycle 3 application)
Funding Amounts: No specific request guidelines; Think Tank Startup Fund awards almost always require matching funding
Summary: Supports organizational capacity-building through strategic planning, operational improvements, staff development, program expansion, and fundraising.
Key Information: Non-partner organizations must submit a letter of interest and receive an invitation before applying.
Description
Atlas Network’s Organizational Capacity Grant Opportunity supports early-stage and startup organizations, as well as established partner organizations, in building the capabilities and infrastructure needed for growth and lasting impact. Supported approaches include strategic planning with risk management, monitoring, and evaluation; operational improvements, including human resources and leadership or skills training; program expansion to reach new audiences; and fundraising initiatives that strengthen financial sustainability.
The opportunity is part of Atlas Network’s work to advance individual liberty, limited government, and free-market solutions. Its funding topics include support for new think tanks advancing liberty, innovative partner initiatives outside existing funding topics, and public policy or technical-capacity work advancing innovation within the freedom movement.
